“he shall call upon Me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.” Psalm 91:15
when I read this, the word ‘he’ stands out. In time, more likely than not it was written as a teaching to the main individuals at that time. In the synagogues the ‘male’ was predominant. This got me to dwelling on what is…
Matthew 22:30 speaks of people after the resurrection not participating in marriage–they become “like the angels.” However, this does not mean people are genderless. The masculine, not neuter, pronoun is used many times to describe angels (and HE was like…HIS appearance was like, etc.). So there is no real indication that the angels are genderless beings.
There is nothing in the Bible that indicates people will lose or change their gender in heaven. In the book of Revelation (chapters 21-22), it seems that God is making things not just like they were in the Garden of Eden, but even better. Remember that gender is not bad–it is actually a good thing. God created Eve because Adam needed someone to complement him. Marriage (impossible without different genders), the model relationship between a man and a woman, is a picture of Christ and the church. The church is the bride and Christ is the groom (Ephesians 5:25-32).
Although it is not explicitly taught in the Bible, it seems most likely that people retain their gender after death. Our genders are a part of who we are. Gender is more than physical–it is part of our very nature and part of the way we relate to God. Therefore, it seems that gender will be perfected and glorified in eternity. It is also noteworthy that Jesus retained His gender after His death and resurrection.
Will there be ‘gender’ in Heaven? Yes, there will be male and female in Heaven. We will still retain our physical genders. However, there will not be procreation nor will we be married to our spouses anymore. We are able to derive this off of the resurrection of Christ.
“He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything,” (Colossians 1:18).
We see from this verse that Jesus is the “firstborn from the dead.” This means he is the first one to be raised from the dead in a glorified, resurrected body. This is explained in the following verses.
“So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown a perishable body, it is raised an imperishable body; 43 it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; 44 it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body,” (1 Cor. 15:42-44).
So, we can conclude that we will follow in our resurrected bodies in the same way Jesus Rose with his. We see that he retained his crucifixion wounds and his gender.
“After eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then He *said to Thomas, “Reach here with your finger, and see My hands; and reach here your hand and put it into My side; and do not be unbelieving, but believing,” (John 20:26-27).
It was Jesus who appeared to Thomas. Jesus is a man, and Thomas recognized Him. Therefore Jesus retained his gender after His resurrection. Furthermore, Jesus retained His crucifixion wounds further demonstrating He retained His physical characteristics.
So, we conclude that we will retain our ‘gender’ when we are resurrected in our new glorified ‘status’ not ‘physical’ any more but ‘spiritual’ and go to Heaven. But, as I said at the beginning of this sharing, we will not be married nor will we have any need of procreation, for we are ‘created’ beings with a purpose.
But, some might ask how this is possible since the Bible says…
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus,” (Galatians 3:28).
This verse is not saying there will not be male and female genders in Heaven. It is saying that “in Christ” there is neither male nor female. “In Christ” designates representation and salvation. Gal. 3:28 is saying that when it comes to salvation, gender does not matter. In addition, the phrase “in Christ” designates a doctrine known as federal headship where the male represents the descendants. This is why we have verses such as…
“for as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive,” (1 Corinthians 15:22).
“In Adam” and “in Christ” are terms of representation. Adam represented all humanity and Christ represented His people.
Heavenly Father we approach Your throne of mercy, realizing that in and through You we ALL we want, need and desire. You are our ALL. Thank You Father for The plenty You have showered upon me. I thank You for today and praise You for my yesteryear. As I progress on my journey home, be with me in ALL I do, be glorified in my going out and coming in. Where I was wronged help me forgive as You forgive me. In my lack, I am in need. Glory! Father for Your provision -ALL my needs are supplied according to Your all mighty essence. By Your grace, this is a testimony filled period as we strive to Your presence in Jesus’ name, Amen










