Lynne's Scripture Journal D&C

12/30/2018 Section 131:1-8 Calling and Election Made Sure, Three degrees of glory, Eternal Marriage, Evidently this section came from a time when Joseph Smith and William Clayton were visiting about 22 miles from Nauvoo, at the home of Brother and Sister Benjamin F Johnson. At one point in the evening, Joseph put his hand on William Clayton’s knee and said, “Your life is hid with Christ in God and so are many others. Nothing but the unpardonable sin can prevent you from inheriting eternal life for you are sealed up by the power of the priesthood unto eternal life, having taken the step necessary for that purpose.” After saying that, Joseph when on to speak about the priesthood. I think maybe that it might be relaxing to know that your calling and election is made sure. But for most of us, I think that our route back to Heavenly Father is to stay close to Him through daily prayer and scripture study, and do our very best to keep his commandments. The Lord has...

January 12, 2018 Section 76:81-118 Three Degrees of Glory, Resurrection, Holy Ghost Personal Tutor, This last part of section 76 describes the sequence of the resurrection. It describes the three degrees of glory, and those who will inhabit each kingdom of heaven. It speaks of the great glory of each one of these places. It speaks of the fairness of the Father, and of His great love for all. But for me, during this--my time on earth-- the most important verse was 116 which describes the Holy Ghost—His assignments, His power, and His ability to help us if only we apply for that help—in living, in understanding, in decision making, in goal making, and in making progress here on the earth: “… for they [revelations] are only to be seen and understood by the power of the Holy Spirit, which God bestows on those who love him, and purify themselves before him.” This verse tells me how I can qualify for the presence of the Holy Ghost and for his help. And I am comforted knowing that I ...