Evidence Jesus is the Bridegroom

[OttoM]

Matthew 9:15

Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

Matthew 25:1-2

At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise.

Just further evidence that Jesus is likely the Bridegroom in the parable, and therefore, entered marriage with 5 virgins. Also, further evidence that Jesus has no problem with polygamy if it’s done according to his instruction. Because there are rules and guidelines that should be met. Also how could anyone say Jesus has a problem with polygamy when his Holy Law allows it?

 

[raulus]

With most away from this site, the bigger challenge isn't proving that Jesus is the bridegroom but that the five virgins are wives to Him. There are a buffet of competing views on this passage, and so it is very easy for someone to reject an polygynous plain interpretation, and take another view. Like bridesmaids, for instance. Especially since some translations actually say bridesmaids instead of virgins.

 

[OttoM]

With most away from this site, the bigger challenge isn't proving that Jesus is the bridegroom but that the five virgins are wives to Him. There are a buffet of competing views on this passage, and so it is very easy for someone to reject an polygynous plain interpretation, and take another view. Like bridesmaids, for instance. Especially since some translations actually say bridesmaids instead of virgins.

You can take that parable and completely ignore it in terms of polygamy. You don’t need it. There’s already more than enough support for polygamy - but zero condemnation for it.

 

[raulus]

You can take that parable and completely ignore it in terms of polygamy. You don’t need it. There’s already more than enough support for polygamy - but zero condemnation for it.

Completely agree there's plenty to clearly show polygyny, but it is great to have a parable where Jesus is referring to himself as this type of husband. Plus, most of the people against polygyny also typically disregard the old testament altogether. Having a clear new testament example destroys arguments from all sides.

 

[OttoM]

Completely agree there's plenty to clearly show polygyny, but it is great to have a parable where Jesus is referring to himself as this type of husband. Plus, most of the people against polygyny also typically disregard the old testament altogether. Having a clear new testament example destroys arguments from all sides.

They've been deceived to ignore the old testament. Paul says the law is Holy and Good, and all scripture is suitable for training in righteousness for the believer.

 

[Bartato]

They've been deceived to ignore the old testament. Paul says the law is Holy and Good, and all scripture is suitable for training in righteousness for the believer.

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16 nkjv)

The scripture Paul is talking about here is essentially the Old Testament (since the NT was still being written). It applies to both OT and NT scripture.

 

[rockfox]

Where this passage is useful rhetorically is, once you have demonstrated the sinlessness of polygamy in the Old and New Covenants this passage completes the picture to show that Jesus pictured himself as a polygamous husband in the New Covenant just like the Father did in the Old Covenant. It provides the complete parallelism between the Old and New Covenants.

If gives one full confidence, but it someone refuses to believe that the Bible doesn't condemn polygamy, this passage won't help you much.