I cremated my Dad because I could not afford a funeral and burial. Plus all his family had passed away. My Dad passed away when he was 91. I hope God doesn't hold that against me. My Dad was a Christian. Thanks Pastor Doug for this insight. God bless you!
My Mother passed away in August. She chose cremation to not put a burden on anyone more than a cremation fee. I really struggled with this and the dust you are and dust you shall return came to my mind. Plus, may people were burned my Roman emperors and were ashes. The Father will give them a new body He can give her one too
@@sl4983 I'm not okay that she is the victim of a biological weapon created by our own government through the university system with their bed buddy China used to control us. No, I'm not a conspiracy theorist. Those are all facts that have come out in the last 2 years. I would bury my Mom for however much it cost if I knew I got to lay and wait for our Savior next to her when I go...if I go before He returns. I don't know if that's the choice of the person going to make or the people left behind to deal with it. I'm most certainly NOT mad at her. The hospital pushed it on her
So sad Pastor Batchalor to know they charge you for being born and they charge us when we die. It's our relationship with God that's really important I believe.
Well spoken Biblical truth. Martyrs burned, people burned in fires from accidents as rockets, airplanes, ect... with Salvation are going to Heaven. We are dust without the breath of life, but will be Resurrected & changed as Jesus Christ. ✝️
There are instances where it is simply too complex to arrange a burial and cremation is a far more viable option. As an example, elderly expat retirees here in the Philippines obviously die from time to time and it’s far easier to ship home an urn of ashes than a body. I personally feel that burial is the preferred method simply because that was standard practice in Biblical times. For example Joseph’s bones were carried out of Egypt … a dead man was tossed onto Elisha’s bones and instantly sprang back to life, etc. it’s like the Valley Of Bones in Ezekiel as opposed to a ‘valley of ashes’ … but of course God isn’t fazed by ashes or bones when He brings people back to life in the near future
If cremation were a sin, then millions of Gods people will be lost.....millions were burned at the stake, and many of us have been poor all our life and can never afford a funeral....even a cremation is a stretch now
Thank you Pastor Doug, I'm glad to know that this issue is not as serious as some people made it out to be. I was really concerned whether it was a sin or not, but the points you brought up gave me a fresh new perspective.
Thanks Pastor Doug, my brother just passed unexpectedly, and we're going with the cremation option since that still be a little cheaper.. We love you and thank you for sharing. ❤️
Sorry for your loss, Samuel. Today [Jan 28th] makes it 6 months since my mum suddenly fell asleep in Jesus. She was cremated and I do look forward to that day where she shall be resurrected and be transformed with a new and glorious body! Hope to see you in heaven with your brother, so we can all have a grand reunion with Jesus!
This was very informative. I have friends who make a big issue about cremation but I agree with you that it is not a salvation issue. You cite sound Biblical texts as well as real life examples of those who were cremated due to martyrdom or another reason. Surely God will not abandon His saints. Thank you for this teaching.
I got a friend her parents passed away with few months after the other , they were cremated and she mixed the ashes with potting mix , put them in a big flower pot and she planted with beautiful flowering plants and placed the pots right at the middle of her backyard . She said it wold be easy or her to carry her parents in case she moves out of her house.
I think the real question is when Jesus comes will my soul= physical body + breath, be caught up to meet him. I suspect so and then it would be cool if this lady's parents ashes broke out of the flower pot and they reformed. That would look so sick man lol
Thanks for sharing this information and video with us ALL. I recently found on prime video the Days of Noah videos, WOW, completely awesome. HUGS and GOD bless us everyone. Prayers 🙏 appreciated for my adenocarcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis of recent
@@chucksmith4624 If you are referring to the wicked at the second coming of Christ, yes they will be burned up( cremated). There is no mistake in God's word!! Malachi 4:1 KJV "For behold the day is coming, burning like an oven and all the proud, yes all who do wickedly will be stubble and the day which is coming shall burn them up saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch"
@@chucksmith4624 Cremation by God Himself from which there will be no resurrection, no life after that.. The wicked will be consumed to ashes. The Bible teaches this and SDAs teach what the Bible says.
I don't know where you live, where I do burial can cost up to 50K. A neighbor whose son committed suicide was quoted just that much. Thank you for clarifying that issue for my family. We certainly can not afford what those thieves at the funeral home want to charge.
I personally believe burial. Historically, I found that cremation is part of devils work. I'm sorry to say that. Abraham, Isaac, generation of Israelite strongly believe in burial. Understanding that accidents, fire, disasters or any thing kill your body IS NOT in your hands or your decision therefore God knows its not your fault. Devil deceive people minds and even many leaders of church say it's ok to cremation. It's sad and grieve to my heart. Decision based on while you are still alive saying you choose to cremate your body... is considered murdering to your body. Surprising, many do felt guilt when they decide to cremate the bodies. God is trying to tell you not to do that. This is nothing to do with religion or my belief. I only studied and researched. God himself revealed to me many times. I did not expect that because I prayed for the answer. I strongly encourage you to seek certainly things you need to know and God will show you truth. 🙏
The undertaker is ripping the family off, we found one who did everything he could to cut costs when my Dad died. I think the only expensive thing was the Urn I picked out ($750) but we wanted it so we paid for it, Funeral was less than $4K including the plot, burial, headstone base, cremation. Only additional coast was the headstone
Thanks Pastor Doug, please explain where did the tradition of having funeral service in the church came from? It's not mentioned in the Bible and in the book of Ezekiel it's mentioned when we buried someone in the graveyard, we should not come to the temple or church for 7 days because the house of God will be defiled? How much more bringing the dead inside the church, doesn't that defile the house of God?..thank you for answering, God bless you
i think that was part of the traditions back then, like you shoudnt touch dead corpses, or blood etc.. or else youll become unclean for a few days. most of that was only hebrew traditions to keep diseases etc away
I had my husband cremated because he never worked and it was unexpected and cremation was a lot cheaper. Afterwards I had a lot of guilt because of it. So, I buried his ashes in my backyard so that when Jesus comes back and the dead in Christ rise, he will have a grave to burst out of. The way I see it is the people that have been dead for generations have turned to dust already anyway.
No guilt. God knows where we are. Even when we ashes. Saul and Johnathan were cremated. My husband and I made our arrangements and cremation. Rather the kids get the $
@@SterlingsOpinion Excellent comment from someone who actually knows the Bible In fact David commended the men for taking care of Saul and his sons bodies. They were burned and then their bones were buried
Remember also Abraham's dust and ashes (Genesis 18:27). And furthermore Zechariah's brand plucked out of the fire (Zechariah 3:2). Great video, Pr Doug!
Your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless Matthew 8:22, But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. Luke 24:39, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have 1 Corinthians 15:44, It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. Romans 6:5, For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:49, And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. Romans 6:6, Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed.. 1Thessalonians 5:23, And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:14, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 15:46,54, Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 1 Corinthians 15:20,23, But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. Colossians 1:24, Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: Ephesians 5:23, For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 1 Peter 3:18, For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Abstain from all appearance of evil. Luke 13:24, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
I remember seeing photos of dump trucks filled with the ashes of millions of jews being dumped in the rivers of Europe, I was shocked and saddened to see what the German people had become, I plan to be cremated when my time comes, I left instruction for my family to do so, your channel is very informative on many subjects, thank for your hard work.
I always felt uncomfortable with the intentional destruction of the body after death, but eventually even buried bodies rot and decay. Now that I am older it is more about not burdening my loved ones with large expense. Just like medicine has become a racket so has the funeral industry. I don’t need a large nor fancy funeral either just close loved ones gather at my favorite place say a prayer and bury my ashes and go on and live a good life.
If God can raise someone who was burned to death, drowned and eaten by fish, or create people by the word of His mouth He can surely can restore us from ashes.
I was very concerned. Especially with covid 19 in South Africa the sying rate were high. We did not have a choice to have a burial but cremated. Especially wkrh the scripure stating you sleep death until Jesus come for the second time. It givea me a peace of mind that my sister which was a strong and faithful believer is going to have salvation. Thanks for this video
Unfortunately sometimes surviving family members make the call on creation when a family member passes. So if you don't want it you better make plans. Another issue is this. When a family member passes unexpectedly the body is sometimes committed to medical research.
I'm so happy Bro Sed Miles explained the superficiality of( apartheidic) discrimination. I had been invited to Rio several times and finally went in 2013. I experienced the "oh you're American!" then they switch their attitude. Apartheid values are even in the home... That was the biggest shocker to me.
Very interesting topic and good information to ponder. It seems like a foolish thing to be concerned about but it does bother some people. It is not an easy decision to make for some reason.
I appreciate this short and to-the-point presentation over cremation. Your reference to Mt.27:52-53 regarding the resurrection of some saints is curious. I am wondering if you could do a presentation in more detail over the same. I am currently of the understanding that those saints which rose after their graves were opened, went into the holy city (Jerusalem of that day), and appeared to many. Not unlike the account of Lazarus of John 11 &12,..many did see him, and while we are not told when, he too died another death. Can we not think the same happened to those saints?
My husband and I plan on being cremated and we ask our pastor about it and he said God knows everything, even where our bodies will be. The only one important question. Is Jesus Christ your savior. If not make him your savior today and do not put if off. (John 3:16). Good video.😀
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This may help those who fear cremation. According to the law of conservation of mass, it states that in a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed. Burning is a chemical reaction. If we could gather everything after a body is burned, the ashes, heat, smoke and tiny bone fragments, etc, it would all together have the same mass as the person did. Nothing is impossible for God.
I chose cremation. No one comes to visit me while I’m alive. There sure as heck, aren’t coming to see me while I’m dead. Besides as soon as my earthly life is over, my soul is immediately gone, the body is just a shell at that point.
My husband was a Vietnam Veteran, wanting burial in Military Cemetery, cremation was the answer, because of limited burial space. His ashes were. So he has a burial space.burued
It was like $300 to $500 for a cremation not very long ago. Since more people are choosing it, the robbery of the traumatized has been kicked up a notch.
73 yrs old now and surprised I'm still here. I think when I die I'm going to be cremated and then reside in the Great Lakes National cemetery, N/C as I'm a veteran of the USAF. It will probably be a safe place to be long into the future.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 🙏
I worked for both of the largest reputable funeral corps in the country. Both my younger brothers died at the time I was leading my professional life. Aside from C-19 times, there are many ways to do burials now. I will not include C-19 in that comment. I've not been in family services in many years. I will look into that website, although what I have decided on is private, let us keep yearning and learning and sharing the word of Jesus's plan of salvation for those who earnestly A.S.K. Amen!
Sassy- we are souls in our bodies. Just a vessel. YESHUA is looking for souls Looking to destroy the evil ones. IT’s truly a spiritual war we find ourselves in.❤
Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. The Powers that be are pushing financial cost of burial so high, almost like they wish to force Christians into cremation.
As long as your name is written in the Book of Life, cremation or burial is irrelevant: the Lord WILL reform you and raise you up from the state of death. I highly recommend anyone read Ezekiel 37, it describes the amazing process of resurrection in detail, if you're curious. After all nothing is impossible with Him! God bless you all, stay safe and protected in His love. 🙏🏼❤️
Hello Pastor Doug, please explain the origin of having funeral services in the church. Is it biblical to bring a dead body into the house of God. Shalom
My body is an empty husk when I die, I do not care what is done with it (have a family plot where I have a spot, can only take an urn). I get a new body when I resurrect
I am going Green burial My pine box is in my shed waiting for me l have my grave stone already on my grave site I won’t spend all that $ for those caskets they sell Its all about $ And the casket goes in the ground and rots What a waste of $ And my body goes back to dirt All l care about is my spirit goes to be with the lord and l will have a new body And forever be with the lord Praise. God
In Orlando Fl, I have not found a funeral home willing to do a green burial. Gainesville (?) Has one but my husband is concerned about trying to coordinate it at our age and funeral homes unwillingness to assist.
Is being buried in a grave in the ground the same as being put in a tomb. When the Pastor mentions buried I am confused. The stone was rolled away from the tomb that Jesus was laid. I guess the terms are confusing. Is being put in a mausoleum the same as being buried?
Cremation is a lot cheaper than burial and does not. The Bible say dust. You came dust your return. I'm going to be cremated and I believe when God raised me from the dead I'm not going to need my old body because he's going to give me a new body
Our whole family has chosen cremation easier to move when moving and the urns will be buried in a plot too. Only one person chosen to be scattered in a lake and half of the ashes to be buried with the parents. I prefer it over body decomposition.
If God was able to create Adam from the dust of the ground,he doesn’t need us to help him know where to find us at resurrection, he can just form us from the ground.
I think common sense should tell us. Christians who were burned for faith will be raised again. One who believes in Jesus dies from fire or another tragic way, say at sea, will return.
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God knows you by your soul, not a decayed body or ashes ❤❤❤
I cremated my Dad because I could not afford a funeral and burial. Plus all his family had passed away. My Dad passed away when he was 91. I hope God doesn't hold that against me. My Dad was a Christian. Thanks Pastor Doug for this insight. God bless you!
My Mother passed away in August. She chose cremation to not put a burden on anyone more than a cremation fee. I really struggled with this and the dust you are and dust you shall return came to my mind. Plus, may people were burned my Roman emperors and were ashes. The Father will give them a new body He can give her one too
She believed that YHWH sent His Son and He rose again and that we must repent and believe then live His ways
Exactly
do you think that maybe you would have been okay with the fee if she had chosen burial?
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I'm not okay that she is the victim of a biological weapon created by our own government through the university system with their bed buddy China used to control us. No, I'm not a conspiracy theorist. Those are all facts that have come out in the last 2 years.
I would bury my Mom for however much it cost if I knew I got to lay and wait for our Savior next to her when I go...if I go before He returns. I don't know if that's the choice of the person going to make or the people left behind to deal with it.
I'm most certainly NOT mad at her. The hospital pushed it on her
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So sad Pastor Batchalor to know they charge you for being born and they charge us when we die. It's our relationship with God that's really important I believe.
Well spoken Biblical truth. Martyrs burned, people burned in fires from accidents as rockets, airplanes, ect... with Salvation are going to Heaven. We are dust without the breath of life, but will be Resurrected & changed as Jesus Christ. ✝️
Thank you Pastor Doug, for deliberating on the matter, God Bless you.
I am so thankful for your ministry! May God continue to bless tremendously 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Me too Amen!
God bless you brother for shielding light on this issue.
Happy Sabbath
Thank God for being with us through the storm 🙏 in the Heart of the pandemic and back.
There are instances where it is simply too complex to arrange a burial and cremation is a far more viable option. As an example, elderly expat retirees here in the Philippines obviously die from time to time and it’s far easier to ship home an urn of ashes than a body. I personally feel that burial is the preferred method simply because that was standard practice in Biblical times. For example Joseph’s bones were carried out of Egypt … a dead man was tossed onto Elisha’s bones and instantly sprang back to life, etc. it’s like the Valley Of Bones in Ezekiel as opposed to a ‘valley of ashes’ … but of course God isn’t fazed by ashes or bones when He brings people back to life in the near future
If cremation were a sin, then millions of Gods people will be lost.....millions were burned at the stake, and many of us have been poor all our life and can never afford a funeral....even a cremation is a stretch now
I like your comment but the fact is someone else burned up the body out of cruelty, and it was not by choice am sure .💜
Understand completely
@@sheepseven7588 does it matter?
This is not a salvation issue." @0:55
You believe like I do. But to worry is to limit God. Thank you for responding.
That was an excellent presentation on this important topic. Well done! 100% A+
I agree!
Thank you Pastor Doug, I'm glad to know that this issue is not as serious as some people made it out to be. I was really concerned whether it was a sin or not, but the points you brought up gave me a fresh new perspective.
Me too!
Thanks Pastor Doug, my brother just passed unexpectedly, and we're going with the cremation option since that still be a little cheaper.. We love you and thank you for sharing. ❤️
My condolences to you and the family
Sorry for your loss, Samuel. Today [Jan 28th] makes it 6 months since my mum suddenly fell asleep in Jesus. She was cremated and I do look forward to that day where she shall be resurrected and be transformed with a new and glorious body! Hope to see you in heaven with your brother, so we can all have a grand reunion with Jesus!
May I ask if he was vaccinated?
Thank you Doug Batchelor God bless you and your family happy Sabbath everyone stay safe 🙏🕊️👸🌹
What about people who are blown up, eaten by animals. Matters not that we are cremated we will still be resurrected.
Listen to the whole video 🙏🤗
What about Mussolini and his wife?
Or dedicated to "science "
Amen and Amen thank you ❤️
This was very informative. I have friends who make a big issue about cremation but I agree with you that it is not a salvation issue. You cite sound Biblical texts as well as real life examples of those who were cremated due to martyrdom or another reason. Surely God will not abandon His saints. Thank you for this teaching.
I got a friend her parents passed away with few months after the other , they were cremated and she mixed the ashes with potting mix ,
put them in a big flower pot and she planted with beautiful flowering plants and placed the pots right at the middle of her backyard . She said it wold be easy or her to carry her parents in case she moves out of her house.
Brilliant idea😊
Nice idea
I think the real question is when Jesus comes will my soul= physical body + breath, be caught up to meet him.
I suspect so and then it would be cool if this lady's parents ashes broke out of the flower pot and they reformed. That would look so sick man lol
Well spoken pastor Doug Batchelor. I needed these sound Biblical answers. Thank you.
Thank you pastor Doug.
Much appreciated. Thank you. God bless you.
So thankful for these teachings. THANK YOU PASTOR DOUG 🙏
Very well explained pastor Doug. God bless you, your family and your ministry. Amen
Thanks pastor Doug
Thank you for this message.
Thanks for sharing this information and video with us ALL. I recently found on prime video the Days of Noah videos, WOW, completely awesome. HUGS and GOD bless us everyone. Prayers 🙏 appreciated for my adenocarcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis of recent
Prayers. May you be blessed with good health.
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@@chucksmith4624 lol then they're gravely mistaken!!
@@chucksmith4624 ok?
@@chucksmith4624 If you are referring to the wicked at the second coming of Christ, yes they will be burned up( cremated). There is no mistake in God's word!! Malachi 4:1 KJV "For behold the day is coming, burning like an oven and all the proud, yes all who do wickedly will be stubble and the day which is coming shall burn them up saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch"
@@chucksmith4624 There is a difference between being burned alive and being burned dead.
@@chucksmith4624 Cremation by God Himself from which there will be no resurrection, no life after that.. The wicked will be consumed to ashes. The Bible teaches this and SDAs teach what the Bible says.
I don't know where you live, where I do burial can cost up to 50K. A neighbor whose son committed suicide was quoted just that much. Thank you for clarifying that issue for my family. We certainly can not afford what those thieves at the funeral home want to charge.
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I personally believe burial. Historically, I found that cremation is part of devils work. I'm sorry to say that. Abraham, Isaac, generation of Israelite strongly believe in burial. Understanding that accidents, fire, disasters or any thing kill your body IS NOT in your hands or your decision therefore God knows its not your fault.
Devil deceive people minds and even many leaders of church say it's ok to cremation. It's sad and grieve to my heart. Decision based on while you are still alive saying you choose to cremate your body... is considered murdering to your body.
Surprising, many do felt guilt when they decide to cremate the bodies. God is trying to tell you not to do that. This is nothing to do with religion or my belief. I only studied and researched. God himself revealed to me many times. I did not expect that because I prayed for the answer. I strongly encourage you to seek certainly things you need to know and God will show you truth. 🙏
And they take advantage of families at that time.
The undertaker is ripping the family off, we found one who did everything he could to cut costs when my Dad died. I think the only expensive thing was the Urn I picked out ($750) but we wanted it so we paid for it, Funeral was less than $4K including the plot, burial, headstone base, cremation. Only additional coast was the headstone
👉 "Cremation Is Not A Salvation Issue" 👈
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Amen Happy sabbath 🙏🙏🙏 Pastr Dougbatchelor
Thanks Pastor Doug, please explain where did the tradition of having funeral service in the church came from? It's not mentioned in the Bible and in the book of Ezekiel it's mentioned when we buried someone in the graveyard, we should not come to the temple or church for 7 days because the house of God will be defiled? How much more bringing the dead inside the church, doesn't that defile the house of God?..thank you for answering, God bless you
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Excellent point...
i think that was part of the traditions back then, like you shoudnt touch dead corpses, or blood etc.. or else youll become unclean for a few days. most of that was only hebrew traditions to keep diseases etc away
I really think that the term “coming to the grave in peace” just means one’s spiritual state at death.
Happy Sabbath day
Thank you
wonderful explanation. Thank you pastor.
I'm a follower of Jesus in my life. I like to be that also when I have passed from the earth. Like Jesus my Lord I want to be buried.
I had my husband cremated because he never worked and it was unexpected and cremation was a lot cheaper. Afterwards I had a lot of guilt because of it. So, I buried his ashes in my backyard so that when Jesus comes back and the dead in Christ rise, he will have a grave to burst out of. The way I see it is the people that have been dead for generations have turned to dust already anyway.
No guilt. God knows where we are. Even when we ashes. Saul and Johnathan were cremated. My husband and I made our arrangements and cremation. Rather the kids get the $
@@SterlingsOpinion Excellent comment from someone who actually knows the Bible
In fact David commended the men for taking care of Saul and his sons bodies.
They were burned and then their bones were buried
New bodies, God doesn't need your old body to house your soul in? And you're not going to be lost to Him.
Remember also Abraham's dust and ashes (Genesis 18:27). And furthermore Zechariah's brand plucked out of the fire (Zechariah 3:2). Great video, Pr Doug!
now I know. thanks pastor.
Thank you. Good talk.
Thank you Pastor Batchelor
Thank you for clarification on this subject.
Thank you Doug for this video. God bless brother.
It is interesting to listen this.
Good answer. Thank you.
Well said and explained Pastor!
Your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless
Matthew 8:22, But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
Luke 24:39, Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have
1 Corinthians 15:44, It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
Romans 6:5, For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:49, And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
Romans 6:6, Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed..
1Thessalonians 5:23, And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:14, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Corinthians 15:46,54, Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
1 Corinthians 15:20,23, But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
Colossians 1:24, Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:
Ephesians 5:23, For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
1 Peter 3:18, For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
1 Thessalonians 5:22, Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Luke 13:24, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
I remember seeing photos of dump trucks filled with the ashes of millions of jews being dumped in the rivers of Europe, I was shocked and saddened to see what the German people had become, I plan to be cremated when my time comes, I left instruction for my family to do so, your channel is very informative on many subjects, thank for your hard work.
Those photos were fake propaganda. The Germans were smarter than that but the liars are not.
I always felt uncomfortable with the intentional destruction of the body after death, but eventually even buried bodies rot and decay. Now that I am older it is more about not burdening my loved ones with large expense. Just like medicine has become a racket so has the funeral industry. I don’t need a large nor fancy funeral either just close loved ones gather at my favorite place say a prayer and bury my ashes and go on and live a good life.
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
You make great videos, thanks so much.
We will be judged by God based on the life we live now; not whether we were buried or cremated.
We will be judged by our choices and if those choices have pleased God.
If God can raise someone who was burned to death, drowned and eaten by fish, or create people by the word of His mouth He can surely can restore us from ashes.
God doesn't restore our bodies, get a clue lady.. our souls continue on forever
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I was very concerned. Especially with covid 19 in South Africa the sying rate were high. We did not have a choice to have a burial but cremated. Especially wkrh the scripure stating you sleep death until Jesus come for the second time. It givea me a peace of mind that my sister which was a strong and faithful believer is going to have salvation. Thanks for this video
Love ur semons.
I learned a lot from this! Thank you! I should have a burial 🙏🏽.
Unfortunately sometimes surviving family members make the call on creation when a family member passes. So if you don't want it you better make plans. Another issue is this. When a family member passes unexpectedly the body is sometimes committed to medical research.
I'm so happy Bro Sed Miles explained the superficiality of( apartheidic) discrimination. I had been invited to Rio several times and finally went in 2013. I experienced the "oh you're American!" then they switch their attitude. Apartheid values are even in the home... That was the biggest shocker to me.
Greatly anticipating this! I'm guessing that since God can call into being those things which do not exist makes the point moot?
To limit GOD seems so wrong.
Very interesting topic and good information to ponder. It seems like a foolish thing to be concerned about but it does bother some people. It is not an easy decision to make for some reason.
Difficult for me
@@SterlingsOpinion Understandable.
I appreciate this short and to-the-point presentation over cremation. Your reference to Mt.27:52-53 regarding the resurrection of some saints is curious.
I am wondering if you could do a presentation in more detail over the same. I am currently of the understanding that those saints which rose after their graves were opened, went into the holy city (Jerusalem of that day), and appeared to many.
Not unlike the account of Lazarus of John 11 &12,..many did see him, and while we are not told when, he too died another death.
Can we not think the same happened to those saints?
AMEN!!
My husband and I plan on being cremated and we ask our pastor about it and he said God knows everything, even where our bodies will be. The only one important question. Is Jesus Christ your savior. If not make him your savior today and do not put if off. (John 3:16). Good video.😀
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***ATTENTION*** BROTHERS AND SISTERS. Now is the time to spread the 3 Angels messages - especially the 3rd message. There are SDA's outreach teams attending huge Freedom Rally's all over Australia and giving out Great Controversy books and others books such as Sunday Law or pamphlets and witnessing for Jesus. There are Freedom Rallys going on all over the world and I encourage you all to gather outreach teams in your churches to attend these Rallys and give out literature and bring people to Jesus. We only have a short amount of time to spread the word! Now is the time!!! We have never had an opportunity to witness to large numbers of people like we do now. God bless you all as we go into unprecedented times.
Apparently more people accepted the jehovas witness pamphlets at the freedom rally, the other millerite group
amen…. Thank you..
This may help those who fear cremation. According to the law of conservation of mass, it states that in a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed. Burning is a chemical reaction. If we could gather everything after a body is burned, the ashes, heat, smoke and tiny bone fragments, etc, it would all together have the same mass as the person did. Nothing is impossible for God.
In whatever manner believers die their bodies return to dust where they came from and their spirits return to the creator..God will them new bodies.
I chose cremation. No one comes to visit me while I’m alive. There sure as heck, aren’t coming to see me while I’m dead. Besides as soon as my earthly life is over, my soul is immediately gone, the body is just a shell at that point.
My husband was a Vietnam Veteran, wanting burial in Military Cemetery, cremation was the answer, because of limited burial space. His ashes were. So he has a burial space.burued
It was like $300 to $500 for a cremation not very long ago. Since more people are choosing it, the robbery of the traumatized has been kicked up a notch.
HALLELUJAH
73 yrs old now and surprised I'm still here. I think when I die I'm going to be cremated and then reside in the Great Lakes National cemetery, N/C as I'm a veteran of the USAF. It will probably be a safe place to be long into the future.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 🙏
I worked for both of the largest reputable funeral corps in the country. Both my younger brothers died at the time I was leading my professional life. Aside from C-19 times, there are many ways to do burials now. I will not include C-19 in that comment. I've not been in family services in many years. I will look into that website, although what I have decided on is private, let us keep yearning and learning and sharing the word of Jesus's plan of salvation for those who earnestly A.S.K. Amen!
I'm looking into Green burial ,niether cremation or burial in a cement casket in the ground .
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I wonder if “coming to the grave in peace” doesn’t just indicate one’s spiritual state at death.
Amen 🖐 🙏
Sassy- we are souls in our bodies. Just a vessel.
YESHUA is looking for souls
Looking to destroy the evil ones.
IT’s truly a spiritual war we find ourselves in.❤
My Mother 👩 passed away here in the UK and I take the body back to Antigua 🇦🇬 where we were born and Laid her to rest with her mother 👩 and father 👨.
Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. The Powers that be are pushing financial cost of burial so high, almost like they wish to force Christians into cremation.
As long as your name is written in the Book of Life, cremation or burial is irrelevant: the Lord WILL reform you and raise you up from the state of death. I highly recommend anyone read Ezekiel 37, it describes the amazing process of resurrection in detail, if you're curious.
After all nothing is impossible with Him!
God bless you all, stay safe and protected in His love. 🙏🏼❤️
Amen 🙏🏼
A lot of us can’t afford to be buried. The plot, stone, etc…. Way too expensive. What do we do in that case?
The choice lies with individual
Amen 🙏🏽
Yesss
Jesus Christ is our example and he wasn't cremated.
Hello Pastor Doug, please explain the origin of having funeral services in the church. Is it biblical to bring a dead body into the house of God. Shalom
My body is an empty husk when I die, I do not care what is done with it (have a family plot where I have a spot, can only take an urn). I get a new body when I resurrect
I am going Green burial My pine box is in my shed waiting for me l have my grave stone already on my grave site I won’t spend all that $ for those caskets they sell Its all about $ And the casket goes in the ground and rots What a waste of $ And my body goes back to dirt All l care about is my spirit goes to be with the lord and l will have a new body And forever be with the lord Praise. God
In Orlando Fl, I have not found a funeral home willing to do a green burial. Gainesville (?) Has one but my husband is concerned about trying to coordinate it at our age and funeral homes unwillingness to assist.
Is being buried in a grave in the ground the same as being
put in a tomb. When the Pastor mentions buried I am
confused. The stone was rolled away from the tomb that Jesus was laid. I guess
the terms are confusing. Is
being put in a mausoleum the
same as being buried?
Cremation is a lot cheaper than burial and does not. The Bible say dust. You came dust your return. I'm going to be cremated and I believe when God raised me from the dead I'm not going to need my old body because he's going to give me a new body
Our whole family has chosen cremation easier to move when moving and the urns will be buried in a plot too. Only one person chosen to be scattered in a lake and half of the ashes to be buried with the parents. I prefer it over body decomposition.
Revelations Ch. 20 says that the sea will give up the dead. To me, that would be similar to ashes.
If God was able to create Adam from the dust of the ground,he doesn’t need us to help him know where to find us at resurrection, he can just form us from the ground.
But in the bible times, the family wrapped them in linen and put them in a cave.......no mortician and greed involved
Not truly buried on my opinion. They were above ground in a cave.
Burial may be the preferred choice but NOTHING is impossible with GOD!!!
Ashes to ashes dust to dust. My ashes will be spread on my wife’s grave. A lot of cemeteries are not visited due to travel and work load.
I think common sense should tell us. Christians who were burned for faith will be raised again. One who believes in Jesus dies from fire or another tragic way, say at sea, will return.
And yet many people have no common sense