I have a nagging question with regards to burial or cremation. I have been told that Bible believing Christians should opt for burial and best not to be cremated. Frankly, i preferred to be just turn to ash in a jiffy and life goes on. However, many are stressing that the biblical way is only burial which I find it hard to justify. Maybe I missed the verse. Can help me. Thanks.
After all these years, finally I have the most satisfying answer from you. Thank you.
The fact that many tried to give their opinion but along the way, they engineered the answers to their personal choice rather than stating it as "too hard tray". Then these same folks will go on a long winded tirade that it is sin and abormination to be cremated. The explanation of those that were martyrs didn't really have a vote nor a say as how their bodies going to be treated, is a gem.
Turning to this forum for answers so far has not failed me. May our LORD bless you and your family, all the way.
Hi DSCY222. This is a matter that would fall into the "too hard tray", for giving the right answer that applies to everyone. It is true that those deceased of Israel in the Old Testament & believers in the New Testament are said to be buried (e.g. Genesis 25:10; Genesis 35:19; Numbers 20:1; Deuteronomy 34:5,6; Joshua 24:32,33; etc. and Mark 6:29 (John the Bapt); Acts 8:2; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4); for this was the common practise, as opposed to how the heathen dealt with their dead. And so it is understandable for believers today to follow that pattern of treatment and respect for their dead as well.
Yet I'm sure, there would be many instances over the ages where believers have met their fate as martyrs at the burning stake, or in horrible fires or crashes, where whatever remains existed were treated as such & burned off in totality. And of course, some, for financial reasons & their own perspective & belief from the Word, have elected cremation over burial; or even relatives of the deceased have decided not to abide by the departed one's wishes for burial, opting for cremation. So, we have all sorts of situations in this regard, which should lead one to decide for themselves on how their remains are dealt with, knowing that the body returns to the earth anyway (whether to dust or ash), but the spirit of the person can never die and God is well able to effect a resurrection with or without whatever remains in the earth.
Both my wife and I have decided for burial when that time eventuates, following the pattern of those gone on before & for giving due respect to the life lived; but if that shouldn't happen (because of unexpected events leading to our demise), then would we be held in contempt of the Word & God's Will? This then becomes a very personal matter & decision, which no one should oppose you on, as you affirm it in all good conscience before God & from His Word.
I have a nagging question with regards to burial or cremation. I have been told that Bible believing Christians should opt for burial and best not to be cremated. Frankly, i preferred to be just turn to ash in a jiffy and life goes on. However, many are stressing that the biblical way is only burial which I find it hard to justify. Maybe I missed the verse. Can help me. Thanks.
DSCY222
After all these years, finally I have the most satisfying answer from you. Thank you.
The fact that many tried to give their opinion but along the way, they engineered the answers to their personal choice rather than stating it as "too hard tray". Then these same folks will go on a long winded tirade that it is sin and abormination to be cremated. The explanation of those that were martyrs didn't really have a vote nor a say as how their bodies going to be treated, is a gem.
Turning to this forum for answers so far has not failed me. May our LORD bless you and your family, all the way.
Yet I'm sure, there would be many instances over the ages where believers have met their fate as martyrs at the burning stake, or in horrible fires or crashes, where whatever remains existed were treated as such & burned off in totality. And of course, some, for financial reasons & their own perspective & belief from the Word, have elected cremation over burial; or even relatives of the deceased have decided not to abide by the departed one's wishes for burial, opting for cremation. So, we have all sorts of situations in this regard, which should lead one to decide for themselves on how their remains are dealt with, knowing that the body returns to the earth anyway (whether to dust or ash), but the spirit of the person can never die and God is well able to effect a resurrection with or without whatever remains in the earth.
Both my wife and I have decided for burial when that time eventuates, following the pattern of those gone on before & for giving due respect to the life lived; but if that shouldn't happen (because of unexpected events leading to our demise), then would we be held in contempt of the Word & God's Will? This then becomes a very personal matter & decision, which no one should oppose you on, as you affirm it in all good conscience before God & from His Word.
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