PURPOSE OF THE TEMPLE
The primary reason temples are built.
What are sacred ordinances?
This authority is required for temple ordinances to be valid.
What is the priesthood?
A covenant is a two-way promise between God and these people.
Who are God’s children?
This interview determines readiness to enter the temple.
What is a temple recommend interview?
Families can be together for this length of time.
What is eternity?
The temple helps us make sacred promises with God called these.
What are covenants?
Priesthood authority is passed down through this process.
What is ordination by the laying on of hands?
God always keeps His promises; this is required of us.
What is obedience or faithfulness?
Living this law is essential for temple worthiness.
What is the law of chastity?
This ordinance binds families beyond death.
What is sealing?
Ordinances prepare us for this eternal goal.
What is exaltation?
Ordinances are effective only when performed by those with this.
What is proper priesthood authority?
Temple covenants help us become more like this person.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Daily study and this practice help prepare us for the temple.
What is prayer?
Children born in the covenant receive this blessing automatically.
What is being sealed to parents?
Temples help us focus on this highest kingdom of glory.
What is the celestial kingdom?
This power increases as covenants are kept faithfully.
What is priesthood power?
This restores our relationship with God when covenants are broken.
What is repentance?
This attribute helps us understand sacred things over time.
What is humility?
Family history work supports this temple purpose.
What is ordinances for the dead?
The temple teaches us how to live this kind of life now.
What is a Christ-centered life?
God, not individuals, determines the terms of salvation—this explains why authority matters.
What is because God establishes the terms of salvation?
Covenants provide protection and this kind of strength.
What is spiritual strength and protection?
Temple understanding comes gradually through this process.
What is continued faithfulness?
Eternal families ultimately live with God in this condition.
What is joy?