Doctrine and Covenants 88:15

Verse 15 34

And the spirit and the body are the soul of man.

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Genesis 2:7 Ezekiel 37:14 Alma 40:16 Alma 40:17 Alma 40:18 Alma 40:19 Alma 40:20 Alma 40:21 Alma 40:22 Alma 40:23 Alma 40:24

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Genesis 2:7

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Ezekiel 37:14

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Zephaniah 2:3

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Alma 40:23

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- **Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth** — Keith B. McMullin (October 2005) · Reference
  Let us turn our attention to the reasons or purposes for such calamities.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/be-prepared-be-ye-strong-from-henceforth?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Bridging the Two Great Commandments** — Gary E. Stevenson (April 2024) · Reference
  In this answer, Jesus Christ condenses the essence of the law embodied in the sacred teachings of the Old Testament.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/53stevenson?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ?** — Ahmad S. Corbitt (April 2023) · Reference
  Well, I informed my new friend that we have a spirit in addition to a body and that God is the Father of our spirits.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/56corbitt?lang=eng&id=p2#p2

- **We Each Have a Story** — Gerrit W. Gong (April 2022) · Reference
  The promise at Easter and always is that, in and through Jesus Christ, we can become our best story and our families can become happy and forever.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/26gong?lang=eng&id=p36#p36

- **The Plan of Happiness** — Boyd K. Packer (April 2015) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man”
  “The spirit and the body are the soul of man” (D&C 88:15), and there are spiritual and physical laws to obey if we are to be happy.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence** — Jörg Klebingat (October 2014) · Alludes to
  2.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/approaching-the-throne-of-god-with-confidence?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Decisions for Eternity** — Russell M. Nelson (October 2013) · Quote
  > body and the spirit are the soul of man.
  Scripture teaches that the body and the spirit are the soul of man.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/decisions-for-eternity?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **The Race of Life** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2012) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man.”
  The Apostle Paul told the Athenians on Mars’ Hill that “we are the offspring of God.” Since we know that our physical bodies are the offspring of our mortal parents, we must probe for the meaning of Paul’s statement.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/the-race-of-life?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Let Him Do It with Simplicity** — L. Tom Perry (October 2008) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man.”
  The first requirement is food.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/let-him-do-it-with-simplicity?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Roots and Branches** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2004) · Reference
  Because we have a spirit as well as a physical body, we also have spiritual roots that go way back.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/roots-and-branches?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Personal Purity** — Jeffrey R. Holland (October 1998) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man”
  One of the “plain and precious” truths restored in this dispensation is that “the spirit and the body are the soul of man” and that when the spirit and body are separated, men and women “cannot receive a fulness of joy.” That is the reason why obtaining a body is so fundamentally important in the first place, why sin of any kind is such a serious matter (namely because it is sin that ultimately brings both physical and spiritual death), and why the resurrection of the body is so central to th...
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/personal-purity?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **We Are Children of God** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1998) · Reference
  We are dual beings.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/we-are-children-of-god?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **“From the Beginning”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1993) · Alludes to
  Some defined matter as intrinsically evil, an idea representing both Greek and Oriental thought (see E.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/from-the-beginning?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Truth Is the Issue** — F. Enzio Busche (October 1993) · Alludes to
  In the message of the Restoration, we learn that during our mortal life our agency is tested through the inseparable connection of our spirit with the elements of this earth—“the flesh,” or the “natural man” (see D&C 88:15).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/truth-is-the-issue?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Doors of Death** — Russell M. Nelson (April 1992) · Quote
  > spirit and the body [which] are the soul of man”
  Death separates “the spirit and the body [which] are the soul of man” (D&C 88:15).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/doors-of-death?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Addiction or Freedom** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1988) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man.”
  “The spirit and the body are the soul of man.” (D&C 88:15.) Both spirit and body have appetites.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/addiction-or-freedom?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **An Invitation to Exaltation** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1988) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man”
  The Apostle Paul told the Athenians on Mars’ Hill that we are “the offspring of God” (Acts 17:29).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/an-invitation-to-exaltation?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Self-Mastery** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1985) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man.”
  That requires self-mastery.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/self-mastery?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **Moral Values and Rewards** — Royden G. Derrick (April 1981) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man.”
  The scriptures tell us, “And the spirit and the body are the soul of man.” (D&C 88:15.) When a man dies, his body goes to the grave and his spirit goes to a place of waiting.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/moral-values-and-rewards?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **The Way of Life** — Marion G. Romney (April 1976) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man”
  As to who we are, I had explained, of course, as Paul told the Athenians on Mars’ hill, that we are “the offspring of God.” (Acts 17:28–29.) This statement required some explanation because, as he pointed out, our physical bodies are the offspring of our mortal parents.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/the-way-of-life?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **The Sanctity of Life** — James E. Faust (April 1975) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man.”
  Because she feels it, every mother knows there is sacred life in the body of her unborn babe.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/the-sanctity-of-life?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Message of Easter** — Franklin D. Richards (April 1975) · Alludes to
  “And the redemption of the soul is through him that quickeneth all things.” (D&C 88:15–17.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/the-message-of-easter?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Easter Thoughts** — Marion G. Romney (April 1975) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man.”
  This accords with modern scripture, which affirms that “the spirit and the body are the soul of man.” (D&C 88:15.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/easter-thoughts?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Man—A Child of God** — Marion G. Romney (April 1973) · Quote
  > spirit and the body are the soul of man.”
  “Begotten sons and daughters unto God.” Can this be true in light of the fact that we all know that we are begotten sons and daughters of our earthly fathers?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/man-a-child-of-god?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Be Prepared … Be Ye Strong from Henceforth

Keith B. McMullin October 2005 Saturday Morning Session

Let us turn our attention to the reasons or purposes for such calamities.

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Bridging the Two Great Commandments

Gary E. Stevenson April 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session

In this answer, Jesus Christ condenses the essence of the law embodied in the sacred teachings of the Old Testament.

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Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ?

Ahmad S. Corbitt April 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

Well, I informed my new friend that we have a spirit in addition to a body and that God is the Father of our spirits.

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We Each Have a Story

Gerrit W. Gong April 2022 Saturday Afternoon Session

The promise at Easter and always is that, in and through Jesus Christ, we can become our best story and our families can become happy and forever.

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The Plan of Happiness

Boyd K. Packer April 2015 Saturday Morning Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man”

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Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence

Jörg Klebingat October 2014 Saturday Afternoon Session

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Decisions for Eternity

Russell M. Nelson October 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

body and the spirit are the soul of man.

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The Race of Life

Thomas S. Monson April 2012 Sunday Morning Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man.”

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Let Him Do It with Simplicity

L. Tom Perry October 2008 Saturday Morning Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man.”

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Roots and Branches

Russell M. Nelson April 2004 Saturday Afternoon Session

Because we have a spirit as well as a physical body, we also have spiritual roots that go way back.

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Personal Purity

Jeffrey R. Holland October 1998 Sunday Afternoon Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man”

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We Are Children of God

Russell M. Nelson October 1998 Sunday Afternoon Session

We are dual beings.

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“From the Beginning”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1993 Saturday Morning Session

Some defined matter as intrinsically evil, an idea representing both Greek and Oriental thought (see E.

Alludes to High confidence
Truth Is the Issue

F. Enzio Busche October 1993 Saturday Afternoon Session

In the message of the Restoration, we learn that during our mortal life our agency is tested through the inseparable connection of our spirit with the elements of this earth—“the flesh,” or the “natural man” (see D&C 88:15).

Alludes to High confidence
Doors of Death

Russell M. Nelson April 1992 Sunday Afternoon Session

spirit and the body [which] are the soul of man”

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Addiction or Freedom

Russell M. Nelson October 1988 Saturday Morning Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man.”

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An Invitation to Exaltation

Thomas S. Monson April 1988 Sunday Morning Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man”

Quote High confidence
Self-Mastery

Russell M. Nelson October 1985 Saturday Afternoon Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man.”

Quote High confidence
Moral Values and Rewards

Royden G. Derrick April 1981 Sunday Afternoon Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man.”

Quote High confidence
The Way of Life

Marion G. Romney April 1976 Tuesday Morning Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man”

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The Sanctity of Life

James E. Faust April 1975 Friday Afternoon Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man.”

Quote High confidence
The Message of Easter

Franklin D. Richards April 1975 Saturday Afternoon Session

“And the redemption of the soul is through him that quickeneth all things.” (D&C 88:15–17.)

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Easter Thoughts

Marion G. Romney April 1975 Sunday Morning Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man.”

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Man—A Child of God

Marion G. Romney April 1973 Sunday Morning Session

spirit and the body are the soul of man.”

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