TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1855·Parley P. Pratt·Apostle
   And herein; when fully carried out, are the keys of the "baptism for the dead," and the salvation of those not on the earth, a subject into which I need not now enter, although it is among the first principles of salvation; but they are so lengthy that we cannot dwell upon them all at one time.
   The First Principles of the Gospel — jodcopy citation
2. 1975·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   He instituted the sacrament among them, administering it to his disciples, and having them give it to the multitude. He acknowledged their desire to have the Holy Ghost and conferred it upon them. He performed miracles and gave promises, reminding them to search the writings of Isaiah and all the prophets for the signs of his Second Coming. He warned of the judgments to come and taught about tithing and work for the dead. He told them that his church should be called in his name. He again warned them to repent, saying:
   Christ in America — cojccopy citation
3. 1978·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   As I have previously said, most members of the Church are aware of our intense interest in the missionary work in the Church and the appeals we have made in many lands for the rededication to preaching the gospel and preparing missionaries to carry the good news of the restoration to the people everywhere. I feel the same sense of urgency about temple work for the dead as I do about the missionary work for the living, since they are basically one and the same. I have told my brethren of the General Authorities that this work for the dead is constantly on my mind.
   The True Way of Life and Salvation — cojccopy citation
4. 1982·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   As we go forward we must never be distracted from the great and compelling triad of responsibility laid upon the Church to, first, carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of the earth; second, to implement that gospel in the lives of the membership of the Church; and, third, to extend through vicarious work its blessings to those who have passed beyond the veil of death. Our mission is “as broad as eternity and as deep as the love of God.” Adherence to that mission has brought us to this significant milestone, and this must be only a milestone and not a summit.
   Five Million Members—A Milestone and Not a Summit — cojccopy citation
5. 1989·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   Think how temple work would increase if the time spent in this godly service were more important than the many prideful pursuits that compete for our time.
   Beware of Pride — cojccopy citation
6. 1990·Richard G. Scott·Apostle
   Many members of the Church recognize the vital importance of these commandments but feel overwhelmed at the task of identifying their own ancestors. To overcome this feeling, the Church has greatly simplified finding our ancestors and clearing their names for temple work. For example, with the generous cooperation of the original record holders, we have gathered information on approximately two billion of the estimated seven billion individuals for whom records are thought to exist. That resource increases by many millions of names each year.
   Redemption: The Harvest of Love — cojccopy citation