BibleThinker How many wives can I have in heaven?
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Sep 5, 2023 The conversation delves into the complexities of LDS theology, particularly the concept of eternal marriage and its implications for polygamy in the afterlife. It challenges the fidelity of such beliefs against biblical scripture, highlighting discrepancies and reinterpretations. The host encourages reflection on the notion of becoming gods, addressing common misconceptions and providing scholarly insights. This thought-provoking discussion aims to shed light on the true teachings of Jesus Christ, urging listeners to seek clarity amid doctrinal distortions.
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Eternal Sealing Versus Jesus' Teaching
- Mormon temple marriages are taught to be 'sealed for time and all eternity' and imply continuance of marriage after death.
- This teaching conflicts with Jesus' statement that people 'neither marry nor are given in marriage' when they rise from the dead.
Exaltation Leads To Heavenly Procreation
- LDS theology teaches exaltation where faithful men become gods and procreate with wives in heaven to populate worlds.
- This leads to a doctrine allowing multiple heavenly wives and spiritual polygamy after death.
Joseph Smith's Marriages For The Afterlife
- The speaker recounts Joseph Smith marrying women who were sometimes already married to claim them for the afterlife.
- The claim portrays Smith as securing wives for his heavenly plurality after death.