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A public memorial for Ravi Zacharias is scheduled for Friday, May 29th at 11:00am ET. Renowned Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias was buried during a private graveside service Thursday, May 21. Zacharias died May 19, his mother's birthday, after a short battle with a rare and aggressive form of sarcoma cancer. Please open it and confirm your subscription.Charisma News - Informing believers with news from a Spirit-filled perspective That is the only hope for the world because we are all prisoners of sin, and only the cross has the answer and the freedom.”The prisoners at Angola held a very special place in Ravi’s heart. Never miss a big news story again. Ravi Zacharias was laid to rest on Thursday, May 21, in a private ceremony in Georgia. He is a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (MA Theological Studies ’13; MA Church History ’15). ""These prisoners know that this world is not their home, and that no coffin could ever be their final destination," he wrote. Since Christ lives, we know that Ravi lives. RZIM, a Bible-based ministry he founded in 1984 revealed today that the author of more than 30 books on Christianity, was buried on 21 May, 2020 in a casket built by prison inmates, just like evangelist Billy Graham. Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) Zacharias died May 19, his mother's birthday, after a short battle with a rare and aggressive form of sarcoma cancer. He explained that the Christian’s hope is grounded in the assurance of Christ’s life and faithfulness. A prisoner has painted two paintings that grace the wall there. Renowned Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias was buried during a private graveside service Thursday, May 21. He was 74 years old. Such is the gospel story. Renowned Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias was buried during a private graveside service Thursday, May 21. Ravi Zacharias Buried in Casket Built by Prisoners “Our hope is as certain as Jesus’s grave is empty,” said Sam Allberry in a solemn graveside service. We know it is not the final destination because it was not Christ’s final destination. In a beautiful example of the Grand Weaver ever-present in Ravi’s life Ravi wrote about his request to be buried in a casket fashioned by Angola inmates in his most recent book, Derek Caldwell is a Correspondence Assistant and writer for A Slice of Infinity at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. When Billy Graham died in February 2018, his casket was similarly built by Angola prisoners, including a convicted murderer known as Richard "Grasshopper" Liggett.Zacharias visited Angola several times and was struck by the faith he saw there. Derek Caldwell Ravi Zacharias was laid to rest on Thursday, May 21, in a private ceremony in Georgia. He was 74 years old. It was a largely overcast day with glimpses of sunlight piercing through the clouds, a reflection of those who were mourning below with glimpses of hope piercing through the mournful occasion. One way or the other, God will be there for you. Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) reports that his casket was built by prison inmates. This article was written by Derek Caldwell and was originally posted on rzim.org. It was an incredible experience he wrote about in a June 8 Facebook post:“In the ante room to the execution room is where the sentenced man has his last meal. Using an analogy fitting of a man who had spent his life spanning the globe, Allberry described the grave as an airport transit lounge visited before one reaches their final destination. …Even in a dark place, the Gospel is shining with grace and power. Ravi Zacharias Buried in Casket Built by Prisoners “Our hope is as certain as Jesus’s grave is empty,” said Sam Allberry in solemn graveside service. Allberry gently ministered to the family through his message of hope and assurance in Christ during the graveside service. Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) reports that his casket was built by prison inmates.