tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880654315943365046.post6863049516457027888..comments2023-05-18T08:46:59.064-06:00Comments on from the desk of Denver Snuffer: Purpose of TeachingDenver Snufferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13850530477432070456noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880654315943365046.post-52103826166460782602010-05-02T09:53:30.154-06:002010-05-02T09:53:30.154-06:00I appreciate this very much and totally agree with...I appreciate this very much and totally agree with what you are explaining here. And so I hope my question here isn't asking for too much. I asked a question in a comment under the post "Repentance and redemption" and have been continuing to study this out in the scriptures, in my mind, and in prayer. What I would really appreciate from you is any leg up -- i.e. any help or references you can give on the subject. <br /><br />The question is about who is going to the Terrestrial Kingdom. The scriptures are seemingly endlessly contradictory on this subject and also bring into question the point of temple work for the dead for much of the world. <br /><br />Abinadai in Mosiah 15: 24-25 has people who died in their ignorance not having salvation declared unto them and also little children as having eternal life.<br /><br />Alma in Alma 38-42 has everyone who dies in their sins as not making it to eternal life. Now, he was before the Savior introduced missionary work into the spirit world, but so was Abinadai.<br /><br />D&C 76: 72-74 has people who died without the law and who received not the testimony of Jesus in the flesh, but afterwards received it, as NOT receiving eternal life, but instead the Terrestrial Kingdom.<br /><br />Then D&C 138: 57-59 has people in the spirit world who are in darkness and under the bondage of sin but who receive the Gospel in the spirit world as being "redeemed through obedience to the ordinances of the house of God, ... after they have paid the penalty of their transgressions .. are heirs of salvation." The way it is worded in no way sounds like it is referring to people who have had their callings and elections made sure and are now having to suffer for their own sins before they received their promised eternal life. It just says, "The dead who repent will be redeemed, through obedience to the ordinances of the house of God."<br /><br />So salvation isn't necessarily eternal life, but the ordinances of the house of God are only necessary for candidates of the Celestial Kingdom. <br /><br />No matter how we cut this, there are multiple contradictions. I'm working on this and continuing to read and pray, but any additional insights or references or comments from you would be much appreciated. It can't hurt to ask, no? :)Kisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03328897217815744611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3880654315943365046.post-47801870890193433902010-05-01T22:34:22.950-06:002010-05-01T22:34:22.950-06:00This is a refreshing comment to hear. Thanks for ...This is a refreshing comment to hear. Thanks for posting it. I have just begun to read your site and feel this is a great introduction. Is also true that there are many ways to receive answers and direction? Also many who would say they are also teachers in the same vein.Brother Gilmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231370036979359985noreply@blogger.com