“What does the Doctrine and Covenants teach about life after death?” Liahona, December 2021
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What does the Doctrine and Covenants teach about life after death?
Illustration by Bryan Beach
Both the Prophet Joseph Smith (1805–1844) and President Joseph F. Smith (1838–1918) saw visions of life after death. These revelations give us valuable information about what we will experience in the next life.
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What happens to children who die before arriving at the age of accountability? (See Doctrine and Covenants 137:10.)
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Whom did the Savior visit in the spirit world? (See Doctrine and Covenants 138:12–22.)
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When we are resurrected, what will happen to our spirits and our bodies? (See Doctrine and Covenants 138:16–17.)
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Who will learn about the gospel in the spirit world? (See Doctrine and Covenants 138:29–35.)
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What happens to those in the spirit world who repent of their sins? (See Doctrine and Covenants 138:58–59.)