Church History Matters 172 - D&C 129-131 CFM - Spiritual Beings Are More Than You Think - E46 November 10-15
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Nov 4, 2025 Explore the intriguing concepts of spiritual beings as Scott and Casey dive into Doctrine & Covenants 129-131. They discuss the historical context surrounding temple teachings, emphasizing the idea that angels are humans in different forms. The duo analyzes the unusual handshake test for spirit detection and its significance in today's spiritual landscape. Additionally, they tackle profound topics like the sociality of heaven, the material nature of spirit, and the implications of Joseph Smith's teachings on intelligence and divine law.
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Heaven As Eternal Sociality
- Joseph corrects Orson Hyde: when we see Christ we'll see him as a man and social relationships persist in heaven.
- Heaven is vivid sociality, magnifying earthly relationships with eternal glory.
Eternity Perceived Like A Universal Seer
- God and angels perceive past, present, and future continually; the divine place functions like a universal seer instrument.
- Joseph likened God's dwelling to a great Urim and Thummim and the sanctified earth to a crystal revelation tool.
Avoid Date-Setting For The Second Coming
- Avoid locking in specific dates for Christ's return based on private calculations.
- Follow Joseph Smith's model: acknowledge prophetic hints but refuse precise claims about the exact time.
