GODS POWER
God's work.
To bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.
Salvation and exaltation
The purity and salvation of God
Baptism
Two reasons we dress alike and in white
Equality before God, cleanliness, purity
Gods power and authority
Priesthood
The mind and heart of God.
The gift of the Holy Ghost
"the house of the Lord, bathed in light, standing out in the darkness becomes symbolic of" this
The gospel of Jesus Christ standing as a beacon in a world that sinks ever further into spiritual darkness
This comes through covenant, calling, or ordination to act in the work of salvation.
Priesthood Authority
The knowledge, power, and capacity of God
Endowment
The presence of God
Authority God gives to priesthood leaders to direct, control, & govern the use of His priesthood on earth.
Priesthood Keys
The eternal increase and exaltation of God
Sealing
Wearing the temple garments properly does three things
Becomes a shield and protection (your armor of God), becomes a visual and tactile reminder of covenants made in the temple and reminds of temple power, it is a covering of grace (your coat of light), reminds of covenant relationship with God, fosters modesty
hierarchical and Patriarchal Priesthood
Priesthood. Ecclesiastical (Church) and Familial (home) priesthood structures of God’s power and authority delegated to humans. The temple uses both!
The meaning of "the Church is true."
Authorized to administer the priesthood covenants of salvation and exaltation
circle in the square
Symbol of heaven and earth coming together