TrendZion

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

1. 1859·Brigham Young·Prophet
   Sister Fanny has been faithful: her spirit is now in the spirit world. Where do you suppose that world is? We used to think and talk a great deal about this subject, inquiring where heaven is, and where is the heaven of heavens. Let me tell you that sister Fanny cannot dwell there until she obtains her resurrection; neither can any other being. The spirit world I now refer to pertains to this earth, so far as spirits who have tabernacled or may hereafter tabernacle here are concerned.
   Resurrection of the Body—The Spirit World, etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1881·Charles W. Penrose·Apostle
   I will now read a verse or two from the book of the Prophet Isaiah, to show that others of the ancients, besides Job, had some idea of the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. In the 19th, 20th and 21st verses of the 26th chapter of Isaiah we read;
   The Inspiration of the Lord’s Servants—Revelation—The Resurrection, etc. — jodcopy citation
3. 1972·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
   This was Jesus of Nazareth, born in a manger, reared in a small village, baptized in the Jordan River, crucified on Golgotha, buried in a stone-cold roomlet in the cliff, and his resurrection attested to in a small, pleasant garden near the tomb.
   Keep the Lines of Communication Strong — cojccopy citation
4. 1978·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   From these scriptures we can plainly see the importance of our understanding just what the Atonement is and our responsibility in relation to it. We learn that the Atonement is for all —that all will be resurrected from the grave. We will experience the resurrection of life or of damnation. It is clearly stated that we must believe in Jesus Christ, follow him, and keep his commandments.
   A Basis for Faith in the Living God — cojccopy citation
5. 1983·Robert D. Hales·Apostle
   “All these had departed the mortal life, firm in the hope of a glorious resurrection, through the grace of God the Father and his Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
   Your Sorrow Shall Be Turned to Joy — cojccopy citation
6. 1988·James E. Faust·Apostle
   It is not necessary for anyone to depend continually upon the testimony of another regarding the mediation, atonement, and resurrection of Christ as our Redeemer and Savior. Each can savor the sweetness of the truths of the gospel by obedience to the principles, ordinances, and covenants.
   The Supernal Gift of the Atonement — cojccopy citation