19:9. And the vultures all gorged themselves on the dead bodies. I'm deep in an Alaskan forest halfway through an 8K race when I find myself alone. He ate food and drank wine and talked with his followers about the Kingdom of God over the course of a few weeks. The church is comprised of those who have trusted in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and have received eternal life. "The LORD God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. So perhaps heavenly relationships are not something less than marriage, but something more. Of course not. (41) They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the [b]saints. God announces that He's come to live with humanity forever and that He's making all things new. But note that what Jesus declares to be inappropriate in heaven is marriage, not love. (18) Come and eat the flesh of kings, generals, and strong warriors; of horses and their riders; and of all humanity, both free and slave, small and great." 26Likewise the second also, and the third, even to the seventh. It was penned by at least 40 traditional authors (inestimably more contributed in some capacity) and written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. 25:13; 37:9-11, 22, 29, 34; 69:36; 82:8; Isa. And while Jesus body was physical, it was physical in a way that was different from ours. Does the woman in Revelation 12 go down to the earth from the heaven? Let us rejoice and exult and give Him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints. The word Lamb throughout Revelation is not the regular technical word for lamb but a diminutive version that should read something like Lambkin. (30) He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. Notice the consistent factor is not that people will go to heaven, its that they all use the same phrase: Our hope is about being with Jesus. Both Jesus and Paul believed that not even death could separate people from Gods love, and that Jesus followers would be with him after death. His latest books are. Both are true, depending on how the answer is explained. The Sadducees thought they had stumped Jesus. The new Jerusalem must descend from God. Studying Matthew 22 deeper, it appears to me that this passage says that in the resurrection we will not get married. 1999 - 2023 Worthy Christian Forums - A Division of Worthy Ministries. But Johns goal was to communicate that Ezekiels idea of a new Jerusalem would be one giant temple with the same qualities as the Holy of Holies in Solomons temple. However the fall of man did not cause God to change His original and eternal plan for mankind on Earth. Those people who live on Earth during the Millennuim will not be glorified and enter into the same priviliges as the saints who have part in the first resurrection and who were glorified before the Millennium, for if the earthly people were glorified then who would be the subjects of the eternal kingdom that Christ and the pre-millennial glorified saints rule over? Do you think it is possible that on the New Earth there could be the essence of marital relationships without the actual institution of marriage? If you try to draw it, the numbers just dont work. She says to him, Lambkin, look at me. not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing. A Sunday roast with all . "Those people who live on Earth during the Millennuim will not be glorified and enter into the same priviliges as the saints who have part in the first resurrection and who were glorified before the Millennium, for if the earthly people were glorified then who would be the subjects of the eternal kingdom that Christ and the pre-millennial glorified saints rule over?". So to answer the question, no. Marriage is a picture of the union between Christ and His people. I don't understand your objection. (42) Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? When we look at Adam and Eve I believe God's intent tocreate Eve was for companionship and unconditional love,not sex. October 13, 2013 in Apologetics. From the fact that there is no marriage in heaven we surmise at least two other things: 1) There will be no procreation in heaven. Let us see if Yehovah will further clarify the sequence of events as we go through Chapter 21 verse by verse: 21:1 Now I saw (a) a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. While I appreciate you responding, it does not address the question. John is using apocalyptic symbols and metaphors to describe this event, just like the Old Testament prophets used poetry. In the Revelation, it would seem Johns hope somehow resides in the specific manner in which Jesus was resurrected. 3:17; 6:18; 10:9; 17:7; 23:14, 21, 31, 41; 24:3; 25:30; Num. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success. I dont think we have to look too far before we can confirm this by mere observation: crime, inequality, rampant greed, and selfishness. It's only after their fall that they began having children. 16K views, 545 likes, 471 loves, 3K comments, 251 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from EWTN: Starting at 8 a.m. But those verses that Paul wrote do not specifically, neither even sort of provide a foundation for this view - because they are similes. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are continuing the discussion from the last 3 days. But in Israel, which has. Although two-thirds (65 per cent) of forced marriages are found in Asia and the Pacific, when regional population size is . Their bodies will not be buried after the lake of fire consumes the city and the birds will come and pluck out their eyeballs and gorge themselves on their flesh: [Rev 19:17-21 NLT] (17) Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, shouting to the vultures flying high in the sky: "Come! Stack Exchange network consists of 181 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their knowledge, and build their careers. Here, the groom would give the bride money or a valuable object such as a ring, and a cup of wine was customarily shared to seal their covenant vows. Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven? 1:4; Isa. Luke 22:14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. John was shown the New Heaven and Earth along with The New Jerusalem coming down Rev 21&22 Not that we wont be married. And so ends John's apocalypse and the epic storyline of the whole Bible. In fact, for many believers who are serious about the Scriptures, this qualifies as one of those difficult sayings of Jesus. (22) For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. Wait, wait, wait before we "jump" too far and start concluding what exactly we are reading here, we should take a moment to appreciate the level of symbology and metaphor that Jewish apocalyptic writers used. Now to your question. 10:8; 15:15; 18:23; Deut. (39) And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. There will be a real banquet with Jesus in a real glorified body among His New Covenant believers (Bride). So *just using scripture the only clear reference to a bride (Revelation 21:21) reflects that the associated supper is on earth! Many use various verses such as Pauls in his letter to the Ephesians to support their view that the bride is the church. I really, really, really care about that. throne of David, which is in the New Jerusalem. wedding feast of the Lamb. And he *said to me, These are the true But someday the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast. Praise the Lord is absolutely right! All things will be made new. iii. However, in Johns account of a garden, humanity wasnt represented by a couple. 32:13; Ps. Lewis addresses this difficulty with one of his typically insightful metaphors: The letter and spirit of Scripture, and of all Christianity, forbid us to suppose that life in the New Creation will be a sexual life; and this reduces our imagination to the withering alternatives either of bodies which are hardly recognizable as human bodies at all or else of a perpetual fast. [Jhn 3:29 NLT] (29) It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the best man is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. So while we cant say youll go to heaven when you die, we can say that one day you will be resurrected and reborn LIKE Jesus in the resurrection. That's even true of God and Heaven. In vain would you tell him that the reason why lovers in their raptures dont bother about chocolates is that they have something better to think of. Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) is the author of over sixtybooks and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries. 16For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God ." 21:2 , 9 ). Most likely you will be in the same country and even the same city and neighborhood. Thanks for reading! Although the marriage of the Lamb takes place in heaven prior to the Second Coming and the Millennial Kingdom, there is an aspect of the marriage involving the New Jerusalem which extends into the eternal state. Are you equating the Passover to come with the Marriage supper of the Lamb? In Heaven or on earth? Then will she not have an earthly partnership, while others will? 'No sex in a marriage is only a problem if you're on different pages; if one person wants it, and the other doesn't; if you have different expectations or requirements,' he said. 21:2 +, Rev. But He did answer the immediate question raised by the Sadducees (Matthew in, The words in the resurrection refer to people in glorified bodies. why if there is food in heaven? Cleanest mathematical description of objects which produce fields? All I care about is sitting at the feet of Jesus. We also believe that there will be no marriages or new births on the New Earth as we presently understand the marriage institution as it existed after the fall (not before) up until the second advent in "this world" (Luke 20:35) of sin. This is like this. God cannot and will not in the end suffer defeat. Revelation Vs 19:1 says: "After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying,", The bridegroom, Jesus is now in heaven so those faithful followers promised in marriage must first die and then be resurrected to heaven in the likeness of Jesus. Then he mentions 12 huge foundation stones, which correspond to the 12 apostles. 8 It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and (43) Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. But Lectio Divina is not a dessert. Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 16For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.. 49-62], here [pp. And the angel said to me, Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he said to me, These are the true words of God. That doesnt seem to follow from the passage you quoted unless they are conflated as one and the same. 22:23-33 Yes, natural people will live forever having families and population not only the Earth but the entire universe. Fish and chips - 61%. 8 in the future there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, Every nation will be blessed through the power of the resurrected Jesus, and Gods own personal presence will permeate every square inch of the new creation. The whole earth will be a recreation of the garden, and the glory of the temple will cover it. My position holds that we won't get married, but will be in a state of perfect oneness (a state of marriage without having to enter into covenant.) And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. And besides Im not sure its entirely accurate, for example, the wicked are yet to be cast into the fire Rev19:19 Also angels requiring earthly food? Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.". I look forward to having and fulfilling all my God-given desires without sin for all eternity. This doesnt mean the Bible has nothing to say about what happens to Gods people after they die. And no. (There are points that can be made against it as well as for it.) It doesn't take a lot of study to see what this statement is Your question makes, or takes the assumption that the church is the bride, therefore, from this you could ask whether the supper was in heaven. Luke 22:14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. Neither God nor the angels have bodies, so what is going on in eternity anyway? What are the two distinct feasts with which we are concerned? Those who have found some of the deepest joys of earthly life in the special bond of a married relationship may be dismayed to hear that that must be left behind. If you wish to ask a question about a given blog, email us your question at 17After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, Take this and divide it among you. In 2021, 10 million more people were in modern . Then the people began to multiply on the earth, and daughters were born to them. The answer is both. "Glorified saints will reign as kings and priests under Christ over these earthly peoples forever (Dan. 18For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes., Yes, I look forward to the eating and drinking with no undue calories in the coming kingdom of God :). rev2023.4.21.43403. To be sure, we live in a fallen world and there have always been aberrations from Gods perfect design, not least in our own time. It would make the Philippians sad, but he would get to be with Christ. - Philippians 1:21-24, Paul talked about the true hope that drives Christian faithfulness, even in the face of death. All rights reserved. Why do we fear the perceived loss of emotional and physical intimacy? He was using two distinct Old Testament references to craft a deeper meaning. This is reflected to an overwhelming degree in our arts and entertainment. God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. 33And when the multitudes heard this, they were astonished at His teaching. Whether that is true or not remains for you to make the case and substantiate this with the corresponding text. - And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem. But the new creation is here, taking form even when we cant see it. Jesus spoke to the repentant criminal being crucified next to him, saying, Today youll be with me in paradise. - Luke 23:42-43, Paul discussed his possible execution in a Roman prison, and he said death wouldnt be so bad. Is the marriage supper of the Lamb in heaven or on earth? All rights reserved. It is in this sense that the New Jerusalem is also said to be the Lamb's wife (Rev. Although the marriage of the Lamb takes place in heaven prior to the Second Coming and the Millennial Kingdom, there is an aspect of the marriage involving the New Jerusalem which extends into the eternal state. Or will she be married to the first spouse she had that will be in Heaven?
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