Ensign, ‘The Mystery of Life,’ October 1983 “There is no way to make sense out of life without a knowledge of the doctrine of premortal life. The idea that mortal birth is the beginning is preposterous. There is no way to explain life if you believe that. The notion that life ends with mortal death is ridiculous. There is no way to face life if you believe that. When we understand the doctrine of premortal life, then things fit together and make sense. We then know that little boys and little girls are not monkeys, nor are their parents, nor were theirs, to the very beginning generation. We are the children of God, created in his image. Our child-parent relationship to God is clear. The purpose for the creation of this earth is clear. The testing that comes in mortality is clear. The need for a redeemer is clear. When we do understand that principle of the gospel, we see a Heavenly Father and a Son; we see an atonement and a redemption. We understand why ordinances and covenants are necessary. We understand the necessity for baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. We understand why we renew that covenant by partaking of the sacrament. I have but touched upon the doctrine of premortal life. We cannot, in these brief conference talks, do more than that. Oh, if we but had a day, or even an hour, to speak of it.” — Boyd K. Packer
John 3:13 “And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.”
Apparently Mr. Packer missed what it said in John 1:1, 13-14, and 1 Corinthians 15:44-47. He obviously missed God’s stern words in Job 38:4 when He asked ‘where were you when I created the earth?’ He’d also have to dismiss all of Isaiah chapters 40-47!
The only thing that’s preposterous is Mr. Packer’s belief that he existed with God before he was born.
This was one of the biggest shocks for me coming out of Mormonism. After I left and began reading the Bible, things finally made sense – but according to Mr. Packer this is absurd.
We’re asking that you pray for those who believe teachings like the one Mormons promote, and for them to open their Bibles, and hearts to truth!
With Love in Christ;
Michelle
So then why doesn’t the Bible tell us this? BECAUSE IT’S RIDICULOUS!
At least Loyd Packer doesn’t believe in Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, although I understand that many leaders in the church do.