Will There Really Be No Marriage in Heaven?

Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear

This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted by Andrew who asked, “Could you attempt to provide some clarity on whether an earthly marriage between Christians means that husband/wife relationship carries into eternity?”

Thank you Andrew for your question!

A glimpse inside this episode:

• Jesus teaches that there is no marriage in heaven.
• Marriage was created to address loneliness on earth.
• In heaven, companionship will be fulfilled in a better way.
• Our joys in heaven will be heightened and transformed.
• C.S. Lewis compares earthly pleasures to heavenly joys.
• Marriage is a temporary picture of our relationship with Christ.
• Single people are full-fledged family members in Christ.
• The episode encourages listeners to submit their questions.