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That way its spirit can move on to
"What Do Matthew 8:22 and Luke 9:60 Teach about Burial? Part 2"......right?

 

You are wrong on a few accounts.

While I like Erickson's Christian Theology it is not a classic.

More importantly, his argument is the formula referenced.

You do not, as evidenced by your posts, understand what Systematic Theology is, much less understand the interactions between Systematic Theology and other disciplines of Theology.

Where you are lacking is Biblical Theology (perhaps the most important basis of Systematic Theology). Skipping over proper hermeneutics and Biblical Theology you end up in error.

That is not to say Scripture approves of Cremation, but at the same time it does not denounce the practice.

 

But it isn't even close to the same. That is my point.

Look, I admire your interest in theology. Too many these days are not. But you cannot just pick up an idea and call it "systematic theology", because it is not.

There are many here who have studied theology, who have degrees in theology. That does not make them right, but it does mean they can share their knowledge on the discipline (the disagreements come in with hermeneutics).

I also do not care what you believe about cremation. It does not bother me at all. Many believe it is wrong.

It is the method you are using that I find troubling, not your conclusions.

 

But you didn't. That is my point.

Some, like John Piper, believe burial is best because it honors the body. Others, like John MacArthur, believe cremation is permissible. Both recognize there is no biblical prohibition towards cremation.

Had you been able to use hermeneutics to make your case then you could have a point. But you can't. Where actual cremation is mentioned in Scripture the act itself is not condemned.

 

There are principles. You have to examine how the immediate audience understood a word (burial in Matt is not about putting a body in a tomb, but about the Hebrew burial rituals). In the case of Matthew, you are incorrect (Jesus was not teaching at all on burial but addressing the disciples objection). That is where the primary teaching comes in - not allowing earthly concerns keep us from obedience. The secondary teaching is the immediate situation - the man should let the community he was called out of deal with the burial rituals of his father.

A good tool that may help you is Grasping God's Word by Duvall and Hays. Read that and then let's meet together on the forum to discuss the passage.

 

Because it isn't. What you are doing has absolutely nothing to do with Bible study, certainly nothing to do with Systematic Theology.

Have you studied the theological disciplines?

 

It is not about burial.

As Christians we have to study God's Word with care. We can't just pick up the Bible as if it is a contemporary reference book.

If @Deacon can't find his copy of GGW I may have be able to find mine. I have not unpacked most of my books since moving here but should have a copy somewhere. If not, I am willing to buy one and have it sent to you.

Just let me know via PM. You have a good interest in Scripture and if I can help I am willing.

 

@Scripture More Accurately ,

You seem to think the offer funny. That's fine. If you want to study Scripture more accurately then I suggest at least finding a mentor in your church.


Here is some info on Duvall:

Scott Duvall (Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Fuller Professor of New Testament at Ouachita Baptist University (Arkadelphia, Arkansas) where he teaches the NT Greek Exegesis, Life of Christ, Revelation, Spiritual Formation, and Interpreting the Bible. His works include Grasping God's Word, Living God's Word, Preaching God's Word, Dictionary of Biblical Prophecy, and Biblical Greek Exegesis.

Here is the book I was referencing:

https://www.amazon.com/Grasping-God...&dplnkId=e57b3910-d6e3-49ca-946d-40b00355afd2

 

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