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Hi, my husband and I have a concern about cremation and scatter the ashes on the beach or a mountain. What about resurrection, is this possible doing this we the ashes, or is better that the ashes remain together in some place? thanks for your answer.
You did not say if you have received Jesus as Saviour or not, so I will deal with the issue from both perspectives.
The ashes will not matter. When we die, it is simply the outer shell, the body that dies, Whether it decays, is cremated, the ashes scattered or kept together does not matter. That is because those who have received Jesus as Saviour will receive a new body:
Phil 3:20-21
20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.
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Our current bodies are impacted by sin, disease, genetic corruption etc. that has taken place over the years since the time of Adam and Eve, and is the result of sin. When we who are in Christ are resurrected, we will receive glorified bodies that will not be subject to death, disease and sin. The fact that the old body is cremated and scattered is of no consequence to God. Even if he did want to use the old body, restoring it from scattered burnt ashes would not be beyond Him.
As for those who have not received Christ, they do not receive a new body, but rather spend eternity in the lake of fire.
Rev 20:13-15
13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. 14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.
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By the fact that you are asking this in the context of Bible Studies, it is my assumption, and my hope that you indeed have received Christ as Saviour. If for any reason you have not, please feel free to contact me and we can discuss what it means and how you can be saved.
I hope that this answer helps!
Tom
http://discern.ca
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Tom Smith
Expertise
I am able to answer a wide range of questions regarding orthodox Christian theology as well as those of many of the more common cults and religious movements (inside and outside of the church). This includes Protestantism, Charismatic movement, New Apostolic Reformation, Strategic Prayer/Spiritual Warfare, Catholicism, Mormonism, Jehovah Witnesses, Calvinism, Reformed Church, Baptist Church, Pentecostalism, and Oneness Pentecostalism. I have been a member of or have attended many of the above. I have studied the beliefs and literature of the remaining through a variety of means, including in most cases interacting with members and/or leaders in these organizations. I also maintain a significant library/resource of information on these movements and organizations.
Experience
I have been a lifelong student of the Bible. In addition, I have been saved through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, and believe in the truth of God's Holy word in the Bible as the inerrant and infallible word of God. I have been a believer for over 43 years. Other qualifications include:
- Former member of the counril of a local church
- Speaker at the "Last Days Bible Conference" and other functions.
- Researcher into religious movements and cults (maintain website with information on some of these movements and cults)
- Member of the Apologetics Coordination Team
I hold to the view that the Bible is inerrant and infallible, and I belief that the Bible is our sole authority on matters of faith and doctrine (Sola Scripture, Sola Fide).
Organizations
Apologetics Coordination Team (http://op.50megs.com/act/)
Network of Christian Apologists in Calgary (http://www.whyjesus.ca)
Publications
Website, accessible by means of http://discern.ca or http://www.religioninfo.org; and
Audio files of talks at Last Days Bible Conference available at http://ldbc.ca
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
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