"Where did I come frome? Why am I here? Where am I going?" We have all asked these questions at some point in our lives.
Believing that Truth Follows Truth, author Steven C. Colwell builds a foundation for those answers through topics such as the premortal existence, the Fall, the spirit world, and the nature of the Godhead. Line upon line, precept upon precept, he leads readers to the ultimate truth: As God is, we may become.
"Our Heavenly Father's Plan for our happiness and eternal salvation is based on His love for us," writes the author. "He wants us to enjoy the majesty of all His creations for all eternity. He wants us to have all He has. He wants us to return to live with Him in exaltation and glory."
As God Is, We May Become will help you gain a greater understanding of the plan of salvation and what that plan means for you.
"This book is for those who have an open mind and want to learn about the basic truths of our Heavenly Father's plan for his children. The author provides and in-depth review and commentary of God's plan using scriptures to support the truths shared and personal stories to help give meaning and clarification. It's a valuable book for anyone interested in learning more about where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going." --T. W. Lyon, University of California--Riverside. |
| Preface, ix
Acknowledgments, xi
Introduction, xii
Section--A General Overview of God's Plan for Our Happiness and Salvation: Where We Came From, Why We Are Here, and Where We Are Going
1. The Foundation, 3
2. His House of Order, 13
3. His Perfect Love, 17
4. Other Thoughts and Review, 21
Section II--The Purpose of His Plan: To Be As He Is
5. To Return to His Prescnce, 31
6. Perspectice and Instruction, 35
7. The Godhead, 37
Section III--The Premortal Existence
8. Where Does Life Begin, and Where Do We Come Frome?, 45
9. The Premortal Existence, 51
Section IV--Our Earthly Life
10. The Veil and the Purpose of Mortality, 59
11. How Can God Allow This Cruelty and Suffering?, 63
12. What Are We to Do?, 67
13. Baptisms and Receiving the Holy Ghost, 81
14. The Dichotomy of How We Are Saved, 97
15. The Fall of Adam and Eve and the Atonement of Jesus Christ, 101
16. Immortality vs. Exaltation, 113
17. Commandments for Salvations, 117
18. The Promise of the Heavens, 121
19. A Fair and Just God: Salvation for Those Who Die Without Knowledge of His Plan, 125
Section V--Death, the Spirit World, and Life after Death
20. Death Explained, 131
21. The Spirit World, 133
22. Our Resurrection, 141
23. Judgment, 147
24. Our Reward, 157
25. To Be As God,167
Glossary, 177
Sources, 183
About the
Author, 184 |
