If you want all the nitty-gritty details, or youve been told by your minister or priest that theres no marriage in heaven and youre skeptical of anyone who says otherwise, I invite you to read those two articles. So when they read passages such as these, it goes in one ear and out the other. Hellenized and under the social graces of the Romans, they gave up parts of their Jewish identity and beliefs in order to fit in with society. All the more shall we be bound to our departed spouses because we are destined to a better estate to a spiritual partnership . Paul's purpose in writing was to comfort some of the Thessalonians who evidently thought their dying loved ones would miss the return of Christ. As is common in traditional Christianity, its leaders and teachers have paid attention to only one or two verses in the Bible, and have ignored many other passages, including other things that Jesus himself said about marriage. . Im glad you found our website and this article, and that it has given you some comfort and hope. I so love reading your articles! Of course, you will have to make up your own mind what you think, and what you will do. We lost touch in his last couple years I couldnt reach him. According to scriptures, these three levels of heaven are the celestial realm, the spiritual realm, and the terrestrial realm. Once again, God is not cruel. I be able to kiss her to her hearts content in the afterlife?? We will be reunited not only with our own families and loved ones, but also with the people of God from all ages. Thank you again for making me have hope that i will see Andrew again some day. On these views, he is in complete agreement with Swedenborg. Do deceased husband & wife live in the Afterlife like they have lived on earth Youre welcome. Is There Sex in Heaven? So the second married her and died, leaving no descendants, and the third likewise. All the other articles I looked up said the complete opposite. Yes most comforting indeed to read this and you have previously helped me , but I am concerned that the Bible says the dead know nothing until the Resurrection and they will inhabit the Earth again , as Paradise as it was intended , and only God and angels exist in Heaven . About being punished, I know it can feel that way. I belong to an organization called WayUp ( Widowed and Young plus is over 50 ) and we have been talking extensively about soul mates ! These are the ones who become spiritual on earth. As quoted in the first article above, Jesus also said: At the beginning of creation God made them male and female. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. But instead of rejecting the one-birth theory on that basis, Swedenborg instead says that all things in the universe are ultimately created out of the substance of God, while becoming non-God through the act of creation. This article, as it says at the top, is simply meant to deliver the good news to people who are troubled by that traditional till death do us part that for those who have become one in marriage, that relationship is an eternal blessing from God. Im so grateful to have experienced all that but at the same time its so hard knowing we were supposed to be together but cant be ..yet.. & my mom recently died now Im totally alone. Tho k also of the single people who never found a mate in life.. shouod they remain single for eternity? But having some sense that perhaps there is an ultimate purpose and good result to our struggles and pain here on earth can at least give us a reason to keep moving forward and doing the workincluding the spiritual workthats in front of us. After all, God has given us his Word, the convictions of the Holy Spirit, and communicates to us in a variety of ways. Im glad my answer was helpful to you, and gave you hope. Carmen. The reality is that Jesus simply did not say that there is no marriage in heaven. To get any real answers, its necessary to take a realistic look at human life as it actually exists, rather than as we wish it existed. (The resources listed below could be a good place to start.). Modern infatuation with angels is based on imagery that is far removed from Psalm 103s depiction of angels as mighty ones who do his bidding. With the loss of knowledge and respect for scriptures has come a greatly demeaned understanding spiritual realities, especially those concerned with supernatural occurrences. We are all going to love each other deeply in a totally perfect way. Thank you. There are more linked at the end of each of these articles: If you have any questions as you read, please dont hesitate to ask. He says that there is a distinct, spiritual part of a person where thought and consciousness occurs, which then is communicated to the body. And Im glad this article has been helpful to you as well. Most of the issues and concerns you raise here are addressed in them. Help Grace to You bring important resources like this to people in your community and beyond, free of charge. I now understand that this is not the answer ( although I value and live my new friends ) . That is something a loving God would never cruelly rip away from us just when we are entering into the eternal reward for our labors here on earth. I was so relieved to read your notes on your experience. And finally, in the final parts of the chapters, the Sadducees question him about the resurrection. God makes sure of that. I am sorry to hear about the death of your wife. There are print versions available also. Also, as I say in the current article, people who are spiritually married are not separated by death. The passing of my precious wife Anne brought me to spiritual matters and Swedenborg and your article is both wonderful and comforting . However, the Bible itself never calls them angels. . Also, when the Sadducees, who believed there is no resurrection or afterlife, challenged him about the afterlife, he said: And the fact that the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. The Bible has to speak to human beings according to many existing beliefs, because otherwise people would not understand it and would reject the Bible altogether. One may wonder how this question comes about. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. I would also remind you that if the Catholic Church is right, you will never get your chance to have the re-do with your first husband that you so dearly long for. Describing the Lord's appearing and the resurrection of the saints who have died, Paul writes, "Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Sinai. he was worried Id hate him, I said whats wrong? My family believes he would of married me in life had he been able to, he declared that himself once. Will I See Them Again? Were one to offer all he owns to purchase love, he would be roundly mocked(Song of Songs 8:6-7). But my quest now is to try to understand my spirituality and God of course . See my comments policy. In the other articles you mentioned that if we go in spirit form we will be able to see through how much we love each other, so can she see through me how much Love I have for her that she never saw while on earth in her human form? And if I may say so, it is common for women, especially, who do have an inner abiding faith not to spend a lot of time talking about it, or even thinking about it in any intellectual way. The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Expert advice on coping with the death of your spouse or partner. Your marriage will continue after death. I need insight and assurance. L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology. The tricky part, for many people, is exactly who that will be. They will enjoy mutual understanding, love, appreciation, and spiritual intimacy far greater than they could even imagine. That body of His bore the holes in his hands, and feet, and side, and was every bit as real and present and touchable as before He died He was not a ghost, but a glorified BODY. So you have nothing to fear. Initially I looked for diversion in keeping busy , buying material things and reaching out to others in the same position for a quick fix . As you continue to "seek first God's kingdom" in this life, she is very likely united with you in that purpose, worshiping God in heaven even now. The funeral takes place once this is over. There is only one direction for me to go towards God and thats exactly what I am trying to do ( I cant say its easy in many respects , for He is hard to understand and comprehend and it takes time ) . They see what they want, they hear what they want, and they twist it around to make it say whatever they want. Abhedananda seems to think that Christian belief involves God ultimately choosing who will be in heaven and who will be in hell, either in a Calvinistic sense of God outright predestining some people for heaven and some for hell, or by God giving individual people a particular inborn character and environment that will cause them either to go to heaven or to hell. There will be no wedding bells, no marriage ceremonies, for Heaven is already one grand marriage feast of Christ with His Bride, the Church. "Goodbye" is a word never uttered in Heaven. He fills heaven with his glory (Ezekiel 1). It is easy enough for people who havent experienced a deep, loving, and spiritual marriage to say that there is no marriage in heaven. The two of you will continue to grow together in love, understanding, happiness, and joy to all eternity. Blind faith is not faith. Thanks for the detailed comparison between Swedenborg & Swami Abhedanandas Yes to both. You are badly mistaken. Death has no power over what God has joined together. It is still possible to communicate with or about a loved one after they have died. Moses and Elijah were recognized by the disciples (Matthew 17). Through Christ our Lord.. Pastor of our church told us he would rot in hell bcuz suicide but my mom said no he will be in heaven bcuz god never misjudged/knows ur heart. Swedenborg simply brings that reality to its logical conclusion: if God created us male and female, so that our maleness and femaleness is an essential part of who we are, then we will continue to be male and female after death. For more on what happens to us after we die, and the stages we go through in the spiritual world, please see: And the same thing it says about marriage requiring ongoing spiritual growth within each partner applies to the growth in the interpersonal relationship of marriage. Thats why God said they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. The Greek word for marriage here in the verse I quoted is game which is the present tense, active voice, and indicative mood. Overall, coffins are a way to show respect for the deceased and help families begin to heal in the unfortunate event of death. O heavenly Father, I am now in the shadow of great loneliness. Does Swedenborg anywhere suggest my deceased wife would be prone to or tempted to her old lifestyle or will her conversion and faithfulness the last 8 years of her life supercede her lifelong behavior prior to our marriage? A spiritual wedding is a connection with the Lord, and this connection can happen on earth. But she is still with you in spirit. It is obvious that there us no purpose for marriage in heaven. Good to hear from you again. Swedenborg, however, rejects reincarnation, and agrees with general Christian doctrine that we are born once, and then live forever in the spiritual world after we die. And though it may sound harsh, that is part of what this physical universe, and our time in it, is designed for. I was pretty sure this situation was more personal than theoretical! And yes, if as you say the two of you were close in your life together, then she is still with you in spirit even now, eight years later. My advice to you is that at least you are still young and may be able to meet a man who lost his wife and at least have each other and wont die alone. Of all the things to wonder about heaven, a spouse doesnt necessarily top the list of questions one may think to ask. Also, please understand that it was not Gods will for your wife to be raped and murdered. Jesus has a resurrected BODY that we will copy when He returns our bodies just like His. God knows that your life is one of struggle, sorrow, and void without your wife. A Catholic spouse must believe that part of his/her vocation of marriage is to help the other spouse achieve holiness and ultimately heaven. Although God has given us a purpose on earth, our time on earth is very short (Psalm 103:15-16) in comparison with eternity in heaven. Prov. Thanks for filling me in further on your situation. Its really not easy. All rights reserved. Once again, the Bible doesnt even have a word for angel. The word it uses simply means messenger. The Bible says nothing at all about these messengers being from a separately created race of beings. (Cyril of Alexandria, Homily 136 on Luke). 11:14). Im so sorry to hear about the death of your wife. Those who have not walked in these shoes of bereavement simply cannot comprehend the pain and despair of having your soul ripped in two . So, too, our fundamental relationships, both spousal and familial. There is a lot we don't know about heaven. Going to church and praying to my cross have made me much better. But I do believe that as long as were still on this earth, even if we wish we werent, that means God still has work for us to do here. Think aboit it. the gift of life in heaven. There, we are not only young in spirit, but young in body. Abhedananda rejects the one-birth theory on that basis, saying that nothing can be created from nothing. Registered User See Deuteronomy 25:56. I am, of course, very sorry about the loss of your wife. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. As for a comparison between Swedenborg and L. Ron Hubbard, that could be made only by someone who knows very little about one or the other or both. We were married for 32 years. Im glad my response is helpful to you. Im glad this article has given you some hope, until the time comes for you to rejoin him in heaven. Im going to study more on this because I do not know. Now, if you and your wife are indeed a match for one another in mind and heart, but you cant handle being single, and you remarry, what will happen?