Gospel Principles
Unit 8: Family Salvation
Chapter 40: Temple Work and Family History
Concept 1: Introduction
"The atonement of Jesus Christ assures each of us that we will be resurrected and live forever. But if we are to live forever with our families in Heavenly Father's presence, we must do all that the Savior commands us to do. This includes being baptized and receiving the ordinances of the temple.
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have each been baptized by one having the proper priesthood authority. Each of us may also go to the temple to receive the saving priesthood ordinances performed there. But many of God's children have not had these same opportunities. They lived at a time when the gospel was not available to them.
Heavenly Father wants all of his children to return and live with him. For those who died without baptism or the temple ordinances, he has provided a way for this to happen. He has asked us to perform ordinances for our ancestors in the temples.
Discussion
What blessings does the Savior's atonement provide for us? What must we do to return and live with our Heavenly Father?"