M
in Philippians 3:20-21, it says that we will be resurrected with glorified bodies. So this means that we will have physical bodies. Does that mean we get to have normal human lives, marry, and raise families?
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K
No, Jesus told the sadducees (did not believe in the resurrection) That we do not marry and then said "you believe in the God of Abraham, But God is the God of the living and not the dead" (paraphrased). Then Paul says, " know ye not that we shall judge angels". We don't know what we shall be, but we shall be like Him.
K
Yes thats true. God gave man the ability to procreate. But, when we reach the resurrection we no longer have the need to do so. Whats the alternative, if you do not believe in Christ and you die a virgin you will also remain a virgin. But, if in Christ. the desire of your heart is obtained. So, you no longer desire Earthly things. Money, reputation, fame and so on. There is no rank and file we are all equal. And when we have been there ten thousand years bright shining as the sun. we have no less days to sing Gods praise that when we first begun. No death.
C
Will those raised to heavenly life eventually have glorified physical bodies there?
Phil. 3:20, 21: “The Lord Jesus Christ . . . will refashion our humiliated body to be conformed to his glorious body according to the operation of the power that he has.” (Does this mean that it is their body of flesh that will eventually be made glorious in the heavens? Or does it mean that, instead of having a lowly body of flesh, they will be clothed with a glorious spirit body when raised to heavenly life? Let the following scripture answer.)
1 Cor. 15:40, 42-44, 47-50: “There are heavenly bodies, and earthly bodies; but the glory of the heavenly bodies is one sort, and that of the earthly bodies is a different sort. So also is the resurrection of the dead. . . . It is sown a physical body, it is raised up a spiritual body. . . . The first man [Adam] is out of the earth and made of dust; the second man [Jesus Christ] is out of heaven. As the one made of dust is, so those made of dust are also; and as the heavenly one is, so those who are heavenly are also. And just as we have borne the image of the one made of dust, we shall bear also the image of the heavenly one. However, this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit God’s kingdom.” (There is no allowance here for any mixing of the two sorts of bodies or the taking of a fleshly body to heaven.)
Phil. 3:20, 21: “The Lord Jesus Christ . . . will refashion our humiliated body to be conformed to his glorious body according to the operation of the power that he has.” (Does this mean that it is their body of flesh that will eventually be made glorious in the heavens? Or does it mean that, instead of having a lowly body of flesh, they will be clothed with a glorious spirit body when raised to heavenly life? Let the following scripture answer.)
1 Cor. 15:40, 42-44, 47-50: “There are heavenly bodies, and earthly bodies; but the glory of the heavenly bodies is one sort, and that of the earthly bodies is a different sort. So also is the resurrection of the dead. . . . It is sown a physical body, it is raised up a spiritual body. . . . The first man [Adam] is out of the earth and made of dust; the second man [Jesus Christ] is out of heaven. As the one made of dust is, so those made of dust are also; and as the heavenly one is, so those who are heavenly are also. And just as we have borne the image of the one made of dust, we shall bear also the image of the heavenly one. However, this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit God’s kingdom.” (There is no allowance here for any mixing of the two sorts of bodies or the taking of a fleshly body to heaven.)
L
I can see how this would be a concern. It sounds like you need encouragement more than an answer. PM me if you wish; I'd love to help lift your spirits.
As for eros in heaven: The Bible implies that ALL of our truest desires will be fulfilled in heaven. Eros is the love between a man and his wife, and we are the Bride of Christ; so it should be assumed that the PUREST form of that love will be present in Glory. The pleasures of earth do not satisfy, but the pleasure awaiting us in Glory will satisfy us fully.
As humans, we often crave physical intimacy, because we have an internal drive to procreate, given to us by God. If God takes away that desire for procreation in the Resurrection, then sex will not be on our minds at all. Still, that desire for intimacy will be fulfilled by our intimate relationship with Christ, as His Bride. I am not sure how this will take place, because my earthly mind is tainted by this world.
As for eros in heaven: The Bible implies that ALL of our truest desires will be fulfilled in heaven. Eros is the love between a man and his wife, and we are the Bride of Christ; so it should be assumed that the PUREST form of that love will be present in Glory. The pleasures of earth do not satisfy, but the pleasure awaiting us in Glory will satisfy us fully.
As humans, we often crave physical intimacy, because we have an internal drive to procreate, given to us by God. If God takes away that desire for procreation in the Resurrection, then sex will not be on our minds at all. Still, that desire for intimacy will be fulfilled by our intimate relationship with Christ, as His Bride. I am not sure how this will take place, because my earthly mind is tainted by this world.
K
Brother have you prayed and I mean prayed. When you pray, you have to bug Him so much that He will get out of bed (not that He sleeps) and give you what you are asking for. Its biblical. I can't think of the verse off hand but CC people help me out. The man that wanted bread. The lady that went to the judge. I know yall know my god you show me verses all the time. Help a brother out.
K
Brother, I also want say that there is nothing wrong with that. I wish more young people would wait. If you think its lack of opportunity you are wrong. In my view the greatest Apostle never married and he gave us the meaning of the new covenant and was killed for doing it. Don't you think his reward outweighs what pleasure this world can give.
S
"Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward THAT WHICH IS SPIRITUAL" (I Cor. 15:46).
After the physical comes the spiritual and then there is NO MORE PHYSICAL--it has all been replaced.
"While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen ARE TEMPORARY..." (II Cor. 4:18).
Everything that can be "seen" , are temporary. Natural/physical body is temporary, but spiritual body is eternal.
After the physical comes the spiritual and then there is NO MORE PHYSICAL--it has all been replaced.
"While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen ARE TEMPORARY..." (II Cor. 4:18).
Everything that can be "seen" , are temporary. Natural/physical body is temporary, but spiritual body is eternal.
M
I will most likely die a virgin though. I don't want to be celibate because I am involuntarily single. I seriously felt like i died a little inside after realizing the facts about heaven and resurrection.
I feel like I can't win. I don't want to displease the lord but I also hate forced celibacy. I feel like I have no options even after death.
Do you know how awful it is to be alone and unloved? Not being able to feel that intimacy between husband and wife? I have never even kissed a girl or been on a date
I feel like I can't win. I don't want to displease the lord but I also hate forced celibacy. I feel like I have no options even after death.
Do you know how awful it is to be alone and unloved? Not being able to feel that intimacy between husband and wife? I have never even kissed a girl or been on a date
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Don't worry. As a believer you are cherished by God, you are not alone. Make God your first priority, and seek His will and in due time He will lead you to the person that's best for you.
Matt 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Phil 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Matt 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Phil 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.