Nauvoo and Gathering
This city was commanded to be built across the river from Nauvoo.
What is Zarahemla?
Joseph Smith taught that ordinances performed on earth can be recognized here.
What is heaven?
Only those with this can perform baptisms for the dead that are valid in heaven.
Answer: What is priesthood authority?
This ordinance allows the deceased to receive the gospel after death.
What is baptism for the dead?
The Lord told this prophet that his “offering is acceptable” in D&C 126.
Answer: Who is Brigham Young?
In D&C 125, the Lord instructs the Saints to gather in this state.
What is Illinois?
This “link” connects fathers and children across generations through temple work.
What is the welding link?
“Whatever you bind on earth may be bound here,” refers to this concept of priesthood.
Answer: What is keys of authority or priesthood keys?
D&C 127 emphasizes that names must be written carefully to ensure this.
What is the ordinance is accepted in heaven?
In hiding from persecution, this prophet explained the importance of recording names for baptisms for the dead.
Answer: Who is Joseph Smith?
The dual purpose of building the Lord’s house in Nauvoo included worship and this.
What is establishing a governance structure or organizing the council of high priests?
Temple ordinances for the dead are performed to help this group receive salvation.
Who are deceased ancestors or the dead?
The keys of this ministry were committed to the church according to D&C 128.
Answer: What is the ministry of baptism for the dead?
Baptism for the dead demonstrates that salvation is not limited to those who live here.
What is the principle of vicarious work?
The council of high priests in Nauvoo was organized to support this type of leadership.
Answer: What is spiritual and administrative leadership?
The gathering of the Saints to Nauvoo symbolized the gathering of this ancient people.
Who are Israel?
Joseph Smith emphasized recording names of those baptized for the dead in this section.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 127?
The record-keeping of names ensures ordinances are properly applied, showing the link between this and earthly authority.
Answer: What is priesthood authority?
Joseph Smith explained that the work for the dead links generations through this covenantal principle.
Answer: What is sealing or eternal families?
This prophet taught that faithful leaders would receive “rest” after diligent service.
Answer: Who is the Lord, speaking to Brigham Young in D&C 126?
This revelation included instructions to organize a city, build a temple, and prepare for leadership transitions.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 125?
The promise of eternal families is closely connected to this temple ordinance.
Answer: What is sealing?
The performance of ordinances on earth mirrors priesthood authority in this realm.
Answer: What is heaven?
This section of D&C provides the most detailed instructions about recording names and performing baptisms for the dead.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 128?
In D&C 128, Joseph Smith taught that these leaders are responsible for uniting the living and the dead through ordinances.
Answer: Who are those holding priesthood authority or church leaders?