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    Is Cremation Wrong For Christians?

    enAugust 28, 2022
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    About this Episode

    Is it okay for Christians to be cremated? Some think that it's not. What does the Bible say about this? Does Scripture prescribe burial for Christians who have died or is cremation okay? Let's explore these questions together. Watch now! 

    God's Truth can endure any attack and answer any question. It's rugged. Our grasp of God's Truth has to be just as rugged in a skeptical culture. On The Rugged Truth Podcast, Dr Bryan Fergus answers real questions that real people are asking about real life with God as he helps listeners develop a rugged faith. The Rugged Truth Podcast is committed to helping people develop a biblical worldview through in-depth analysis of how God's Word impacts our understanding of the issues of the day. Complex theological and doctrinal questions are answered with Scripture and common sense reasoning. The result is a firm grasp of God's truth that allows followers of Jesus to both comprehend and defend their faith in today's skeptical culture. 

    About Dr Bryan Fergus 

    Dr Bryan Fergus is driven by a passion to teach God’s Word in clear and applicable ways and to train up the next generation of Christian pastors and leaders. He currently pursues his passion by serving as an Adjunct Professor at Phoenix Seminary, Calvary Chapel University, and Arizona Christian University. He is also the Lead Educator at The Rugged Truth. Bryan Fergus served in vocational pastoral ministry for 32 years. He has also been teaching courses on the Bible, theology, ancient near eastern history and pastoral leadership at Christian universities and seminaries on four continents for the past 21 years. Dr Fergus earned his Doctor of Ministry degree through Phoenix Seminary, writing a dissertation entitled The Intersection of Analytic Theology and Catechesis. ​ He is a voracious reader and writer with new book projects and online content coming out often and regularly. His YouTube channel is simply called Dr Bryan Fergus.

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