tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656181765145241350.post1051111639883056801..comments2023-11-02T08:25:17.606-07:00Comments on I wonder as I wander: An Uber-Literal moment.OneSmallStephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08189124855157679020noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656181765145241350.post-20881658593847218592009-01-31T17:09:00.000-08:002009-01-31T17:09:00.000-08:00Pastor Bob,In the greater context of the book I wa...Pastor Bob,<BR/><BR/>In the greater context of the book I was reading, the author was attempting to explain that those in a single state would have a lot to teach those in a married state, because there is no marriage in heaven - based on her views.<BR/><BR/>Of course, what she was trying to explain was completely lost on me when she used the phrase "brother and sister in Christ," because then I had the uber-literal moment of "this means that family members marry other family members."OneSmallStephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189124855157679020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656181765145241350.post-74598254430036541722009-01-31T17:08:00.000-08:002009-01-31T17:08:00.000-08:00DagoodS,I'm not sure the question "Will we like he...DagoodS,<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure the question "Will we like heaven" can ever be answered, even once in heaven. It would greatly depend on how "we" is defined. Part of who "we" are now is a sinner, and thus some of our enjoyments would stem from that sinful state. Yet in heaven, only perfection can exist, so the "we" who are in heaven is almost a new person altogether. <BR/><BR/>It's almost a ridiculous question because the person in heaven is nothing like the person who existed on Earth.OneSmallStephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189124855157679020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656181765145241350.post-20062640717281670342009-01-30T08:22:00.000-08:002009-01-30T08:22:00.000-08:00Isn't it interesting how the readers of the Bible ...Isn't it interesting how the readers of the Bible take this particular statement out of context so often? The subject really was is there such a thing as resurrection. The Sadducees argued no by their questions about the poor woman who had to marry so many brothers. Jesus' response was about resurrection although he did it in a way that intrigues us all.<BR/><BR/>Pastor BobPastor Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787179002120424157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656181765145241350.post-88284483945815137572009-01-28T12:34:00.000-08:002009-01-28T12:34:00.000-08:00It is amusing the author of Mark (in his/her usual...It is amusing the author of Mark (in his/her usual style) takes a story from Tobit, uses it to demonstrate an honor confrontation with Jesus, and 2000 years later Christians are left justifying why there is no marriage in heaven.<BR/><BR/>More amusing is the description of heaven being the “perfect” First Century City (indestructible streets, walls, unnecessary yet ornate gates, light). Things we now realize are unnecessary. (Fluorescent lighting, anyone?) Who would build a walled city now? If the New Testament were written today, there would be visions of Wi-Fi, Starbucks everywhere, Video games, and libraries for all.<BR/><BR/>Would we like a heaven? Who knows? I like being married, frankly. I like sex. Are one (or both) of those non-existent? Or will it be free-for-all sex? Will there be chocolate? Will there be sex involving chocolate? Will there be marriage with chocolate?<BR/><BR/>Since we don’t have a clue, making a pre-judgment we will like it (or not) seems premature. (Unless we don’t have a choice and do you REALLY want me to open up the whole “lack of free will in heaven” thing? I think not.)DagoodShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04557451438888314932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2656181765145241350.post-71961029148820625192009-01-25T23:00:00.000-08:002009-01-25T23:00:00.000-08:00Ineresting to contemplate.Whatever it is...we're g...Ineresting to contemplate.<BR/><BR/>Whatever it is...we're going to like it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com