Exaltation

• D&C 5:22

"... and if you do this, behold I grant unto you eternal life, even if you should be slain."

• D&C 131:1-4

Celestial marriage is essential to exaltation in the highest heaven

• D&C 132:15-20

Celestial marriage and a continuation of the family unit enable men to become gods.

• D&C 132:22

Few find exaltation.

• D&C 76:118

"That through the power and manifestation of the Spirit, while in the flesh, they may be able to bear his presence in the world of glory."

• Joseph Smith, "The King Follett Sermon"

"The scriptures inform us that 'this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.'"

"If any man does not know God, and inquires what kind of a being He is—if he will search diligently his own heart—if the declaration of Jesus and the apostles be true, he will realize that he has not eternal life; for there can be eternal life on no other principle."

Notes

The idea that people can become gods is often referred to as "theosis".

Cross-References

• Atonement
• Calling and Election Made Sure
• Celestial Kingdom
• Damnation
• Judgement Day
• Marriage
• Seanmcox/We Are Our Own Judges