Sorry for all of these questions, I am interested in your beliefs. If one were to have been rewarded to the Telestial Kingdom after death, would they be able to eventually be able to go to the Celestial Kingdom.
Thanks
2007-10-12 20:33:11 · 10 answers · asked by Green 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Once we inherit a kingdom, we inherit a body that is appropriate for that kingdom. Not to say that during the time we have in paradise before the resurrection, we can't learn and advance.
D&C 88:28 They who are of a celestial spirit shall receive the same body which was a natural body; even ye shall receive your bodies, and your glory shall be that glory by which your bodies are quickened.
29 Ye who are quickened by a portion of the celestial glory shall then receive of the same, even a fulness.
30 And they who are quickened by a portion of the terrestrial glory shall then receive of the same, even a fulness.
31 And also they who are quickened by a portion of the telestial glory shall then receive of the same, even a fulness.
32 And they who remain shall also be quickened; nevertheless, they shall return again to their own place, to enjoy that which they are willing to receive, because they were not willing to enjoy that which they might have received.
33 For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift? Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him, neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift.
2007-10-13 07:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by Isolde 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is best to ask the missionaries, but... from what i just looked up on www.lds.org ( you can check the scriptures for anything here.)
There are three kingdoms of glory: the celestial kingdom, the terrestrial kingdom, and the telestial kingdom. Telestial Kingdom, Telestial glory will be reserved for individuals who "received not the gospel of Christ, neither the testimony of Jesus"
Yes, they will be given a chance. here is a link to find out more. you can ask questions too!
2007-10-12 20:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by loppinaroundrabbitry 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After death, we go to either spirit "prison" or spirit "paradise". Spirit prison isn't like regular prison. It's called prison because we are without the full presence of God and Christ. This is where people who have no knowledge, or limited knowledge of the church, or of Christ go. There, they are taught and are given the chance to accept God and Christ. If they accept, they are able to learn more, and are able to progress farther.
Once resurrection, and judgment happens, they won't have a chance for acceptance. If they haven't accepted by that point, that is as far as they will progress. Once judgment happens, you are stuck where you are. We believe that judgment won't happen until after the resurrection.
The Lord isn't going to send you somewhere you don't want to be. In other words, if you didn't want to accept Him, or Christ, then you won't have to be with them. That is the Telestial kingdom. God's presence isn't there. It's pretty much like living here right now. You may understand that there is a God, and that you could have accepted that, but it was your choice.
2007-10-13 10:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by odd duck 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no
Telestial, Terrestrial and Celestial Kingdoms are final rewards
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2007-10-15 06:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Dionysus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for asking us (Mormons) what we believe! So many people turn to anti-Mormon websites to learn about our supposed "beliefs."
I had a seminary teacher that humorously referred to this idea as "kingdom hopping." My understanding is that after the day of final judgment, "kingdom hopping" will not be allowed. After death but prior to the day of judgment, however, we will continue to grow and repent as spirits. The day of final judgment does not happen at our deaths, but some time later.
(Sorry if this answer doesn't make much sense...it's really late.)
If you're interested in learning more about Mormons beliefs from an actual practicing Mormons, feel free to visit my site at http://www.allaboutmormons.com .
2007-10-12 22:24:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think they believe that you can get out of the lower levels, but will let them answer for themselves. I do know the Book of Mormon teaches this...
Alma 34: 34 Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God. Nay, ye cannot say this; for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world.
The Book of Mormon strongly teaches that once you die, you cannot change your fate. Therefore Baptism for the Dead is an utterly futile effort and mocks the mercy and justice of God.
There are some 50 Bible and Book of Mormon passages that teach one heaven, one hell.... not 3 degrees of glory. If you study the Book of Mormon in depth you will ultimately find that the LDS Mormon church does not follow the Book of Mormon, and instead follows the teachings of their Latter Day Prophets. Then you will have to decide on how to handle this...
Jer. 17: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
6 For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited.
7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
2007-10-12 20:48:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
From what I understand, once you are assigned a kingdom, there is no progression between them, but there is progression within each one. What that means or entails, I'm not quite sure.
2007-10-13 10:45:21 · answer #7 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is so interesting what people come up with by reading the same bible and taking verses out of context. Mormons do not worship the God of the bible and they are just a cult. Just visit their own sites and you will see. They never witness alone because if they meet a real Christian they may be made aware of what is really in the bible.
2007-10-12 20:53:44 · answer #8 · answered by Wally 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Technoman is wrong
Wally is wrong
2007-10-13 04:27:14 · answer #9 · answered by guest 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No.
2007-10-13 04:03:35 · answer #10 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋