Celestial Realms
What are the three degrees of glory in the celestial kingdom?
Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial
What is the “new and everlasting covenant of marriage”?
A temple sealing that binds husband and wife for eternity
What section of the D&C introduces plural marriage?
Doctrine and Covenants 132
What does D&C 129 teach about angels?
They can be resurrected beings or spirits sent from God
What did Joseph Smith teach about time and eternity?
Time is measured only to man; God dwells in eternity
What must one do to obtain the highest degree of celestial glory?
Be sealed in eternal marriage by proper priesthood authority
Who must perform the sealing for it to be valid in eternity?
Someone holding the sealing power of the Melchizedek Priesthood
Why was plural marriage commanded in early Church history?
To raise up righteous seed and fulfill God's commandments... OR...
How can you discern a righteous spirit from an evil one?
Offer to shake hands—righteous spirits will not move, evil ones will try but cannot
How did Joseph Smith describe the physical nature of God?
God has a body of flesh and bones, as tangible as man’s
What does D&C 131:1–4 teach about eternal marriage?
It is necessary to enter the highest degree of the celestial kingdom
What happens to marriages not sealed by proper authority?
They end at death and do not continue in the next life
What happened to plural marriage in our church?
It was officially discontinued in 1890 through the Manifesto
What is the role of angels in delivering revelation?
They act as messengers and confirm divine truth
What insights did he give about obedience and blessings?
Blessings are predicated on obedience to laws
What is meant by “eternal increase”?
The ability to have spirit children and continue progression eternally
How does eternal marriage relate to God’s plan?
It enables eternal families and progression toward godhood
What does D&C 132 say about Abraham and plural marriage?
He was justified because it was commanded by God
What is the difference between resurrected beings and spirits?
Resurrected beings have bodies; spirits do not
What did he say about knowledge and salvation?
Knowledge is necessary for salvation and eternal progression
Why is temple sealing essential for exaltation?
Without it, one cannot obtain the highest blessings of the celestial kingdom
What blessings come from honoring this covenant?
Exaltation, eternal family, and divine inheritance
What are modern Church teachings on plural marriage?
It is no longer practiced and not required for exaltation
Why is it important to understand the nature of spirits?
To avoid deception and recognize divine messengers
How do these teachings shape our view of eternal progression?
They show that growth, learning, and obedience lead to godhood