What Happens After We Die? | Now You Know
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- Do Mormons believe in heaven and hell? The short answer is yes. Mormons-properly referred to as Latter-day Saints or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-base their understanding of heaven and hell on teachings from the scriptures and from modern prophets of God. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul taught that all people will be resurrected after death, meaning the spirit and body will be reunited. Each resurrected person will be assigned to one of three kingdoms of glory, comparable to the sun, moon, and stars. People will attain a level of glory based on their actions during their life on earth. The highest degree of glory, symbolized by the sun, is the place where God the Father and Jesus Christ live. This state of being is sometimes referred to as exaltation.
For members of the Church, “hell” does not necessarily mean a place of punishment; it can refer to two different places. One is spirit prison-the temporary waiting place for people who disobeyed God’s commandments in life or who died without a knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ. People in spirit prison have the opportunity to repent and accept or reject the gospel. Depending on their choices, most people will eventually receive one of the degrees of glory. The other place that “hell” can refer to is called “outer darkness,” which is not a kingdom of glory. It is where Satan lives, and it is reserved for only the most wicked people who deny Jesus Christ.
It is comforting to remember that Jesus Christ will judge all people according to their own actions, desires, and understanding and that He is both just and merciful.
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Lets all make it to the celestial kingdom together 🙌🏼🌞
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Amen!!!!
Yeah! There's plenty of space 😉
Amen.
A man I baptized on my mission joined the church after learning about the degrees of glory because he felt like it was the most merciful representation of heaven he had ever heard.
I love that! And I agree wholeheartedly.
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You have to be baptized in the spirit and water. It's the only way to Heaven. It's in the Bible.
@@karengentry2633 Why are you posting this comment repeatedly? Members of the Church of Jesus Christ already know the importance of baptism by water and baptism of the Holy Ghost.
Then I am sad to say that that man never did have a Biblical or accurate understanding of what Heaven is.
I really appreciate how transparent the church is being in making these UA-cam videos!! Makes an inactive like me want to go back to church!!🤗
Mama Karaba I've seen much needed change take place in my heart and in the congregations I've been apart of even in just the last year or so. Much more love, inclusion and encouragement. I hope you will find the same if or when you decide to come back! 😊
Now's the perfect time to become more active. I know that at times it might seem like there isnt enough time for church, but as long as you put in the effort Heavenly Father will bless you greatly.
Mama Karaba, please come back. Remember that going to church is not something we do to show everyone else how righteous we are, it is a spiritual hospital of sorts. My life is a bit of a mess, but I go every Sunday because I need it. I am making spiritual progress, and going to church each week really helps. So does daily prayer and scripture study. I hope you come back.
In the words of Elder Uchtdorf, please come back. We need you! Know you are always welcome and loved. www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference/2018/10/believe-love-do?lang=eng
Please come back !!!
I may have been missing it in the past, but it's refreshing to see comments, encouragement, and clarifications by the church mixed in among everyone else's comments. It shows that we stand by our doctrine and answer questions, rather than just putting it out there. Thank you for the video!
Thank you. We're glad you enjoyed the video!
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@@churchofjesuschrist So basically, Jehova will beat and beat and beat on you until you either do as he says or you will be tortured forever, rather than destroyed.
If he is All Good, and All powerful, he is not all knowing, or he would have better ideas about how this life and the next should operate.
If he is All Knowing and All Good, then he is not All Powerful
If he is All Powerful, and All Knowing, he is evil.
These are not debatable, on a contingency of logic. They are mutually exclusive attributes, given his own claims about his plan and nature.
If he is so smart, he should know, he will only ever make me evil this way. I am incapable of being broken. I say this,, having been through more suffering than any human ever known. Damaging me only guarantees I hate him more. I refuse to believe it is the fallen who do these things to us. Jehova is the Satan. The "fallen" (who are not even creations of his. They are their own Gods) are the Edward Snowdens and they've been "demonized" for trying to help.
I want a scholarly response to this but I know I won't get one. It'll be some scriptural regurgitation
Amen M Daley. As a fellow member of the church, I testify the same. The opposition can’t change nor move me from where I stand.
This is what converted me in 1965. I love Corinthians and always wondered what the scripture meant by degrees of glory.
Can you guys do a video like this on the atonement? I feel like there are a lot of people who don't feel like they're good enough, or feel like Heavenly Father won't forgive them. They should know that Christ suffered so he can help us through trials
Good suggestion- thank you!
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They NEVER told us about Gethsamene (as an ex Catholic)
Yeah... I’m mean to my bro’s and do bad stuff NOT SUPER BAD but I feel like im not good enough and Jesus won’t forgive me to send me to hell once I’m 100
@Slixo -Roblox, no one is perfect; everyone falls short. Repentance is an opportunity to become better and truly change. Our Heavenly Father loves you and will forgive you as many times as you choose to believe and repent. You or others interested can learn more at the link below: www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/forgiveness/being-forgiven
The Celestral degree of glory or living the Celestral law is what most Mormons try to do in their lives. You see that most of them try to live christ like when thinking about things and how they make choices and choose to do most things because of their Heavenly Father being in thought of as they create these choices by what they choose to identify. Being apart of the church I can personally tell you that I feel things that are not of this world but of the next because I live my life by the Celestral Law. The Celestral Law is what most LDS people do in most of their actions and they show alot of love and happiness towards other people. In my daily actions I show on average about 70 people gratitude because I want them to feel like there is someone that deeply cares about them and that they are a great value to me and to the happiness they feel.
I recently was confronted with "Mormons don't belive in grace. They believe you have to work to get to heaven".
This clearly explains that yes, we do believe in grace from Christ's atonement and also want to do our best bu living how Christ lived. Good works are not done to tally up heavenly points, but to become more faithful with purpose. Xx
we do works, to show our faith.
faith without works is dead.
Mr Grey man if your faith is genuine, your works will manifest naturally as result of the change god has worked in your heart
@@BrendonKing It seems that faith and good works feed into each other. Growing faith leads to a greater desire to do good things, and doing good things strengthens our testimony of God's love and His perfect wisdom, thus more faith.
Overall I think everyone is referring to the same thing in this post. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Emily intent is important. Do you work to have faith, or are your works manifestation of your faith. One will come before the other.
@@BrendonKing As in the days of Christ so it is today. Those who believe will hear his voice. One can read The Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Those who will hear let them hear.
I literally just talked about this subject with my friends at school. It is nice to hear I did a good job explaining this topic. I feel they understand it and like it. I think they just need to pray about it. Hopefully this video will be better at explaining than me.
Aaron, great job!
Well done for trying Aaron!
God bless.
I remember trying to explain the concept to a friend in Elementary school and he said it made sense but I don't feel like I explained it near as well as this video haha
Videos like this can be very helpful to explain Gospel truths to people. But don't underestimate the power of your own testimony! I'm sure you explained your beliefs to the best of your ability, and you did a good job. Keep up the good work.
@markj6700 I'd say yes, it is, without a doubt, but I don't expect you to take my word for it. We are very blessed in being able to pray to God to know that doctrines like this are true.
Thank You. Excellent teaching method. Our real home is not this mortality, but when we return to our Heavenly Father - that is reality and our eternal home.
Very simple. Even a child can understand. Thank you.
My great grandparents were in the missionary ministry for the Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ. My mother and her sisters and brothers were taken to church every Sunday along with their devout mother and father, my grandparents. One thing which stands out in my mind concerning the Latter Day Saints is that they teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a most perfect way; therefore, He remains in our hearts as our Savior. Also some years ago, they produced an ad for television stating: "Families who pray together, stay together.". So true!
You know what I'm not a Mormon but I find solace in your explanation of Heaven
Thanks for your comment, @yell09999. We are glad to hear you found solace in it. If interested, you or others can learn more about life after death and judgment at the link below: www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/purpose-of-life/there-is-life-after-death?cid=42001274
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God will provide as much eternal joy for us as we allow Him to. His plan for us is wonderful.
Thank you for putting this together! Such a wonderful tool for helping explain the beliefs of our Church to friends and co-workers.
You're welcome! We're glad you enjoyed the video.
I didn't go to church, but read the church news, reports. The stories lesson r true, about America old leaders, I'm Navajo. It's is true story of Navajo s
@jouxpane I responded to your other comment. I hope that soon you understand more and take joy in the knowledge that God has given us about His plan.
I so want to be Mormon but I cant at the moment. Pray that I can some day.
Thanks for your comment, Dora. There may be obstacles in your path to becoming a member of the Church, but you can always reach out to your Heavenly Father. He is there, He cares about you, and He will guide you and help you feel His love. We hope you'll one day be able to join us! www.churchofjesuschrist.org.
Dora, regardless of where you are in life, our Heavenly Father loves you and wants good things for you. Focus on basic things like daily scripture study and prayer--those are simple things that you can always do and that will strengthen you. Don't give up!
I joined the church in 1983 best decision I've ever made!!!!!! It scares me to think (sometimes) what if I hadn't made that decision where would I be now. I pray that the Lord will lead you and guide you to help you make the most important decision (pertaining to now and eternity) in your life, SOON :)
What is Mormon mean?
@Dewi Rustini, thanks for your question! "Mormon" is an unofficial nickname of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, although we prefer "Latter-day Saints" or "members of the Church of Jesus Christ." "Mormon" is actually the name of an ancient prophet who abridged a historical and religious record that was later translated by Joseph Smith Book and published as the Book of Mormon. Members of the Church believe Jesus Christ is our Savior, we revere the Bible as the word of God, and we believe the Book of Mormon to be another testament of Jesus Christ. You can learn more about our beliefs here: www.mormon.org/beliefs/what-does-it-mean-to-be-christian#section3
I love the Lord Jesus Christ and I know that it's not always easy, but I believe it's important to take our weaknesses and strive to overcome all things and to become more like Jesus Christ. I am thankful for the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints and for the Lord Jesus Christ who made it possible. It shows my little screen name, but no my name is Timothy and God bless all.
Thank you for this video! I was a christian before this and i am a christian after this!
Mathew 24:35 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.”
I pray that we all come to know the the true Jesus Christ who died for our sins and is the only way to salvation, there have been many prophets that came after Christ but none have them died for our sins.
Isaiah 43:10 Before Me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after Me.
I'm preparing for my baptism in June and can't wait. I grew up in the Jehovah witness so I know alot about the old testament and reasons as to why holidays aren't celebrated. Can't wait to make a sacrifice for heavenly Father and live by his word of wisdom and purity.
I'm now baptized and my life is changing for the better I thank the wonderful missionaries that dedicated thier time and patience to help me get better. ❤️🥰
Congrats on your recent baptism, @vlowdelrio1795!
This is excellent. I am impressed that so much information can be explained so well, accurately, and presented so clearly in a 6 minute video.
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This wonderful plan allows everyone could accept or reject the true gospel knowing the consequences. This video helps a lot to non members.
These short run downs on principles of the gospel are put together very beautifully. Well done and thank you 🙏 😁
I urge you to read Mathew Mark Luke and John in its entirety. Not with books of Joseph Smith. Just like bible in it's context. You have a different Gospel than the one in the bible. We did not have a premortal life where God agreed to the fall. Start with Genesis And the serpent beguiled the woman and said Ye shall be as God knowing both good and evil. That doctrine of the church is the same lie the serpent told. Ye can be as God is a lie. We are not Gods. We are not saved by actions that nullify the Gospel. We are saved by Grace through faith. Please read the bible. Without books written by man. I pray that you see the real Jesus Christ
Jesus didn't come to bring happiness. The Christian life is not always glamorous. It is a fruit of the spirit to have joy, that takes away death
@@WarandFlame Did you watch the video? We believe in the Bible AS FAR AS ITS TRANSLATED CORRECTLY and unfortunately there are some principles missing and lost by the wickedness of men. The Joseph Smith Translations of parts of the Bible fill in the gaps and inconsistencies, because they are straight from God. We also believe in the Book of Mormon, a historical account of a family that traveled to ancient America to avoid the persecution and destruction of Jerusalem in 600 AD. You'll find that when Jesus Christ told His disciples "And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd " (John 10:16). He was talking about the people in Ancient America so after His resurrection he visited the Nephites and taught them His gospel and appointed apostles there as well. The Book of Mormon was not corrupted over time by wicked men and it verifies the truths taught in the Bible. I highly suggest you should read it and pray to God, asking for a verification of your own the truths it will show you. It also tells of many prophets and wars and helps us to see the same things happening in the World today, from the Gadianton Robbers to false prophets. It also gives you a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jesus Christ because it mentions Him in every chapter, nearly every verse, only not mentioning Him in 2 heavy War chapters.
@@WarandFlame Also The Fall was necessary to advance the human race and so that we could have trials and be tempted. Eve knew this and she knew what she was doing when she partook of the fruit. While Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden they were trapped in an endless state of ignorance. We had to begin with a knowledge of right and wrong and there was no way to do that in the Garden. Also yes there was a premortal life where Adam (his original name is actually Michael) was chosen to be the first man on Earth and he actually helped design the construction of the Universe. If there was no Premortal Life than there wouldn't be an explanation of God, the Afterlife, or the Bible at all. Lucifer wouldn't be allowed to exist and Jesus Christ wouldn't be our Savior. These imperative decisions wouldn't have been made. If the Fall didn't happen we wouldn't be on the Earth and it would still just be Adam and Eve living in a constant state of ignorance.
I am not a member, but this does explain a lot to me. Ty.
Great ! if you wanna know more you should receive the LDS missionaries right away!
Please do not be deceived. The Holy Bible is the only true word of God. This is a cult. Please read up on it. I am begging you do not be deceived. There are many scriptures in the holy Bible that contradicts the book of Mormon.
I love the British accent of the sister who is voice in this video.
@@donovanhill7367 Burmingham England
I’m British and I didn’t think she Is British.
@@johnharvey4448 She sounds British to me. I don't know about you.
Glen M. Danielsen not Australian or NZ but England for sure!
I loved it!!! I would like tô watch it in Portuguese to share with my friends here in Brazil. Thank u
Alma 40:12
"And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow." (The Book of Mormon)
Luke 23:43
"And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise." (The Holy Bible)
@@robertray4191 That "breath" that leaves you is your spirit, the part of you that lives forever.
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In 1 Peter he explains why the gospel is preached to the dead.
When Christ said to the thief that he would be in paradise with Him. He didn't mean in the presence of God the Father because that's not where the Father resides. Spirit world consists of two places prison/hell or paradise. This is where spirits wait for their resurrection. The 1st resurrection is for the spirits worthy to live during the millenium and the 2nd resurrection is right before judgment after the millennium and is sometimes called the resurrection of the damned.
@@robertray4191 your entire view is undone by one passage from 1 Peter 3:18-20. which states that, "Christ, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;
Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah.
This passage explains where Jesus went for the 3 days after His death but before His resurrection. this, together with Luke 23:43 which discusses Christ going with the thief to paradise, clearly shows that there is a spirit realm where both righteous and unrighteous spirits exist in a sort of limbo until they have repented and accepted Christ fully and can be resurrected or they have rejected Christ fully and await the day of their resurrection to damnation. they may be dead or asleep as to their mortal bodies, but they are very much so alive as spirits in that spirit realm.
@@robertray4191 Jesus speaks of "preaching to those in spirit prison" in the Holy Bible, KJV.
I had not realized there were so many scriptures from the bible that supported the 3 degrees of glory. It is such beautiful doctrine that there would be multiple heavens. Depending on people's hearts and their commitments and obedience to Jesus Christ you choose the glory you want to live forever in after you die. I love that we have our agency. God invites us all to have Eternal life. Now what do we choose?
DKL What if you was a thief? But i was raised in foster care, my parents was in they 60's , my siblings were in 40's..... i was with my adopted brothers alot, i would go stealing with them, as i grew up i never really broke up out of it, plus i didn't have good support system, i failed all my classes( no Ged) , i never fit in, i was taken advantage of (sexual) my adopted brother who was 51 came on to me, and older woman 30 liked me when i was 19 but i just felt like it was curse on my life since childhood, you think God cares?
@Sade Banks, God DOES care. He knows you and He loves you. You are His child. The presence of challenges in life does not indicate the absence of God. He is always there and you can talk with Him and seek His help through prayer. We're sorry to hear of the sexual abuse you have experienced. Abuse is terrible and wrong, but we believe hope and healing is possible with the help of our Savior Jesus Christ. Visit abuse.churchofjesuschrist.org for information about how to heal, find peace and get help. We also encourage you to visit comeuntochrist.org to learn more about Heavenly Father's plan for you, and how you can find greater meaning and happiness in life despite your challenges.
5:13 They are saying Outer Darkness is reserved for people who leave the church. This is so manipulative.
No need to be fearful- do your best and it will all work out. The only spirits who will dwell in outer darkness are those who have a sure witness of Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost and have denied their existence. This is the most serious of sins and is more than just leaving the Church or neglecting your testimony. You can learn more here: www.lds.org/manual/true-to-the-faith/hell?lang=eng
That's not what it says, and it's not manipulative at all. Listen to it again. Mention is made here in an attempt to paint the full picture in a very short time, but the emphasis is that very few people will find themselves in Outer Darkness.
Lovely video❣️ I just strengthened my testimony a little more about this subject 🤗❣️
But parts of this is not what your church believes. Nothing was said about your becoming Gods yourself.
I love this temple
@@rollingthunder4599 This video is only a few minutes long and is intended to provide an introduction to gospel truths of the Restoration. Latter-day Saints do indeed believe in Christ's teachings that we are His children and His heirs, and that through Christ we are to be perfect as He is perfect.
I believe this but i always wonder why ....Why such mercies and love and also i cant wait to understand the true purpose of his wonderful plan. Im excited but i am also tired of my life choices so far...May we all make it back to him together
love this!
PERFECT TIMING!!! I couldn't fully explain to my friend recently, but now I can share it with her clearly!
Thank you this is great !
I believe in heaven and i believe in Jesus Christ amen 🙏 i want to go heaven please forgive my sense
Keep building your faith.
I LOVE how the church effort to make this kind of video.
I was baptized and brought up in the church but never felt excepted or a connection with member or Christ no matter how much I wanted to fit in or believe. Maybe not everyone is ment to see God's light if there is one to be seen. I don't understand how some of them could claim to have a connection with the Lord and still be so cold hearted. It breaks my heart to this day to feel or understand.
I'm sorry you had a negative experience with some who professed to be disciples of Christ. However, if you never felt a connection with Christ, I must ask, did you pray to God sincerely in His name? Even amid the worst of circumstances, we can always turn to God and develop our relationship with Him. I have known many members of the Church of Jesus Christ; I know some who were only participating culturally, seemingly without having a real relationship with God and without sharing His love with others, but I have known many others, across the nation and the world, who are amazingly loving and who are exemplary disciples of Christ. I encourage you to pray sincerely and study scripture often and be a true disciple yourself so that you can be an example to others.
To follow Jesus is so beautiful.
Well explained...loveit💗
Uploaded April 1st 2019. April 1st is my grandmas birthday. She passed away Dec 2018. She hated her birthday and always made us celebrate it on April 2, but she would love this video. Thank you for this great message.
So glad exaltation was discussed, although briefly. Could anything make more sense than that a child would grow up to become like its father? The testament to this truth is in every living creation. It is a defining doctrine of the restored gospel and once known helps to understand so much more about our existence.
This helped me understand more on the subject thanks
I love this video, however the way the word reward was used almost makes it sound as though we can "earn" a degree of glory. We can not earn it, wherever we find ourselves in the degrees of glory in the next life is a gift from God because of Christ, our choices only qualify us for that degree. Like a scholarship, it is not earned but qualified for by following the required steps. Also all degrees of glory are a form of salvation and the highest is exaltation. Following God's teachings we qualifying ourselves for Celestial glory through the atonement of Christ, this is how justice and mercy work together in perfect harmony.
The wonderful part is: we get to self-filter. D&C 88 suggests that we can choose to obey Gods laws and commandments. And we will receive a degree of glory consistent with the law that we can abide. If then, we can abide a higher law, we can be recipients of the highest degree of glory. Those who cannot abide a higher law (or law at all) will receive a commensurate glory (or no kingdom of glory). Christ invites and encourages all to come to Him and obey His laws. And He has given us the power to choose for ourselves. Absolutely beautiful.
scott soward This is true, but I might say it is even more true that we obey the laws of nature. God did not make up His laws, but He has learned to abide by natural law perfectly, and He wants to help, teach, and show us how to do the same and be like Him. Christ also had to learn these natural laws as he moved from grace to grace, until He eventually became perfect like the Father, thus becoming the Firstborn or Only Begotten of the Father.
@@onejay8585 I think the laws of God and nature may be one in the same. I haven't heard of Heavenly Father learning to abide by natural laws. Where can this be found in the Scriptures?
all glory to God
there is only one way to GODandthat is THROUGH JESUS CHRIST
That's what The Church of Jesus Christ teaches! :)
Yup! Without the atonement we can not reach God.
I love this...watched before. It is clear and informative.
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I still don't understand how God created the world and he loves all of his children but would put some at such a disadvantage that they will never have a chance at the greatest glory.
God gives everyone an opportunity to listen to and obey His word. Whom do you have in mind that appear to be at a disadvantage?
you failed to recognize the multiple opportunities for glory shown in the video...even those in darkness can repent and head upstairs...
Well in before you we’re on this earth you made that decision to BE on this earth. And you have your body and free agency to do anything… But he wants you to try to make the right ones and the scriptures are supposed to help you with that.
Before joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I never believed someone would be sent to Hell just because they didn't live the gospel, especially if they dedicated their lives to goodness, I always believed there was somewhere in between.
Just one of the reasons I believe Joseph Smith as a prophet of God.
you say now you know and I am glad that our Heavenly loves all of us. if you have done some thing in your life and it bothers you. Heavenly Father is waiting to help you, you can seek forgiveness and have the sin resolved and stricken from your record. no matter what church you feel is your way, come unto Christ. we want you there. Have a great day. God Bless!
Thank you! I am a new convert and I am always worried about where I will be going. Especially after reading the Doctrines and Covenants. I thought there was more of a chance that I might be "cast out." But after watching this, it puts it more into perspective.
Welcome brother! My wife is a convert. Continue on this path, stay prayerful and let the spirit guide you. The more you feel that “peace and love” in your heart given by the Spirit when you do what is right, you’ll know you’re on track :)
We're glad you enjoyed the video. Welcome and congratulations!
Great video, God loves us and wants the best for us.
@@danielb.1567 Try 2 Corinthians 2:12. You'd be surprised at what is in the Bible. I study the Bible and believe it contains God's word. Why do you believe it does?
I like this video, the only thing that might be confusing is when death is explained without mentioning the separation between spirit and mortal body. Maybe I missed it :) Good job anyways.
It was animated by spirits rising from graves marked with gravestones. :)
This is so perfectly explained that I had to share it on my FB page. Great work!
Thank you!
I really wish there is closed captions on all of these videos...not pick and choose. I want to watch them all!
Please send in your suggestion, Robbie Isbell. :)
Neither Mormon nor Catholics, nor Muslim are assured of Heaven as they both teach salvation by works.
Well then protestants are out of the question too since they left the Catholic Church. God gave us his commandments so that we may live his law and be saved through his Son Jesus Christ. If works don't matter then what is the point of Judgement Day? We have to follow Christ and keep his commandments so that he can be our advocate.
Jesus said you must be reborn to enter the kingdom of heaven. 🙏
Thank you for the explanation of the video I liked it a lot.maybe you can make a video about atonement?
Thanks for your comment. We'll pass along your feedback. In the meantime, you may enjoy the following video, "God's Love," which teaches about Jesus Christ and the Atonement: ua-cam.com/video/l2ExYfqXBx0/v-deo.html
I’m so grateful
:) those Canadian bicycles at 5:58
Can you all pray for my friend and me? She as left the church, her name is Nizhoni .
Great video. It's interesting that those who live the gospel invite Heaven into their lives, and those who don't create a personal Hell for themselves. Yes they are real places after life, but we start experiencing them now.
Keith Olsen real places after life? Can you explain? I dont want to go to hell , but i feel like God won't forgive me, if you mind can i share what i went through that make me feel like God won't send me to heaven...
@@sadebanks9160 you may find out how God will help by way of a visit from representatives by using this link.
www.comeuntochrist.org/belong/meet-missionaries
when you are on that page, look at the bottom of the link that is located above , that says request a visit from the missionaries. fill in the information and you will be all set.
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God is waiting and ready to forgive as soon as you ask for it with a sincere heart. He is also waiting and ready to provide you blessings and help when you ask.
Even the smallest prayer like,"I need help" sets off angels ready to help you.
Thank you.
I love this video and Thank you for sharing this video.
You must b born again acts 2.38.kjv bible .pray to God he will give you the knowledge to understand the scirpitures am
This is quite confusing. You are taking Paul's words completely out of context and putting different meaning into them. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul describes the diversity of creation to show how magnificent God, the Creator, is. He shows that the heavenly and earthly bodies (in the sense of bodies of plants, stars, sun, moon, animals, etc) each have their own significance and glory/brilliance. It has nothing to do with degrees of glory a person receives after death. And then you just go and say "Joseph Smith said this and this". It might be helpful to next time just quote the teaching of Joseph Smith, without the Biblical references, to make your explanations make more sense, because you can get your explanations without the Bible.
1 Corinthians 15 deals largely with resurrection, which Paul mentions again in verse 40, right after referring to the glory of the sun, moon, and stars. When we are resurrected, we face judgment and receive the degree of glory that God wills for us. So it's very much in context. The words of modern-day prophets are, of course, important, and Joseph Smith added to our understanding, but we have no reason to reject scripture.
@@00Fisher00 In these specific verses of 1 Corinthians 15 - which are indeed taken out of context and not fully quoted, Paul is replying to the cynicism of the people who are questioning the possibility of resurrection because the fleshly body will be gone saying, "what kind of body will we have?" He uses the examples of humans, animals, birds and fish to explain different kinds of flesh. Then he describes different kinds of celestial bodies - the sun, moon, and stars, which differ in their glory, stating that the individual stars each have different glory. He does this to bring understanding to the naysayers that an earthly body is not the only kind of body. That there is a different kind of body with a different kind of glory than our earthly body. This is not talking about degrees or levels of heaven that a person will go to according to their works on earth. If you read the rest of the passage, Paul is clear that every body will be transformed from a physical body to a spiritual body, whether by resurrection or by transformation (for those who don't die but are swept up at the last hour). There is no place in this passage that says people will go to different places once they have their spiritual body. That is addressed in other passages and it is clear to me that you either inherit the kingdom of God or you don't. You don't inherit different "levels" of Heaven. I know you believe that because a third Heaven is mentioned one time in 2 Corinthians that there has to be levels of Heaven, but I just don't see that supported in any of my research. Understanding the culture of the time when Paul was teaching, his audience understood the terminology "the heavens" to represent the different layers of the firmament - the first layer being the sky where the clouds are, the second layer being the space beyond where the sun, stars and planets are, and the third being Heaven - where God resides. The Bible isn't specific about it, but it does talk about the heavens, or the heavenlies when referring to the different layers of the firmament. And other text, written during the same time by scientists and philosophers confirm that understanding. Being that it is a single remark made by Paul and not a major theme, it is dangerous to build a theology on it, especially a theology that has to make a lot of suppositions that aren't supported anywhere else, other than the words of Joseph Smith, a man who made false prophecies.
@@epicrhonda But Joseph Smith didn't make false prophecies. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do rely on modern prophets' words in understanding these matters, and as we study scripture we don't limit ourselves exclusively to the Bible. May I ask you about your beliefs? What is the foundation of your faith? I know why I study from the Bible and accept it as true scripture, but why do you?
So Paul was never using this imagery in relation to the numerous mentions and statements concerning the Resurrection?
Amen❤️
This is so wrong 😔 goes against revelation
Actually, it only comes from revelation from God as recorded in scripture.
Jay Britton Fisher no it does not!!!! Point to me where it talks about celestial and whatever crap
Once you’re in Hell you do NOT get another chance !!!! We see this in scriptures.
You’re wrong and so is Mormonism Bc if you actually did read Revelation you would have said “NOTHING IS TO BE ADDED OR TAKEN AWAY FROM THIS BOOK”
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The Church did not add to the Bible, God blessed us with another book alongside the Bible. Before you make anymore claims for or against anything in the Church, I have a challenge for you to try. Pick one topic about the Church and ask God whether or not it be true. If it be true, you will feel that it is. If it's not, you'll feel nothing. After that feel free to declare whatever the truth of that topic be. Then feel free to check with God about another topic. Once you receive the results on that one feel free to report your results. Repeat this pattern with every topic that a church presents as true. Everything you learn through this method is false, declare as false and everything you learn is truth, declare as truth. Go does not lie and He loves you. Surely He will let you know if something is true or not if you ask Him. Did Christ not say, "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
" For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." (Matthew 7:7-8) ?
After you do do this, you will have a greater understanding on what out of what's truth, what's a lie, and what is an idea of falseness among the things being taught and what you may have misinterpreted.
What have you to loose by asking God a question to make sure you are right?
You misunderstood what the narrator is telling you concerning Hell. In the definition most commonly used, there is no escape. In the definition of a state of guilt of one's wrong doings prior the resurrection where they are given one last chance to repent and receive the Savior's gift, there is an escape, but only if they repent and choose to receive the Savior's gift. All those who don't will go to the Hell of the first definition I mentioned which includes a state of eternal misery and eternal guilt for one's wrong doings. There is no getting out of this Hell.
@@bigiron7547 Are you ready to learn a few things? Humility helps us to learn.
One passage that talks about these things is 1 Corinthians 15. We see in scripture that before His resurrection, Jesus Christ went to Spirit Prison to preach to those that were dead. That's in 1 Peter, chapters 3 and 4.
"Mormonism" isn't much of anything, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Church of Jesus Christ restored in our day. You would be amazed at the work God does through the Church in our time.
I'll be happy to help you understand scripture a bit more. First, revelation is the act of God giving truth to mankind. It happens in several ways. There is also a book of scripture that people place at the end of the New Testament which, in English, is referred to as the Revelation of John the Apostle. Some people have read the end of that book, including the verses that speak of not adding to or taking away from the book, and thought that John was talking about all scripture, which doesn't make sense. Moses actually said the same thing toward the end of his own writings way back in Deuteronomy 4:2 and 12:32, but of course we don't reject all scripture that came after Moses.
Nathene above is right. You can go to God directly in prayer to ask about these things and know that they are true. It is a joyous thing.
Amen.
Only someone with Authority can explain this Doctrine. I know many people in different faiths can't even grasp this idea. Even when it's looking at them in the face through the New Testament! That's what makes the Latter-day Saints so special! I'm not even active, but my Faith burns like coals in a old fireplace.
Thanks for your comment, Robert. We hope you know you are always welcome and loved. We need you! www.churchofjesuschrist.org/general-conference/2018/10/believe-love-do?lang=eng
But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed...Galatians 1:8
However, when prophets and angels preach the true gospel, we are grateful for it. The truths of the gospel of Christ, including those mentioned in this video, are wonderful.
I’m so sick right now that im just trying to stay alive barley
I never get tired of hearing the basics of what we learned when we first accepted "truth" and joined the church. I love this!
The spirits in the prison are the fallen angels that God locked up away
This is the first time I've listened to someone who didn't refer to verses in the bible to backup their teachings or
Thanks for your comment, @Herbzah. There are several verses from the Bible referenced to within the video including: John 14:2, 1 Corinthians 15:40, Romans 8: 16-17, and 1 Peter 3:19. We invite you to watch the video again and read the verses shared. You can also find links in the video description to find more detailed explanations on the subject and additional scripture references: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/spirit-world?lang=eng
We are saved by his grace, then we have to do his plan. We have salvation as a gift, and the plan of salvation. Required action for the plan to succeed.
Ephesians 2:8-9 Paul's letter to the church. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
We are saved by grace and grace alone. Action is not required, God did all the work for us. If there was something else we needed to do to get saved, then grace would have no meaning. Grace has meaning because in and of ourselves there is nothing we can do to get salvation. Works are good, they are an outworking of salvation. The Christian who gets saved, if they are truly saved, cannot help but show love to people and do works, Ex; the fruit of the spirit. It is not requirement to get to heaven, it is a by product of salvation. As explained in james. We are sinful people, we cannot do enough to get to heaven, this is what the Law showed us, We need to Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved Acts 16:31.
David Larrabee - you are right, that grace is enough to save us from outer darkness and get us into basic heaven, the telestial kingdom, to live as angels in immortality. But to get into the higher kingdoms of heaven, does require action, to abide by the laws of those higher kingdoms. A good person will get into the terrestrial kingdom, but to get into the celestial kingdom requires even more. It requires Priesthood ordinances, beginning with proper baptism, to get to the presence of God. But there is still even more potential for us than that- if we will live like God (through our actions), then we can even become exalted like Him.
@@davidlarrabee1215 That is flawed. Yes, we have all been saved from going to Outer Darkness through Jesus's grace. However, what we do on Earth does matter. Being a Christian means living as Jesus would. Exercising good works. We are accountable for what we do on Earth. Those that are of the faith have a greater responsibility to keep the commandments and are judged for not doing so. Does this make sense?
I find truth in the works (NOT the professed beliefs unless they are the same) of men. Consider the lifestyles of true and faithful amongst Mormons, Buddhists, Sikhs and many others.
While this video does sound good I do have one question..I mean no offense by this just looking for clarification..I have seen videos by ex-members and non members mentioning faithful members become Gods and have there own planets to Lord over..where does that fit into this videos equation..is this true or are these people just saying these things? More than one God sounds unbiblical to me..I once investigated the church and stuff like this kept me away from it..I was on a quest for truth and it seems like everyone claims to have it..anyways my apologies for the ramble and like I said I mean no offense by my question I am not here to start an arguement only for clarification. Thanks in advance to anyone for taking time to answer me
We believe that it is God's "work and glory to bring to pass the immortality and eteranal life of man" (Moses 1:39). What that means, is that he wants us to become like him, we have even been commanded to be like him. We believe that we exisited with God before this life as spirit beings, and the purpose of this life was to obtain a physical body, go through mortal experiences, learn and progress to someday be like Him. God cannot be replaced by us, but we can become like him, similar to how a child grows to become like his father. The father does not cease to exist once the child grows to adulthood, and the father's greatest desire is to see his children succeed. Our goal is not just to return to God, as we have already lived with him, but to be like him in every way. I hope this helps to answer your question.
I think people who say that are mostly just guessing or speculating on what it means to become like God or to live with God in the celestial kingdom. But what we do know is like what you said there is only one God - Heavenly Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, three separate beings that make up the Godhead. Over and over in the Bible and Book of Mormon it says how they are one. Jesus Christ is one with the Father. And we can become one with Jesus Christ if we follow Him and basically we can become one family of God which is what I think the celestial kingdom is all about - eternal family.
Great questions. As far as members claiming doctrine about creating planets, that's really deep and more speculation than anything else haha, there's no specific doctrine on that. We might get that from a talk Spencer W. Kimball once gave about possibilities of the Celestial Kingdom: www.lds.org/study/new-era/1981/09/president-kimball-speaks-out-on-planning-your-life?lang=eng But we do believe you can become like God someday, and we know God created our planet, so hence, members might make doctrinal claims that we will create planets someday, if so awesome, if not, then awesome.
And more than one God, we believe in the God-head but as far as details about other gods we only have some accounts of Joseph Smith where he says:
"Hence, the doctrine of a plurality of Gods is as prominent in the Bible as any other doctrine. It is all over the face of the Bible . . . Paul says there are Gods many and Lords many . . . but to us there is but one God--that is pertaining to us; and he is in all and through all," (History of the Church, vol. 6, p. 474). "In the beginning, the head of the Gods called a council of the Gods; and they came together and concocted a plan to create the world and people it," (Journal of Discourses, vol. 6, p. 5).
I hope I could answer some questions! Let me know if you have anymore questions, best of luck!
tjlaviolette there is never an issue with asking questions! Bear in mind that I’m a 15 year old member so I’ll do my best to explain the best I can, so those who make it to the celestial kingdom dwell with Heavenly Father Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. It is also taught that we can grow to be like Heavenly Father, this is why we feel families are so important as you (along with your partner) can become like our heavenly parents and have children of our own to send to a place to be able to come back and have eternal life. So, presumably, yes that would include having a planet, but the main focus is in being like god x
2:30-2:50 briefly touches on this and quotes the bible. In the celestial kingdom our loving heavenly father teaches us to become like him. Though as our father he will always be the highest God almighty. -my understanding of doctrine.
man what more can i say man , love these videos ,
I feel so comfortable knowing that our God is loving that he made a place for us to wait and learn the Gospel an d repent even after death. I am comfortable knowing that my relatives who died in sin can be helped after death and given a choice to accept Jesus or not. I will pray that they will because living in paradise with my family that i never got to spend time with in this life would be joyful . there was one thing that spooked me. "The part that says families that would not be permitted to dwell together because they did not honour their calling" What does this mean? I'd be honoured if you explained
Only those who accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ whether it be in this life or in the Spirit World and that have been sealed by God's power (the priesthood) can be together forever in God's presence. Such sealing of families is done in the Temples by the priesthood. After baptism, there are other ordinances essential for exaltation. In the Temples, those who are dead can have their work done by proxy, therefore, a living person may be baptized for that deceased individual cannot do it for lack of a body.
Doctrine and Covenants 132:19 - 25
19 And again, verily I say unto you, if a man marry a wife by my word, which is my law, and by the new and everlasting covenant, and it is sealed unto them by the Holy Spirit of promise, by him who is anointed, unto whom I have appointed this power and the keys of this priesthood; and it shall be said unto them-Ye shall come forth in the first resurrection; and if it be after the first resurrection, in the next resurrection; and shall inherit thrones, kingdoms, principalities, and powers, dominions, all heights and depths-then shall it be written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, that he shall commit no murder whereby to shed innocent blood, and if ye abide in my covenant, and commit no murder whereby to shed innocent blood, it shall be done unto them in all things whatsoever my servant hath put upon them, in time, and through all eternity; and shall be of full force when they are out of the world; and they shall pass by the angels, and the gods, which are set there, to their exaltation and glory in all things, as hath been sealed upon their heads, which glory shall be a fulness and a continuation of the seeds forever and ever.
20 Then shall they be gods, because they have no end; therefore shall they be from everlasting to everlasting, because they continue; then shall they be above all, because all things are subject unto them. Then shall they be gods, because they have all power, and the angels are subject unto them.
21 Verily, verily, I say unto you, except ye abide my law ye cannot attain to this glory.
22 For strait is the gate, and narrow the way that leadeth unto the exaltation and continuation of the lives, and few there be that find it, because ye receive me not in the world neither do ye know me.
23 But if ye receive me in the world, then shall ye know me, and shall receive your exaltation; that where I am ye shall be also.
24 This is eternal lives-to know the only wise and true God, and Jesus Christ, whom he hath sent. I am he. Receive ye, therefore, my law.
25 Broad is the gate, and wide the way that leadeth to the deaths; and many there are that go in thereat, because they receive me not, neither do they abide in my law.
If you have any other questions please let me know.
@JayWithTheRedBeard, thank you for your comments and your question. The opportunity to dwell in the highest degree of glory extends to every child of God, everyone can participate in the ordinances that allow us to enter the highest degree of glory (baptism, confirmation, ordination to the Priesthood, and Temple ordinances) but these alone do not enable us to dwell with God, but rather the fulfillment and observance of the acquired covenants. If we are sealed in the Temple but do no honor our calling (keep and observe the covenants) we will not be able to dwell in the highest degree of glory, within the Celestial glory. D&C 131: 1-4. I hope that answers your question. Take care!
@@churchofjesuschrist But if I were to achieve the Celestail glory someday and my famliy end up in the terrestrial Kingdom. Can I visit them like christ can?
That's a great question, Jay. President Eyring, a leader in the Church, has addressed this question. He said, "A prophet of God once offered me counsel that gives me peace. I was worried that the choices of others might make it impossible for our family to be together forever. He said, 'You are worrying about the wrong problem. You just live worthy of the celestial kingdom, and the family arrangements will be more wonderful than you can imagine.'" You can read more about his message of the hope of eternal family love here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2016/08/the-hope-of-eternal-family-love?lang=eng
@@JaythePandaren Yes
Interesting point of view!
@classiq876 the Apostle Peter mentioned by the gospel being preached to those in spirit prison
@classiq876 I got to correct u on that
@classiq876 the Apostle Paul Mention of 3rd
Heaven
I am a Roman Catholic trying to understand more about what exactly LDS believe. In a previous of these videos, it was said that everyone has "Heavenly parents," and the Mormon understand of God the Father is referred to as "Heavenly Father." Do Mormons believe in a "Heavenly Mother" as well? In other words, if all men have a heavenly mom and dad, who is Christ's heavenly mother?
UnusualSocks we don’t really know much about Heavenly Mother, but we know she exists.
@UnusualSocks, thanks for your question. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that all human beings, male and female, are beloved spirit children of heavenly parents, a Heavenly Father and a Heavenly Mother. As others have shared, although our present knowledge about a Heavenly Mother is limited, servants of God have affirmed her existence and taught that she works together with the Father for our salvation. You can learn more about what we believe on this topic here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/topics/mother-in-heaven?lang=eng To learn more about the Church and our basic beliefs, feel free to visit ComeUntoChrist.org. Thanks for watching!
Just to clarify, the earthly mother of Jesus Christ, Mary, and our Heavenly Mother are not the same.
you may find out more by way of this link.
www.comeuntochrist.org/belong/meet-missionaries
when you are on that page, look at the bottom of the link that is located above , that says request a visit from the missionaries. fill in the information and you will be all set.
Telestial kingdom is a glory where you have the presence of the holy spirit and no temptationof the devil. Terrestrial kingdom is the same but you can walk and talk with Christ. Celestial Kingdom is the same as both but more over you’re one with the father and know all things.
God says if a prophet makes ONE false claim - he is wrong on everything - and is a false prophet. the Bible is the only book you should be basing your truths on.
I wonder why you refer to false prophets here, but I'm glad to let you know that no false claims have been made here. May I ask you about your beliefs? I love the Bible, I accept it as truth from God, and I study it frequently, but why do you believe that the Bible contains God's truth?
This is a total misunderstanding of Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 15. He is in no way suggesting there are three levels of heaven/glory that people can get to after they die based off how they lived. He is simply explaining that each body has it’s own glory and that our resurrected bodies will have a different kind of glory than our current bodies now have. The Bible is clear that all who do not believe in Jesus will be sentenced to hell. It also does not distinguish between eternal life and immortality.
Thanks for watching the video and sharing your thoughts. In addition to the Bible, we believe God continues to reveal truth about His plan for our salvation through modern-day prophets and additional scripture (Article of Faith 9). This weekend, April 6-7, apostles and prophets of Jesus Christ will share inspired messages from God at our Church's general conference. We hope you and others who might be interested will tune in at churchofjesuschrist.org.
because when the Bible was translated so many times and evil people had their hands on it. things were taken out, or changed. That's why we need the Book of Mormon another testament of Jesus Christ. The book clears up any misunderstandings of the bible and the bible testifies of The Book of Mormon.
you may find out more by way of this link.
www.comeuntochrist.org/belong/meet-missionaries
when you are on that page, look at the bottom of the link that is located above , that says request a visit from the missionaries. fill in the information and you will be all set.
I love this video.♥
Can’t wait.
It's all in the Bible too
Why were the Book of Mormon, D&C, and The Pearl of Great Price not mentioned in this?
I think this is not totally doctrinally correct. It doesn't explain that ALL the spirits of men/women go to the Spirit Prison (prison because we can't access our mortal body). So I might ask the question, where did the thief go who went to "Paradise" with Christ the day of the crucifixion. He didn't go to heaven with his God because that is not where Christ went. Not until three days later. This needs to be corrected because it is misleading.
Thanks for your comment. This is an introductory video to our beliefs about life after death, but more information is available here if you'd like to learn or share more: www.lds.org/topics/postmortality?lang=eng
Well, we don’t all go to prison, and paradise is not considered prison, even though your spirit is temporarily separated from its body there, but I suppose that point was outside the scope of this video. I think the video was more intended to answer whether we believe in heaven and hell, as simply as possible.
@@churchofjesuschrist But you leave the most important part out on this video! Where do ALL the spirits of men go after death? Spirit Prison which is divided into Paradise and Hell. By leaving this out you leave out where the thief went WITH Christ which is clearly taught in the New Testament so plainly. Christ himself went there for three days and was considered in prison without his body. Your video leaves out the most choice teaching in the New Testament about what happens at death. There is NO reference to Paradise which is referenced in the New Testament. This video, in my opinion, does a disservice to Christ and the Doctrines he taught and the story of the Thief on the cross next to him. Then three days later Christ tells Mary he is going to his Father, proof that Paradise is NOT Heaven.
@@onejay8585 We all do go to the Spirit Prison which is made up of Paradise and Hell. Paradise, where Christ and the the thief went is instructive to what happens to all of us. We all go to the Spirit Prison, some to Paradise where Christ and the thief went and some to Hell. And Paradise is prison and is NOT where Heavenly Father dwells a fact proven by Christ in a statement to Mary after being resurrected. Paradise is the very key to where we go after death since Christ and the thief both went there and many of us will go there also.
I appreciate your engagement in discussion here, Dallas. I think part of your concern arises out of common terminology with slightly different usages. Did you take a look at the link in the Church's reply to your comment? There, you will find some good explanation. When we die, we all go to the Spirit World, which consists of both Paradise and Prison. We're using some of the same terms here, slightly differently, but you seem to agree that spirits do not yet arrive in Heaven with Heavenly Father, but rather have to wait for a time in Paradise or Prison/Hell. I think that you'll find that Latter-day Saint beliefs are well-founded in scripture, both in the Bible and in more recent revelations found in the Doctrine and Covenants. If you feel that there was not enough emphasis on Paradise in this video, I can respect that. I've heard many filmmakers (through commentaries on disks) who have expressed regret or frustration about having to take out certain things for the sake of brevity. Normally I find discussion of Paradise just about any time we mention Prison, so if you feel that Paradise should have been mentioned and explained more I understand.
This is making me feel guilty and I’m only 22 😂😢
The Latter Day Saint concept of eternal ranking of actual human beings is incompatible with my understanding of love.
The verses quoted from the Bible are taken out of context. Even the Book of Mormon tells us that there is only one life for man to repent. There isn't going to be any "second chance." It's a nice little teaching to make people feel better. But it's not true.
J. P., I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on this. What is your understanding of love?
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The reason why we are told to repent in this life is because as a spirit without the body it is extremely hard. Once you die you stay the same with the same beliefs, attitudes, and weakenesses or strengths. Repentance can be done but it can take a very long time and all the while you are suffering excruciating pain. Then we are commanded to forgive everyone and that is because even the spirits in the spirit world need our forgiveness too. If we hold back forgiveness that someone on the other side may need then we are holding them back too as well as ourselves because that is the greater sin witholding forgiveness or holding onto our grudges.
J.P.
Even the lowest degree of glory is more beautiful and glorious than this earth is. The 2nd more and the 1st beyond comprehension. These are the degrees of Heaven. Even the lowest which is where liars, thieves, adulterers, murderers are is a degree of Heaven.
Unless one commits the unforgivable sin which is what Judas did they will not attain any glory.
@@kkheflin3 Actually they are not - the Doctrine of Theosis/Exaltation is very Biblical.
With all the signs of the worldly times, like what Revelation speaks of, im scared we are running out of time. God I feel gave us so much time to folloe Him and follow His 10 commandments but as I watch the news and the actio s of the world I fear that for many they just dont believe or have faith and hooe in Jesus Christ and God the Father. What am I to think of all this? Are we truly living in the end times as Revelation speaks of? Thank you for listening and thank you in advance for answering my questions. God Bless
Hi Kim, thanks for your question. The scriptures and prophets encourage us not to have fear for the future, but to have faith and hope. We can feel at peace despite the challenges around us because Jesus Christ - the Creator of the universe- is in control. You or others interested may appreciate the message below from a Church leader about facing the future with optimism: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2014/01/face-the-future-with-faith-and-hope?lang=eng
Yes, we are living in the end times, though how long that end lasts is something we can't know. I'd say that "running out of time" isn't the best way of looking at it, but that we have an opportunity now to participate in God's important work in the latter days and to find great joy in it. Yes, there will be many who turn away from God and reject his blessings, but God still loves them. For those of us who are intent on following His will, we have much to look forward to.
So long as there's good fishing and hunting, I'm good wherever he sends me. 🙂
I believe Haggai touches on this a bit... my guess is the best fishing and hunting will be in the Terrestrial Kingdom...
Be careful of the "bait and switch" maneuver... the Lord intends to make us "fishers of men" ;-)
I like that. I'd suggest also, though, that God wants to give us *everything* He has, and as we follow Jesus Christ we find that there are more things to add to our life. He only wants to give us good things, though we might not be accustomed to them at first. Just be open for the good things He has in store for you, both in this life and afterward, and lend Him some trust when it seems a bit outside your regular activities.
Ill be honest ive been born again but i havent always kept the commandments like say 2 of them and even though i will go on a mission before i hit 24 im still a little worried that i might not make it to the celestial kingdom,idk maybe time and teachings from the holy sprit will guide and help me.
Hi, we all fall short and need the mercy and grace of our Savior each day. Repentance is a chance to become better. God will be patient with you as you work to overcome bad habits, addictions, and make real changes in your life. This change is possible through Jesus Christ and His sacrifice. No matter how long it takes, it’s worth it. Learn more about repentance here: www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/forgiveness/being-forgiven?cid=42001274
They say that families will be together in the celestial kingdom but what if part of my family fall away from the church? Will I be separated from them if I am in the celestial kingdom and they arent? Wouldn't that be punishing me for something I didn't do? Wouldn't that be seperating families the antihesis of the olan of salvation?
When someone we care for distances themselves from us in this life, is that a punishment from God? A woman who professed love for me and wanted to marry me later turned away from me, and it was extremely painful. I have brothers who are essentially unresponsive. I don't see these things as being punishments from God at all. God grants them the agency that allows them to separate themselves from me. There was no better way for God to let us live.
The Mormon religion is very unique in many of its doctrine. While technically a Protestant faith, the Mormons generally share more doctrine with the Catholics.
One of the greatest differences between the Mormon faith, the Catholic faith, and general Protestant faiths, is the view of the afterlife. Catholic belief holds that a soul goes either to Heaven, Hell, or Purgatory. From Purgatory a soul can move closer to Heaven through masses for the dead performed on Earth and various other acts of the living. The general Protestant view of the afterlife holds that only two options exist: Heaven and Hell.
The Mormon view of the afterlife is more multi-layered. 1 Corinthians 15:40-41 states that “There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the starts: for one start differeth from another star in glory.” Mormon history teaches that Joseph Smith was divinely instructed that this passage referred to the “levels” of “heaven.” (A telestial glory is also mentioned in the Joseph Smith translation of this passage.) There are three kingdoms of heaven: the celestial kingdom, the telestial kingdom, and the terrestrial kingdom.
Celestial glory comes to those who received the testimony of Jesus, believed on his name, and were baptized, who overcome by faith, and are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise, which the Father sheds forth upon all those who are just and true (Doctrine and Covenants 76: 51-53).
The Terrestrial glory is for those who lived honorable lives on the earth but "were blinded by the craftiness of men" and were "not valiant in the testimony of Jesus." Those who did not receive a testimony of Jesus while on earth, but who could have done so except for their neglect, are also heirs to the Terrestrial Kingdom.
The Telestial glory embraces those who on earth willfully reject the gospel of Jesus Christ, and commit serious sins such as murder, adultery, lying, and who do not repent in mortality.
There is a fourth place where souls can go after death - Outer Darkness. This place is only those who deny the Holy Ghost, have a perfect testimony of the Gospel and willfully deny it. The Mormon view of afterlife is discussed at great length in Doctrine and Covenants chapter 76.
These are just a few of the beliefs of the Mormon faith. Evidenced by the discussion of these is the fact that while Mormonism is technically a Protestant faith, it shares many doctrinal points with both Protestants and Catholics. Beyond its shared theology, Mormonism has several very unique teachings, ones generally not expounded by any other Christian faith. Perhaps it is these novel pieces of doctrine that appeal to people and have made Mormonism the fastest growing faith in the world today.
To be accurate, the Church of Jesus Christ stands apart from both Catholicism and Protestantism, having predated either of those groups before being restored in 1830. However, it is sometimes grouped with other religions or groups of religions such as Protestant churches. For example, U.S. Army chaplains who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ wear the same insignia as other Christian churches. "Mormonism" as a term is not accurate and is not adequately descriptive, given that it can refer to any of several smaller churches that have separated from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are not affiliated; we also avoid using the term "Mormonism" because in using it, a person avoids using the name of Christ, who is the central figure of our religion.
we don't believe in a heaven and hell as particular places though.
@Samuel McNair going to outer darkness requires rejecting god. (Besides the third of heaven that was cast there it is supposed to be a small amount) Not necessarily doing bad things. Most the bad people will end up in the telestial bottom level of heaven.
I wonder what these kingdoms will be like?