The Nature of God
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent" (John 17:3)
"If men do not comprehend the character of God, they do not comprehend themselves" (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 343).
Questions & Activities
- What are the characteristics of our Heavenly Father?
- What does it mean to be a spirit child of our Heavenly Father?
- Name several instances when God appeared to man.
- How can you come to know God?
- What experiences have led you to believe in God? Record them in your journal.
- How do you know that your Heavenly Father loves you?
- How will your relationship with your Heavenly Father influence what you do today?
Topical Guide
God, body of---Corporeal Nature
God, glory of
God, Justice of
God, manifestations of
God, Mercy of
God, Omniscience of
God, Power of
God the Father---Elohim, Eloheim
Man, a Spirit Child of Heavenly Father
Man, Potential to Become Like Heavenly Father
Scriptures
Mosiah 4:4-12
D&C 76:1-5, 19-21, 130:1-3, 22
Acts 17:22-29
Articles of Faith 1:1
Bible Dictionary
Glory of the Lord
God
Other sources
Gospel Principles, chapter 1
A Marvelous work and a Wonder, chapter 2-3
To consider the idea that I am a spirit daughter of God causes me to ponder how I spend my time and my influence. It makes me desire better things of myself and for those around me. It is a gift, really. It colors they way I think, the way I perceive others. It inspires me to nobler pursuits and kinder interactions; especially with family members. As I've experimented on the Word of God in my life, I have seen the fruits and I know that His Light and Truth is what renews me, enlightens me, ennobles me, and encourages me on to be a better person. I am so grateful for the atonement...the privilege to repent, to forgive, to move onward and upward. To not get stuck in bad habits, false traditions, sin. It is a wonderful thing, the gospel.
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