“The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead”
We are told that God is no respecter of persons, and yet in no other church of which I am aware is provision made for those beyond the veil of death to receive every blessing which is afforded the living...Men boast that they are “saved” and in the same breath admit that their forebears have not been and cannot be saved...Here we serve in behalf of those who have died without a knowledge of the gospel. Theirs is the option to accept or reject the ordinance which is performed...The dead are given the same opportunity as the living.
- President Gordon B. Hinckley, The Great Things Which God Has Revealed
Ministry of Joseph Smith: Temples
Discovering Jesus Christ Through Family History
An Invitation to Come Unto Christ
[I]t is not just about what we do—our words and actions—but also why we do what Jesus Christ has asked us to do—our desires and motives...He wants us to do those things with real intent because we love Him with all our heart…When we choose to do each thing the Lord has asked us to do...with a sincere heart and with real intent, each act of service and worship becomes a powerful spiritual experience that strengthens our faith and testimony and fills our hearts with joy and love for God and our fellow man.
- Ronald M. Barcellos, The Lord Looketh on the Heart
How Will You Be Judged? God’s Mercy Explained
Because scriptures are generated from inspired communication through the Holy Ghost, they are pure truth...Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high. They can become the key to open the channel to communion with our Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ... Their use provides a foundation of truth that can be awakened by the Holy Ghost... Pondering a passage of scripture can be a key to unlock revelation and the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost.
- Richard G. Scott, The Power of Scripture
Come Follow Me with John Hilton III (Doctrine and Covenants 137-138, Nov 29-Dec 5)
Reading the Scriptures | Changed Through Jesus Christ
[O]ur canon of scripture contains very little about the spirit world that follows death and precedes the Final Judgment. So what else do we know about the spirit world?…what we…know…is that the Father’s and the Son’s work of salvation continues there. Our Savior initiated the work of declaring liberty to the captives, and that work continues as worthy and qualified messengers continue to preach the gospel, including repentance, to those who still need its cleansing effect.
- President Dallin H. Oaks, Trust in the Lord
The Blessings of Temple and Family History Work
While yet in life, Jesus prophesied that He would also preach to the dead. Peter tells us this happened in the interval between the Savior’s Crucifixion and Resurrection…Our efforts on behalf of the dead bear eloquent witness that Jesus Christ is the divine Redeemer of all mankind. His grace and promises reach even those who in life do not find Him. Because of Him, the prisoners shall indeed go free.
- President D. Todd Christofferson, The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus
Russell M. Nelson's Grandfather Visited by Departed Father
In the vision of the redemption of the dead given to President Joseph F. Smith, he saw many of the noble and great prophets who had been on the earth prior to the Savior’s coming. He also saw...“other choice spirits who were reserved to come forth in the fulness of times to take part in laying the foundations of the great latter-day work.” Who were those other choice spirits? Our generation was somewhere there among those “noble and great” leaders, prepared in the world of spirits to be on the earth at this time!
- Elaine S. Dalton, We Did This for You
Thoughts for the Rising Generation
Russell M. Nelson - The Rising Generation
Urgent Call to the Rising Generation: Prepare the World for the Savior’s Return
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