Hey everyone. this is a area of scripture that really fascinates me. And in many ways it confuses me and I don't really know much about it. What I'm trying to figure out mainly is, is it a literal or a spiritual marriage that will take place in the afterlife? Also, how will each individual believer take part in this marriage?
And specifically, if you are a male like I am, how will you specifically participate in this marriage and how should I react or respond to this notion? Now if all this is very much literal and if I was a female, I would really enjoy the idea of being physically intimate with the Son of God, but sadly, as a red blooded male, not so much. Now don't get me wrong, I do have a love for Christ, but it's not necessarily a physical or dare I say sexual love. I'm certainly not into dudes and I'm pretty sure the same Christ who said on the mountain that homosexuals shall have no part in the kingdom of God pretty much agrees and approves of me.
But overall again I just want to know if it's literal or not so literal and which ever one it is, does anyone have any details as to what it will consist of, what kind of activities are involved, how should I react to it as a male, what will be my exact participation within it as a male and just any other details that you may know about it please feel free to share. Thank you all for your time.
Questions about the Christ's marriage to the church
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Re: Questions about the Christ's marriage to the church
I must have stumped you guys.
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Re: Questions about the Christ's marriage to the church
It is symbolic, not literal.
But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good.
-- 1 Thessalonians 5:21
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
-- Philippians 1:6
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-- 1 Thessalonians 5:21
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
-- Philippians 1:6
#foreverinmyheart
Re: Questions about the Christ's marriage to the church
There's nothing symbolic about it. I think what you meant is spiritual vs physical.1over137 wrote:It is symbolic, not literal.
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Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
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Re: Questions about the Christ's marriage to the church
Yeah my bad, that's what I meant. Spiritual. Now then, with that in mind, how much of it is spiritual rather than physical?
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Re: Questions about the Christ's marriage to the church
I meant that too. Thanks.Byblos wrote:There's nothing symbolic about it. I think what you meant is spiritual vs physical.1over137 wrote:It is symbolic, not literal.
But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good.
-- 1 Thessalonians 5:21
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
-- Philippians 1:6
#foreverinmyheart
-- 1 Thessalonians 5:21
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
-- Philippians 1:6
#foreverinmyheart