Kingdoms of Glory
During our mortal lives we make choices regarding good and evil. God rewards us
according to our works and desires. Because God rewards everyone according to deeds
done in the body, there are different kingdoms of glory to which we may be assigned
after the Judgment. Those who have repented of their sins and received the ordinances of
the gospel and kept the associated covenants will be cleansed by the Atonement of
Christ. They will receive exaltation in the highest kingdom, also known as the celestial
kingdom. They will live in God’s presence, become like Him, and receive a fulness of joy.
They will live together for eternity with those of their family who qualify. In the
scriptures this kingdom is compared to the glory or brightness of the sun.
People who do not accept the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ but live honorable
lives will receive a place in the terrestrial kingdom. This kingdom is compared to the
glory of the moon.
Those who continued in their sins and did not repent in this life will receive their
reward in the lowest kingdom, which is called the telestial kingdom. This kingdom is
compared to the glory of the stars.
D&C 138 1 Peter 3:19–20 1 Peter 4:6
Death and the Spirit World
Alma 34:34 Alma 40:11–14 Ecclesiastes 12:7
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