Bible Discussion Thread

what does the Bible say about cremation

David, some people died in the oceans, sea, ice caves; in deserts, burned up etc.

God knows where all those people are. He's the Creator. This is why the dead in Christ are CAUGHT UP first: to receive their resurrection bodies in the clouds with Jesus :) Next, the living Christians receive their new bodies. We aren't old, arthritic, or sick. Everyone that was cremated will be regathered too.

The answer to the question is He is almighty God.

David, not sure the purpose or the motive behind your question,...but hey I'll bite. The Bible does not mention the word "cremation", however it does mention or refers to our ""flesh (bodies) several times as " dust" or "dust of the earth", or "clay" Gen. 3:19, Eccl. 3:20, to name a couple and we .....well "our bodies" will return to that dust eventually, I'm going to end here because to go further will open a forum or "the proverbial can of worms" on the aspects of our flesh vs our spiritual bodies(as Paul mentions in his writings). Keep in mind we serve a Holy Spiritual God and in order for us to be with him eternally(that I hope is our ultimate goal) that : "this corruptible must put on incorruptible...." 1 Cor. 15:52. God Bless! P.S. Once I breathe my last breath in this old body.....you can do whatsoever you want with it!(at least that's what I tell my wife lol.)

David Lets Keep it simple from dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return, so basically what's the difference we will all decay.