My latest book, Precious Death: How God Views the End of Our Earthly Pilgrimage is available now!
Death is the result of Adam’s sin. Until Christ returns triumphantly for his bride, not one person will escape death’s grip. Death is inevitable. It is the just and sobering penalty for high treason against the living God. But for each person who places all his or her hope and trust in the risen Christ, death marks the beginning of a new and exhilarating chapter.
Precious Death reminds readers what Jesus accomplished and what they can anticipate in the Celestial City. It offers timely hope and encouragement to hurting people and directs their gaze toward the glorious work of Jesus.
Endorsements
“I am delighted to endorse Dr. David Steele’s new book, Precious Death. The powerful words in this book have provided comfort and encouragement for me as I approach the 78th year of my earthly life. Dr. Steele’s book reminds readers that they must all stand someday ‘in the shadow of death.’ Yet, through his biblical study and careful research, readers are reminded that death, ‘the king of terrors,’ has been destroyed through Christ’s substitutionary death and resurrection. As a result of his saving work, the door stands open for believers to enter eternal, heavenly bliss. Steele’s book presents a biblical view of death, which can ‘refresh and refuel’ believers as they serve Christ to life’s end. Study and application questions make Dr. Steele’s new book a great resource for personal or group Bible study.”
— J. CARL LANEY, Th.D., Professor Emeritus, Western Seminary, Portland, OR
“Upon completing this book, my first thought was, ‘Now I finally have the perfect book to give to anyone facing death (everyone) and for anyone who has lost a loved one (everyone eventually).’ Precious Death is a short read, but not shallow. It is theologically rich, biblically based, and full of practical application. Dr. Steele answers all the important questions concerning death: ‘Why do we die? How can we prepare for own death? How should we live in the light of death? How can we find peace, hope, and joy in Jesus with death being imminent?’ As a pastor for the past 40 years, I now have a ‘go to’ book for ministering to families who have lost a loved one, or are facing the soon death of a loved one, or for individuals who want to be certain that they are ready to die, and thus ready to live. I am grateful for Pastor Steele’s labor of love in writing this book, as I know it will bring comfort, courage, hope, and joy to anyone who takes up this book and reads it. I have already used the appendix on ‘Planning My Memorial Service’ with my own congregation and have found it to be a tremendous resource as we prepare for our own deaths. Don’t procrastinate—read this book—you will be glad you did. You will find peace for your soul and great joy as you prepare for your own legacy that you will leave to those who will attend your memorial service one day—for your own good, and for the glory of God!”
— DR. DAVID P. CRAIG, Lead Pastor, Marin Bible Church, San Rafael, CA, and CEO of Vertical Living Ministries
“We don’t enjoy thinking about death. Life; yes, we love to focus on that. But death? It is this inclination of our hearts that David Steele has in mind in this stirring book on that event that awaits us all. Death need not be loathed or feared; for the child of God it is a great and precious day! The day of our death will be a glorious day of victory for the child of God, one that should bring us great comfort as a step from this life into the next as victors. Precious Death walks us through the truths of the gospel and the promise of victory that is ours if we are in Christ. This book will help you cherish that day, even plan for it as a joyous day, rather than loathe it! Read and be blessed!”
— DR. TIM BAKER, Lead Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church, Salem, OR