Thank you for that. We've been thinking the same thing. I'm just one of those people that like to know for sure, so it is unfortunate that it's not specified in the Bible. I will continue to pray about it and have faith that I'm lead the right way. As of now, it's cremation. Thank you again for your words.
There is no place in the bible that explicitly commands or forbids cremation. In fact, I'm not sure if you will find any place in the bible that mentions cremation at all. So, I don't think that anyone here can say one way or another if it is allowed according to scripture.
1 Samuel 31:12-13, Leviticus 20:14, and Leviticus 21:9 is sometimes referenced as bodies being burned, but they do not address cremation.
Personally, I think it is a matter of choice. Some choose cremation over a traditional burial because the cost of cremation is much more affordable. Others choose burial and may be completely against cremation based on their belief that if their body is burnt to ashes, how is it possible for God to resurrect them if there is no body to resurrect.
This is something I also used to wonder about and still do. But if we think about it, does God require a physical body to be in the grave to resurrect a believer's new glorified body? I mean, if God can create the entire universe from nothing, could He not resurrect a body from ashes, or from nothing at all?
The bible clearly states that everyone will someday stand before God and give an account. Could a person who was cremated avoid standing before God because they were burnt to ashes by cremation?
I am not asking you these things looking for an answer. These are just some things to think about. But as far as needing a definite answer about what God thinks about cremation, you will not find it in the bible. So, if it is not specifically forbidden, then it should be an individual's personal choice?
There is no place in the bible that explicitly commands or forbids cremation. In fact, I'm not sure if you will find any place in the bible that mentions cremation at all. So, I don't think that anyone here can say one way or another if it is allowed according to scripture.
1 Samuel 31:12-13, Leviticus 20:14, and Leviticus 21:9 is sometimes referenced as bodies being burned, but they do not address cremation.
Personally, I think it is a matter of choice. Some choose cremation over a traditional burial because the cost of cremation is much more affordable. Others choose burial and may be completely against cremation based on their belief that if their body is burnt to ashes, how is it possible for God to resurrect them if there is no body to resurrect.
This is something I also used to wonder about and still do. But if we think about it, does God require a physical body to be in the grave to resurrect a believer's new glorified body? I mean, if God can create the entire universe from nothing, could He not resurrect a body from ashes, or from nothing at all?
The bible clearly states that everyone will someday stand before God and give an account. Could a person who was cremated avoid standing before God because they were burnt to ashes by cremation?
I am not asking you these things looking for an answer. These are just some things to think about. But as far as needing a definite answer about what God thinks about cremation, you will not find it in the bible. So, if it is not specifically forbidden, then it should be an individual's personal choice?
God Bless!!!
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