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RE: New Beginnings

in #story6 years ago

Thanks, Troy, for weighing in with your understanding on the matter. You've expressed what I think of as the "mainstream view" that has been promulgated most widely by the church.

I have been absolutely convinced for years now that the "standard view" is a trivialized misunderstanding that misrepresents the teaching of scripture as a whole and detracts from our understanding of God's intention and purpose in all of creation.

If I've once again piqued your interest in this topic, I hope you'll take some time and re-read this entry from my theological fantasy series of a couple of years ago:

Whispering Hope #7 - Sex in Heaven?

If you were to read that carefully, and follow the embedded links to scriptures and other reference articles, I think you'll find that there are compelling arguments that contradict the traditional, simplistic "no marriage in heaven" view. The story does address the scriptures you've cited.

Please also take some time to read all of the interesting discussion in the comments below that story. In reviewing them, I see that you were one of the original commenters at the time. :) I was also a guest on an MSP Waves radio show hosted by @globocop after that was published, but sadly I'm unable to locate the audio recording of that show... :(

Summarizing my viewpoint, please remember that God's mandate to "fill the earth" was given to mankind before the fall, and that it was reiterated to Noah after the global judgement (i.e. the flood) that Peter tells us was a foreshadowing of the final judgement and restoration of the universe.

When God restores this universe for the next and final time, uniting everything in heaven and on earth, I have no doubt that he will once again enjoin us to "fill the universe" so that there will be ever more and more creatures to enjoy, appreciate, and praise him for his great and eternal goodness to us all.

Troy, I hope you'll feel like continuing this discussion with whatever questions, objections, and scriptures you might wish to bring to the table. :D