An Eternal Identity: Our First Estate | In-Depth Plan of Salvation 2/12

Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ with a council of spirit children among the stars, above the words: In Heaven, We were All Born as Spirit Children of Heavenly Parents — All children of Heavenly Father and Mother heard and learned about Their Plan of Salvation, also called: The Great Plan of Happiness. Two-thirds accepted it while one-third rejected it.

About 3 min

Our story begins before mortality. We are literal spirit sons and daughters of Heavenly Parents, with divine identity and eternal potential.

This truth gives every human life dignity. We came to earth not to discover whether we have worth, but to learn how to live according to the worth God has already given us.

Scripture

See Acts 17:28–29; Hebrews 12:9; “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.”

Notes for presenters

Teaching thought:: Begin with belonging. Doctrine is easier to understand when learners first know who they are.
Suggested time:: 3 min

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