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Originally Posted by Hemidakota
Would all the earths require the same baptismal act? Do those of the lesser glory - namely the Telestial and Terrestial require to be baptized in order to receive that state of glory?
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"earth must be sanctified and prepared for the celestial glory" The Earth is destined for celestial glory, not Telestial / Terrestial...
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EARTH.
See also Create, Creation; World
The planet on which we live, created by God through Jesus Christ to be used by man during his mortal probation. Its final destiny is to become glorified and exalted (D&C 77:1–2; 130:8–9). The earth will become an eternal inheritance of those who have lived worthy of a celestial glory (D&C 88:14–26). They will enjoy the presence of the Father and the Son (D&C 76:62).
Created for man: God gave man dominion over the earth, Gen. 1:28 (Moses 2:28). The earth is the Lord's, Ex. 9:29 (Ps. 24:1). The Lord has given the earth to the children of men, Ps. 115:16. I have made the earth and created man upon it, Isa. 45:12. By the power of his word man came upon the earth, Jacob 4:9. The earth shall be given to those who have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide, D&C 45:56–58 (D&C 103:7). Those who have obeyed the gospel are rewarded with the good things of the earth, D&C 59:3. The poor and the meek of the earth shall inherit it, D&C 88:17 (Matt. 5:5; 3 Ne. 12:5). We will make an earth, and we will prove them, Abr. 3:24–25.
A living entity: The earth abideth forever, Eccl. 1:4. The sea of glass is the earth in its sanctified, immortal, and eternal state, D&C 77:1. The earth must be sanctified and prepared for the celestial glory, D&C 88:18–19. The earth mourned aloud, Moses 7:48.
Division of the earth: Let the waters be gathered together unto one place, Gen. 1:9. In the days of Peleg was the earth divided, Gen. 10:25. After the waters had receded, it became a choice land, Ether 13:2. The earth shall be like it was before it was divided, D&C 133:24.
Cleansing of the earth: Rain fell upon the earth for forty days, Gen. 7:4. The earth is reserved unto fire against the day of judgment, 2 Pet. 3:7. After today cometh the burning, D&C 64:24. The earth desires to be cleansed from filthiness, Moses 7:48.
Final state of the earth: The earth will be wrapt together as a scroll and pass away, 3 Ne. 26:3 (D&C 29:23). There shall be a new heaven and a new earth, Ether 13:9 (D&C 29:23). The sea of glass is the earth in its sanctified, immortal, and eternal state, D&C 77:1.
The earth must be sanctified and prepared for the celestial glory, D&C 88:18–19. This earth will be made like unto crystal and will be a Urim and Thummim, D&C 130:8–9. For a thousand years the earth shall rest, Moses 7:64. The earth will be renewed, A of F 1:10.
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Miracles.
An important element in the work of Jesus Christ, being not only divine acts, but forming also a part of the divine teaching.
Christianity is founded on the greatest of all miracles, the resurrection of our Lord. If that be admitted, other miracles cease to be improbable. Miracles should not be regarded as deviations from the ordinary course of nature so much as manifestations of divine or spiritual power. Some lower law was in each case superseded by the action of a higher. They were intended to be a proof to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ (Matt. 11:4–5; John 2:11; 10:25; 20:30–31). Many of them were also parabolic and instructive, teaching by means of symbols such divine truths as the result of sin and the cure of sin; the value of faith; the curse of impurity; and the law of love. The miracles of healing also show how the law of love is to deal with the actual facts of life. Miracles were and are a response to faith, and its best encouragement. They were never wrought without prayer, felt need, and faith.
It is important to notice the different names by which miracles are described. They are called signs, as being visible tokens of an invisible power; they are powers or mighty works, because they are the acts of One who is almighty; they are simply works, or the natural results of the Messiah's presence among men; they are wonders, marvels, because of the effect produced on those who saw them.