Can Christians Be Cremated?

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Fri. Jan 9th
Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think burial was emphasized so strongly in Jewish tradition and Scripture?
  2. How does the resurrection hope reshape how we view cremation and bodily death?
  3. What factors should a Christian consider when deciding between burial and cremation?
Sources
  • BDAG Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament
  • The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary
  • The New Bible Dictionary, 3rd Edition
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