Life. Death. To the Latter-day Saint the two are not so much opposites as they are points on the eternal spectrum. Joseph Fielding Smith put it in this way: “No righteous man is ever taken before his time. In the case of the faithful, they are simply transferred to other fields of labor. The Lord’s work goes on in this life, in the world of spirits, and in the kingdoms of glory where men go after their resurrection.”
For ages poets and philosophers have tried to explain death, to give comfort, to soften despair. As here shown, the Restoration changed despair to understanding, opening our eyes to the majesty of the plan of salvation. The Life Beyond focuses on the plan of salvation, and more specifically on life beyond the grave, as revealed to latter-day prophets.
Included are insights into the three degrees of glory; the spirit world; missionary work, here and hereafter; and temple work. Questions that all of us have pondered are also explored: What do spirits know? What is the purpose of ministering angels? What happens to children who die? How will those of less than normal mental powers be judged? In addition, there are illuminating chapters on resurrection, judgment, the gift of salvation, and exaltation.
Using scriptures, Church history, and true experiences, this authoritative book bring into perspective the life beyond. It clearly evidences man’s eternal nature and his glorious potential in that life beyond mortality wherein is yet greater light and life.
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