Does the Bible Refute Mormon Eternal Marriage?
Eternal marriage is a key concept in Mormonism. Eternal marriage plays an integral role in Heavenly Father’s Plan of Happiness for His children. We read in the Doctrine and Covenants, section 131, “In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees; And in order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into this order of the priesthood meaning a new and everlasting covenant of marriage.” Eternal marriage allows us to enjoy the blessings of marriage not only in the mortal world, but beyond the grave, into the next life as well. Many will try to discredit the Mormon belief that the institution of marriage will continue in the afterlife. Various passages of The Bible can be interpreted to suggest that eternal marriage is valid, and Mormons believe that if people carefully study both scripture and Mormon doctrine and pray sincerely, the Holy Ghost will confirm the truthfulness of eternal marriage to anyone wanting to know. Sufficient doctrine stands to prove that the concept of marri
