Marriage is ordained to perpetuate the human family; but as there will be no breaches by death in the future state, this ordinance will cease. (Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary re Mark 12:25)
Many people are jolted at the prospect of eternal life without marriage with their partner on earth and the physical relationship that goes along with it because it is one of earth's greatest pleasures. At first reading, Jesus seems to imply as much here. At its very best, sexual activity creates a great sense of oneness between lovers, a superb moment of intense intimacy, and wonderful physical feelings. Lovers wish their excitement would last and last, but too quickly life returns to normal. People who ponder eternity (and who doesn't?) are right to hope that the freedom, intensity, and intimacy they experience now will be transformed, expanded, and made utterly glorious in new life with God in heaven, where joys last and last, and never grow old. Christians don't know what God has planned, but they trust in his love. The beauty and excitement they feel now is not a trick but a foretaste of an even better experience. In the new heaven and new earth, the relationships among all Christian brothers and sisters will be so intense, so filled with love, that earthly marital bliss will seem shallow by comparison. [Life Application Bible Commentary]
In the resurrection there is no marriage. But this does not mean husbands and wives are separated. It simply means that the intimacy we experience here on earth is a symbol of a reality we will experience in glory. The joy a married couple finds in their union will not be taken away, but will be multiplied, as we experience a closeness with others that is beyond us here and now. [Victor Bible Reader's Companion]
In heaven our relationships will cease to be as they are on earth. They will be changed in an absolute sense: selfishness and sin will not affect our love and lives. Our love will be perfected; therefore, we will love everyone perfectly. A wife on this earth will not be loved as she was on this earth--imperfectly. She will be loved more, loved perfectly. Everyone will love everyone else perfectly. God will change all relationships into perfection, even as the relationships between angels and God are perfected. [Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible]
Marriage is ordained to perpetuate the human family; but as there will be no breaches by death in the future state, this ordinance will cease. (Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary re Mark 12:25)
Just wondering about people who do re-marry, then meet former spouses in Heaven.. I suppose if you meet in Heaven (rather than Hell) you should be happy but..
Hm, I never married so nothing to worry about anyway, lol..
Quote:
Originally Posted by pk
In the resurrection there is no marriage. But this does not mean husbands and wives are separated. It simply means that the intimacy we experience here on earth is a symbol of a reality we will experience in glory. The joy a married couple finds in their union will not be taken away, but will be multiplied, as we experience a closeness with others that is beyond us here and now. [Victor Bible Reader's Companion]
Marriage is ordained to perpetuate the human family; but as there will be no breaches by death in the future state, this ordinance will cease. (Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary re Mark 12:25)
Quote:
Good answer. Hadn't considered that angle.
Well it does make sense. We were all suppose to multiply but in Heaven there is no need. I wonder if there will be big spaces that just family meets. lol What happens when there is family members that you stopped talking to here on Earth? I suppose you will get along once you all meet in the end. Hard to believe we will be able to finally like some people we can't stand here on Earth.
Just wondering about people who do re-marry, then meet former spouses in Heaven.. I suppose if you meet in Heaven (rather than Hell) you should be happy but..
I've married two times .. and I have wondered about this before. Will the second marriage be recognized later when we all meet again? Or just the first? Will both? Do you get to pick when you all meet there? Will everyone just all meet and live forever together? lol
I guess if we all make it there then all the things that I didn't like about my first husband will be gone. He really wasn't a bad guy so he could be fun again..and then my second husband could be fun too..Wow, I could really have some fun to look forward too. lol lol
Well I think it's getting late and if I go to bed and start dreaming about both of them it will be all your fault DAVE!!!
On their way to get married, a young Catholic couple was involved in a fatal car accident. The couple found themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. While waiting, they began to wonder could they possibly get married in Heaven.
When St. Peter arrived, they asked him. St. Peter said, "I don't know. This is the first time anyone has asked. Let me go find out," and he left.
The couple sat and waited for an answer for a couple of months. While they waited, they discussed the pros and cons. If they were allowed to get married in Heaven, should they get married, what with the eternal aspect of it all? "What if it doesn't work? Are we stuck in Heaven together forever?"
Another month passed. St. Peter finally returned, looking somewhat bedraggled. "Yes," he informed the couple, "You can get married in Heaven."
"Great!" said the couple. "But we were just wondering, what if things don't work out? Could we also get a divorce in Heaven?"
St. Peter, red-faced with anger, slammed his clipboard on the ground.
"What's wrong?" asked the frightened couple.
"OH COME ON!" St. Peter shouted. "It took me 3 months to find a priest up here! Do you have any idea how long it'll take to find a lawyer?"
OnYourMark, LLC is a full-service web design, production, programming, hosting and Internet marketing company with audio, photography and video services in our studio on Main Street in Sussex, Wisconsin or at your location.
We serve clients in industry, healthcare, eCommerce, professional services, real estate and construction, information services, hospitality, advertising agencies, and more...throughout Wisconsin and the USA. Please contact OnYourMark for a free, no-obligation consultation about increasing your inquiries and sales while decreasing your costs via the web.
Is Marriage Forever?
Linear Mode
