The Eternal Family

The Eternal Family (Religion 200), is a study of the central role of the family in the plan of salvation as taught in the scriptures and the words of modern prophets. The doctrine, themes, and principles of the course are drawn particularly from “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” (Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 129). In the course, questions and issues relating to marriage and family will be studied, discussed, and evaluated in the context of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This course will provide students with a better understanding of the connection between making and keeping covenants and receiving blessings in this life and in the world to come. The doctrine and principles relating to marriage and family will be identified and analyzed so that students understand how they are relevant to the circumstances of today. Students will better understand why they can trust and follow the teachings of modern prophets.

• • Eternal Family Student Manual PDF

• Lesson 1 – Family Proclamation

  • Stand Strong against the Wiles of the World GBH Handout
  • What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest MRB Handout
  • Family Proclamation
  • What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest MRB
  • Proclamations of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
  • Stand Strong against the Wiles of the World GBH

•  Lesson 2 – Prophets and Apostles Solemnly Proclaim

  • Combined Quotes Handout *
  • Stay in the Boat and Hold On MRB
  • Finding Safety in Counsel HBE
  • Live according to the Words of the Prophets CFM

• Lesson 3 – Our Divine Potential

  • Our Divine Potential – Handout*
  • Four Titles DFU
  • Becoming Like God
  • The Origin of Man
  • The Father and the Son
  • Our Refined Heavenly Home DLC
  • The Father BKA
  • Scriptures about God the Father
  • As man now is, God once was Quotes

• Lesson 4 – The Family and the Great Plan of Happiness

  • Teaching the Doctrine of the Family JBB*
  • Things as They Really Are DAB
  • Obtaining Living Water from the Scriptural Reservoir DAB

• Lesson 5 – The Creation and the Family

  • Moses 2-3 Creation *
  • We Believe in Being Chaste DAB
  • Doctrine of Creation
    • Adam is a son of God
    • The Creation of Adam

• Lesson 6 – The Family and the Fall and Atonement

  • The Atonement and the Value of One Soul MRB
  • Moses 3-4 *
  • The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality DAB*
  • More Diligent and Concerned at Home DAB
  • The Eternal Family RDH
    • Doctrine of the Fall

• Lesson 7 – Marriage Between a Man and a Woman is Ordained of God

  • No Other Gods DHO
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • The Divine Institution of Marriage*
  • It Is Not Good For Man or Woman to Be Alone SLD
  • Why Marriage Why families DTC

• Lesson 8 – Gender and Eternal Identity

  • Same Gender Attraction Handout
  • Helping Those Who Struggle with Same-Gender Attraction JRH*
  • Same Sex Attraction GT
  • The Plan of Salvation A Sacred Treasure to Guide Us RDH
  • Same Gender Attraction DHO

• Lesson 9 – The Divine Roles and Responsibilities of Men

  • The Sacred Callings of Fathers and Mothers ETB*
  • Let Us Be Men DTC
  • We’ll Ascend Together LKB
  • The Eternal Blessings of Marriage RGS
  • Being a Righteous Husband and Father HWH
  • What does it mean to be a man

• Lesson 10 – The Divine Roles and Responsibilities of Women

  • The Women of the Church SWK
  • The Influence of Righteous Women DFU*
  • Understand the Divine Roles of Women

• Lesson 11 – Preparing for Eternal Marriage

  • Preparing for Eternal Marriage Handout
  • Be Not Afraid JRH
  • The Reflection in the Water DFU

• Lesson 12 – Temple Ordinances and Covenants

  • Introduction to the Temple Handout
  • The Power of Covenants DTC
  • The Holy Temple BKP

• Lesson 13 – Improving Temple Worship

  • Preparing to Enter the Holy Temple
  • Enhancing Our Temple Experience LLK
  • Temple Worship RGS
  • Patriarchal Priesthood Handout

• Lesson 14 – Becoming Saviors on Mount Zion

  • Roots and Branches QLC*
  • The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn DAB
  • More Sure Word of Prophecy Handout

• Lesson 15 – Eternal Marriage

  • Marriage in the Lord’s Way CLK*
  • Honorable, Happy, Successful Marriage SWK
  • Celestial Marriage RMN
  • Born in the Covenant

• Lesson 16 – The Sacred Powers of Procreation

  • Protection from Pornography LSR
  • Sexual Purity
  • We Believe in Being Chaste DAB*
  • Pornography DHO
  • Four imperatives of Intimacy WWN
  • Thirty Activities That Can Increase Feelings of Intimacy

• Lesson 17 – The Commandment to Multiply and Replenish the Earth

  • Abortion RMN
  • Children NLA*
  • Command to Multiply

• Lesson 18 – Nurturing the Marriage Relationship

  • Marriage Is Essential to His Eternal Plan DAB
  • Nurturing Marriage RMN*
  • Marriage Watch and Learn LWC

• Lesson 19 – Building Christ Centered Lives

  • Our Perfect Example HBE*
  • For Peace at Home RGS

• Lesson 20 – Safeguarding Faith and Testimoney

  • Lord I Believe JRH*
  • Come Join With Us DFU

• Lesson 21 – Raising Children in Love and Righteousness

  •  Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority RGS*
  • A Prayer for the Children JRH

• Lesson 22 – Creating a Successful Family

  • Did I Tell You SWT
  • Good Better Best DHO*

• Lesson 23 – Providing for Temporal Needs

  • Becoming Self Reliant MRB
  • One for the Money MJA*
  • Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually RDH

• Lesson 24 – Single Adult Members of the Church

  • Claim the Exceeding Great and Precious Promises SJC
  • A Conversation with Single Adults GBH*

• Lesson 25 – Exercising Faith in Difficult Circumstances

  • Strengthening the Family and Adapting
  • The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality DAB
  • Through the restored gospel we learn there is an ideal family

• Lesson 26 – Accountable Before God

  •  The Tongue of Angels JRH*
  • To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse RGS

• Lesson 27 – Prophetic Warnings Concerning the Family

  • Lamentations of Jeremiah QLC
  • Faith and Families RMN*
  • Defenders of the Family Proclamation BLO

• Lesson 28 – Promoting the Family as the Fundamental Unit of Society

  • Why Marriage and Family Matter LTP
  • Balancing Truth and Tolerance DHO*
  • Be Strong and of a Good Courage TSM
  • A transcript of a news conference

Doctrines of the Fall