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Chapter 15

1 Corinthians 15:19

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If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

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Doctrine and Covenants 42:45

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Doctrine and Covenants 128:21

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Doctrine and Covenants 138:14

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- **Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2016) · Alludes to
  Some of the most magnificent scriptural accounts of the Savior and His mission are set forth in 1 Corinthians.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/valiant-in-the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Living Christ** — Joseph Anderson (October 1971) · Alludes to
  He appeared to his apostles on several different occasions following his resurrection, and, according to Apostle Paul, he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-living-christ?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **The Joy of a Covenant Relationship with God** — Thierry K. Mutombo (April 2026) · Reference
  This is more than just a simple greeting or declaration.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/47mutombo?lang=eng&id=p_jibfw#p_jibfw

- **What Has Our Savior Done for Us?** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2021) · Reference
  Because we believe the Bible and Book of Mormon descriptions of the literal Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we also accept the numerous scriptural teachings that a similar resurrection will come to all mortals who have ever lived upon this earth.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/35oaks?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Plan of Happiness** — Boyd K. Packer (April 2015) · Quote
  > “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable”
  For now I offer this comfort: God is our Father!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **And a Little Child Shall Lead Them** — Boyd K. Packer (April 2012) · Quote
  > “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”
  “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/and-a-little-child-shall-lead-them?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **Sunday Will Come** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 2006) · Quote
  > “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”
  It is my solemn testimony that death is not the end of existence.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/sunday-will-come?lang=eng&id=p62#p62

- **“Set in Order Thy House”** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2001) · Quote
  > “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”
  Satan wants us to be miserable just as he is.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/set-in-order-thy-house?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

- **“Ye Are the Temple of God”** — Boyd K. Packer (October 2000) · Quote
  > “if in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable”
  One may think, “It is too late, my life will soon be over, and I am eternally doomed.” Not so, for “if in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/ye-are-the-temple-of-god?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

- **Hope, an Anchor of the Soul** — James E. Faust (October 1999) · Quote
  > “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”
  As Peter gained hope after a moment of weakness, you, I, and everyone can enjoy the hope that comes from the knowledge that God truly lives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/hope-an-anchor-of-the-soul?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1998) · Alludes to
  Such ultimate hope constitutes the “anchor of the soul” and is retained through the gift of the Holy Ghost and faith in Christ (Heb.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/hope-through-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Eternity Lies before Us** — James E. Faust (April 1997) · Quote
  > “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”
  Part of the process of reaching into the eternities comes when we must deal with the experience called death.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/eternity-lies-before-us?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **“Brightness of Hope”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1994) · Alludes to
  You and I can be repeatedly reassured concerning this grand hope by the Comforter, who teaches us the truth about “things as they really are, and … really will be” (Jacob 4:13; see also Moro.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/10/brightness-of-hope?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Gratitude** — Lloyd P. George (April 1994) · Quote
  > “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable”
  Brothers and sisters, we were in that council in heaven when this plan was introduced, and we were happy for the privilege and opportunity and blessing of coming to earth to receive bodies, which would permit us to have experiences for good or for evil.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/gratitude?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Fruits of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 1991) · Alludes to
  Next I turn to our assurance of a literal resurrection, the uniting after mortal death of the spirit with a body of flesh and bone.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/10/fruits-of-the-restored-gospel-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **The Moving of the Water** — Boyd K. Packer (April 1991) · Quote
  > “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable”
  The Apostle Paul said, “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/the-moving-of-the-water?lang=eng&id=p26#p26

- **A Basis for Faith in the Living God** — N. Eldon Tanner (October 1978) · Alludes to
  “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/a-basis-for-faith-in-the-living-god?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **An Eternal Hope in Christ** — Spencer W. Kimball (October 1978) · Alludes to
  But today is just a grain of sand in the Sahara of eternity.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/an-eternal-hope-in-christ?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Easter Thoughts** — Marion G. Romney (April 1975) · Alludes to
  “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/easter-thoughts?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **What after Death?** — LeGrand Richards (October 1974) · Quote
  > “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”
  When I think of this little one that we laid away when she was three-and-a-half years old, I thank God I have the faith to believe that God reigns in the heavens above and in the earth beneath and that this little one will ultimately enter into her glory and be equal to any of her four sisters who have tarried here upon this earth and raised their families.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/10/what-after-death?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

Quentin L. Cook October 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

Some of the most magnificent scriptural accounts of the Savior and His mission are set forth in 1 Corinthians.

Alludes to High confidence
The Living Christ

Joseph Anderson October 1971 Sunday Afternoon Session

He appeared to his apostles on several different occasions following his resurrection, and, according to Apostle Paul, he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once.

Alludes to High confidence
The Joy of a Covenant Relationship with God

Thierry K. Mutombo April 2026 Sunday Morning Session

This is more than just a simple greeting or declaration.

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What Has Our Savior Done for Us?

Dallin H. Oaks April 2021 Priesthood Session

Because we believe the Bible and Book of Mormon descriptions of the literal Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we also accept the numerous scriptural teachings that a similar resurrection will come to all mortals who have ever lived upon this earth.

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The Plan of Happiness

Boyd K. Packer April 2015 Saturday Morning Session

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable”

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And a Little Child Shall Lead Them

Boyd K. Packer April 2012 Saturday Morning Session

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”

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Sunday Will Come

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 2006 Saturday Afternoon Session

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”

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“Set in Order Thy House”

Russell M. Nelson October 2001 Sunday Morning Session

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”

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“Ye Are the Temple of God”

Boyd K. Packer October 2000 Sunday Afternoon Session

“if in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable”

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Hope, an Anchor of the Soul

James E. Faust October 1999 Sunday Morning Session

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”

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Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

Neal A. Maxwell October 1998 Sunday Morning Session

Such ultimate hope constitutes the “anchor of the soul” and is retained through the gift of the Holy Ghost and faith in Christ (Heb.

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Eternity Lies before Us

James E. Faust April 1997 Saturday Morning Session

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”

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“Brightness of Hope”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1994 Saturday Afternoon Session

You and I can be repeatedly reassured concerning this grand hope by the Comforter, who teaches us the truth about “things as they really are, and … really will be” (Jacob 4:13; see also Moro.

Alludes to High confidence
Gratitude

Lloyd P. George April 1994 Saturday Afternoon Session

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable”

Quote High confidence
Fruits of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1991 Saturday Morning Session

Next I turn to our assurance of a literal resurrection, the uniting after mortal death of the spirit with a body of flesh and bone.

Alludes to High confidence
The Moving of the Water

Boyd K. Packer April 1991 Saturday Morning Session

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable”

Quote High confidence
A Basis for Faith in the Living God

N. Eldon Tanner October 1978 Sunday Morning Session

“For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” (1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence
An Eternal Hope in Christ

Spencer W. Kimball October 1978 Sunday Afternoon Session

But today is just a grain of sand in the Sahara of eternity.

Alludes to High confidence
Easter Thoughts

Marion G. Romney April 1975 Sunday Morning Session

“For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” (1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence
What after Death?

LeGrand Richards October 1974 Saturday Afternoon Session

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”

Quote High confidence

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