Romantic affection

[Jazzy]

Will there be romantic affection for our loved ones in heaven?

 

[Lamb]

No. I don't see that listed anywhere in scripture.
Matthew 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.

 

[Lees]

Will there be romantic affection for our loved ones in heaven?

I think this is a very thought provoking question. It will be based mainly on what one believes concerning male and females in heaven. Will we still be men and women?

I have had this discussion somewhere before but I don't remember where. Most seemed to believe we will no longer be male and female, to the degree that we will have no genitals. I disagree with this. Jesus was the same man resurrected. He ate food. His body appears to have all the same functions it had before He died. (Luke 24:42-43)

I believe God made Adam and Eve just like He wanted them to be. And, I believe Adam and Eve had expressions of love prior to the fall. After all, they were commanded to repopulate the earth in their perfect state. (Gen. 1:28) So I believe we will be in heaven what ever we were on earth. Man or woman.

And why does God portray Israel as His wife and the Church as the Bride of Christ, if there is no romantic affection experienced? See (Eph.5:31-32). Also, why put the (Song of Solomon) in the Bible if there is no romantic affection to be expected?

That there is no longer a 'marriage institution' doesn't mean there isn't romantic expressions.

It's my opinion that we cannot understand what it will be like as it will far exceed what we experience in our fallen state at this time. But I believe it must follow the same pattern we experience now.

Just an opinion. I'm not going to the martyr's stake over it.

Lees