Sex & Marriage in Heaven - Why many are wrong about “The Afterlife” - #21/70
After the 1,000 Year Reign of Jesus Christ upon this current Earth God will destroy this world and universe and make a new heaven and Earth where God, Jesus Christ and Believers in Christ will dwell and thrive together. (See other posts in this series with corroborating verses on this very interesting subject.)
[1] And I saw A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH: for THE FIRST HEAVEN AND THE FIRST EARTH WERE PASSED AWAY; and there was no more sea. [2] And I John saw THE HOLY CITY, NEW JERUSALEM, COMING DOWN FROM GOD OUT OF HEAVEN, prepared AS A BRIDE ADORNED FOR HER HUSBAND. [3] And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, THE TABERNACLE OF GOD IS WITH MEN, AND HE WILL DWELL WITH THEM, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. (Revelation 21: 1-3 KJV)
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The Bride of Christ, which is the Holy Jerusalem come down from heaven to the Earth, will be where God, Jesus Christ and the Redeemed will dwell and be blessed by the nations of the saved who will pay homage to God and Jesus Christ within its gates.
[9] And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will show you THE BRIDE, THE LAMB’S WIFE. [10] And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me THAT GREAT CITY, THE HOLY JERUSALEM, DESCENDING OUT OF HEAVEN FROM GOD, [11] Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; [22] And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. [23] And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. [24] And THE NATIONS OF THEM WHICH ARE SAVED SHALL WALK IN THE LIGHT OF IT: and THE KINGS OF THE EARTH DO BRING THEIR GLORY AND HONOUR INTO IT. [25] And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. [26] And THEY SHALL BRING THE GLORY AND HONOUR OF THE NATIONS INTO IT. [27] And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defiles, neither whatsoever works abomination, or makes a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. (Revelation 21: 9-11, 22-27 KJV)
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Christ is coming back to rapture us into the clouds - not to call the New Jerusalem into the sky (the Bride of Christ is the New Jerusalem - not The Church - which comes down from God to the Earth at the end of Christ’s 1,000 Year Reign).
The Bride (Holy Jerusalem from above)
The Bride = Lamb’s Wife = Holy Jerusalem descended out of heaven from God
“Whose Will Be Done?” SECTIONS 5.6-5.10 http://ftp.whosewillbedone.altervista.org
[9] And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I WILL SHOW YOU THE BRIDE, THE LAMB’S WIFE. [10] And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that GREAT CITY, the HOLY JERUSALEM, DESCENDING OUT OF HEAVEN from GOD. (Revelation 21: 9-10 KJV)
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During (and at the end of) Christ’s 1,000 Year Reign upon the Earth the unredeemed (mortal humans who survive the “Ttribulation” / “Wrath” Period and repopulate the Earth) shall revolt against Christ and His Government (which Administration especially includes Believers in Christ made “kings and priests” see previous posts) to which revolts Jesus Christ (and those who are His in their “quickened spirit” bodies) will more than be able to suppress and overrule as required.
[1] Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? [2] The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against His Anointed, saying, [3] Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. [4] He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. [5] Then shall He speak unto them in His wrath, and vex them in His sore displeasure. [6] Yet have I SET MY KING UPON MY HOLY HILL OF ZION. [7] I will declare The Decree: the Lord has said unto me, You are my Son; this day have I begotten you. [8] Ask of me, and I shall give you THE HEATHEN FOR YOUR INHERITANCE, and THE UTTERMOST PARTS OF THE EARTH FOR YOUR POSSESSION. [9] YOU SHALL BREAK THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON; YOU SHALL DASH THEM IN PIECES LIKE A POTTER’S VESSEL. [10] Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth. [11] Serve The Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. [12] KISS THE SON, LEST HE BE ANGRY, AND YOU PERISH FROM THE WAY, WHEN HIS WRATH IS KINDLED BUT A LITTLE. Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him. (Psalm 2: 1-12 KJV)
Sex & Marriage in Heaven - Why many are wrong about “The Afterlife” - #25/70
No man, beast or devil could lay a hand on Jesus Christ without it being the Will of God. It is noteworthy that while Christ was bound and hurt by His enemies before and during His Crucifixion, there is not one record of Christ being arrested, forced, hurt or held in bonds in His Resurrected Body. It is also exciting that there are many verses where Believers, in their mortal human bodies, were able to overcome formidable physical and spiritual forces because of their trust in God and obedience to His Calling. Sampson, Joshua, David and others valiantly fought and defeated enemies as mortal men empowered by The Spirit of The Living God; but these bodies were mortal and eventually died. The abilities, prowess and potential of the immortal, incorruptible and quickening spiritual bodies of the Redeemed, however, cannot be imagined by our finite minds and so many Scriptures about the potential and actual empowerment of Believers promised throughout The Bible can provide an insight to just how dynamic and totally awesome we will all be after our Redemption – totally paid for by The Blood of Jesus Christ and totally without any merit on our own part. Included in this Collection, “Life After Our Redemption”, are verses that give an insight into just how dynamic and powerful we will become at the moment of our Redemption. Enjoy! (:
[29] For BY YOU I HAVE RUN THROUGH A TROOP; and BY MY GOD HAVE I LEAPED OVER A WALL. [30] As for God, His way is perfect: the Word of the Lord is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him ... [32] It is God that GIRDS ME WITH STRENGTH, AND MAKES MY WAY PERFECT. [33] HE MAKES MY FEET LIKE HINDS’ FEET, AND SETS ME UPON MY HIGH PLACES. (Psalm 18: 29-30, 32-33 KJV)
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[20] For our conversation is in heaven; from where also we look for the Saviour, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: [21] Who SHALL CHANGE OUR VILE BODY, that it may be FASHIONED LIKE UNTO HIS GLORIOUS BODY, ACCORDING TO THE WORKING WHEREBY HE IS ABLE EVEN TO SUBDUE ALL THINGS UNTO HIMSELF. (Philippians 3: 20-21 KJV)
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[1] Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God: therefore the world knows us not, because it knew Him not. [2] Beloved, NOW ARE WE THE SONS OF GOD, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, WHEN HE SHALL APPEAR, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM; for we shall see Him as he is. (1 John 3: 1-2 KJV)
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Jesus Christ went through the heavens in His Resurrected Body being made a “quickening spirit” by God. We, too, will be made quickening spirits and also be able to travel vast distances throughout God’s Creation in our new bodies.
[31] But they that wait upon THE LORD SHALL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH; THEY SHALL MOUNT UP WITH WINGS AS EAGLES; THEY SHALL RUN, AND NOT BE WEARY; and THEY SHALL WALK, AND NOT FAINT. (Isaiah 40: 31 KJV)
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[10] And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as HE WENT UP, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; [11] Which also said, You men of Galilee, why stand you gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you INTO HEAVEN, SHALL SO COME IN LIKE MANNER as you have seen Him go into heaven. (Acts 1: 10-11 KJV)
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[8] Wherefore He said, When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. [9] (Now that He ascended, what is it but that HE also DESCENDED first INTO THE LOWER PARTS OF THE EARTH? [10] HE that descended is the same also that ASCENDED UP FAR ABOVE ALL HEAVENS, that he might fill all things.) (Ephesians 4: 8-10 KJV)
Sex & Marriage in Heaven - Why many are wrong about “The Afterlife” - #31/70
Jesus Christ in His “quickening spirit” body appeared in a room that was physically shut and invited Thomas to touch His “quickening spirit” body.
[26] And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came JESUS, THE DOORS BEING SHUT, and STOOD IN THE MIDST, and said, Peace be unto you. [27] Then said He to Thomas, REACH HITHER YOUR FINGER, AND BEHOLD MY HANDS; and REACH HITHER YOUR HAND, AND THRUST IT INTO MY SIDE: and be not faithless, but believing. (John 20: 26-27 KJV)
Sex & Marriage in Heaven - Why many are wrong about “The Afterlife” - #32/70
The Scripture declares that Christ was made a “quickening spirit” and that believers will also be made quickening spirits (1 Corinthians 15: 42ff KJV). Our bodies will have flesh and bones, be able to appear and disappear, eat food and drink the fruit of the vine (Christ said He would drink the fruit of the vine with His followers in the future).
[37] But they were terrified and afraid, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. [38] And He said unto them, Why are you troubled? And why do thoughts arise in your hearts? [39] BEHOLD MY HANDS AND MY FEET, that it is I myself: HANDLE ME, and see; for A SPIRIT HAS NOT FLESH AND BONES, AS YOU SEE ME HAVE. [40] And when He had thus spoken, He showed them His hands and His feet. [41] And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, He said unto them, Have you here any meat? [42] And they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. [43] And HE took it, and DID EAT BEFORE THEM. (Luke 24: 37-43 KJV)
Sex & Marriage in Heaven - Why many are wrong about “The Afterlife” - #33/70
Anyone guess what vintage will be the first “fruit of the vine” we will drink with our lord??
[28] For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. [29] But I say unto you, I WILL NOT DRINK HENCEFORTH OF THIS FRUIT OF THE VINE, UNTIL THAT DAY WHEN I DRINK IT NEW WITH YOU IN MY FATHER’S KINGDOM. (Matthew 26: 28-29 KJV)
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I wonder if we will prefer the flavours and tastes of what we are used to eating in our mortals bodies ...? It sure is going to be fun learning, experiencing and eating all the new things we will encounter after the day of our redemption. (Hey, I wonder if “angel cake” will be served at Christ’s Welcome Home Banquet?!) (:
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In her distress, Mary initially presumed that Jesus Christ in His new resurrected (“quickening spirit”) body was the gardener and a male by calling Him: “Sir” (and was told not to “touch” Christ at this moment of time; His “quickening spirit” body was able to be touched which is why Mary was told not to touch Him. You, I and other redeemed people in the (very near) future will also be able to be touched and to touch others with our “quickening spirit” bodies).
[14] And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. [15] Jesus said unto her, Woman, why weep you? Whom seek you? She, SUPPOSING HIM TO BE THE GARDENER, SAID UNTO HIM, SIR, if you have borne him hence, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away. [16] Jesus said unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and said unto Him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. [17] Jesus said unto her, TOUCH ME NOT; for I am not yet ascended to My Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ASCEND UNTO MY FATHER, AND YOUR FATHER; and TO MY GOD, AND YOUR GOD. (John 20: 14-17 KJV)
Sex & Marriage in Heaven - Why many are wrong about “The Afterlife” - #36/70
Scripture states that (non human) male messengers / agents / angels appeared to human beings that looked like males [see also Genesis 18: 2 KJV the three “men”].
[1] And THERE CAME TWO ANGELS to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; … [5] And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, WHERE ARE THE MEN WHICH CAME IN TO YOU THIS NIGHT? Bring them out unto us, that we may know them. (Genesis 19: 1, 5 KJV)
Sex & Marriage in Heaven - Why many are wrong about “The Afterlife” - #37/70
Scripture states that (non human) female messengers / agents / angels appeared to a human being that looked like females.
[9] Then lifted I up my eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came out TWO WOMEN, and THE WIND WAS IN THEIR WINGS; for THEY HAD WINGS LIKE THE WINGS OF A STORK: and THEY LIFTED UP THE EPHAH BETWEEN THE EARTH AND THE HEAVEN. [10] Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah? 11 And he said unto me, To build it an house in the land of Shinar: and it shall be established, and set there upon her own base. (Zechariah 5: 9-10 KJV)
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Scripture records that male angels had intercourse with female human beings which resulted in children. [Note before: male angels also called “Sons of God” in The Old Testament (see Appendix 23, “The Companion Bible” (King James Version) and other studies on this subject)].
[1] And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, [2] That THE SONS OF GOD SAW THE DAUGHTERS OF MEN THAT THEY WERE FAIR; and THEY TOOK THEM WIVES OF ALL WHICH THEY CHOSE ... [4] There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, WHEN THE SONS OF GOD CAME IN UNTO THE DAUGHTERS OF MEN, and THEY BARE CHILDREN TO THEM, THE SAME BECAME MIGHTY MEN which were of old, men of renown. (Genesis 6: 1-3, 4 KJV)
Sex & Marriage in Heaven - Why many are wrong about “The Afterlife” - #39/70
Jesus Christ did not say the resurrected or angels will not have sex; He stated that angels in heaven neither marry nor are given in marriage which will be the same for human beings at The Resurrection (event) [Scripture does not say that there will not be unions with the opposite sex after The Resurrection of people from the grave (unions such as between Adam and Eve early in the world’s history before official recognition and tradition required “a marriage ceremony” and registration procedure). What is clear from the Bible is that children will be born to believers in the new heavens and the New Earth; that God loves and wants children; and, that Jesus Christ wants to teach the children in His Kingdom (see upcoming posts).
[25] Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother: [26] Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh. [27] And last of all the woman died also. [28] Therefore in The Resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her. [29] Jesus answered and said unto them, You do err, not knowing The Scriptures, nor The Power of God. [30] For IN THE RESURRECTION THEY NEITHER MARRY, NOR ARE GIVEN IN MARRIAGE, BUT ARE AS THE ANGELS OF GOD IN HEAVEN. (Matthew 22: 25-30 KJV)
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The Holy Spirit impregnated a human female called, Mary, who became The Mother of Jesus Christ.
[18] Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother MARY was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she WAS FOUND WITH CHILD OF THE HOLY GHOST … [20] But while he thought on these things, behold, The Angel of The Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, you Son of David, fear not to take unto you Mary your wife: for THAT WHICH IS CONCEIVED IN HER IS OF THE HOLY GHOST. [21] And SHE SHALL BRING FORTH A SON, and you shall call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1: 18, 20-21 KJV); [34] Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? [35] And the angel answered and said unto her, THE HOLY GHOST SHALL COME UPON YOU, AND THE POWER OF THE HIGHEST SHALL OVERSHADOW YOU: therefore also THAT HOLY THING WHICH SHALL BE BORN OF YOU SHALL BE CALLED THE SON OF GOD. (Luke 1: 34-35 KJV)
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During the Wrath / Tribulation Period prophesied in the Book of Revelation, many many many people are going to die from all the plagues, wars, poisoning, bites and so forth which will greatly depopulate the Earth. One of the first commandments from God to man was to repopulate the Earth which has always been His Will – flourishing human populations spread throughout the Earth who will love, adore and worship God in spirit and in truth in this age and the one to come.
[18] By these three was THE THIRD PART OF MEN KILLED, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths. (Revelation 9: 18 KJV)
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The seed of all creation is important to God – Noah and his ark preserved the life God wanted to use to repopulate the Earth – which included the seed of man. Likewise, the seed of Redeemed Man will be used to replenish the Earth after its devastation from the “Wrath” / “Tribulation” Period, as well as in the new heavens and the New Earth.
[22] For as THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH, WHICH I WILL MAKE, SHALL REMAIN before me, says The Lord, SO SHALL YOUR SEED and your name REMAIN. [23] And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, says The Lord. (Isaiah 66: 22-23 KJV)
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[27] So God created man in His Own Image, in The Image of God created he him; male and female created He them. [28] And God blessed them, and God said unto them, BE FRUITFUL, andMULTIPLY, and REPLENISH THE EARTH, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moves upon the earth. (Genesis 1: 27-28 KJV)
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Photo: "A GUARDIAN FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY" on the Visitors Plaza outside UN Headquarters. The guardian is A FUSION OF JAGUAR AND EAGLE and donated by the Government of Oaxaca, Mexico. Artists Jacobo and Maria Angeles created it. November 09, 2021. The United States of America. New York. UN Photo/Manuel Elías. [3] For WHEN THEY SHALL SAY, PEACE AND SAFETY; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape (1 Thessalonians 5: 3 (KJV) EMPHASIS MINE); [4] The first was LIKE A LION, AND HAD EAGLE'S WINGS: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it (Daniel 7: 4 (KJV) EMPHASIS MINE).
