Apostolic Life in the 21st Century Why Won't We Be Married in Heaven?
Jan 12, 2026
A thoughtful look at Jesus’ reply to the Sadducees about marriage and the resurrection. Discussion of how earthly marriage and its purposes may not apply in eternity. Exploration of what transformed, fully knowing relationships might look like in heaven. Pastoral reflection on how treasured bonds could be preserved or transcended in the life to come.
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Marriage Is Temporal Not Eternal
- Jesus taught that in the resurrection people neither marry nor are given in marriage and will be like the angels of God.
- Dr. David K. Bernard explains this means earthly marriage is temporal and doesn't map directly onto the eternal order.
Heaven Will Transcend Earthly Intimacy
- Eternal life will surpass earthly relationships so much that marriage will seem like a pale imitation.
- Bernard uses 1 Corinthians 13:12 to argue we will 'see face to face' and know each other fully in heaven.
Personal Reflection After 44 Years Of Marriage
- Bernard shares his personal perspective as a happily married man of 44 years to illustrate how even a great marriage will be transcended.
- He admits marriage has been deeply fulfilling for him yet believes heaven's relationships will be greater.