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Mormonism

The religion practiced by Mormons. Founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in the 1820s as a form of Christian primitivism, Mormonism is the predominant religious tradition of the Latter Day Saints.

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Sealing

Religion; Mormonism

(1) Through the power of the priesthood, making valid in heaven an action performed on earth; (2) the temple ordinance joining husband and wife or children and parents for time and eternity.

Saved

Religion; Mormonism

(1) To be delivered from physical death by the grace of God, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; (2) to be delivered from the consequences of personal sin by the grace of God through ...

Sealed portion of the plates

Religion; Mormonism

A segment of the gold plates that Joseph Smith obtained from the hill Cumorah, containing a revelation from the beginning to the end of the world. This segment was not translated by Joseph Smith.

Salvation

Religion; Mormonism

Resurrection to a kingdom of glory; sometimes used to signify exaltation in the celestial kingdom.

Tithing

Religion; Mormonism

The donation of one-tenth of one's increase (income) to the Church.

Topical guide

Religion; Mormonism

An index and concordance to the standard works of the Church; contained in the LDS publication of the Bible.

Terrestrial kingdom

Religion; Mormonism

The middle of the three degrees of glory; inherited by "honorable" people of the earth who did not accept the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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