Well, actually, there's no verse in the Bible that say so. (Gotcha!) Then what is the basis of this statement?
When God created the heavens and the earth and all the living things in the world, he created man. In Genesis 1:27-28 it reads: So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth." God created male and female and the purpose is for them to be fruitful and multiply, subdue the earth and have dominion over every living thing.
Notice, God created male and female, not only male or only female. He created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. Why? Because this is the purpose of gender: for reproduction and procreation, so that with the authority given humans, we rule over all other living things; we are the caretakers of the earth.
But when we go to heaven, there is no need for reproduction and procreation. The citizens of heaven are us, who have already passed through life on earth, passed through being caretakers of the earth. In heaven we will still reign and rule with God, but ruling over planets, over spiritual regions that we have no way to imagine right now due to our earthly limitations. And by the way, when we go to heaven, we leave our mortal bodies behind (unless you are raptured); when we die, our spirit goes to heaven and we finally are able to relate with God and all the heavenly beings with our spirit, free of the limitations of our body. (Terms and condition apply: You need to believe in Jesus for the passport to heaven.)
"You mean we won't have sex in heaven?" Yea, precisely. "But why? I thought sex is created by God and it's good!" Yes, sex is created by God and it is good. (Terms and condition apply: sex between a husband and a wife in a marriage relationship is good and intended by God.) And I'm sure all those out there who are married will agree with me to say that sex gives you the satisfaction and completeness in your relationship as husband and wife. Super highlight and underline many times the word 'satisfied'. That's because sex is the highest expression of intimacy between a husband and wife. But you know, in heaven, when you're in the immediate presence of God, you are completely and perfectly and wholly satisfied by Him, the Bridegroom.
Picture this: A woman who is in courtship with a man, has kept herself pure, reserving her body for the day when she's finally wedded with her husband. And likewise, her man has kept himself pure, to the point of denying his sexual drives and restraining himself, just to save his body for his beloved wife. And on the wedding night, when they finally unveil themselves to each other, aren't they completely satisfied? Yes, completely indeed. But when we are finally united with Christ forever, we are not just completely satisfied; we are perfectly and wholly satisfied, because He is perfect, flawless, and we too, are changed in His glory to be perfect.
People say sexuality is a choice. Some people choose to be in-betweens because they feel like they are trapped in the wrong body. But let me tell you, there are no in-betweens. God never created in-betweens. That's a deception and the biggest lie from the devil. And there are even more people who say, "Oh, but homosexuality is such a normal thing nowadays. Why should we give two hoots about it? There are places who make gay and lesbian marriage legal." But where does it say that what's normal is right? It's pretty normal to hear murder cases and crime every day, but does it make it right to kill and steal? It's pretty normal to know people exploit and manipulate others and make themselves superior over others, but does it make it right?
Beloved fellow creations of God, Philippians 3:20-21 says "For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself." So if you think you're in the wrong body, this is the answer for you: There is no gender in heaven. In heaven you will not have this confusion and frustration. You will no longer be deceived. Our lowly bodies will be transformed and conformed to His glorious body.
But that's step 2. Step 1: you've got to believe in the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.
If you're reading this and you feel offended, I will not apologise; but rather, let me tell you why you feel offended. It's because this is the truth. Why is the truth offensive? Because it challenges all that you think you know and all that you thought was right. It echoes the deepest cry of your heart for a solution, but that deepest part of you have been numbed and buried by mountains of lies and deception. You know what is deception? It's when you thought what you know was right, but actually it was wrong. And you know what true freedom is? It's when truth meets you and set your mind free from deception.
I'm not writing this to condemn anyone; rather, I'm giving you grace to meet with Jesus and be set free. Let His amazing love encounter you.
Words to Remember:
John 14:6 -- Jesus said to him, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
5 comments:
Is Jesus not a man? So his body was still in the temple when they went to go look for him? Please re read your bible. We WILL have gender in heaven! Jesus is still and will continue to be a MAN for all eternity! Our gender/body is not something temporary, it is something eternal.
Nope, when Jesus is risen, he is not man (not talking about gender here, but man as in human being), but He is God. He has always been both God and man when He walked the face of this earth. But He doesn't need to take a body form when He is in heaven or dwelling with you in your heart. That's why I'm saying the spirit doesn't need a gender.
And no, our body is temporary.
And no, challenging others to read or re-read the Bible is not being spiritual; it's just saying that you think you know better than others, which may or may not be true. In fact, I know what is true -- the Spirit of revelation, Jesus Christ Himself, the highest form of all truths.
I agree with the auther, gender exists for reproduction. I have often wondered if there would be gender in heaven, or race or different languages at that. In the new testament Jesus also says than in heaven there is no marriage, so that seems like another verse in support of the argument that gender is not in heaven. I don't think there is race in heaven either. why would anyone want gender or race to be in heaven? it seems like some people get mad when I say that I doubt gender would exist there. When one thinks about it it does not make any sence though.
Different branches of Christianity believe different things, but I personally believe there will be gender in heaven based off my own studying of the bible and what God has shown me.
Things in the bible speak to me so strongly that I am positive, if I am wrong so be it but...
Before the fall, God created man in his own likeness and they were male and female and they were perfect.
Jesus comes and dies. He presents his male body along with his scars and the ability to eat and digest food.
The resurrection is what soul meets body so that they never separate again. Soul meets imperishable body. The bodies that were taken to to the grave as Sue, Bob, Mary, and Joe that will be raised perfect as Sue, Bob, Mary, and Joe.
Moses and Elijah were recognized as men.
The New Earth (not to be confused with heaven) lies the home of the heavenly saints and the tree of life where they eat so that they may never die.
I have much more, but this is MY take and what I personally feel as though God has revealed to ME.
Thank you for the blog post even though it's 2 years old.
Stay blessed.
Alicia
Hi Alicia, thanks very much for the comment and I do agree with you that we all find different revelations and understanding from the Bible, and it may be that no one is right or wrong, or it may be that every view is right -- we'll only truly find out when we are in heaven, and these are stuff that right now are "the mysteries of God".
You stay blessed too. :)
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