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The First Resurrection or the Morning of the First Resurrection—The scriptural phrases first resurrection or morning of the first resurrection (which is common to patriarchal blessings) are frequently used interchangeably … Those coming forth in this resurrection will inherit the celestial kingdom and will enjoy eternal life, which is God’s life. Thus the first resurrection is a celestial resurrection. The Afternoon of the First Resurrection—“And after this [the morning of the first resurrection or the sounding of the first trump] another angel shall sound, which is the second trump; and then cometh the redemption of those who are Christ’s at his coming; who have received their part in that prison which is prepared for them, that they might receive the gospel, and be judged according to men in the flesh” (D&C 88:99). These are heirs of the terrestrial kingdom, those who accepted Christ but not in that faith that would have exalted them. Of the time of Christ’s coming we read, “Then shall the heathen nations be redeemed, and they that knew no law shall have part in the first resurrection; and it shall be tolerable for them” (D&C 45:54). That redemption that requires “no law” (meaning that they have not accepted the gospel) and extends a reward that is “tolerable” cannot be confused with the blessings associated with the morning of the first resurrection as previously described.Share
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