A Member’s Guide to Temple and Family History Work: Ordinances and Covenants

As part of his plan of salvation, our Heavenly Father has prepared a way for the dead to enjoy the blessings of the gospel.While Jesus’ body lay in the tomb after his crucifixion, his spirit went to the spirit world. As we serve those who wait in the spirit world, we can come to know the blessing of assisting the Savior in the great work of salvation.

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Endowed from on High: Temple Preparation Seminar Teacher’s Manual

You could give the scripture references mentioned under each part of the plan of salvation (premortal life, the Fall, etc.) to a class member and ask him or her to come to class prepared to summarize what these scriptures teach about the plan of salvation. 4. In the Temple We Are Taught the Plan of Salvation Explain that as part of the temple endowment, the plan of salvation is taught.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young

According to our faithfulness, Jesus Christ will bring us to a kingdom of glory.This is the plan of salvation. The plan of salvation which Jesus has revealed, and which we preach, reaches to the lowest and most degraded of Adam’s lost race (DBY, 60–61).

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

The Savior is the central figure in God’s plan for our salvation.)• Lucifer rebelled against the plan of salvation, seeking to destroy our agency and gain Heavenly Father’s power (Moses 4:1, 3; D&C 29:36). How did we respond to the plan of salvation?

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class Member Study Guide

Why is the Atonement central to the plan of salvation? The plan of salvation can be divided into three parts: premortal life, mortal life, and life after death.• What are some of the challenges you have faced during mortal life?

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Preparing for Exaltation: Teacher’s Manual

Prayerfully study the scriptures indicated on the plan of salvation chart, found on page 3 or in the picture section of the manual.2. How could understanding the plan of salvation help Paul make a correct decision about serving a mission?

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Preparing for Exaltation: Teacher’s Manual

PurposeTo help class members gain an appreciation of God’s eternal plan and a desire to participate in the salvation of their ancestors.Preparation1. President Joseph Fielding Smith calls this plan of salvation for the dead “one of the grandest, most reasonable, and soul satisfying doctrines ever revealed to man” (Doctrines of Salvation, comp.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith

The angel of God carried to them the plan of redemption, and of salvation from death and sin that has been revealed from time to time by divine authority to the children of men, and it has undergone no change. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation. 7God did speak to His servant Joseph Smith, and did reveal Himself unto him; not only the Father, but the Son also.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith

This important work, which the Prophet called a “branch of my calling,”1 contributes significantly to our understanding of the plan of salvation. The doctrines, ordinances, and promises that constitute the plan of salvation were revealed to the earth in these latter days through the Prophet Joseph Smith.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith

A Aaronic Priesthood administers in outward ordinances, 109 holders must be called of God, 110 John the Baptist held, 84–85 made without an oath, 109 magnifying offices in, 111–12 quorums established, 13 restoration of, xv, 7–8, 78–80, 85, 89

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young

When salvation is sent to me, I can reject or receive it. All will have a chance for salvation and eternal life (DBY, 387).

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay

Since there is only one plan of salvation, surely there must be some provision made whereby the “uncounted dead” may hear of it and have the privilege of either accepting or rejecting it. Such a plan is given in the principle of salvation for the dead.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith

Little children who die before they reach the years of accountability are redeemed by the blood of Christ.From the Life of Joseph F. SmithAlthough President Joseph F. Smith knew firsthand the anguish, loneliness, and love that attend the death of a child, his teachings on the salvation of little children were inspiring and reassuring.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

Make each young man a copy of the chart “The Plan of Salvation” from the handout at the end of the lesson.4. Encourage the young men to mark meaningful scriptures.The Plan of Salvation Is for Our Glory and ExaltationScripture, quotation, and discussion• What is the purpose of the plan of salvation?

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Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

Purpose To help class members understand that the word of God will lead them to Jesus Christ and to encourage them to “nourish the word” in their hearts (Alma 32:40). Preparation 1. Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures: a. Alma

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Book of Mormon Class Member Study Guide

• Alma compared the word of God to a seed (Alma 32:28). What can you do to “give place” in your heart for the word of God? (Alma 32:28).• Read Alma 32:28–35. What do you think it means to feel the word “swell within your breasts”? How

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff

I felt that this day’s work alone amply repaid me for all my labor in the ministry.“Who can comprehend the joy, the glory, the happiness and consolation that an Elder of Israel feels in being an instrument in the hands of God of bringing his father, mother, sister, brother, or any of the posterity of Adam through the door that enters into life and salvation? Still the world to-day is full of people who have not heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and while the Priesthood rests upon our shoulders we are still under obligation and are still held responsible for the salvation of the children of men, as far as we have the privilege of bestowing these gifts upon the sons an

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

OBJECTIVETo help each young man understand that our Father in Heaven has a plan that will help us return to live with him.PREPARATION1. Materials needed:a. Scriptures for each young man.b. Pencils for marking scriptures.c. Road map.2. Prepare signs

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay

When salvation is sent to me, I can reject or receive it. One of these is for each individual to work out his own salvation.

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee

He came here as the Only Begotten Son to fulfill a mission, to be as a Lamb slain before the foundation of the world, to bring about salvation to all mankind. But we [also] have what we call “general” [salvation], that which comes upon all mankind, whether they are good or bad, rich or poor, when they have lived—it makes no difference.

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