Bible Verses For Funerals

Many people are seeking for "bible verses for funerals."

Evidently, there were many Christians seeking information regarding this subject in the first century church as well, because the apostle Paul addresses what will happen to Christians after they have died or fallen asleep.

In the King James Version, the word "asleep" is used in reference to a Christian's death. In the future, Christians that have fallen asleep, will be awakened from their sleep.

Perhaps some of the most comforting Bible Scriptures appropriate for those seeking Bible verses for funerals, can be found in I Thessalonians Chapter 4.


1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.


When a member of the Christian Family falls asleep, it important that we know the truth of God's Word regarding this hurtful event. Reading or teaching the above bible verses or scriptures should provide COMFORT to those affected. All Christians that have already fallen asleep will be raised from the dead at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We should not be ignorant - we should be comforted.

Funerals are for the living. These Bible verses should prove helpful to all those that are affected. Those who are responsible for sermons and teachings that occur at funerals, should find the above mentioned Bible verses as always appropriate at Christian funerals.

In the meantime, may we look forward to the promised return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Oh ... is that a trumpet I hear?

Bible Verses on Forgiveness

Maura,

Thank you for posting your article on Forgiveness.

For those that have stumbled upon your blog, it's available at:

Bible Verses on Forgiveness.

I found it quite helpful in many ways.

Bible Verses on Faith

You may ask "What is faith?" The Greek word "pistis" can be translated as "faith" or "belief" - it is the information that God makes known to people to have confidence-in with assured certainty and surety.

God gives people His belief/faith when He tells people what they should believe (have faith in). Once God communicates His belief to us, then we are given the opportunity to have the same belief regarding that specific situation or circumstance – by believing (having faith-in, trusting) the contents of what God says, His words to us.

The Book of Hebrews has a wonderful verse to tell us how to receive God's faith, His belief.

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV):

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

This verse means that apart-from the information that God makes known to a person to have confidence-in with assured certainty and surety - a person does not have the ability to be agreeable, acceptable, and gratifying to God. It is not possible to well-please God without His belief.

How does a person receive God’s belief in order to be able to well-please God?
It is necessary for the person going towards God to believe that…
· God is (He exists in living reality right now while the person is going towards Him)
…and…
· God becomes the compensation payer (gives the wage) to the people seeking Him out (in the sense of looking to God for His response).

In order for a person to obtain God’s belief regarding a specific situation or circumstance, that person must first come towards God believing (having faith, trusting) that God is and that God becomes the compensation-payer to the people seeking Him out.

Yes - God is and God does pay back to those who seek after Him for His answers.

Encouraging Bible Verses

Maura, currently there are many people searching for "Encouraging Bible Verses". I thought we might start a topic within your blog that would help other Christians by providing Bible Scriptures that can provide encouragement and comfort.

A couple of Bible Verses that I find very encouraging and comforting can be found in the the book of Philippians chapter 4.

Philippians 4:6-7

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing
by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known
unto God. And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding, shall keep
your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus.

Your comments and explanations are always welcome.

G

Healing

Welcome to my new True Bible Study blog. I've just published my books on the New Covenant epistles and one on Healing. Did you know that it is God's will for us to be healed?