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Chapter 15

1 Corinthians 15:40

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There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

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Doctrine and Covenants 76:78

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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 Lord Is Hastening His Work** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2025) · Reference
  In the spirit of that joyful occasion, let me once again assure all new converts and those returning to the Lord’s Church: We love you; we need you; the Lord needs you.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/27cook?lang=eng&id=p_tjwaF#p_tjwaF

- **Kingdoms of Glory** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2023) · Reference
  As we describe the nature and requirements of each of the three kingdoms in the Father’s plan, we begin with the highest, which is the focus of the divine commandments and ordinances God has revealed through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/17oaks?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Be True to God and His Work** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2022) · Reference
  We each need a personal testimony of God’s work and the seminal role of Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/57cook?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Divine Love in the Father’s Plan** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2022) · Reference
  In the “celestial” glory there are three degrees, or levels.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/51oaks?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **The Race of Life** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2012) · Quote
  > “There are celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.”
  As the result of Christ’s victory over the grave, we shall all be resurrected.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/the-race-of-life?lang=eng&id=p49#p49

- **Have You Been Saved?** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 1998) · Alludes to
  For Latter-day Saints, being saved can also mean being saved or delivered from the second death (meaning the final spiritual death) by assurance of a kingdom of glory in the world to come (see 1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/have-you-been-saved?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Apostasy and Restoration** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 1995) · Alludes to
  In their final judgment, the children of God will be assigned to a kingdom of glory for which their obedience has qualified them.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/apostasy-and-restoration?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1993) · Alludes to
  These books of revelation, recorded by prophets from age to age, provide broad eternal perspective and clarify the purpose of man’s existence.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/combatting-spiritual-drift-our-global-pandemic?lang=eng&id=p43#p43

- **An Invitation to Exaltation** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1988) · Alludes to
  “So also is the resurrection of the dead” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/an-invitation-to-exaltation?lang=eng&id=p70#p70

- **An Eternal Hope in Christ** — Spencer W. Kimball (October 1978) · Quote
  > there are “celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial, and bodies telestial; but the glory of the celestial, one; and the terrestrial, another;
  In that resurrected state, Paul said, there are “celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial, and bodies telestial; but the glory of the celestial, one; and the terrestrial, another; and the telestial, another” (JST, 1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/an-eternal-hope-in-christ?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **The Simplicity in Christ** — LeGrand Richards (October 1976) · Alludes to
  Take this as an illustration—the seventy-sixth section of the Doctrine and Covenants.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/the-simplicity-in-christ?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **The Way of Life** — Marion G. Romney (April 1976) · Alludes to
  “So also is the resurrection of the dead.” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/the-way-of-life?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

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 Lord Is Hastening His Work

Quentin L. Cook October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

In the spirit of that joyful occasion, let me once again assure all new converts and those returning to the Lord’s Church: We love you; we need you; the Lord needs you.

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Kingdoms of Glory

Dallin H. Oaks October 2023 Saturday Morning Session

As we describe the nature and requirements of each of the three kingdoms in the Father’s plan, we begin with the highest, which is the focus of the divine commandments and ordinances God has revealed through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Be True to God and His Work

Quentin L. Cook October 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

We each need a personal testimony of God’s work and the seminal role of Jesus Christ.

Reference Verified
Divine Love in the Father’s Plan

Dallin H. Oaks April 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

In the “celestial” glory there are three degrees, or levels.

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The Race of Life

Thomas S. Monson April 2012 Sunday Morning Session

“There are celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.”

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Have You Been Saved?

Dallin H. Oaks April 1998 Sunday Morning Session

For Latter-day Saints, being saved can also mean being saved or delivered from the second death (meaning the final spiritual death) by assurance of a kingdom of glory in the world to come (see 1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence
Apostasy and Restoration

Dallin H. Oaks April 1995 Sunday Afternoon Session

In their final judgment, the children of God will be assigned to a kingdom of glory for which their obedience has qualified them.

Alludes to High confidence
Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic

Russell M. Nelson October 1993 General Relief Society Meeting

These books of revelation, recorded by prophets from age to age, provide broad eternal perspective and clarify the purpose of man’s existence.

Alludes to High confidence
An Invitation to Exaltation

Thomas S. Monson April 1988 Sunday Morning Session

“So also is the resurrection of the dead” (1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence
An Eternal Hope in Christ

Spencer W. Kimball October 1978 Sunday Afternoon Session

there are “celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial, and bodies telestial; but the glory of the celestial, one; and the terrestrial, another;

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The Simplicity in Christ

LeGrand Richards October 1976 Saturday Afternoon Session

Take this as an illustration—the seventy-sixth section of the Doctrine and Covenants.

Alludes to High confidence
The Way of Life

Marion G. Romney April 1976 Tuesday Morning Session

“So also is the resurrection of the dead.” (1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence

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Also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial, and bodies telestial; but the glory of the celestial, one; and the terrestrial, another; and the telestial, another.

1 Corinthians 15:40