The Doctrine of Temple Work (Mormonism - Open)

Ensign ^ | October 2003 | Elder David E. Sorensen

[Colofornian]

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...Joseph Smith warned of the consequences when we fail to use the temples available to us: “Those Saints who neglect [temple work] in behalf of their deceased relatives, do it at the peril of their own salvation.”

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A key function of temples is to perform ordinance work for our deceased ancestors. When we think of temple ordinances and the necessity to do them perfectly, without error...

“… For their salvation is necessary and essential to our salvation...they without us cannot be made perfect—neither can we without our dead be made perfect” (D&C 128:5, 15;...).

Consider the...vision of President Joseph F. Smith...:

“Thus was the gospel preached to those who had died in their sins...having rejected the prophets.

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The Lord revealed through... Joseph: “All covenants, contracts, bonds, obligations, oaths, vows, performances, connections, associations, or expectations, that are not made and entered into and sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise, of him who is anointed, both as well for time and for all eternity, … through the medium of mine anointed, whom I have appointed on the earth to hold this power … are of no efficacy, virtue, or force in and after the resurrection from the dead; for all contracts that are not made unto this end have an end when men are dead” (D&C 132:7).

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...One of the great privileges we have is the wearing of the garment...

...The garment, … when properly worn, will serve as a protection against temptation and evil.

“It is expected that members will wear the garment both night and day...Members should not adjust the garment or wear it contrary to instructions in order to accommodate different styles of clothing...The garment should not be removed for activities which might reasonably be done with the garment worn beneath the clothing...

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“After all that, SD must rely upon her husband for the final call into heaven.”

I have paid a lot of attention to what Saundra repeatedly posts. I do not believe she understands what mormonism teaches.

[Godzilla]

I have paid a lot of attention to what Saundra repeatedly posts. I do not believe she understands what mormonism teaches.

Well, her posts also shows a lack of understanding of the proper definition of the Trinity is, so it is possible.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

The First Article of Faith - with added mormon full disclosure
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. [We also believe God, the Eternal Father used to be a sinful man and later became God the Father. We also believe Jesus Christ was a created spirit being, who later became a man and later became a mormon god. We also believe the Holy Ghost was a created spirit being, who never got a body because he sinned. We also believe these are three separate gods and not ONE God, as the Bible talks about. Also, since they were all created spirit beings, some of which got bodies on earth before becoming mormon gods, they used to not be eternal, but now they are eternal. We also believe there is a Heavenly Mother God, well, at least one, maybe more than one, since we still believe in celestial polygamy. We also believe there are millions or even trillions of other mormon gods and than each mormon male can potentially become a god too, complete with his own goddess wives, a planet, worshippers, etc. This depends on doing enough mormonic works. Every mormon woman can potentially become a mormonic goddess and become eternally pregnant. All told, we believe in a lot of gods.]
   

Joseph Smith

[Osage Orange]

Well...it would be very unusual for Christians to use the BOM for truth.

[Saundra Duffy]

“I do not believe she understands what mormonism teaches.”

The LDS Articles of Faith - uninterrupted by anti Mormon hacks - that is what I believe.

[Osage Orange]

I'm no expert....I'm just some dumb Okie.

What do you make of El's post here: Can you explain it?

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2616316/posts?page=108#108

[Godzilla]

The LDS Articles of Faith - uninterrupted by anti Mormon hacks - that is what I believe.

Show me where it states you will become gods and goddesses (probably the one written with invisible ink eh?)

Still states that you have to EARN you salvation, proving you WORTHINESS.

God still revealing stuff - tell us your three favorite prophecies by prez monson?

If you believe in the 'same' organization as the early church - why are there no women prophets? Where are wards, stakes, etc described?

If you allow all men to worship according to their conscience - how come lds REFUSE to allow the surviving families of the Faucher party to erect a cross at the burial carn of their dead loved ones - in accordance to their faith.

Your statement of faith is rather reality challenged isn't it. Oh, but don't mormons renounce creeds, but is ok with articles of faith?

[Tennessee Nana]

No, my salvation depends on the Infinite Atoning Sacrifice of my lord and savior, jesus christ.
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WHAT ????

No mention of the great “restoring” that Joey Smith did ???

No mention of the reliance on the glory of dead dunking ???

What kind of a mormon are you ???

[Tennessee Nana]

No, my salvation depends on the Infinite Atoning Sacrifice of my lord and savior, jesus christ.
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Sweatin to the oldies in the Garden of Gethsemanee ???

Is Richard Simmons part of the mormon “atoning” ???

[Tennessee Nana]

The LDS Articles of Faith - uninterrupted by anti Mormon hacks - that is what I believe.
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Why ???

[aMorePerfectUnion]

“The LDS Articles of Faith - uninterrupted by anti Mormon hacks - that is what I believe.”

If that is all you believe, you do not understand what
mormonism teaches.

The LDS articles of faith are written to sound Christian to
all those they are trying to convert. Once you are in, the
weird, official stuff gets taught.

I notice the Temple rituals are not included. Are you going
to participate in those, since you only believe the
Articles of Faith?

I notice it doesn’t say you can become a god. Since you don’t
believe that, have you let your husband know you are not
allowing him to become a god?

I notice it doesn’t say Heavenly Father was a man who
became God. Do you believe he used to be a man? If so,
you believe more than the Articles of Faith.

Well?

ampu

[Tennessee Nana]

“SD must rely upon her husband for the final call into heaven”

My husband holds the Priesthood and I am so much in love with him. I want to be with him forever and ever.
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Yes but would you feel you had to say that if you knew that your husband is not necessary for you to go to Heaven ???

Would you still feel that you had to convince him of your devotion if you knew that you will stand before the LORD Jesus Christ by yourself without him ???

What happens if and when you get saved and escape mormonism ???

and he is left unsaved and damned..

[Godzilla]

SD - I've read this ‎" Our exaltation depends upon marriage. We must live the law of eternal marriage to become as He is -- able to have spirit children." ~ Gospel Principles, pg. 233 Please tell me where in your AofF it teaches this?

[Elsie]

I am in complete agreement with the LDS Articles of Faith which I dare not post here due to anti Mormons desecrating them.

 

You just say these sweet things so I'll post them for you!

 

You NEVER did respond to the FACT that the LAST time you made this charge; there was NOTHING in the thread to back up your claim.

 

 

 

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The Articles of Faith
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

 

 

1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
   
2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
   
3. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
   
4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
   
5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
   
6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
   
7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
   
8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
   
9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
   
10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
    
11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
    
12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
    
13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

Joseph Smith

[Elsie]

 

I am in complete agreement with the LDS Articles of Faith which I dare not post here due to anti Mormons desecrating them.

 

 

Saundra; do YOU have a Temple Recommend?

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Temple Recommend Questions

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1 Do you have faith in and a testimony of God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?

2 Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Christ and of His role as Savior and Redeemer?

3 Do you have a testimony of the restoration of the gospel in these the latter days?

4 Do you sustain the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Prophet, Seer, and Revelator and as the only person on the earth who possesses and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys? Do you sustain members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local authorities of the Church?

5 Do you live the law of chastity?

6 Is there anything in your conduct relating to members of your family that is not in harmony with the teachings of the Church?

7 Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

8 Do you strive to keep the covenants you have made, to attend your sacrament and other meetings, and to keep your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel?

9 Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen?

10 Are you a full-tithe payer?

11 Do your keep the Word of Wisdom?

12 Do you have financial or other obligations to a former spouse or children? If yes, are you current in meeting those obligations?

13 If you have previously received your temple endowment:

       Do you keep the covenants that you made in the temple?
       Do you wear the garment both night and day as instructed in the endowment and in accordance with the covenant you made in the temple?

14 Have there been any sins or misdeeds in your life that should have been resolved with priesthood authorities but have not been?

15 Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord's house and participate in temple ordinances?

I am in complete agreement with the LDS Articles of Faith which I dare not post here due to anti Mormons desecrating them.

[Elsie]

Then the anti’s proceeded to attack, desecrate, spit on, trample, and mangle the Articles of Faith.

Then you'll be able to PROVE what you just claimed; right?

[Elsie]

Sorry to jump on you. You apparently are an innocent bystander.

Yeah; sure...

Until he treats you in a way that you feel a person of your excellency should not be treated.

[Elsie]

No, my salvation depends on the Infinite Atoning Sacrifice of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

You'd at least better READ your beloved AoF's, even if you do not POST them.

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Aof #3:

We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

[Elsie]

What the anti Mormons did to the LDS Articles of Faith on this site was a disgrace.

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The jury will note that the defendant's lawyer has called my client's reputations into account.

Is she now prepared to show the court the EVIDENCE for these SCURRILOUS charges?

[Elsie]

What the anti Mormons did to the LDS Articles of Faith on this site was a disgrace.

The jury will note that the defendant's lawyer has called my client's reputations into account.

Is she now prepared to show the court the EVIDENCE for these SCURRILOUS charges?