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What Is a Mormon Temple Open House?

What Is a Mormon Temple Open House?

by Karla Have you ever seen a building that looks so marvelous, or that is historical and of great importance? How did it feel when you were able to behold the beautiful rooms of the building and had the chance to enter every room? What then do you think you would feel when given an opportunity to enter a the temple of the Lord? An online dictionary defines an open house as a social event in which hospitality is extended to all. It could also be an occasion when an institution is open for visiting and observation by the public. Before a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is dedicated, it is opened for public viewing. It gives a chance for friends of other faiths, and local government officials to behold what is inside. A Temple Open house is then a great chance and an awesome experience both for members and non-members of the Church. Indeed, it is an event that is worth waiting for. Reservations for entry into the temple are often required and tickets are available... Read the rest of this article »

Mormon Temples to ‘Dot the Earth’

Mormon Temples to ‘Dot the Earth’

Mormons believe that temples are very sacred, very special places. The blessings available through temples are held in the highest of esteem by Mormons, and they want those blessings to be available to all people. While it is possible for everyone to qualify to enter the temple, it may not be possible for all people to physically make it to the temples, particularly if they live in areas that are far from a temple. For instance, before the Las Vegas temple was dedicated in 1989, faithful Mormons needed to travel hundreds of miles to visit a temple. To make the burden of travel easier on members, the Church continually tries to build temples all over the world so that the blessings of the temple can be available to the largest number of Mormons. It is expected that the building of temples will continue, as part of the Church’s preparation for the return of the Savior at the Second Coming: We expect to see the day when temples will dot the earth, each one a house of the Lord; each one built... Read the rest of this article »

Inside Mormon Temples

Inside Mormon Temples

One of the purposes of the Mormon church is to help “perfect the Saints.” In other words, one of the Church’s goals is to help members (Saints) be as good as they can be. The Church does this by helping members in their personal efforts to follow the perfect example set by Jesus Christ. Mormon temples are key in this goal of the Church. There are two important ways that the temples help: by providing a holy place apart from the world and through sacred ordinances. A Holy Place Temples are designed to be “set apart from the world,” thereby creating an atmosphere where God’s Spirit can have greater influence on faithful Church members. Those members of the Mormon church who keep minimum standards of conduct and have a strong faith in Jesus Christ are permitted to enter the temple. This is similar to ancient temples, where only those who went through a process of purification were permitted into the inner courts of the temple. As in ancient times, those who have prepared to enter... Read the rest of this article »

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