If in the bible it jesus tells us there is no marrige in heaven then one could logicaly assume that marrige is over at the point of death. My problem with this is bein a married man it hurt me to think that i would lose my wife someday even if we are both granted heaven, then i started reading further and came across how the heavens and the earth would pass away and be reformed. So is it possible that the number 144,000 referred to in revelation is the number of actual people going to heaven and the rest would be put back on the earth in a second garden of eden type dwelling. Making it possible for marriges to continue? Any logical thoughts would be apreciated.
2007-10-06 13:58:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus knew that when we die we loose our physical bodies.
In the spiritual form, with no body, the effects of bodies don't exist.
Without a body, sexual activity is impossible.
Also the characteristic emotional differences between men and women wont exist. There are no hormones to create those variances.
Would you recognize the other spiritual entity who was your wife? I think the answer to that is a definite YES. I also imagine your relationship will change. I do not know what the nature of that change will be.
God has promised he will restore the Earth and mankind will live upon it.
I like that promise.
Earth was developed for mankind to live on it and to enjoy life here.
I enjoy life and would like to be here a LONG time. I feel sorry for those who are so miserable they want to die and kill everyone else in the process.
We don't know for sure what "Heaven" is, but it won't be boring. Either eventuality is fine for me.
2007-10-06 14:18:45 · answer #1 · answered by Philip H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rev 14:4 says that the 144,000 are virgins, so that theory won't work.
I understand how you feel, but I don't believe we will want the same things in Heaven. We will have new bodies that never die or decay and we will only want to be with Christ. I don't think you will have the same kind of feelings, nor will we miss them. I think we will be satisfied completely with the way things are.
There is a period between the tribulation when Satan is put into the pit of 1,000 years in which Christ Himself will rule here on this earth. Then you have the new Heavens and new earth.
On an encouraging note, way to go for being a great loving husband! Make every day count like it's your last and you will not regret one of them.
2007-10-06 14:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by MT4grace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is not. That is not what the Bible was speaking of. The Bible says in Revelation that there will be so many to be in Heaven that it is a number no man will be able to count. That is what John said, the author of Revelation, after the Lord showed him that vision of the people going to Heaven. Rest easy, just know that if you are trying to live for God, He will make sure you get there if you will trust Him.
2007-10-06 14:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by Erica L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It says there will be no marriage in heaven as in you will not get married in heaven. Now it also says what it bound on Earth is bounce in heaven. When someone is married they are usually married "till death" therefor you are not still married after death. When a couple is married in the temple you are married for time(earth life) and all eternity(after death).
If you are looking for answers on how you can spend eternity with your wife and still be able to inherit all the God has promised us, then Eternal marriage is what you are looking for. When you are sealed as husband and wife "for time & all eternity" you will forever be with your wife.
This website has helpful information. Also IM(beebeemoma) or email(beebeemoma2002@yahoo.com) me if you would like to talk or if you have any questions
2007-10-06 14:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there is no marriage after death. Don't worry, after you die, you won't care about not being married to your wife anymore because you'll be so much in love with Jesus. And the 144,000 are the Jews that will go to heaven (I think anyway) but there will be many other non-Jews that will go to heaven, too(that's what I believe).
2007-10-06 14:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by lalala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The book of Revelations does speak of a marriage in the heavens between the lamb and His bride.
Yes there is marriage after death.
2007-10-06 14:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by white_painted_lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We won't be as husband and wife in the afterlife, but will be as brothers and sisters. You will still be able to be close to your wife, you only won't be married or having children anymore.
Luke 20: 34-35 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: 35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
2007-10-06 14:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by Technoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember when you said, "'till death do us part"? Death ends the marriage contract. It is an honorable, if tragic, end, and frees the surviving party to re-marry, if they so choose. But as for the details of what awaits us in the reward, This particular one is a bit fuzzy.
2007-10-06 14:06:42 · answer #8 · answered by displacedwolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, marriage ends at the moment of death. Otherwise a surviving spouse could not remarry. That's why the wedding vows specify "until death do us part".
2007-10-06 14:02:23 · answer #9 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember this when God takes something away he replaces it with something better. Heaven is where God is and will set up his thrown here on earth
2007-10-06 14:04:11 · answer #10 · answered by M-S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋