True to the Faith

There are three kingdoms of glory: the celestial kingdom, the terrestrial kingdom, and the telestial kingdom. Celestial Kingdom The celestial kingdom is the highest of the three kingdoms of glory.

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True to the Faith

(See Kingdoms of Glory)

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True to the Faith

(See Kingdoms of Glory)

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True to the Faith

(See Kingdoms of Glory)

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Gospel Principles

We will be sent to one of four places: the celestial kingdom (the highest degree of glory), the terrestrial kingdom (the second degree), the telestial kingdom (the lowest degree), or outer darkness (the kingdom of the devil—not a degree of glory). They will not have a kingdom of glory.

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True to the Faith

The glory you inherit will depend on the depth of your conversion and your obedience to the Lord’s commandments (see “Kingdoms of Glory,” pages 92–95). Additional references: 2 Nephi 2:5–30; 10:23–25; Alma 12:24–37; 22:12–14; 42; Moses 6:47–62 See also Agency; Atonement of Jesus Christ; Creation; Death, Physical; Death, Spiritual; Fall; God the Father; Gospel; Heaven; Hell; Jesus Christ; Kingdoms of Glory; Paradise; Resurrection

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True to the Faith

The second death is the final spiritual death—being cut off from righteousness and denied a place in any kingdom of glory (see Alma 12:32; D&C 88:24). Additional references: Matthew 10:22; Mark 16:16; Ephesians 2:8–10; James 2:14–18; 2 Nephi 25:23, 26; Mosiah 5:8–15; 3 Nephi 9:21–22; Moroni 10:32–33; Articles of Faith 1:3 See also Atonement of Jesus Christ; Baptism; Eternal Life; Grace; Kingdoms of Glory; Plan of Salvation

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True to the Faith

After they are resurrected and judged, they will receive the degree of glory of which they are worthy. Such individuals will not inherit a place in any kingdom of glory; for them the conditions of hell remain (see D&C 76:38; 88:24, 32).

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When we give in to temptation, we distance ourselves from God and come short of His glory (see Romans 3:23). To gain eternal life is to be made worthy to dwell in God’s presence, inheriting a place in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom.

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The eternal glory we receive will depend on our faithfulness. Additional references: Isaiah 25:8; 26:19; John 5:25–29; 11:25–26; 1 Corinthians 15; Enos 1:27; Alma 40:23–26; 41; Mormon 9:12–14; D&C 88:15–16; 93:33–34; Moses 1:39 See also Atonement of Jesus Christ; Death, Physical; Kingdoms of Glory; Plan of Salvation; Salvation; Soul

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True to the Faith

When you receive these ordinances and keep the covenants that accompany them, you prepare yourself to inherit the highest degree of celestial glory. Additional references: John 3:16; 17:3; 2 Nephi 9:39; Moroni 7:41; D&C 14:7; 50:5 See also Atonement of Jesus Christ; Grace; Kingdoms of Glory

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True to the Faith

Additional references: Psalm 11:4; Matthew 6:9; 1 Nephi 1:8; Mosiah 3:8; D&C 20:17 See also Kingdoms of Glory

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Gospel Fundamentals

It means the same as exaltation.Eternal marriage: A marriage that has been sealed in the temple and continues eternally after we die if we are worthy to live with our Father in Heaven.Exaltation: Life in the highest level of the celestial kingdom. Also a name for the place where the righteous will live eternally after the resurrection (celestial kingdom).

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Gospel Principles

From the scriptures we learn that there are three kingdoms of glory in heaven. Paul named two of the kingdoms in heaven: the celestial and the terrestrial (see 1 Corinthians 15:40–42).

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Gospel Principles

Celestial kingdom: The highest kingdom of glory, where one is in the presence of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Exaltation: The highest state of happiness and glory in the celestial kingdom; the continuation of the family unit in eternity; “all that [the] Father hath” (D&C 84:38).

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

After we have been resurrected we will go to one of three kingdoms of glory. They are promised that they shall have the power and the right to govern and control and administer salvation and exaltation and glory to their offspring, worlds without end.

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Gospel Principles

After suffering in full for their sins, they will be allowed to inherit the lowest degree of glory, which is the telestial kingdom. Additional Scriptures • 1 Peter 4:6 (gospel preached to the dead) • Moses 7:37–39 (spirit prison prepared for the wicked) • D&C 76 (revelation about the three kingdoms of glory) • Luke 16:19–31 (fate of beggar and rich man in the spirit world) [picture]We will join our families and loved ones in the spirit world after death.

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Aaronic Priesthood: Fulfilling Our Duty to God [Priest]

Read about the following topics in True to the Faith or Gospel Principles, and teach 2 of them to your family: the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Creation, death (physical and spiritual), eternal life, the Fall, God the Father, kingdoms of glory, mercy, the premortal existence, prophets, the Restoration of the gospel, the Resurrection, and the Second Coming._ 6.

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True to the Faith

Through such channels, the Lord has restored His gospel in the latter days and revealed truths concerning such doctrines as premortal existence, the redemption of the dead, and the three kingdoms of glory. The Lord promised, “Unto him that keepeth my commandments I will give the mysteries of my kingdom, and the same shall be in him a well of living water, springing up unto everlasting life” (D&C 63:23).

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True to the Faith

They were also denied the opportunity to receive any inheritance in a kingdom of glory.

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