Temples, and why they matter
A temple is the one building in the Church designed entirely around promises that outlast this life.
In the scriptures
- Old TestamentPsalm 24:3–4
“Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? … He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart.”
- New Testament1 Corinthians 15:29
“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead?”
- Book of Mormon2 Nephi 5:16
“And I, Nephi, did build a temple; and I did construct it after the manner of the temple of Solomon.”
- Doctrine and CovenantsD&C 110:7
“For behold, I have accepted this house, and my name shall be here.”
Where the Church has written about it
- Gospel TopicsTemples
- For the Strength of YouthTemple Ordinances and Covenants
- General ConferenceTalks on temple worship
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