S04E08: Mormonism (Part 5) The Afterlife, Celestial Kingdoms, Spirit Prison, and Outer Darkness

What does Mormonism teach about grace, works, salvation, and the afterlife? In the final theological installment of our series on Mormonism, Jack examines the LDS plan of salvation and its emphasis on faithfulness, ordinances, covenants, temple rites, and enduring to the end. He contrasts this system with the biblical doctrine that sinners are justified entirely by the finished work of Jesus Christ. The episode then walks through the Mormon understanding of eternity, including: • Premortal existence and mortal life • Spirit paradise and spirit prison • Preaching and repentance after death • The celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms • The three levels of the celestial kingdom • Eternal marriage and exaltation • Outer darkness and the sons of perdition • The question of assurance within Mormonism Although Mormonism frequently uses Christian terminology, it assigns very different meanings to words such as God, Jesus, grace, salvation, heaven, and eternal life. Jack explains why these differences are not secondary disagreements, but matters that strike at the heart of the gospel itself. Images referenced in episode: Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.