Do Christians believe marriage is eternal?

It all has to do with authority. The typical Christian pastor says "until death do you part" because that is all the authority he has to bind your marriage. The difference between an LDS marriage and every other marriage, is the Priesthood authority and sealing power of the Holy Spirit of Promise. The Lord has said, what is bound on earth will be bound in heaven. Your pastor doesn't have the authority to bind anything beyond the grave, but the Priesthood authority does.

If you want an eternal marriage, you need it to be performed with the proper authority. Otherwise, words are just words and have no eternal binding power.

The Priesthood power is real and IS necessary.

***We are the only church who believes in it, because we are the only one holding the proper authority. It does not exist in any other church. And there is no one "given in marriage" after the resurrection (you will note this is what the scriptures say)... but marriages that have been sealed through the power of the Priesthood will already be in effect and do not need to be "given" again...

Wow, I cannot believe how many of these answers TOTALLY put marriage down and practically make it seem like it is so unimportant... that is so sad! Take a careful look at the scripture, you are on the right track ... it says no one will be GIVEN in marriage or "marry" in heaven. It does not say people who are already married (by the right authority) will not be. That is why Christ said they did not know the law, which is the higher law. The Lord DID say what He bonds on earth WILL be bound in heaven. If you want your wife to be with you forever, there IS a way and only one way. And that is through the binding power of the priesthood. It is literally the power to act in God's name... I was sealed to my husband 6 years ago. Our marriage WILL last forever, throughout eternity, if we both keep our covenants and endure to the end. I testify to that truth. I know it is true with my whole being. I know it is true because I have asked God. And He answered. God loves us more than we can ever understand. He wants us to be happy. He wants us to learn and grow, to progress in the next life. He doesn't want us sitting around for eternity playing harps on a cloud. Think about your own children - wouldn't you want what is the very best for them?? God also wants that - the first step was coming here and receiving a physical body. Next, will be eternity with our families and our Father and Christ. I pray that you may seek out for the truth... ask your Father in Heaven. Speak with some missionaries. I promise you, if you seek the answers sincerely, you WILL find them. I know this gospel IS Christ's gospel. This IS his church. This IS the only way for an eternal marriage and family.

Nope. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=49&ch...

Every branch that remains in Christ bears fruit which will last. That they may be one as we are one and that the love that You Love Me may be in them. One body, many parts. So that what remains would be fellowship for eternal purposes in Christ.

The true Marriage is the preparation for the Wedding supper of The Lamb of God. When one is found fully clothed one remains in the ceremony is the Teaching of Jesus. Thus, if both remain there may be a fellowship eternal that could occur as Resurrected new creation beings with glory of like angels. This is what The Apostle spoke about concerning judging 'angels'. That those new creation beings that are like angels were to stand before Council in accountings. The second death is real death, thus no one wants there to be any 'parting' at death, necessarily.

Marriage is an earthly institution. It ends at death.

I appreciate your deep devotion to each other which makes you want to say "for now and all eternity" but that would be an enormous burden if one of you should happen to die young. It's one thing to say, "I could never marry again..." but such a vow would mean insisting that your spouse never marry again. Would you really subject each other to decades of loneliness?

Much as I love my husband, I would never, ever demand that he remain single after my death. This world is so harsh, having a loving and godly partner helps me get through it. If I should die young, I would not prevent my spouse from marrying if he ever found love again.

You can write your own vows. Just write what you want and make your promises. If heaven is truly Heaven, then you can be together for eternity in a spiritual 'marriage' of sorts, if you want. I have been married for almost 26 years and I love my husband even more today than the day I married him, but I would never expect him to be alone after my death if he has many more years left on earth. We can be together after he returns "home".

~Peace~

I don't believe in marriage

Sometimes, letting go seems like the easiest thing to do. But think about this: you've invested so much of your time and energy into another person; you've made a solemn promise; and you still know there's love, even if it's hiding underneath the surface. This website will show you how to save a marriage and avoid divorce, even if you're the only one trying https://tr.im/Hh72O

I know that some PEOPLE choose to believe such things, as they believe thier love will outlast anything.

But, that isn`t necessarily the truth.

People marry (most of the time) because they believe they will love someone forever. It`s that rosy glow that makes everything appear to be wonderful. But, many different things can happen - like your spouse could turn out to be an abusive jerk (even though you believe you know him), and it would be unsafe for you to continue to be married to him.

No `god`would EVER condone, or sanction, or order anyone, to be in an abusive, controlling, or unhappy marriage.

And, it really puzzles me as to why many religious people expect people in those situations to stay in such an unhealthy, or unsafe environment.

So, I hope there is no èternal marriage`, as my ex-husband, who tried to kill me on a number of occasions - is NOT welcome back in my life.

I deserve happiness, joy, peace, and safety.

I also deserve to be LOVED.

Hi there...well first of all marriage was created by God him self and God says what i have joined let no one separate...God created marriage for the purpose of populating the earth and that children need a father and mother...God made marriage to last a life time in this present age we live in after a person dies you are free from the oath of marriage and could marry again in eternity there won't be a need for marriage because we will have glorified bodies you wont have no more children or sex only in the age we live now....

LDS are the only ones that I'm aware of.

Here's something else to think about:

Most Christians believe that Adam and Eve were husband and wife in the Garden of Eden. Most Christians believe that if Adam and Eve hadn't eaten the fruit, they would have remained in the Garden of Eden forever, i.e., for ALL ETERNITY. Most Christians believe God WANTED Adam and Eve to remain in the Garden of Eden forever. In other words, God's original plan according to most Christians included Adam and Eve, husband and wife for all eternity. So if God originally wanted Adam and Eve to be married forever, then why wouldn't he want that NOW? Answer: He would, and he does.

Here's my cynical answer now...Churches teach that there is no marriage in heaven because they recognize they don't have the authority to perform such marriages (Jesus expressly gave Peter the authority that whatever he sealed on earth would be sealed in heaven). Where is that authority now?