The prophet clearly states that priesthood is eternal, and that through the eternal channel comes the knowledge and instruction necessary to prepare the spirit children of God for eventual exaltation. Just as the Church is the Kingdom of God on earth, there is a kingdom of God in heaven--a church organization of some sort that, by the power of the priesthood, administers the work of preparation and salvation within that sphere. President Joseph Fielding Smith taught:
It is reasonable to believe that there was a Church organization there. The heavenly beings were living in a perfectly arranged society. Every person knew his place. Priesthood,, without question, had been conferred and the leaders were chosen to officiate. Ordinances pertaining to that pre-existence were required and the love of God prevailed. Even before they were born, the children of God received their first lessons in the world of the spirits and were prepared to come forth in the due time of the Lord--D&C 138:33-34. What were those--first lessons? The gospel of Jesus Christ, of course! The same gospel and principles of salvation taught on earth and in the postmoral world of spirits.
Great things to think about!!!
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