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Where Is the Grave? By Robert Berendt From the beginning of time, man has wondered what will happen once he departs this life. Is a physical body necessary? Where does a person go after death? There is a spiritual dimension most people miss, which is an integral part of God's Plan for building His Family.
unerals, burials and grave markers have become big business today. In a world becoming more and more crowded with people, the space available for cemeteries is dwindling and more emphasis is being placed on cremation. In some nations, cremation is the only form of body-disposal allowed. In other nations and religions, only the burial of the full body is allowed.
Building blocks of the body of Christ Since the existence of humans on earth, any number of tragedies have struck that have made burial impossible. There have been thousands of deaths at sea; many have been literally blown apart in the explosions of the World Wars. A number have been eaten by wild animals and no doubt there were other things resulting in the lack of a body to bury in a recorded grave. Does it really matter? Obviously, in time, any body disintegrates to the point of being unrecognizable. We are made of the earth and will return to the earth at death (Genesis 3:19). However, God can miraculously make exceptions, such as He did after Jesus died. Although Jesus was dead for three days and three nights, no decay had started (Matthew 12:40; Acts 2:27). That was an amazing fulfillment of prophecy (Psalm 16:10). That may be the only exception. Even the body of Lazarus may have started to decay during the four days that he was dead (John 11:17,39). The point is this: Bodily disintegration and decay does not hinder God at all when He resurrects someone.
What is most important to know is this: All human beings who have ever lived from the time of Adam and Eve until the second resurrection will live again. Those innocents who have died as babies, or the billions who have died without knowing God or His Lamb will awaken to life, with the opportunity to learn God's truth and qualify for eternal life. Human life is precious for a number of reasons. Every single individual now living has the potential of becoming a child of God. The Creator has taken careful note of the existence of each person. God takes the responsibility of offering eternal life in just the right time and manner. Even those who die without knowing Him will live again and be given their chance. God is great! He is capable of doing everything He has stated He will do. God does not need marked graves or old bodies. Our all-powerful and all-wise God will create new bodies for those He resurrects! Further reading For more information about what happens after we die, request our free booklet Copyright 2010 by United Church of God, an International Association All rights reserved. |
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