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Scattering Ashes of a loved one.

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Mary Diana Lynn Harper, Oct 15, 2006.

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  1. rbell

    rbell Active Member

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    out of context.

    1 cor. 3 is about divisions in the church.

    But if you want to play the out of context game, 1 cor. 3:13 says, "It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work." I could use that out-of context reference to support cremation...but I won't 'cause that's silly.:laugh:
     
    #121 rbell, Oct 21, 2006
  2. Gershom

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    If you have been following along, you'd see that Ed requested Scripture that he should use in his will. I posted some. Sorry if that ruffles your feathers. I know the evidence is overwhelming when it comes to laying a body to rest, but you'll be okay.
     
    #122 Gershom, Oct 22, 2006
  3. Jim1999

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    You act as if no one knows the scriptures. Just list the references. Let the people look them up if they don't know them.

    At any rate, the verses quoted do not support burial in the ground anymore than they decry cremation....a more economic form of disposal.

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
    #123 Jim1999, Oct 22, 2006
  4. Gershom

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    I'll post Scriptures as I please, thank you. If you can't see that these Scriptures support burial, you'd better find yourself a new eye doctor.
     
    #124 Gershom, Oct 22, 2006
  5. Diggin in da Word

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    Bravo, Gershom!
     
    #125 Diggin in da Word, Oct 22, 2006
  6. Brother Bob

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    1 Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
    19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
    20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
     
    #126 Brother Bob, Oct 22, 2006
  7. Hope of Glory

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    Now I see the light!

    Since he wanted to be cremated, he wasn't really, really, really, really saved, truly.
     
    #127 Hope of Glory, Oct 23, 2006
  8. Brother Bob

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    Huh??????????????????????????
     
    #128 Brother Bob, Oct 23, 2006
  9. Mary Diana Lynn Harper

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    Well I guess I am right back where I started.

    No one knows weather creamation is right or wrong, I guess there is no right or wrong about it. I guess it is up to each individual as to their preferences of being buried or creamated. I was hoping to get more out of this than causing a rebellion. I think my husband was saved. Each individual knows in their own heart if they are saved or not. But we never really talked about it. Although he was brought up with both grandfathers as preachers, I guess no one ever knows. Even the best person in the world may not be saved. It is like when the young rich person asked Jesus :" What must I do to be saved?" and Jesus told him, "sell all you have and give to the poor and follow me'" with that the young man left heavy hearted, because he owned much. Than the response that Jesus had was "it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get to Heaven" or thereabout is what was said in the Bible, so know I am right back where I started. John was an acoholic but he had the heart of gold. In the end, he was reunited with all his children before he passed on to eternity. I guess that is all that has to be said. :tear: I know it is too late but maybe he was sanctified through my belief in Christ and God. I believed in our love for each other and the love I had for God did not allow me to let go. So maybe my love for him and God helped him make it through even though he was creamated. I guess it is time I moved on. Love for everyone who responded. Diana
     
    #129 Mary Diana Lynn Harper, Oct 29, 2006
  10. Amy.G

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    Diana, I have read the posts on this thread and found many to be insensitive to your feelings as if you were not able to read them. I am sorry for that and hope that you will focus on God's love for you and your husband. I believe that a saved person is at home with the Lord no matter how the body is buried. He is able to raise up any saint with only His word. I pray for your peace in this matter.
    With Christian love, :1_grouphug:
    Amy
     
    #130 Amy.G, Oct 29, 2006
  11. 2BHizown

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    When the right or wrong of a thing is not specific in scripture then one is free to go with their conscience.

    Job said: 'For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand in the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God!' Job 19:25,26

    Think of all the christians that were eaten by lions, drowned in the sea and such! On that last day our God will still call them forth to Himself and He knows where every atom of flesh and bone are, just as He did before they were formed by Him!

    Burial of whatever type, done with honor to your loved one is acceptable to God. He knows our every thought and He knows your desire is to be honorable to your husband!
     
    #131 2BHizown, Oct 29, 2006
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