Church History Matters 172 - D&C 129-131 CFM - Spiritual Beings Are More Than You Think - E46 November 10-15
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Nov 4, 2025 Explore the intriguing concepts of spiritual beings as Scott and Casey dive into Doctrine & Covenants 129-131. They discuss the historical context surrounding temple teachings, emphasizing the idea that angels are humans in different forms. The duo analyzes the unusual handshake test for spirit detection and its significance in today's spiritual landscape. Additionally, they tackle profound topics like the sociality of heaven, the material nature of spirit, and the implications of Joseph Smith's teachings on intelligence and divine law.
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Angels As Humans In Different Phases
- Joseph Smith taught angels are humans in different phases, either resurrected personages or perfected spirits.
- This reframes angelology: heavenly messengers can be loved ones or resurrected humans, not a separate species.
Handshake Test Shows Laws Govern Spirits
- Section 129's handshake test reflects divine law, not a simple trick Satan can evade.
- Joseph taught angels, humans, and devils are constrained by eternal laws that reveal true messengers.
Heaven As Eternal Sociality
- Joseph corrects Orson Hyde: when we see Christ we'll see him as a man and social relationships persist in heaven.
- Heaven is vivid sociality, magnifying earthly relationships with eternal glory.
