History and Purpose of the LDS (Mormon) Temple Ceremony - 2/2

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This video begins by discussing the rebuilding of the Nauvoo temple a few years ago.

In addition to regular Sunday worship, Latter-days Saints also follow the biblical practice of worshipping in temples. The Church operates 125+ temples throughout the world. By comparison, there are over 17,000 chapels for Sunday worship services. Latter-day Saints believe that temples are the most sacred places on earth — sanctuaries from the distractions and commotion of life. The temple is a place where the most cherished of human relationships are made eternal. Accordingly, it is only fitting and appropriate that the lives of those who worship there reflect that sacredness. Thus, unlike regular Sunday worship, to which all are invited, temple worship is set aside for Latter-day Saints who observe the basic principles of the faith.

Because temples are architecturally beautiful and often prominently placed, many inquire about visiting them and are disappointed to find out that only Church members in good standing may enter. It is noteworthy, however, that the general public is invited to participate in educational tours of the interior of temples after their construction is complete but before they are officially dedicated and opened.

To account for the diversity of religious experience, many religions have traditionally made space in their worship practices for the public and the private, the common and the sacred, the routine and the exceptional, the wide and the narrow. These sanctuaries serve a much different purpose than regular worship services intended for larger audiences. It is no different with the Latter-day Saints.

Former Prophet and President of the Church, Gordon B. Hinckley, said:

"Temples are literally houses of the Lord. They are holy places of worship where individuals make sacred covenants with God. Temples are places of learning. Their principal purpose is to provide ordinances necessary for the children of God to enable them to return to dwell with Him. Temple ordinances lead to the greatest blessings available through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. In addition to being a place where sacred priesthood ordinances are performed, the temple is a place of peace and revelation. It is a place where spiritual guidance can be received for crucial decisions or concerns."

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[doofus0123]

375 videos?? you have been veeeerrrrrryyyyyy busy...... nice work!

[lds9999]

It's taken me a little while. :)

[myway43]

Hi, I am curious. Are all baptisms, blessings, recieving of the holy spirit, all have to be done in the Temple? or can they be performed at your stake or ward?

[lds9999]

Baptisms and confirmations (receiving of the Holy Ghost) are typically done at the stake center. When there is not a baptismal font nearby, a baptism can be done in a river, ocean, etc. which is a neat experience as well. Many blessings can be given anywhere--in the church, in a home, etc.

Ordinances that are performed by proxy, on behalf of those who have died without receiving the fullness of truth, are done in the temple. Good question.

[lakejeffery62]

Dear Sister Howell, I am so pleased that you are able to draw comfort for your loss from being married for time and all eternity in the Holy Temple, knowing that your separation in only temporary. You have my sympathy in your loss. But I testify that you will be with Brady again for time and all eternity.

[IantoCross]

Pure mythology and superstition.

[tru2u4eternity]

I love this video so much! I remember bawling my eyes out the first time I saw it at the visitor center across from the temple in Nauvoo. Thanks for posting so I can watch it again. I love feeling the spirit like this <3

[utubemojo]

Thank you for posting these videos.  I have greatly benefited from your work!

[utubemojo]

Thank you so much for all of your work. It is of great benefit to me directly.

[goodmusicvideosonly]

Hi Myway43, Baptism and The Gift of the Holy Ghost FOR THE LIVING, takes place in our Meetinghouses or chapels. FOR THE DEAD, MEANING those who died without having the chance of knowing and accepting the principles and ordinances of THE GOSPEL while on earth, we go to the Temple and do it for them, using our Genealogy records. It will depend on their acceptance when they know and understand its importance when they come to learn about it in the Spiritual World.