Additional Study

The following questions and scriptures will help you learn more about the principles in this pamphlet and ponder on them. The list is not comprehensive; footnotes and cross-references in the scriptures will refer you to additional passages and resources.

What was your relationship with God before you were born?

Jeremiah 1:5 (Bible, Old Testament)

Hebrews 12:9 (Bible, New Testament)

What is the Fall? Why was it necessary?

2 Nephi 2:14–26 (Book of Mormon, pages 58–59)

Alma 42:2–9 (Book of Mormon, pages 311–12)

What is the purpose of your life here? How could this knowledge affect the decisions you make each day?

2 Nephi 2:25–27 (Book of Mormon, page 59)

Alma 34:32 (Book of Mormon, page 295)

What is the Atonement? How can it help you in your daily life?

John 3:16–17 (Bible, New Testament)

Romans 3:23–25 (Bible, New Testament)

2 Nephi 2:6–8 (Book of Mormon, page 57)

Alma 7:11–12 (Book of Mormon, page 225)

Alma 42:22–23 (Book of Mormon, pages 312–13)

What is the spirit world? What happens there?

1 Peter 4:6 (Bible, New Testament)

Alma 40:11–14 (Book of Mormon, page 308)

What does it mean to be resurrected? Who will be resurrected? Why is resurrection important?

2 Nephi 9:13–15 (Book of Mormon, pages 73–74)

Alma 11:42–45 (Book of Mormon, pages 236–37)

What is heaven? Why are there different levels of glory?

1 Corinthians 15:40–43 (Bible, New Testament)