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FACE OF JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ’s Face. He lives!
Link: Jesus Christ
PREMORTAL LIFE
Before we were born on earth, we lived with our heavenly parents as Their spirit children. At a council with all of His children, Heavenly Father presented a plan, known as the “plan of salvation” or “the great plan of happiness.” The plan includes all the laws and ordinances of the gospel necessary to gain eternal life, the greatest of all the gifts of God.”
This image depicts our Heavenly Father, the great Elohim, teaching us about the plan. In order to succeed, it required a Savior. Jesus Christ arose and said, “Here am I, send me.” Jesus was chosen to be our Savior.
The book of Abraham 3:27, Isaiah 6:8
Links: Plan Of Salvation, Council In Heaven
GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION
Life does not end after mortal death.
There are three degrees of Glory as depicted in this image. What you do on the earth is very important in determining where you will be for eternity. 2 Nephi 9:12
There is also outer darkness which is a place that you do not want to go. So, choose wisely. Through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, you can repent and change.
Link: D&C:76
THE WAR IN HEAVEN
Because our Heavenly Father chose Jesus Christ to be our Savior, Satan became angry and rebelled. There was war in heaven. Satan and his followers fought against Jesus Christ and His followers. The Savior’s followers “overcame [Satan] by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.”
Link: “The Great Plan of Happiness” by Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
SATAN AND MANY OTHERS CAST OUT OF HEAVEN TO THE EARTH
Satan rebelled in the premortal life and persuaded a third part of the spirit children of the Father to rebel with him (D&C 29:36; Moses 4:1–4; Abr. 3:27–28). They were cast out of heaven, were denied the opportunity of obtaining mortal bodies and experiencing mortal life, and will be eternally damned.
Since the time the devil was cast out of heaven, he has sough constantly to deceive all men and women and lead them away from the work of God in order to make all mankind as miserable as he is (Rev. 12:7-9; 2 Ne. 2:27; 9:8–9).
Link: War in Heaven
INFLUENCE OF GOOD VS EVIL
Satan and his followers were cast down to the earth. The battle for our souls continues. How do they influence us?
They are constantly aware of each of us and whisper in our ears. Many agree to Satan’s enticements but he is a liar and deceiver Choose our Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ instead.
Link: “War and Peace” by President Gordon B. Hinckley
JESUS CHRIST IS REAL
Jesus Christ is the son of God. He lives!
God the Father is separate from Jesus Christ. They both have bodies. The Holy Ghost is a spirit. The three together form the Godhead and are one in purpose.
Link: “Gaining a Testimony of God the Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost” by Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
JESUS CHRIST IN JERUSALEN
Jesus, in this picture is touching the western or wailing wall in Jerusalem. It is the holiest site where Jewish people pray. It is a surviving retaining wall of the Second Jewish Temple Mount.
“Many people in this world have heard of Jesus Christ but are not aware of what He has done for them. The message of the restored gospel helps us understand that Jesus Christ was much more than just a historical figure. He is God’s Only Begotten Son, who has done everything to make salvation and eternal life possible for all. When you learn about His role as your Savior and Redeemer, you discover that He can lift your burdens and change your life forever. When you choose to believe in Jesus Christ and trust in His infinite power, you can receive guidance and help with every possible challenge in this life.”
Link: Jesus Christ gospel study guide
THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
What was it like in the Celestial Kingdom when Jesus returned after He was resurrected? I believe he was embraced by His Father in Heaven and all the hosts of heaven rejoiced.
John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
Mark 16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
Acts: 1:11 As Jesus Christ ascended into heaven at the completion of His mortal ministry, two angels declared to His Apostles, “This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
JESUS LOVES CHILDREN
This picture depicts Jesus Christ’s love for all of us especially little children.
From latter-day revelation, we know that little children are redeemed through the mercy of Jesus Christ. The Lord said, “They cannot sin, for power is not given unto Satan to tempt little children, until they begin to become accountable before me.” They are not to be baptized until they reach the age of accountability, which the Lord has revealed to be eight years of age. Anyone who claims that little children need baptism “denieth the mercies of Christ, and setteth at naught the atonement of him and the power of his redemption.”
JESUS PROTECTING A CHILD
Little children are the future of our world. We should protect them.
“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. “But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea” (Matthew 18:5–6).
Link: Protect The Children
LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
The pure love of Christ is the answer to the contention that ails us today. The gospel net is the largest net in the world. God has invited all to come unto Him, “black and white, bond and free, male and female.” There is room for everyone. However, there is no room for prejudice, condemnation, or contention of any kind.
Link: “Peacemakers Needed” by President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
WE ARE ALL CHILDREN OF GOD
God is our loving Heavenly Father. We are literally His spirit daughters and sons. We have created man- made boundaries and differences. Let’s think of ourselves as one huge family and stop fighting and harming each other.
Link: “Children of God”
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Do you know about the Ten Commandments of God? Do you obey them?
The Ten Commandments are fundamental to the Christian an Jewish faiths. Given by God to the children of Israel through the prophet Moses, the first two of these commandments direct our worship and our priorities. In the first, the Lord commanded, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). Centuries later, when Jesus was asked, “Which is the great commandment in the law?” He answered, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” (Matthew 22:36–37).
Link: “No Other Gods” by Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
THE TITLE OF LIBERY
Moroni, a valiant warrior described in The Book of Mormon was the head of an army defending his country from invaders who wanted to annihilate all of them and make them slaves. To rally his forces, he hoisted the “title of liberty” as a standard.
The words are clear and meaningful: Alma 46:12 And it came to pass that he rent his coat; and he took a piece thereof, and wrote upon it—In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children—and he fastened it upon the end of a pole.
Today, in our world as we war with each other. We might want to remember Moroni’s words and raise our own “title of liberty.”
THE HEAVENS ARE OPEN AGAIN
The Gospel has been restored in this the latter days by a reopening of the heavens and God again is conversing with mankind. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized and has prophets, apostles, revelation, modern temples, and the gift of the Holy Ghost.
In the spring of 1820, a young boy named Joseph Smith yearned “to know which of all the [churches] was right. In response to his sincere prayer, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ appeared to him and “inaugurated the restitution of all things.” Acts 3:21
Link: “The Times of Restitution of All Things” by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
ANOTHER TESTAMENT OF JESUS CHRIST
The Book of Mormon is another witness of Jesus Christ and confirms the truths found in the Holy Bible. Far from undermining the Bible, the Book of Mormon supports its testimony of Jesus Christ. One passage says that the Book of Mormon “shall establish the truth” of the Bible “and shall make known to all kindreds, tongues, and people, that the Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world; and that all men must come unto him, or they cannot be saved.”
In its more than 6,000 verses, the Book of Mormon refers to Jesus Christ almost 4,000 times and by 100 different names: “Jehovah,” “Immanuel,” “Holy Messiah,” “Lamb of God,” “Redeemer of Israel,” and so on.
Both volumes of scripture are a compilation of teachings as recorded by ancient prophets. While the Bible details events in the Eastern Hemisphere, the Book of Mormon documents the lives of the inhabitants of the ancient Americas.
Link: “Gaining a Testimony of God the Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost” by Elder Robert D. Hales
JESUS ANSWERED MY PRAYER
This picture represents a personal experience I had. I learned how to pray after joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I was taught, to address my prayer to my Father in Heaven, thank Him for specific blessings, ask specific questions, and end my prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. Then wait and possibly listen for an answer.
My husband was very ill and it was very difficult for me to watch him suffer. I went into my living room and knelt. I cried and sobbed for a very long time. Finally, I asked Heavenly Father to help me deal with my grief. Instantly, I felt a huge amount of love. I stopped crying and was at peace. I pictured my Savior standing next to me with open arms, tapping His foot, waiting to help me. I just needed to ASK! He could not violate my free will by interfering until I asked Him to help. It was an amazing miracle and a learning experience I will never forget. Always ASK and be specific when you pray or talk with our Father in Heaven through His son Jesus Christ.
PROTECTION BY ANGELS
I know that we have help from across the veil. We call these people angels and ask in prayer for their help and protection. There are also many human angels that help us in many aspects of our lives. Finally, there are also the devils’ angels so beware.
Link: Angels
Link: “Mortal and Heavenly Angels Minister on Earth” by Eric Malizia, Church Publishing Services
THE LORD’S TEMPLE
Families can be together forever. Temples are literally houses of the Lord. They are holy places of worship where individuals make sacred covenants with God. It is a place where families can be sealed together for time and all eternity, not just until death do you part.
These images allow a glimpse of you linked to your eternal families after their temple work has been completed. I have selected variety of images. I believe there is also a temple in the Celestial World. I have included a possible image.
Link: Temples
Link: “Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth” by Elder Neil L. Andersen, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
THE KINGDOMS OF GLORY AFTER DEATH
Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all people will be resurrected (see Alma 11:42–45). After we are resurrected, we will stand before the Lord to be judged (see Revelation 20:12; 3 Nephi 27:14). Each of us will be assigned to an eternal dwelling place in specific kingdom of glory. The Lord taught this principle when He said, “In my Father’s house are many mansions” (John 14:2). There are three kingdoms of glory: the celestial kingdom, the terrestrial kingdom, and the telestial kingdom. The glory you inherit will depend on the depth of your conversion, expressed by your obedience to the Lord’s commandments. It will depend on the manner in which you have “received the testimony of Jesus” (D&C 76:51; see also 76:74, 79, 101).
WHO WILL WIN YOUR SOUL, GOD OR SATAN?
Who do you choose to follow, God or Satan? There is a continuing spiritual battle on this earth for your soul and eternal future. This battle started in the premortal world.
I depicted Satan as a normal, nice-looking man. He does not always appear as an ugly, horned person. He is a deceiver and liar and will promise you everything if you will follow him. He then laughs when you realize you have lost your soul for eternity for money, power, and the empty things of this world. He is miserable and wants you to be as he is. He knows he cannot win in the end, but how many of you will he lure to his side before you realize the truth.
Link: “Overcoming Satan’s Tactics” by Eric B. Murdock, ChurchMagazines
Link: Book of Moses, Chapter 1
THE POWER OF THE PRIESTHOOD TO PROTECT US
We are not left defenseless. We are sons and daughters of God and have the power of the holy priesthood as restored in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This image shows a group of women about to be overcome by evil forces. To protect themselves, through the power of the priesthood and their faith in Jesus Christ, they call upon God to protect them. I pictured a shield covering them where the evil beings could not penetrate. This great faith will be needed in the latter days as evil continues to grow.
Link: Priesthood
JESUS A SHIELD OF FAITH
Putting on the armor of God. Ephesians 6:11-17
JESUS CHRIST AND EVERLASHING LIFE
I have numerous images I created about our need for Jesus Christ and our eternal futures. The purpose of our lives on the earth to learn who we really are, our future for eternity, and how to get there.
You will notice many are reaching as they climb toward Jesus who is also reaching back to help them. It is a steep climb to the top of the mountain of the Lord. To assist you are missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also others who are helping you.
Each image might make you feel differently so I have included many.
I pray that you will feel the spirit of the Lord as you ponder their impact. You might say, there are more way to believe in Jesus Christ than I propose, however, none have the covenants and ordinances necessary through proper priesthood authority to get you there. No other church has the fullness of the gospel or understanding of our journey from pre-mortal to eternal lives. No other church has the gift of the Holy Ghost, and Prophets and Apostles who have the authority from God and Jesus Christ to seal and bind on earth as it is in Heaven. I pray you might learn more and walk on the same path as those shown in these images.
Notice that a few are climbing toward Jesus and eternal lives, while many are walking away.
God’s work and glory is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man, Moses 1:39.
Link: Eternal Life
DO YOU WORSHIP POWER AND MONEY?
There is God’s Justice beyond death.
This is an image of a man contemplating how to increase his power and money regardless of the cost of human lives. He is within Satan’s grasp and listens closely to his enticing voice. What is the result? Actually, his own destruction. Satan is a liar and deceiver and will deliver riches and fame but, in the end, you die along with everyone else. You are judged by the great God of Heaven and your eternal life is determined. You will pay the price for your sins.
“I have come to the conclusion,” declared President Brigham Young, “that we shall be judged according to the deeds done in the body and according to the thoughts and intents of the heart” (DNW, 17 Aug. 1869, 2; see also D&C 137:9). He taught clearly that every man and woman will experience this judgment: “Each and every intelligent being will be judged … according to his works, faith, desires, and honesty or dishonesty before God; every trait of his character will receive its just merit or demerit, and he will be judged according to the law of heaven” (DNW, 12 Sept. 1860, 2).
Link: Eternal Judgment
TOTAL DESTRUCTION
Possibly, many nations will be destroyed by the hand of man before the second coming of Jesus Christ. Here are some images of great cities destroyed through men’s quest for power. Satan laughs!
This is definitely not my desire. The images are very sobering. Please look at the images as a warning that we all need to step back from the brink of disaster and get along with each other.
Link: The Signs of the Times
THE LATTER DAYS
I created this image to symbolize the battle between darkness and light that surrounds our souls. God and Jesus Christ gaze upon the earth with loving concern. While shadows of death and evil cover the world, the Lord’s temples illuminate the darkness, offering guidance, safety, and the promise of eternal life.
Link: The Last Days
Link: The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
JESUS CHRIST’S SECOND COMING
When the Savior comes again, He will come in power and glory to claim the earth as His kingdom. His Second Coming will mark the beginning of the Millennium.
The Second Coming will be a fearful, mournful time for the wicked, but it will be a day of peace and triumph for the righteous.
“All nations will see Him ‘in the clouds of heaven, clothed with power and great glory; with all the holy angels; … (D&C 45:44)
Link: “The Lord’s Second Coming”
THE FINAL BATTLE
These two images depict the final battle between Michael and Lucifer.
- The devil will be loosed for a short time after the Millennium, and wickedness will again prevail upon the earth (see Revelation 20:7–8; D&C 88:110–11; 43:31).
- A final war between Michael and his followers and the devil and his followers will result in the expulsion of the devil from the earth forever (see D&C 88:112–15; Revelation 20:7–10).
- There will be a final judgment of all who have lived upon the earth, at which time there will be a separation of the righteous from the wicked (see D&C 29:22–28; Revelation 20:11–15; D&C 43:33).
- The earth will be sanctified and receive its celestial glory (see D&C 88:17–20; 130:8–11; 77:1; 29:23–25; 43:32).
Link: The Millennium and the Glorification of the Earth
JESUS WELCOMES PEOPLE TO THE CELESTIAL KINGDOM
The celestial kingdom is the highest of the three degrees or kingdoms of glory in heaven. Those who inherit this kingdom dwell in the presence of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. In the scriptures, the glory of the celestial kingdom is compared to the glory of the sun.
Link: Doctrine and Covenants Section 137
