Daybreak, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHAPTER 1 – UNDERSTANDING THE HOLY RESURRECTION
Defining Eternal Life
Defining Salvation
Defining the Resurrection
Defining Firstfruits
Defining the Law of Restoration
Defining Perfection
The Resurrection Helps Us Know God
The Resurrections Role in Salvation
The Resurrections Eternal Importance
The Resurrection and Receiving a Fullness of Joy
The Three Estates of Existence, and their Transitional Gateways
Resurrection versus Restoration to life
Resurrection versus Translation
Summary
CHAPTER 2 – TERMS OF THE RESURRECTION
Juxtapositions for the Resurrection
Illustration 2.1 Schedule of Juxtapositions
Synonyms and Verbs for the Resurrection
Summary
CHAPTER 3 – JESUS CHRIST’S ATONEMENT AND THE RESURRECTION
Jesus Christ the Only Means of Salvation
Jesus Christ Overcomes Physical Death
Jesus Christ Overcomes First Spiritual Death
Jesus Christ Overcomes Second Spiritual Death
Jesus Christ Saves Us Perfectly
Jesus Christ’s Saving Grace
Footprints in the Sand, by Mary Stevenson
Summary
CHAPTER 4 – RESURRECTION’S HISTORICAL TEACHINGS
The Doctrine of Resurrection Taught in All Ages
God’s Historical Efforts to Bring Salvation
The World’s Continued Failure to Recognize the Resurrection
Illustration 4.1 World Religions
Summary
CHAPTER 5 – DOCTRINES FUNDAMENTAL TO THE RESURRECTION
Classes in the Resurrection
First Resurrection
Illustration 5.1 The First Resurrection
Second or Last Resurrection
Illustration 5.2 The Second or Last Resurrection
The First Resurrection as a Title
The Morning of the First Resurrection
Death a Type of Judgment
Resurrection a Type of Judgment
Final Judgment and Records of Our Actions
All Who Inherit God’s Kingdoms Must Repent
The Resurrection as a Priesthood Ordinance
The End of Our Second Estate, and the Spirit World
Eternal Progression
Eternal Damnation
Summary
CHAPTER 6 – CHARACTERISTICS OF RESURRECTED BODIES
Extent of the Resurrection
Arising from the Grave
We Arise Where Laid Down
Childhood Death, Disabilities, and the Resurrection
Not All Elements are Resurrected
Increased Capabilities
Power Over Gravity
Power to Pass Through Physical Objects
Imbued with Glory, or Light
Power to Show or Hide Glory
Ability to Eat and Table Fellowship
Hunger and Thirst No More
Power over Suffering and Pain
I walked a mile with Pleasure, by Robert Browning Hamilton
Three Grand Keys
Summary
CHAPTER 7 – THE RESURRECTION AND THREE DEGREES OF GLORY
Illustration 7.1 God’s Realm and Satan’s Realm
Timing of Humankind’s Resurrection
Illustration 7.2 Humankind’s Resurrection Timing
Celestial Resurrection Timing and Nature
Illustration 7.3 Celestial Resurrection Timing
Three Degrees within the Celestial Kingdom
Celestial Marriage
Celestial Offspring
A Great Welding Link
Communication Between Kingdoms
Terrestrial Resurrection Timing and Nature
Illustration 7.4 Terrestrial Resurrection Timing
Illustration 7.5 Moses 7 Resurrection Teachings
Telestial Resurrection Timing and Nature
Illustration 7.6 Telestial Resurrection Timing
Sons of Perdition Resurrection Timing and Nature
Illustration 7.7 Sons of Perdition Resurrection Timing
Summary
CHAPTER 8 – JESUS CHRIST’S RESURRECTION
He Is Risen,
Dating Christ’s Birth, Death, and Resurrection
Illustration 8.1 Jesus Christ’s Time in the Tomb
The Law of Witnesses and the Resurrection
Christ’s Death and Resurrection Day
Feast of Unleavened Bread
Feast of Firstfruits
Summary
CHAPTER 9 – THEORIES DENYING THE RESURRECTION
Disciples Stole Him Away
Others Stole Him Away
The Tomb was not Empty
Unconscious When Removed from Cross
Vision Hypothesis
Discrepancies in Gospel Accounts
The Bible Is Fabricated
Summary
CHAPTER 10 – ANCIENT WITNESSES OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTION
Illustration 10.1 Christ’s Post Mortal Appearances in the Bible and Book of Mormon
Two Angels at the Tomb
Mary Magdalene
Mary the Mother of Joses, Joanna, Salome, and the Other Women
Simon Peter
Cleopas and Another on the Road to Emmaus
Ten Apostles and Disciples at Jerusalem
The Eleven Apostles and Disciples in Jerusalem
Seven Apostles at the Sea of Tiberius
Eleven Apostles on the Mountain in Galilee
Five Hundred Brethren
James the Apostle
Eleven Apostles on the Mount of Olives
Stephen’s Stoning
Paul on the Road to Damascus
John on the Isle of Patmos
Christ’s Appearances at the Temple in the New World
The Nephite Twelve
Lost Ten Tribes
Other Book of Mormon Prophets
Summary
CHAPTER 11 – MODERN DAY WITNESSES OF CHRIST
Alexander Neibaur’s Vision
Alfred Douglas Young’s Vision
Frederick G. William’s Vision
Joseph Smith’s Vision in the Grove
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery’s Vision
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon’s Vision
Lorenzo Snow’s Vision
Lyman Wight’s Vision
Meeting of the High Priests 1833
Melvin J. Ballard’s Dream
Orson F. Whitney’s Dream
Rebecca Bean’s Dream
School of the Prophets Kirtland
Summary
CHAPTER 12 – PREPARING FOR THE RESURRECTION
There Is No Death, There Are No Dead, by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Concepts that Help Us Prepare
Shekhinah, or God’s Presence
Preparation and The Five “Ps”
Chaata’ah, or Missing the Mark
Hasidut, or Piety and Loving Kindness
Law of the Harvest: You Reap What You Sow
Law of Proliferation
Principles that Develop Christlike Qualities
Obedience
Keeping God’s Commandments
Repentance
Forgiveness
Loving All
Service
Sacrifice
Consecration
Summary
CHAPTER 13 – SYMBOLS OF THE GOSPEL AND THE RESURRECTION
Animals
Baptism
Birth and Death
Body Parts
Colors
Heavenly Orbs
Nature
Flowers, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Numbers
Seasons
The Seed Shop, by Muriel Stuart
The Sacrament
Vicarious Work
Summary
CHAPTER 14 – PARABLES APPLICABLE TO THE RESURRECTION
Cloth and Wineskins
Draw Net
Invitation to the Wedding Banquet
Laborers in the Vineyard
Lowest Seat at the Feast
Sheep and the Goats
Talents
Ten Virgins
The Sower
Unjust Steward/Manager
Wheat and Weeds
Summary
CHAPTER 15 – CONCLUSION
About the Author
BIBLIOGRAPY
INDEX