Do You Think You'll Recognize Your Spouse in Heaven?


Our contributor Beth Ann Baus wrote this amazing article on this topic.

But everyone has different views on what we can expect in Heaven. So, what do you think? Do you think you will recognize your husband or wife in Heaven? Do you think marriage will still exist?

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Our pastor once said from the pulpit that in heaven there will be no marriage… his wife piped up from the congregation, “Amen”.

There was laughter but I do agree. I don’t pretend to understand how it all works because Jesus said there will be no giving in marriage but that we will be like the angels.

It is an interesting topic for sure.

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Blessings upon your wife, for her good sense! :laughing:

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IMO, there are several indications in Scripture that we will maintain our identity in heaven and, thus, be recognizable to our loved ones (and they to us), which would include our former spouses, but it will be an entirely different relationship as a fellow-heir, not as spouse.

In Matthew 17:1-8, Peter, James and John recognized Moses and Elijah. In 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, Paul expected to recognize in heaven the Thessalonian Christians to whom he had ministered on earth (see a similar situation in 2 Corinthians 1:14).

In addition, Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13:12, “For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known” (NKJ). That last phrase, “I shall know just as I also am known” would indicate that we shall know others as well as be known by others.

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I want to give credit to the Back to the Bible website for expanding my thought that originally was based on 1 Corinthians 13:12.

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When the glory of Jesus was revealed in the transfiguration, we are told that “Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with him” (Matthew 17:3).

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Luke chapter 16

Two sides of the Gulf.
Paradise
Sheol

The Rich man died and went to shed, called hell. Holding place for the spiritually dead and wicked.

Lazarus went to paradise.

Across the Gulf, Rich man recognized Lazarus.

Yes. We will recognize our loved ones, friends and adversary s.

Peace.

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An important point. Thank you sister

You’re welcome. We must get back to basics, the truth, the Creator of the Universe. Thank you.