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The Biblical View of Marriage in Heaven

The Bible teaches that there will be no marriage in heaven. In Matthew 22:30, Jesus says, "At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven." This statement is reinforced in Mark 12:25 and Luke 20:35, where Jesus says that in the resurrection, there will be no marrying or giving in marriage. This teaching is also consistent with the fact that the unfallen angels in heaven do not marry or are given in marriage (Matthew 22:30).

The Nature of Marriage in Heaven

While there will be no marriage in the sense of a legal union between two people in heaven, the Bible does teach that there will be a union between believers and Christ. In Ephesians 5:31-32, it says, "Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." This passage is referring to the union between Christ and the church, which is a union that will be consummated in heaven. This union is not a sexual union, but rather a spiritual one, where believers will be united with Christ in a way that is beyond human comprehension.

Implications for Marriage on Earth

The fact that there will be no marriage in heaven should not lead to a lack of commitment or a casual attitude towards marriage on earth. Rather, it should lead to a deeper understanding of the nature of marriage as a shadow of the union between Christ and the church. This understanding should motivate believers to prioritize their relationship with Christ and to strive for a deep and abiding commitment to their spouse. As 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 says, "To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband." This passage emphasizes the importance of preserving marriage and striving for a deep and abiding commitment to one's spouse.