Who Inherits Celestial Glory
D&C 137:7–8: all who would have received the gospel if permitted inherit this kingdom.
What is the celestial kingdom?
Joseph saw this beloved brother in the celestial kingdom, though unbaptized in mortality (D&C 137:5).
Who is Alvin Smith?
Video “What Happens After We Die?”: after death we go here, divided into paradise and prison.
What is the spirit world?
D&C 138:53–56: Heavenly Father reserved these pre-mortal leaders for the latter days. Not specific names, but the group.
Who are the noble and great ones?
Video: doing family history & temple work brings this supernatural shield into your life.
What is protection from temptation? Will accept other protections
D&C 137:9: the Lord judges us by works and these inner motives.
What are desires of our hearts?
January 1836 vision occurred in this unfinished temple.
What is Kirtland Temple?
“Handel’s Messiah: Debtor’s Prison” video: the spirit world is compared to this 18th-century institution.
What is debtors’ prison?
Nelson: “Of all who have ever lived, we are the ones who get to participate in this final gathering”.
What is gathering of Israel?
Video: temple work brings this feeling of peace that calms life’s whirlwinds. This isn't a fleeting form of happy.
What is increased joy?
D&C 137:10: children who die before this age are saved in the celestial kingdom.
What is age of accountability?
Joseph saw his parents here, still living, in the celestial kingdom (D&C 137:5).
Who are Father & Mother Smith?
“Ministry of Joseph F. Smith”: Christ did NOT go personally to the wicked but sent these messengers.
Who are righteous spirits or those in paradise?
D&C 138:56: these spirits were “prepared to come forth” in this specific time period (Acts 17:26 cross-ref).
What is due time of the Lord?
Video: “Promised Blessings of Family History”: temple work gives this to your daily life.
What is added strength? Will accept other blessings
President Nelson: temple ordinances done this way extend blessings to the dead. Think of your role.
What is vicariously or by proxy?
D&C 137:1: Joseph beheld the “blazing throne of God” and this glorious feature of the celestial kingdom.
What is pavement of gold?
“What Happens After We Die?”: at resurrection spirit and body reunite in this flawless condition.
What is perfect form or best version of ourselves?
Nelson to youth: “Those noble spirits—those finest players, those heroes are... ___!”.
Who are YOU:)?
Video: ancestors on the other side are doing this for you when you do their temple work.
What is cheering or praying?
Uchtdorf: singles or those unsealed to parents will still receive exaltation based on these righteous yearnings.
What are desires of hearts?
D&C 137:6: Joseph marveled at seeing his Brother Alvin in the Celestial Kingdom because he was never ____________.
What is Baptized or fullness of the gospel?
138:58–59: the dead who repent will be redeemed through obedience to these.
What are ordinances of the temple or gospel?
Brigham Young: ancestors would send this sound if they could speak from the spirit prison.
What is thunders of heaven or cheering or something similar?
Video: doing temple family history work brings this ultimate family result.
What is being together forever?