Ashes to Ashes (Is it Biblical?)

In this episode, we discuss the commonly used phrase at funerals “Ashes to Ashes, dust to dust…” Is it Biblical or just a popular funeral trend??

Our objectives:

1. Explain Creator/creature distinction
2. Discuss the assurance of life after death of a believer
3. What hope can be found in all of this?
4. Point out the origin of the quote from the Book of Common Prayer which states;

FOR AS MUCH as it hath pleased Almighty God of his great mercy to take unto himself the soul of our dear brother here departed: we therefore commit his body to the ground; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life, through our Lord Jesus Christ; who shall change our vile body, that it may be like unto his glorious body, according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.

Additional Scriptures mentioned:

1. Genesis 3:19
2. Genesis 18:27
3. Job 30:19
4. Ecclesiastes 3:20
5. Psalms 103:13-17

Today’s Encouragement:

“So as Christians, we don’t fear death as others will or mourn like those who have no hope. We courageously live our lives for the glory of the Lord and with hope face death because we know that even though death may be fatal in this world, it is not final for those in the Lord.”

- Femi Oke

Our goal for this podcast:

1. To encourage you in the study of God's Word no matter where you are in that journey
2. To use your knowledge to encourage your family and friends 
3. To elevate your heart of worship that stems from knowing God better 

What our Podcast isn't. This is not the church!

1. Why do we say this? Because the Bible commands us on what a christian gathering should look like? Heb 10:24-25, Rom 12:4-5
2. What is the importance of a local church membership? For your spiritual health and for the mutual edification 
3. For a shepherd to be able to give account of you and you also be accountable (Heb 13:17)

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