Celestial Marriage | Bruce R. McConkie | 1977
Everything we do in this life, especially living worthy of a celestial marriage, prepares us to become like our Father in Heaven.
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Bruce R. McConkie was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this fireside address was given at Brigham Young University on 6 November 1977.
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"The name of the kind of life that God our Father lives is eternal life, and eternal life consists of two things: the continuation of the family unit in eternity; and an inheritance of what the scriptures denominate the fulness of the father or the fulness of the glory of the Father (see D&C 76:56), meaning the might, power, dominion, and exaltation that he himself possesses. In our finite circumstances we have no ability or power to comprehend the might and omnipotence of the Father. We can look at the stars in the heavens, we can view the Milky Way, we can see all the worlds and orbs that have been created in their spheres, we can examine all the life on this planet with which we are familiar, and by doing this we can begin to get a concept of the glorious, infinite, unlimited intelligence by which all these things are-and all these things taken together and more dramatize the fulness of the glory of the Father.
We are seeking eternal life-that is to say, we have been offered the privilege to go forward in advancement, as the children of God, until we become like our eternal Parent; and if we so attain it is required, it is requisite, it is mandatory for us to build on the foundation of the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus. It is required of us that we keep the commandments and sow the seeds of righteousness in order to reap the harvest of glory and honor. If we do all the things that the gospel requires of us we can make that kind of advancement. The gospel, which is the plan of salvation, is now named the gospel of Jesus Christ to honor him who worked out the infinite and eternal atoning sacrifice and put into operation all the terms and conditions of the Father’s plan.
God our Father is the Creator of all things, and we glorify his holy name and sing praises to him because he created us and, in the ultimate sense, the universe, the earth, and all things on all the orbs in all the sidereal heavens. God our Father is the ultimate and perfect Creator. Jesus Christ, his Son, is the Redeemer. He came to ransom us from the temporal and spiritual death brought into the world by the fall of Adam. The ransom from temporal death gives each of us immortality: “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:22). And every living soul will rise in the resurrection with immortality and, having so arisen, will be judged according to his works and will be assigned a place in the kingdoms which are prepared. Some will be raised in immortality and then unto eternal life, and eternal life is the name of the kind of life that God lives.
We cannot shout praises to the name of the Lord Jehovah, who is the Lord Jesus, to the extent that we should in order to honor him properly for all that he has done for us and for the possibilities that lie ahead because he took upon himself our sins on conditions of repentance. The work of God the Father was creation, and the work of Christ the Son was redemption. We are men, and our work-building on the foundation that God our Father laid and that Christ his Son has established-is to do the part assigned to us in order to inherit the glory and honor and dignity of which I speak. In general terms, that means that we are to accept and believe the law. We are to believe in Christ and live his law, be upright and clean, have our sins washed away in the waters of baptism, become new creatures by the power of the Holy Ghost, and walk in paths of truth and righteousness." - Bruce R. McConkie
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I am 82 years of age, married 62 years to an angel that God gave to me and the Holy Spirit told me "never mistreat her" as I was going to her house to ask her to marry me. She is about to begin her 6th year in the nursing home, I fed her dinner almost every day until this pandemic restrictions. We were sealed forever husband and wife in 1972. This is my hope to be with her again forever. I am a former Baptist minister and the son of a former Baptist member we both joined 50 years ago, this the true Church of Jesus Christ. I know this Church is true and God knows I know it. Study the Book of Mormon and pray with an open mind. The Holy Spirit will make it known to you if you are sincere with real intent. God bless your quest for knowledge. Amen
@MATT-xv4bh
3 жыл бұрын
Ron. I love what you have described in your life. What a wonderful description you share - of your own true love, and that of Jesus' gospel and of His eternal promises.
@giangyoung7010
3 жыл бұрын
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@anacarino6429
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you are ok. Recently my husband pass away and I know that is the true that’s my comfort and the Lord takes me in him arms. Thank you brother for sharing your testimony. I send a hug 🤗
@johncumpton7198
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful testimony, and how beautiful are the restored covenants, and ordinances of the Lord!
@candetko
Жыл бұрын
I have a testimony of tbe gospel and reading about your testimony strengthens mine even more than you for sharing god bless 🙏
Three months after this talk was given, Bruce R McConkie sealed my husband and I in the SLC Temple. I have never heard this talk before, and am so happy it came up on my feed. What a wonderful blessing and opportunity our Heavenly Father has given all of us.
I am in ahh of Elder McConkie. What a powerhouse of the Lord. A goal for all of us to also attain. Amen to all you said Brother McConkie.
My favorite apostle ❤️. This talk is one of my favorite and I’ve listen to it so many times.
A tower of a man. He was controversial, but he sought to say and do what he felt the Lord would have him say. Great witness of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
@jeppajeppson2900
2 жыл бұрын
How do you see him as controversial
Meeting an old friend again. This Dear Apostle of the Lord set a Fire in me of the Atonement of Christ and his Servant Joseph Smith. I served a mission in Indiana,Michigan & Ohio I found Myself constantly bearing my Witness soon my ability to memorize Scriptures exploded. I am light hearted by nature but I have a Gift of Testimony that is very serious. I was Blessed to find a balance of Heart wrapped in the Fire of Truth. These feelings are still with me 40 plus years later--Thanks for the gift of Technology that can transmit an “Old Message “ and make it new TODAY FOR TRUTH GLORIOUS TRUTH IS TIMELESS... EVEN A PERSON LONG DEAD YET LIVING HERE & NOW . We have a glimpse of Eternal Truth Past, Present, and Future! !! PS 42 years of a Mortal Covenant Marriage 😍😘🥰😇
A prolific writer of doctrine. Wisdom and advice from the 10th President of the Church. If he would apply himself the Lord would bless him as a writer and a scholar. One of my absolute favorite teachers in the Church!
Wow! What a powerful voice and a powerful message it’s all true.
It is wonderful to hear from this great apostle. His sermons are like none other.
What a great servant of the Lord
This is pure prophesy. 🔥 I loved this great man. Elder B.R. McConkie. Apostolic witness.
@toybrains8141
Жыл бұрын
Exactly 100%
I am very glad this talk was available to listen to
@jojolly1154
3 жыл бұрын
This Has been Most Enlightening, Even Unto Us Who Have Walked These Paths..So We Know How To Truly Belong To Our Father and Savior, Now and Forever...and How To Attain Celestial Marriage and Families For All Eternity.
Great talk. I like listening to talks given by past General Authorities, when I wasn’t born or was too young to care to listen. Lol that guy in the audience tried smiling at the camera. Sunday - March 7, 2021.
This guy's grandson was my seminary teacher.
I was 5 days old. ❤️
You can still see the footprints of this servant unto the Almighty almighty God
This man is a great spirit of a man. He just speaks with a faith full of love of the everlasting gospel
Amen! To God, our heavenly Father be the glory, Thee Almighty Creator of heaven and earth. Through his only Begotten Son Savior, Jesus Christ through who's Atonement been we're been saved and received by eternal lives, The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hallelujah! Amen.
Powerful
Incredibly stated. Full of the Spirit. Thank you for posting.
Please listen to this message!
Powerfully declared by a personal witness of the Savior... AMEN !
Amen! Amen! Amen!
The most important man on earth!thank you❤what a wonderful talk and it touch my heart ⚘
What a magnificent and inspiring talk.
Thank You for This Great Talk from The Lord.
Amen🙏 Moira From England.
How I needed to hear this!! Thank you!
When I was a missionary in Texas, I met a Bishop that reminded me of this guy. Ward councils were hilarious because everyone was afraid to say something 😂😂😂
A speech by this apostle that I will not forget. The atonement.
Most exciting, and quite interesting🤔 Moira From England.
Wow! Glory to God on high!
One of my favorite talks
♥ Moira From England.
thank you very very much.
I am 39 years of age a member of the church for over 12 years. I have great admiration for all lds clergy men and their work for the lord. I know for a fact that they do speak by the power of the holy ghost. But somehow Elder McConkie and Trueman Madsen top the list of my admirers. Powerful men of the lord.
@Cabinetprofessor
Ай бұрын
Glad you’re a member of the church! Thanks for being an example to all of following truth! Keep pressing on and stay faithful, my brother.
Preach 🙌🏼
❤️❤️🙏 I love this talk!
Amen !
Great talk
Amazing. Amen!
Amen
Thanks BYU!!!
Amen! ❤
Amen!!
I love the woman at 15:50 snapping a photo.
Quando vocês irão colocar legenda em Português ?
5:58 a young Nick Nolte
Hmmm...How does this line up with what Jesus said in Matthew 22:23-30? "23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, 24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother: 26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh. 27 And last of all the woman died also. 28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her. 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. 30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven."
@thomashare4228
2 жыл бұрын
The Aaron Priesthood did not have the authority to bring men or couples into the kingdom. The best reward for "them" asJesus stated was that of an angel. Jesus changed the water into wine. Compare Hebrews 1.13-14; 8.7-8; Matthew 16.19; 19.5; 1 Corinthians 11.11, and Ecclesiastes 3.14. When Adam was an immortal being living in the Garden, God said it is not good that man should be alone ... I believe that through the Savior's grace all the effects of Adam's transgressions will be reversed.
@rexregisanimi
2 жыл бұрын
Consistent with that scripture, Latter-day Saints teach that marriages must all be performed prior to the Resurrection. After the Resurrection, no new marriages can be created.
Amen
Amen !