Comments on: What Do You Think?

By: Alysia Peters [Visitor]

Alysia Peters [Visitor] — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:57:21 +0000

For Pete’s sake. Get a life. Why don’t you just enjoy your family and life instead of anaylizing what could be. I’m so sick of Christians saying “I’m christian” instead of acting on it. I don’t go to church but if it were a comparison I would be the one closer to God. I try to be good to others and good to myself. Just because I don’t go to a church doesn’t mean I don’t deserve. This is a time where the Golden Rule of “Do unto others” is most necessary. Please be nice to everyone and don’t waste your time wondering about those from the past. Our time is a much different situation to resolve.

By: Anonymoose [Visitor]

Anonymoose [Visitor] — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 20:43:01 +0000

#42 is bang on the money! Go read Mormon 9:3–4, ponder it and then you’ll see that this is so true that we will not be forced into the CK, not ever, or eternally! I had a Bishop once say that he thought that there would be a lot of brethren surprised in the next life that their wives actually do not want to be married/sealed to them afterall and will ‘Choose’ to leave and be happy where they want to be happy. Afterall, the blessings of sealings are only based upon choosing worthiness in this life anyways. Agency is truly eternal not just limited to pre-mortal and mortal life!

I also think that #10 is right that our understanding will/may be enhanced making it easier, or perhaps harder because we will understand better. Time to get prepared!

I like the commentaries of having more time between the resurrection and judgement to actually do more to determine where we will go, which perhaps helps to conclude that is why temple work for the dead is helpful in them gaining salvation also. Hmmm, some interesting insights there.

By: JKS [Visitor]

JKS [Visitor] — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 19:40:26 +0000

I have to wonder, why are there so many kingdoms and levels in kingdoms if we are all going to make it to the highest in the CK?
I also think that you can be worthy of a temple recommend and still have a lot you are refusing to do for the Lord. And I also think that there are people who might not be worthy of a recommend at the time of death who might be giving 100% of their ability to the Lord. I do not think it is some sort of ticket to get into heaven. Its a ticket to get into the temple.
I have to admit, though, I have no idea how we will be judged. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see.

By: moroniguy [Visitor]

moroniguy [Visitor] — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 17:11:05 +0000

Oh here is my email address
englishwithsteve@mac.com

By: moroniguy [Visitor]

moroniguy [Visitor] — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 16:07:01 +0000

Curtis stated that Apostles must have there second annointings and so all apostles have theirs. But this is not always the case. Michael Quinn in “Extensions of Power” makes a strong case for the second annointing even being with held from almost everyone for a number of years during the presidency Heber J. Grant. Pres. Grant became upset because of some members getting up in meetings and discussing this ordinance after having received it. So for a long time even some of the newly called apostles had not received it. Only after the pleas by other members of the quorum of the twelve did Pres. Grant agree to give the new members the ordinance. And it appears that at least for a time after that it was not given as often. As for today I have no idea. I have some papers in electronic form that I was given by a friend about the second annointing. If any one would like a copy just email me and I will be happy to send you a copy.

By: Space Chick [Visitor]

Space Chick [Visitor] — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 23:48:19 +0000

Robyn,

YES.

By: Geoff Johnston [Visitor]

Geoff Johnston [Visitor] — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 21:56:16 +0000

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-- At least those are the chances that she will immediately receive a fulness of exaltation.

Agency and repentance continues in the eternities to come. We will be fully exalted only when we are fully like and unified with God. That will take a lot more time.

By: Tim Jacob [Visitor]

Tim Jacob [Visitor] — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 19:50:24 +0000

Gilgamesh,

At first, I scoffed at your statement, but after a little thinking, you may be right, our agency will continue after this life. I’m not so sure anyone would make that choice, but it’s still possible.

By: Gilgamesh [Visitor]

Gilgamesh [Visitor] — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 19:41:05 +0000

This is all assuming that she WANTS to be in the Celestial Kingdom. Maybe she is tired and looks forward to an eternity of rest, not more work. I think the Terrestial Kingdom will be filled with many Celestially worthy people who chose not to progress for one reason or another.

By: Curtis [Visitor]

Curtis [Visitor] — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 08:36:37 +0000

McConkie loved the subject of making ones calling and election sure. Even the hymns he wrote reflect this. The 4th verse of Hymn#21 was written by him and it surrounds the topic.
Agreed that the ordinance and the more sure word of prophecy are two separate things and that the sealing by the Holy Spirit of promise is still necessary.
Agreed that this is not the best place to discuss this. I’d love to hear a modern day prophet speak on the topic. Wish I could have heard Hinckley’s words on it.