This article explores various practical considerations regarding cremation within the church context.

During the preaching at Easter time we listen to the words about the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus, it is beneficial to find out how we speak about death, and our dying, in the preaching.

Although there are various passages in Scripture which speak of the resurrection, there is one which puts this entire truth in a concise "theological" light — i.e. it gives us understanding about the resurrection which goes beyond the obvious facts. The passage is John 5:19-30.

"The continued existence of the soul after death is a matter of divine revelation" (Charles Hodge). This quote is a good reminder that all the information we have on this subject can be only by revelation. We may be able to draw certain conclusions and inferences from revelation, but if it cannot be backed up by the Bible it must be considered speculation. Speculation is not necessarily sinful nor is it always factually incorrect; however, the product of speculation may never be used to function as a doctrinal or dogmatic statement.

This article discusses the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. There will be a twofold resurrection at the end of time. The article reflects on the current whereabouts of believers and unbelievers who have died. It explains the meaning of Sheol and Gehenna. Lastly, it discourages the practice of cremation.

This article discusses the rapture, through the lens of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. It considers when the rapture will take place, what will the resurrection body look like, and death as the last enemy.

"Where, O death, is your sting?" (1 Corinthians 15:54-56). Death's horrific sting is a result of sin. Death only loses its sting when death is no longer a punishment, but rather a transition. Believers no longer need to feel the sting of death, since Jesus has achieved everlasting life for believers.

This article is about our body, and the importance of our body in our fellowship with God. Our resurrected body and the resurrection of Jesus Christ is also discussed.

This article looks at using the word "sleep" instead of "dead." Christians who die fall asleep in the Lord Jesus Christ.

This article is about comfort in death and the victory over our enemy (death). 1 Corinthians 15:26 and the resurrection is also discussed.

This article is about death as our enemy, death and sin, and the resurrection of the body. The resurrection of the unbeliever, and the resurrection of body and spirit is also discussed.

This article is about death and dying, and the comfort of the Christian.

How do we know there will be the resurrection of the dead? Jesus Christ's resurrection is the assurance of the resurrection for all. This article looks at how people will be raised, and the place of believers and unbelievers in the resurrection.

What happens when we die? What should we expect on the resurrection of the dead? This article explains what the bible teaches about death, resurrection and glorification.

Was Christ raised from the dead? Oh YES! As a result of Christ’s resurrection, the believer has past, present and future benefits. Let this article show you how. 

This article explains the Puritans' perspective on the day of one's death, that in some respects it is the believer's best day.

How should Christians think about death? This article explains that on the basis of the death of Christ, Christians must see their death as benefit.

This article considers Scripture's teaching about the resurrection of the dead at the second coming of Christ.

This article explains the believer's hope for the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. It shows that believers will be clothed with glory, immortality and honour.

This article looks at the following questions: Was Adam created mortal? Why do people have to die? Is death millions of years old? 

This article is about the resurrection of the ungodly, the resurrection of the body, and the rapture. 

This article is about a Christian view of death. The author looks at sin and death and the victory of Christ over death.

This article is about what should happen to the body of a Christian after death. Should the believer's body be buried or cremated? The author looks at the burning of the body in the Old Testament as punishment, and what this means for burial and cremation today.

This article is about what Jonathan Edwards wrote about the death and dying of a Christian.

Inscriptions on ancient gravestones reveal the worldview of those buried, whether pagan or Christian. This article notes some of the different inscriptions, to help illustrate that those who are the Lord's may faith and hope in the face of death.

This article discusses the events that will occur concurrent with the return of Christ. It focuses particularly on the resurrection of the body. The author discusses the nature, timing, and author of this resurrection, and addresses some common pastoral questions in relation to this bodily resurrection.