The document discusses physical death as a universal condition brought about by Adam and Eve's fall, noting that through Christ's atonement we can overcome death. It explains that at death, spirits enter the spirit world where they await the resurrection - the righteous in a state of paradise and the wicked in a state of misery. The gospel is preached in the spirit world to give all people a chance to accept it before final judgment.
1. Conditions in the Garden of Eden were different than mortality as Adam and Eve lived in a spiritual state without understanding of good and evil and were in God's presence.
2. Adam and Eve chose to partake of the forbidden fruit to bring about the Fall and usher in mortality, allowing for agency, progression, and God's plan of salvation.
3. The Fall brought significant changes including physical death, labor, separation from God, ability to have children, and introduction of pain and suffering, but was not a sin and was necessary for God's plan.
Spirits book, Chap III gospel ac. spiritism - Chap III (the creation of many ...Antonio Braga
This document discusses the plurality of worlds and the progression of inhabited worlds. It explains that there are different categories of inhabited worlds - primitive, trial/expiation, regenerative, happy, and heavenly worlds. Worlds progress through these categories as spirits evolve. The document suggests that humans currently reside in trial/expiation worlds and aims to progress to regenerative or happy worlds through spiritual work. It references a quote from Jesus about there being many mansions in God's house, meaning many inhabited worlds in the universe where spirits can reside at different stages of development.
The document discusses incarnation on different worlds besides Earth. It notes that souls may live multiple lives on the same world if they have not evolved enough to go to a more advanced one. Souls can incarnate on other worlds without having previously lived on Earth. There are less and more advanced worlds that souls can be reborn on, depending on their level of evolution. The physical and moral conditions of beings and worlds improve as souls purify themselves through successive incarnations.
A beautiful collection of selected Verses (Ayat) in a simple, clear, attractive lay out. With one objective:
To know, and enjoy Allah’s divine love which is manifested by: His Devin protection, help, success, mercy, peace and tranquility.
Browsing through these Verses (Ayat) will give you the joy of a peaceful dialogue between you and Allah’s words.
This document provides a summary of the First Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, which is the Resurrection. It contains several passages from writings reflecting on the Resurrection, including its significance, how Christ's body was transformed with gifts like clarity and agility, and how he appeared first to his mother Mary. The document encourages keeping watch in prayer and sharing in the joy of Christ's Resurrection.
The document discusses the need for finding rest and peace in the Christian life. It argues that rest is not accidental but has causal factors. True rest comes from learning gentleness and humility from Jesus, as he promises to give rest to those who take his yoke upon themselves. His yoke makes life's burdens feel light and easy through learning his perspective. True rest involves both tranquility and active service, without stagnation.
1. Conditions in the Garden of Eden were different than mortality as Adam and Eve lived in a spiritual state without understanding of good and evil and were in God's presence.
2. Adam and Eve chose to partake of the forbidden fruit to bring about the Fall and usher in mortality, allowing for agency, progression, and God's plan of salvation.
3. The Fall brought significant changes including physical death, labor, separation from God, ability to have children, and introduction of pain and suffering, but was not a sin and was necessary for God's plan.
Spirits book, Chap III gospel ac. spiritism - Chap III (the creation of many ...Antonio Braga
This document discusses the plurality of worlds and the progression of inhabited worlds. It explains that there are different categories of inhabited worlds - primitive, trial/expiation, regenerative, happy, and heavenly worlds. Worlds progress through these categories as spirits evolve. The document suggests that humans currently reside in trial/expiation worlds and aims to progress to regenerative or happy worlds through spiritual work. It references a quote from Jesus about there being many mansions in God's house, meaning many inhabited worlds in the universe where spirits can reside at different stages of development.
The document discusses incarnation on different worlds besides Earth. It notes that souls may live multiple lives on the same world if they have not evolved enough to go to a more advanced one. Souls can incarnate on other worlds without having previously lived on Earth. There are less and more advanced worlds that souls can be reborn on, depending on their level of evolution. The physical and moral conditions of beings and worlds improve as souls purify themselves through successive incarnations.
A beautiful collection of selected Verses (Ayat) in a simple, clear, attractive lay out. With one objective:
To know, and enjoy Allah’s divine love which is manifested by: His Devin protection, help, success, mercy, peace and tranquility.
Browsing through these Verses (Ayat) will give you the joy of a peaceful dialogue between you and Allah’s words.
This document provides a summary of the First Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, which is the Resurrection. It contains several passages from writings reflecting on the Resurrection, including its significance, how Christ's body was transformed with gifts like clarity and agility, and how he appeared first to his mother Mary. The document encourages keeping watch in prayer and sharing in the joy of Christ's Resurrection.
The document discusses the need for finding rest and peace in the Christian life. It argues that rest is not accidental but has causal factors. True rest comes from learning gentleness and humility from Jesus, as he promises to give rest to those who take his yoke upon themselves. His yoke makes life's burdens feel light and easy through learning his perspective. True rest involves both tranquility and active service, without stagnation.
We all remain here, as slaves sold to Fate and Destiny, and we are deceived by their allurements…Destiny, the faithful and obedient wife of Fate, is naturally fickle on account of her being a female. She is always bent on mischief and disturbing patience.
Everyone in this world is fond of affluence and pleasures, not knowing that these are only calculated to lead him to his ruin. All individual existences are liable to appear and disappear. All desires are chains to the world, and all worldly beings are constantly seen to be led away to where, necessarily, no one can tell.
The duration of human life in this world is being decreased in each generation in proportion to the increase of wicked acts. The desire of pleasure is as vain as the expectation of reaping fruit from a vine growing in the sky. Yet I know not why men of reason would not understand this truth.
This document discusses the doctrine of agency. It begins by defining agency as the eternal right of independent choice given to mankind by God. It states that Satan seeks to destroy this agency and leads people to evil through temptation. The document emphasizes that we are accountable before God for how we use our agency, and that our eternal destiny is determined by whether we choose good or evil with our agency.
This document discusses four stages of faith development:
1. Simplicity - A dualistic view where things are right or wrong with no gray area. Identity is in authority figures.
2. Complexity - A pragmatic view where there are many ways to succeed. Identity is in causes and achievements.
3. Perplexity - A relativistic view where everyone has an opinion and nothing is certain. Identity is in solitude.
4. Humility/Harmony - An integrated view seeking truth and fulfillment through service and relationships. Identity is in community. The document observes that leaders often only lead people in their own stage of development.
Lewis discusses the concept of human suffering in the chapter. He argues that suffering was not originally part of God's design for humanity but is a result of humanity's abuse of free will and fall from grace. Pain serves to get humanity's attention and remind us of our need for God. While suffering is not pleasant, it can produce humility, compassion, and a turning toward God. Lewis maintains that God will use suffering to either remake humanity or show that remaking is no longer possible if free will is not surrendered.
Brochure - NEW REVELATION - About life after death, heaven and hell - ed 1Simona P
The document discusses several topics related to life after death according to the teachings of The New Revelation, including:
1) The immortality of the human soul and that each soul, after physical death, comes into the company of angels to restore itself through free activity.
2) Descriptions of heaven and hell, with hell depicted as a state of darkness, lust, and torment within oneself, while heaven involves a state of light, love, and unity with God.
3) The idea that one's destiny after death depends on the nature and inclinations developed during life, and that both heaven and hell exist internally, carried by each individual.
This document discusses the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow based on 2 Corinthians 7:10-11. It states that godly sorrow brings repentance and salvation, while worldly sorrow brings death. It then lists the characteristics of godly sorrow as producing improvement in character, motivating correction, and causing self-reflection. In contrast, it says worldly sorrow drives people away from God and leads to deathbed regrets. The document advocates that godly correction done authoritatively but humbly can produce earnestness, eagerness to change, indignation, alarm, longing, concern, and a desire for justice.
SAU NTAWV CODE - lub tsev rau txim NTIAJ TEB MATRIX TAWM RAU SAB NTSUJ PLIG cdoecrt
1. The document discusses the concept of a matrix and the need to evolve spiritually and learn the difference between two worlds. It warns against loving the matrix or things in it, as love of God is not found there.
2. It says the matrix is not what we think it is and warns against letting our minds be attracted to vibrations that are good or bad. We must learn from the spiritual teachings.
3. We are like children to higher beings that see us but don't understand what we want. They try to help us or enter our minds, as the document says prophets and diviners do. We must learn from spiritual teachings, not divination.
058a - Brother Buddhist, the life is the masterpiece of GodOrdineGesu
1. The document discusses life as the masterpiece of God and discusses how life was conceived and realized by God with all living beings.
2. It notes that the Buddha did not discover that life in the cosmos is God's masterpiece because he was obsessed with suffering, rebirths, illness, old age and death. The Buddha discovered karma but not how it relates to other laws like reincarnation and evolution.
3. The author argues that all meditations done outside of ourselves, like those taught by the Buddha, are a waste of time, and that the answers are within ourselves by fixing our thoughts in our heart where God can emerge to answer questions about life's mysteries.
Three key conclusions can be drawn from the text:
1) The prisoners at the Puerto Montt prison rioted because they were no longer allowed to watch violent television programs after 7pm. Prison authorities believed that exposure to media violence negatively impacted prisoners' mental state and increased violent behavior.
2) Humans are influenced by external stimuli. If the stimuli are positive, human behavior will be positive, but if stimuli are negative or violent, it can lead to negative or violent behavior. Experts say "garbage in, garbage out" - what we allow into our minds shapes our thoughts and actions.
3) Exposure to media and societal violence in current times has created a culture that enables all kinds of
02 26-12 - the individual warning of salvation (for web)ryweberg
The document contains a warning to believers about falling away from their faith in God. It discusses how believers are encouraged to hold onto their hope and faith until the end, rather than drifting away or turning away. It analyzes several passages in Hebrews that warn of the danger of falling away and the severe consequences that come with rejecting God, such as being cursed or facing his furious wrath. The overall message is one of urging believers to persevere in their faith.
There is nothing in this world which the all-devouring time will spare. Time is constantly picking up the seeds of all four kinds of living beings from this unreal world…
At end of the world, time plucks the gods and demigods from their great tree of existence like ripe fruit. After a short rest and respite, time reappears as the creator, preserver, and destroyer of all who remembers all…
Wheel of Time spares none and continues to rotate. Time does not spare gods, demigods and even the three principal gods (creator, preserver and destroyer) then where do we stand as human being of limited intellect.
Rama is seeking help of two great sages of his time. It is high time that we pause and reflect on this issue. Imagine the momentum the Wheel of Time has on us. On our own we cannot stop the Wheel of Time. We shall have to seek the help of realized persons now, of our time, who have been successful in doing so.
030a - The man and his-her life in God, its destiny is never the Hell, but it...OrdineGesu
The man and his-her life in God, its destiny is never the Hell, but it is always the Communion of the beings in God, an outline of the Life after Death
Jesus was the source of victory over satanGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being the source of victory over Satan who was the accuser of the saints. He was thrown down or cast out of heaven by the authority of the Messiah.
This paper reflects on the author's nursing philosophy from a Christian perspective. She believes that all people are made in God's image and should be treated with dignity. Regarding health and illness, she sees the body as a complex, balanced system and nursing as treating the whole person - mind, body and spirit. While death is inevitable, she believes it is a transition, not an end. Her philosophy of nursing is to serve patients as Christ served, with compassion. She provides an example of caring for a terminally ill church member that exemplified holistically ministering to his spiritual and physical needs.
This document discusses the concept of empowerment through seeking and finding one's true self or "Eternal Light." It presents quotes from religious texts and figures about seeking truth within and finding oneness with God. It suggests we can expand our inner light and meaning to experience peace, happiness and fulfillment. It frames our reality and awareness as a product of our own consciousness and perspective.
We are not alone in this universe. The Bible talks of other kinds of beings that occupy the same space that we do. These ancient beings are unseen and powerful, and they want to destroy us. These evil beings are masters of temptation and will do whatever they can to seduce us into leaving the narrow path that pleases God, and joining in their path of destruction.
The Prince that rules these dark minions is also spoke of in the Bible. He is the Devil. A fallen angel who leads his forces against all goodness and light. As crazy and unbelievable as this sounds, our lives are being played out in the midst of a cosmic battle that effects us in ways we cannot fully understand.
This document contains the daily Advent reflections for 2009 from Education for Justice. Each day's reflection includes Bible passages for that day, a quote related to reconciliation, and a prayer. The overall theme is preparing for the Prince of Peace through reconciling, forgiving and healing in our own lives and in the world.
1. The document discusses the resurrection and final judgment, outlining that there is order to the resurrection with Jesus Christ being the first to be resurrected.
2. It notes that there are two major resurrections - one for the just and one for the unjust, with the resurrection of the just preceding the resurrection of the unjust.
3. Additionally, it states that everyone will appear before God to be judged according to their thoughts, words, deeds and the desires of their hearts.
The document discusses the priesthood, including what it is, how it works, and its doctrinal outline. It provides the following key points:
1) The priesthood is the divine power and authority to act for God, conferred only through ordination by the laying on of hands.
2) There are two orders of priesthood - the Aaronic Priesthood, which administers outward ordinances, and the Melchizedek Priesthood, which holds the greater power.
3) The work of God is performed through the power of the priesthood, as priesthood holders preside over the Church, teach the gospel, and administer ordinances.
We all remain here, as slaves sold to Fate and Destiny, and we are deceived by their allurements…Destiny, the faithful and obedient wife of Fate, is naturally fickle on account of her being a female. She is always bent on mischief and disturbing patience.
Everyone in this world is fond of affluence and pleasures, not knowing that these are only calculated to lead him to his ruin. All individual existences are liable to appear and disappear. All desires are chains to the world, and all worldly beings are constantly seen to be led away to where, necessarily, no one can tell.
The duration of human life in this world is being decreased in each generation in proportion to the increase of wicked acts. The desire of pleasure is as vain as the expectation of reaping fruit from a vine growing in the sky. Yet I know not why men of reason would not understand this truth.
This document discusses the doctrine of agency. It begins by defining agency as the eternal right of independent choice given to mankind by God. It states that Satan seeks to destroy this agency and leads people to evil through temptation. The document emphasizes that we are accountable before God for how we use our agency, and that our eternal destiny is determined by whether we choose good or evil with our agency.
This document discusses four stages of faith development:
1. Simplicity - A dualistic view where things are right or wrong with no gray area. Identity is in authority figures.
2. Complexity - A pragmatic view where there are many ways to succeed. Identity is in causes and achievements.
3. Perplexity - A relativistic view where everyone has an opinion and nothing is certain. Identity is in solitude.
4. Humility/Harmony - An integrated view seeking truth and fulfillment through service and relationships. Identity is in community. The document observes that leaders often only lead people in their own stage of development.
Lewis discusses the concept of human suffering in the chapter. He argues that suffering was not originally part of God's design for humanity but is a result of humanity's abuse of free will and fall from grace. Pain serves to get humanity's attention and remind us of our need for God. While suffering is not pleasant, it can produce humility, compassion, and a turning toward God. Lewis maintains that God will use suffering to either remake humanity or show that remaking is no longer possible if free will is not surrendered.
Brochure - NEW REVELATION - About life after death, heaven and hell - ed 1Simona P
The document discusses several topics related to life after death according to the teachings of The New Revelation, including:
1) The immortality of the human soul and that each soul, after physical death, comes into the company of angels to restore itself through free activity.
2) Descriptions of heaven and hell, with hell depicted as a state of darkness, lust, and torment within oneself, while heaven involves a state of light, love, and unity with God.
3) The idea that one's destiny after death depends on the nature and inclinations developed during life, and that both heaven and hell exist internally, carried by each individual.
This document discusses the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow based on 2 Corinthians 7:10-11. It states that godly sorrow brings repentance and salvation, while worldly sorrow brings death. It then lists the characteristics of godly sorrow as producing improvement in character, motivating correction, and causing self-reflection. In contrast, it says worldly sorrow drives people away from God and leads to deathbed regrets. The document advocates that godly correction done authoritatively but humbly can produce earnestness, eagerness to change, indignation, alarm, longing, concern, and a desire for justice.
SAU NTAWV CODE - lub tsev rau txim NTIAJ TEB MATRIX TAWM RAU SAB NTSUJ PLIG cdoecrt
1. The document discusses the concept of a matrix and the need to evolve spiritually and learn the difference between two worlds. It warns against loving the matrix or things in it, as love of God is not found there.
2. It says the matrix is not what we think it is and warns against letting our minds be attracted to vibrations that are good or bad. We must learn from the spiritual teachings.
3. We are like children to higher beings that see us but don't understand what we want. They try to help us or enter our minds, as the document says prophets and diviners do. We must learn from spiritual teachings, not divination.
058a - Brother Buddhist, the life is the masterpiece of GodOrdineGesu
1. The document discusses life as the masterpiece of God and discusses how life was conceived and realized by God with all living beings.
2. It notes that the Buddha did not discover that life in the cosmos is God's masterpiece because he was obsessed with suffering, rebirths, illness, old age and death. The Buddha discovered karma but not how it relates to other laws like reincarnation and evolution.
3. The author argues that all meditations done outside of ourselves, like those taught by the Buddha, are a waste of time, and that the answers are within ourselves by fixing our thoughts in our heart where God can emerge to answer questions about life's mysteries.
Three key conclusions can be drawn from the text:
1) The prisoners at the Puerto Montt prison rioted because they were no longer allowed to watch violent television programs after 7pm. Prison authorities believed that exposure to media violence negatively impacted prisoners' mental state and increased violent behavior.
2) Humans are influenced by external stimuli. If the stimuli are positive, human behavior will be positive, but if stimuli are negative or violent, it can lead to negative or violent behavior. Experts say "garbage in, garbage out" - what we allow into our minds shapes our thoughts and actions.
3) Exposure to media and societal violence in current times has created a culture that enables all kinds of
02 26-12 - the individual warning of salvation (for web)ryweberg
The document contains a warning to believers about falling away from their faith in God. It discusses how believers are encouraged to hold onto their hope and faith until the end, rather than drifting away or turning away. It analyzes several passages in Hebrews that warn of the danger of falling away and the severe consequences that come with rejecting God, such as being cursed or facing his furious wrath. The overall message is one of urging believers to persevere in their faith.
There is nothing in this world which the all-devouring time will spare. Time is constantly picking up the seeds of all four kinds of living beings from this unreal world…
At end of the world, time plucks the gods and demigods from their great tree of existence like ripe fruit. After a short rest and respite, time reappears as the creator, preserver, and destroyer of all who remembers all…
Wheel of Time spares none and continues to rotate. Time does not spare gods, demigods and even the three principal gods (creator, preserver and destroyer) then where do we stand as human being of limited intellect.
Rama is seeking help of two great sages of his time. It is high time that we pause and reflect on this issue. Imagine the momentum the Wheel of Time has on us. On our own we cannot stop the Wheel of Time. We shall have to seek the help of realized persons now, of our time, who have been successful in doing so.
030a - The man and his-her life in God, its destiny is never the Hell, but it...OrdineGesu
The man and his-her life in God, its destiny is never the Hell, but it is always the Communion of the beings in God, an outline of the Life after Death
Jesus was the source of victory over satanGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being the source of victory over Satan who was the accuser of the saints. He was thrown down or cast out of heaven by the authority of the Messiah.
This paper reflects on the author's nursing philosophy from a Christian perspective. She believes that all people are made in God's image and should be treated with dignity. Regarding health and illness, she sees the body as a complex, balanced system and nursing as treating the whole person - mind, body and spirit. While death is inevitable, she believes it is a transition, not an end. Her philosophy of nursing is to serve patients as Christ served, with compassion. She provides an example of caring for a terminally ill church member that exemplified holistically ministering to his spiritual and physical needs.
This document discusses the concept of empowerment through seeking and finding one's true self or "Eternal Light." It presents quotes from religious texts and figures about seeking truth within and finding oneness with God. It suggests we can expand our inner light and meaning to experience peace, happiness and fulfillment. It frames our reality and awareness as a product of our own consciousness and perspective.
We are not alone in this universe. The Bible talks of other kinds of beings that occupy the same space that we do. These ancient beings are unseen and powerful, and they want to destroy us. These evil beings are masters of temptation and will do whatever they can to seduce us into leaving the narrow path that pleases God, and joining in their path of destruction.
The Prince that rules these dark minions is also spoke of in the Bible. He is the Devil. A fallen angel who leads his forces against all goodness and light. As crazy and unbelievable as this sounds, our lives are being played out in the midst of a cosmic battle that effects us in ways we cannot fully understand.
This document contains the daily Advent reflections for 2009 from Education for Justice. Each day's reflection includes Bible passages for that day, a quote related to reconciliation, and a prayer. The overall theme is preparing for the Prince of Peace through reconciling, forgiving and healing in our own lives and in the world.
1. The document discusses the resurrection and final judgment, outlining that there is order to the resurrection with Jesus Christ being the first to be resurrected.
2. It notes that there are two major resurrections - one for the just and one for the unjust, with the resurrection of the just preceding the resurrection of the unjust.
3. Additionally, it states that everyone will appear before God to be judged according to their thoughts, words, deeds and the desires of their hearts.
The document discusses the priesthood, including what it is, how it works, and its doctrinal outline. It provides the following key points:
1) The priesthood is the divine power and authority to act for God, conferred only through ordination by the laying on of hands.
2) There are two orders of priesthood - the Aaronic Priesthood, which administers outward ordinances, and the Melchizedek Priesthood, which holds the greater power.
3) The work of God is performed through the power of the priesthood, as priesthood holders preside over the Church, teach the gospel, and administer ordinances.
This document announces a graduate course in Mormon theology taught by Brent J. Belnap at the Manhattan New York Institute of Religion from September 17 to December 10, 2009. The course will examine key doctrines of the Gospel of Jesus Christ using scriptures and words of prophets. It will meet weekly on Thursdays from 8:00-9:30 pm to discuss topics like the nature of God, the purpose of life, salvation, and the post-mortal existence. Students should bring scriptures and the online student manual to each class.
1. Repentance is an eternal principle that allows individuals to progress from unworthiness to worthiness through a process of transformation as they turn away from sin and toward righteousness.
2. To return to God's presence, individuals must repent of their sins through feeling remorse, confessing sins, abandoning sinful behaviors, and making restitution where possible.
3. Repentance involves developing Christlike qualities such as faith, humility, and service through increasing one's love of God and desire to obey His commandments.
The document discusses the oath and covenant of the Melchizedek Priesthood. It begins by stating that receiving the priesthood is done by oath and covenant, and honoring the covenant means accepting the responsibilities that come with it. It then provides supporting statements that define a covenant as a solemn agreement between two parties, and that oaths are sworn affirmations to keep promises. It outlines that in accepting the priesthood covenant, a man promises to receive the priesthood and magnify his callings in it. Righteousness is the key to priesthood power and eternal life, as the faithful who fulfill the covenant gain eternal life.
1) Latter-day Saints have the responsibility to perform temple ordinances by proxy for those who have died, so that all people can have the opportunity to accept the gospel and achieve salvation.
2) Temple ordinances like baptism must be performed vicariously for those who died without having received the ordinances in life.
3) Members should feel a sense of urgency to perform temple ordinances for their ancestors who may be waiting in the spirit world to progress further after death.
1. The document outlines the three kingdoms or degrees of glory that make up the afterlife according to Latter-day Saint doctrine: the celestial kingdom, terrestrial kingdom, and telestial kingdom.
2. It describes the requirements to inherit each kingdom, with the celestial kingdom requiring complete obedience to gospel ordinances and commandments. The terrestrial kingdom containing those who were not valiant, and the telestial kingdom containing the wicked.
3. Sons of perdition, who fully deny God after knowing his power, will suffer eternally without redemption in any kingdom. All others will be redeemed in one of the three kingdoms of glory.
A description of the Post-Mortal Spirit World according to Mormon Theology. Consists of short questions followed by authoritative quotations from church presidents, apostles, and publications.
The document discusses Catholic teachings on death, judgment, heaven, hell, and eternal life. It provides biblical support for the beliefs that:
1) Upon death, the soul is separated from the body and awaits reunion with the glorified body in the afterlife.
2) All people will face particular and general judgment after death, where they will receive eternal rewards or punishments.
3) The righteous will attain eternal life and communion with God in heaven, while those who reject God will face eternal damnation in hell.
This document discusses Catholic teachings around death, the afterlife, and resurrection. Some key points:
- At death, the soul is separated from the body and awaits reunion with the glorified body. For those not fully purified, there is purgatory to undergo further purification.
- Jesus conquered death through his own death and resurrection. For Christians, physical death completes the "dying" to sin and incorporation with Christ for those who die in his grace.
- There will be a universal resurrection of the dead and the last judgment, where souls will receive eternal life in heaven or eternal damnation in hell based on their works.
- The resurrected body will be
This document contains a summary of a presentation on heaven, hell, and the afterlife given by Douglas A. Jacoby at UCLA on October 21, 2012. The presentation addressed 12 questions about the nature of heaven and hell, including whether heaven is a physical place, whether everyone receives the same reward in heaven, whether the fire of hell is literal, and whether hell lasts forever. It provided biblical references and perspectives from Christian scholars to discuss differing views on these issues. The presentation encouraged moving beyond extreme views and developing a Christ-centered understanding of eternal life.
2013 Book of Mormon: Chapter 9 (Institute Lesson by hgellor)Leah Gellor
The document provides teachings from 2 Nephi 9-10 regarding the Atonement and its effects. Key points include:
1) The Atonement ransoms all people from the Fall and prepares the way for the righteous to inherit the kingdom of God. However, one's attitudes and actions determine whether they receive the full blessings of the Atonement.
2) Jesus Christ will be the final judge. The wicked will acknowledge the justice of God's judgments.
3) The Atonement overcomes physical and spiritual death. It ransoms mankind from the grips of death and hell, resurrecting both body and spirit.
4) Coming unto Christ through faith, repentance, bapt
Chapter 4 of "Bible Basics" a Bible study manual, dealing with death and the nature of man, arguing for conditional immortality, no immortal soul, and the hope of resurrection at Christ's return.
The book is available from http://www.biblebasicsonline.com
This document provides a lesson outline about preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. It discusses prophecies from Zechariah and Malachi about the last days. It encourages readers to pay a full tithe and offerings to experience blessings. It also explains that while no one knows the exact timing of the Second Coming, the faithful can look forward to it and live righteously to hasten the day.
The document discusses evidence for life after death from the Bible, near-death experiences, and science. It presents accounts of heaven from the Bible and NDEs, as well as accounts of hell from the Bible and one NDE. It argues that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven, citing his own claims and biblical passages. The document concludes that there is evidence for an afterlife, heaven and hell exist, and Jesus is the one way for a person to enter heaven.
Earth life is crucial for our eternal progression. We receive physical bodies to be tested and prove we will keep God's commandments. Those who pass the tests with faith in God will gain eternal life. Mortality provides the opportunity to develop godly attributes and perfect ourselves through obedience to God's commands.
The document discusses the Christian doctrine of resurrection. It begins by defining resurrection as bringing back to life or raising from the dead. It then makes three key points:
1) Jesus was resurrected after dying, demonstrating God's power over death. His resurrected body was immortal.
2) All humankind will be resurrected, but the righteous and wicked will be resurrected at different times and not all will receive salvation.
3) The myth that souls go directly to heaven or hell upon death is not biblical. The document aims to dispel this myth and explain what the resurrection truly means according to the Bible.
The document discusses Christian beliefs about the soul, heaven, hell, and salvation. It argues that the soul can die according to the Bible and is not immortal. It claims that no one goes to heaven or hell at death, but will be resurrected and judged later to face either eternal life or death. It believes everyone will have an opportunity for salvation either in this life or after resurrection through God's mercy and judgment.
This document outlines "The Four Last Things" - Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. It provides details on each:
Death is inevitable for all and is a consequence of original sin. Judgment consists of the Particular Judgment that occurs after death and the General Judgment that will happen at the end of the world. Hell is a place of eternal punishment involving separation from God and fire, with degrees of punishment corresponding to one's sins. Heaven involves the direct vision of God and degrees of happiness corresponding to one's holiness on Earth. Purgatory is described as a temporary place for purification for those not fully cleansed of sin.
This document summarizes the biblical doctrines of death, immortality, and resurrection as presented by Joel W. Cocklin. It discusses views of death and the afterlife in the Old Testament, intertestamental period, New Testament, and early Christianity. Key points include the Hebrew concept of Sheol, hope for a national resurrection emerging, the Pharisees accepting resurrection while Sadducees rejected it, Jesus' death and resurrection defeating death's power, and the belief that resurrection involves a spiritual body rather than the same physical one. The presentation emphasizes living according to biblical teachings on these issues.
The document discusses biblical passages about heaven and the afterlife. It suggests that heaven will involve God coming down to live with humans on a new earth, not humans going up to an unearthly realm. Satan has distorted views of heaven by lying about God, God's people, and their place. Ultimately, Christ's redemptive work will culminate in a new heaven and new earth where there will no longer be any curse or death.
Jesus was history's most powerful voiceGLENN PEASE
This is a study of the voice of Jesus which is the most amazing and powerful voice of all time. His voice raised many from the dead, and in the end his voice will raise all the dead of history.
This document discusses what happens to both Christians and non-Christians at death based on biblical teachings. It states that when Christians die, their souls go immediately to be in God's presence while their bodies remain in the ground until resurrection. Non-Christians go to eternal punishment after death. The document also addresses what will happen on the day of resurrection when Jesus returns, stating that Christians will be raised with perfect, immortal bodies to be reunited with their souls for eternity.
The document discusses 6 popular views of what happens after death and the Christian view. The Christian view is that man has a body, soul, and spirit. When a person dies, their soul and spirit transition from the earthly body to an eternal state in either heaven or hell. The Bible teaches that believers will receive a glorified, immortal body and go to paradise to be with God, while unbelievers will go to hades or hell to face eternal torment and separation from God. One's destiny of eternity in heaven or hell is determined by whether they accept Jesus as their savior.
The document discusses the theological concept of the "intermediate state", which is the existence of believers between death and the universal resurrection. It explores Christian beliefs about judgment after death and the final judgment. While the Bible does not provide many details, it suggests that in the intermediate state, believers exist in a spiritual/non-corporeal form in heaven until being reunited with their physical bodies at the resurrection, based on Revelation 6:9 referring to martyrs under the altar as "souls". The intermediate state allows for believers to be with the Lord in heaven despite their bodies remaining in the grave until the resurrection.
This document discusses end of life decisions from a Christian perspective. It outlines what the Bible says about death being natural and humanity's finite lifespan due to sin. It describes common ailments faced by the aged in Scripture. It advocates allowing God to be in control of the end of life rather than humans intervening through euthanasia or assisted suicide. The Christian view is to accept death as part of God's plan and take comfort in the resurrection through Christ's victory over death.
Eternal life is the goal of God's plan. Those who keep God's commandments and receive all the ordinances will inherit eternal life. To qualify, one must diligently develop Christlike attributes. While many are called, relatively few become worthy through obedience. Those who make their calling and election sure will dwell with God and receive immortal glory.
1. Alma the Younger experienced a profound spiritual rebirth after an angel appeared and chastised him for his wickedness. He declared that he had been "redeemed of the Lord" and "born of the Spirit."
2. True conversion involves being born again through faith, repentance, baptism by water and fire, and receiving the Holy Ghost. It is a process of becoming sanctified and pure through obedience to God's commandments.
3. Sanctification is a state of saintliness attained by conforming to gospel laws and ordinances, allowing one's will to be swallowed up in God's will. It involves overcoming all sin and bringing everything into subjection to Christ.
The document discusses receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. It begins by stating that all members of the Church are commanded to receive the Holy Ghost. It then outlines that:
1) All people first receive the Light of Christ at birth, which enlightens their mind.
2) The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed through baptism and the laying on of hands.
3) Those who receive the Holy Ghost may enjoy gifts of the Spirit like tongues, prophecy, and healing.
1. Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of the gospel and comes from hearing and obeying God's word through scriptures and prophets.
2. Developing faith requires gaining knowledge of God and His teachings, which strengthens one's faith and ability to exercise faith through good works.
3. True faith in Christ is demonstrated through fruits like miracles, answered prayers, and productive service, and protects believers from evil.
This document provides guidance on prayer and fasting. It outlines that prayer has always been part of God's plan and explains why we should pray, including that it is a commandment, essential for salvation, and how it allows us to express worship and thankfulness. It also lists what we should pray for, such as forgiveness, strength, blessings for others, and help from the Holy Ghost. Fasting should accompany prayer to aid spiritual growth and bring blessings. When praying, we should do so to God in Jesus' name, sincerely and obediently to receive answers.
The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the most important doctrine in the gospel. It allows for mercy through satisfaction of justice. As the Only Begotten Son, Jesus was the only one qualified to perform an infinite Atonement that would overcome both physical and spiritual death for all people, allowing for salvation and resurrection through obedience to God's commands.
1) All things were first created spiritually in heaven as spirit beings and entities before the physical creation of the earth. This included mankind, animals, plants, and all forms of life.
2) God the Father initiated the plan of creation and all things were created through Jesus Christ according to this plan over six creative periods.
3) Mankind was given a unique role as the only creation made in God's image. Woman was created as a companion for man. We were commanded to multiply and have dominion over the earth.
The Holy Ghost performs many important functions for God's children:
- The Holy Ghost conveys spiritual gifts, brings truths to remembrance, reproves sin, and guides people to truth.
- Some key roles of the Holy Ghost are to comfort, teach, reveal, sanctify, and seal blessings.
- Through the Holy Ghost, individuals can receive personal revelation, discern thoughts, and be protected from deception.
1) Jesus Christ is literally the Son of God and the firstborn of God's spirit children.
2) As the Son of God, Jesus Christ fills many essential roles for salvation, including creating worlds, being the mediator between God and humanity, and providing redemption through his atonement.
3) Jesus Christ is a being of glory, might and majesty, possessing a perfected resurrected body and all power in heaven and earth.
God is the eternal, unchanging, and all-powerful Supreme Being. He is perfectly just, loving, and merciful. As the creator of all things, God exists independently and is the source of all light and law. All people are God's spirit children and He desires their eternal life and happiness. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are distinct but united in purpose as the Godhead, with the Father presiding over all.
God reveals truth to His children through revelation in a variety of ways:
1) Revelation comes through spiritual communication from God including dreams, visions, voices, and visitations from angels.
2) God has given revelation since the beginning and living prophets continue to receive revelation to guide God's people.
3) In order to receive revelation, one must be worthy through righteousness, study of scripture, prayer, and obedience to the truths already revealed.
This document provides an overview of divine truth according to Latter-day Saint doctrine. It begins by stating that discovering and applying truth is important for building God's kingdom. It then outlines that divine truth is absolute, known only by God, and imparted to his children. Finally, it explains that following revealed truth brings blessings including salvation. Key points are that truth is eternal, absolute reality known only to God, and obedience to truth allows one to progress towards perfection and dwell with God.
This document provides an outline and supporting statements about divine truth. It begins by stating that divine truth is absolute reality known only to God, and that all blessings and ultimately salvation come from obedience to and gaining knowledge of divine truth. It then discusses how God imparts truth to his children through revelation, and that while intellectual knowledge can be helpful, the most important truths are those revealed by God that lead to eternal life.
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1. Scholars debate whether Zoroastrianism originated in the 6th century BCE under Zoroaster or earlier.
2. Zoroastrian scriptures describe an early pastoral society.
3. Zoroastrianism spread during Persian empires but declined after the Muslim conquest of Persia.
4. Core beliefs include a cosmic dualism of good and evil and life after judgment of the soul.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
1. Death and the Postmortal Chapter 30
Spirit World
Introduction Supporting Statements
“All men know that they must die. And it is
A. Physical death is a universal condition and is
important that we should understand the reasons part of the plan of salvation.
and causes of our exposure to the vicissitudes of life
■ “Every man born into the world will die. It
and of death, and the designs and purposes of God
matters not who he is, nor where he is, whether
in our coming into the world, our sufferings here,
his birth be among the rich and the noble, or
and our departure hence. What is the object of our
among the lowly and poor in the world, his days
coming into existence, then dying and falling away,
are numbered with the Lord, and in due time he
to be here no more? It is but reasonable to suppose
will reach the end” (Joseph F. Smith, Gospel
that God would reveal something in reference to the
Doctrine, 428).
matter, and it is a subject we ought to study more
■ “Death is merely a change from one status or
than any other. We ought to study it day and night,
sphere of existence to another. . . .
for the world is ignorant in reference to their true
“. . . This death consists in the separation of the
condition and relation. If we have any claim on our
eternal spirit from the mortal body so that the body
Heavenly Father for anything, it is for knowledge
is left to go back to the dust or element from which
on this important subject” (Joseph Smith, History of
it was created (meaning organized), and the spirit is
the Church, 6:50).
left to sojourn in a world of waiting spirits until the
day of the resurrection. (Rev. 20:13; 2 Ne. 9:10–15.)”
Doctrinal Outline (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, 184–85).
■ “There was no death in the earth before the fall
A. Physical death is a universal condition and is of Adam. . . .
part of the plan of salvation. “The gospel teaches us that if Adam and Eve
1. Everyone must eventually die (see Romans 5:12; had not partaken of that fruit of the tree of the
Alma 12:24, 27; 2 Nephi 9:6). knowledge of good and evil, they would have
2. At death the body and the spirit separate for a remained in the Garden of Eden in that same
time (see James 2:26; Ecclesiastes 12:7). condition prevailing before the fall. . . . In regard
3. The Fall of Adam brought death onto this earth to the pre-mortal condition of Adam and the
(see 2 Nephi 2:22–25; Moses 6:48; 1 Corinthians entire earth, Lehi has stated the following:
15:21–22). “‘And now, behold, if Adam had not
4. Through the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus transgressed he would not have fallen, but he
Christ, we will eventually overcome death (see would have remained in the garden of Eden. And
Alma 7:10–12; 11:42; 2 Nephi 9:6, 11; 2 Timothy all things which were created must have remained
1:10; Mormon 9:13). in the same state in which they were after they
5. We need not fear death (see Alma 27:28; D&C were created; and they must have remained
42:46; 101:36). forever, and had no end’ [2 Nephi 2:22]” (Joseph
B. At death our spirits enter the world of spirits to Fielding Smith, Doctrines of Salvation, 1:108–9).
■ “We shall turn round and look upon [the valley
await the Resurrection.
of death] and think, when we have crossed it, why
1. At death the spirit returns to a spiritual realm (see
this is the greatest advantage of my whole
Alma 40:11; Ecclesiastes 12:7; 2 Nephi 9:38).
existence, for I have passed from a state of sorrow,
2. The spirits of the righteous enter a state of paradise grief, mourning, woe, misery, pain, anguish and
(see Alma 40:12, 14; 4 Nephi 1:14; Moroni 10:34; disappointment into a state of existence, where I
2 Nephi 9:13).
can enjoy life to the fullest extent as far as that can
3. The spirits of the wicked enter a state of be done without a body. My spirit is set free, I
unhappiness, or misery (see Alma 40:13–14; thirst no more, I want to sleep no more, I hunger
1 Nephi 15:29; D&C 76:103–6).
no more, I tire no more, I run, I walk, I labor, I go,
4. In the postmortal spirit world the gospel is I come, I do this, I do that, whatever is required of
preached to “all the spirits of men” (D&C 138:30; me, nothing like pain or weariness, I am full of
see also 1 Peter 3:18–21; 4:6; D&C 138:28–37). life, full of vigor, and I enjoy the presence of my
heavenly Father” (Brigham Young, in Journal of
Discourses, 17:142).
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■ “All fear of this death has been removed from death and resurrection, these souls of the wicked
the Latter-day Saints. They have no dread of the are cast out into outer darkness, into the gloomy
temporal death, because they know that as death depression of sheol, into the hades of waiting
came upon them by the transgression of Adam, wicked spirits, into hell. There they suffer the
so by the righteousness of Jesus Christ shall life torments of the damned; there they welter in the
come unto them, and though they die, they shall vengeance of eternal fire; there is found weeping
live again. Possessing this knowledge, they have and wailing and gnashing of teeth; there the fiery
joy even in death, for they know that they shall indignation of the wrath of God is poured out
rise again and shall meet again beyond the grave. upon the wicked. (Alma 40:11–14; D. & C.
They know that the spirit dies not at all; that it 76:103–106.)” (McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, 349).
passes through no change, except the change from ■ “In the justice of the Father, he is going to give
imprisonment in this mortal clay to freedom and to every man the privilege of hearing the gospel.
to the sphere in which it acted before it came to Not one soul shall be overlooked or forgotten. This
this earth” (Smith, Gospel Doctrine, 428). being true, what about the countless thousands
“If we say that early death is a calamity, disaster who have died and never heard of Christ, never
or a tragedy, would it not be saying that mortality had an opportunity of repentance and remission
is preferable to earlier entrance into the spirit of their sins, never met an elder of the Church
world and to eventual salvation and exaltation? If holding the authority? Some of our good Christian
mortality be the perfect state, then death would be neighbors will tell you they are lost forever, that
a frustration but the Gospel teaches us there is no they cannot believe in the grave, for there is no
tragedy in death, but only in sin” (Spencer W. hope beyond.
Kimball, Tragedy or Destiny, Brigham Young “Would that be fair? Would it be just? No! The
University Speeches of the Year [6 Dec. 1955], 3). Lord is going to give to every man the opportunity
B. At death our spirits enter the world of spirits to to hear and to receive eternal life, or a place in his
await the Resurrection. kingdom. We are very fortunate because we have
■ “The spirits of all men, as soon as they depart had that privilege here and have passed from
from this mortal body, whether they are good or death into life.
evil, we are told in the Book of Mormon, are taken “The Lord has so arranged his plan of
home to that God who gave them life, where there redemption that all who have died without this
is a separation, a partial judgment, and the spirits opportunity shall be given it in the spirit world.
of those who are righteous are received into a state There the elders of the Church who have died are
of happiness which is called paradise, a state of rest, proclaiming the gospel to the dead. All those who
a state of peace, where they expand in wisdom, did not have an opportunity here to receive it,
where they have respite from all their troubles, and who there repent and receive the gospel, shall be
where care and sorrow do not annoy. The wicked, heirs of the celestial kingdom of God” (Smith,
on the contrary, have no part nor portion in the Doctrines of Salvation, 2:132).
Spirit of the Lord, and they are cast into outer
darkness, being led captive, because of their own
iniquity, by the evil one. And in this space between
death and the resurrection of the body, the two
classes of souls remain, in happiness or in misery,
until the time which is appointed of God that the
dead shall come forth and be reunited both spirit
and body, and be brought to stand before God, and
be judged according to their works. This is the final
judgment” (Smith, Gospel Doctrine, 448).
■ “Paradise—the abode of righteous spirits, as they
await the day of their resurrection; paradise—a
place of peace and rest where the sorrows and trials
of his life have been shuffled off, and where the
saints continue to prepare for a celestial heaven;
paradise—not the Lord’s eternal kingdom, but a
way station along the course leading to eternal life,
a place where the final preparation is made for that
fulness of joy which comes only when body and
spirit are inseparably connected in immortal glory!”
(Bruce R. McConkie, The Mortal Messiah, 4:222).
■ “That part of the spirit world inhabited by
wicked spirits who are awaiting the eventual day
of their resurrection is called hell. Between their
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