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The earth lives as well, so does it need ordinances performed upon it?Doctrine Earth's Life - Page 4
Jeffro said:
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| It seems to undergo much the same things that we as humans undergo in the plan of salvation, e.g. A baptism by total immersion. (Already happened around Noahs time) A baptism of fire. (Yet to come but prophesised about) |
That's a very interesting point, Jeffro. I hadn't thought of it that way, but it makes sense... Hmmm. I need to ponder this one!
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Jeffro said: QUOTE
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It seems to undergo much the same things that we as humans undergo in the plan of salvation |
Of course, the endowment and 'sealing' can be seen as God's power Celestializing (not a word, but sounds good here) the earth when He personally comes to reign. Thus the 'bride' is literally made ready for His coming
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"The Father's plan of life, with its central focus on Christ's Atonement, was prepared before the foundation of the world (see Abraham 3:22-28; Alma 13:3). It was given to Adam and Eve, and they were commanded to teach it to their children (see Moses 5:6-12). Over time, the posterity of Adam rejected the gospel, but it was renewed through Noah and then again through Abraham (see Exodus 6:2-4; Galatians 3:6-9). The gospel was offered to the Israelites in Moses's day. But a sterner taskmaster was required to bring them to Christ, given centuries in apostasy (see Exodus 19:5-6; D&C 84:19-24). The fulness of the gospel was finally restored to Israel by the Savior Himself in the meridian of time. . . .
"Following the Savior's death and those of His Apostles, doctrines and ordinances were changed, and apostasy set in again. This time spiritual darkness lasted for hundreds of years before rays of light would once more penetrate the earth. . . .
"The Lord directed the Restoration of the gospel through the Prophet Joseph Smith. The 'restitution of all things' began in the Sacred Grove with the Father and the Son appearing to Joseph Smith."
(Merrill J. Bateman, "A Pattern for All," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 74)
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