Temple endowment

“THE BLESSING OF THE ENDOWMENT IS REQUIRED FOR FULL EXALTATION. EVERY LATTER-DAY SAINT SHOULD SEEK TO BE WORTHY OF THIS BLESSING AND TO OBTAIN IT.” Boyd K. Packer

The Prophet Nephi tells us in 1Nephi, chapter 1, verse1: “I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in ...

The temple garment is definitely one of the most misunderstood and mocked symbols of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

I hope these eight points help you see that while you reverently prepare to enter, you can also feel thrilled at this opportunity. Welcome to my pep rally for the temple.

The temple endowment is a sacred, special experience. But what does it symbolize and is it okay if you don't understand it all?

In his April 2019 general conference talk, Elder David A. Bednar quoted President Ezra Taft Benson regarding the sacredness of the temple:

In 2015, my New Year’s resolution took an unexpected spiritual turn. For once in my life, I wanted to make a resolution that counted—one that I wouldn’t forget in two months and that could impact me for eternity. I decided to prepare to enter the temple.

W. John Welsh explains the significance and the meaning of The New Name . In this excerpt he says: "In connection with the Endowment ordi...

The temple endowment is a sacred, special experience. But what does it symbolize and is it okay if you don't understand it all?

Why do temples have symbols? Where do symbols come from? Is all temple symbolism unique to Latter-day Saints? These and many more questions like them are answered in Jack M. Lyon's new book, Understanding Temple Symbols Through Scripture, History, and Art. Following is an excerpt that gives five tips to help Latter-day Saints better understand temple symbols.