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Exaltation or eternal life is a belief in Mormonism, most prominently among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), that mankind can return to live in God's presence and continue as families. Exaltation could be referred to as a more literal belief in both the ancient and modern Christian doctrine of deification or divinization. It is often referred to in Mormonism as "eternal progression" and is believed to be what God desires for all humankind. The LDS Church teaches that, through the atonement of Jesus Christ, believers may become joint-heirs with Jesus Christ.〔(Romans 8:16-17 )〕 The objective of adherents is to strive for purity and righteousness and to become one with Jesus, as Jesus is one with the Father (God).〔Joseph Smith, (King Follett Discourse ). See also: King Follett discourse〕 The Doctrine and Covenants contains a verse that states that those who are exalted will "be gods" and, thus, will inherit God's glory through Christ's atonement.〔(D&C 132:20 )〕 ==Overview of the doctrine== Members of the LDS Church believe that human beings can grow and progress spiritually until, through the mercy and grace of Christ, they can inherit and possess all that the Father has—they can become gods.〔President Snow often referred to this couplet as having been revealed to him by inspiration during the Nauvoo period of the church. See, for example, ''Deseret Weekly'', 3 November 1894, 610; Deseret Weekly, 8 October 1898, 513; ''Deseret News'', 15 June 1901, 177; and Journal History of the Church, Historical Department, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, 20 July 1901, 4.〕 As the primary source for this doctrine, Mormons look largely to the teachings of their modern (or what they refer to as "latter-day") prophets.〔For example, evidences of the Mormon doctrine of Exaltation can be seen in D&C 76:58; 132:19—20, as well as in sermons delivered by Joseph Smith, who Latter Day Saints believe was the first prophet of the last dispensation in these the latter days (i.e., modern times).〕〔See Joseph Smith, comp., Lectures on Faith (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1985), 5:3; and Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 346–48.〕 When discussing the Mormons' belief in eternal progression, various Mormon and non-LDS scholars〔 generally refer to a couplet written by Lorenzo Snow, the fifth president of the LDS Church, which states as follows: :''As man now is, God once was; As God now is, man may be.''〔 This doctrine is generally referred to by scholars both inside and outside Mormonism as the Christian deification. It has been noted by LDS and non-LDS scholars that the LDS expression of this Christian doctrine is often misrepresented and misunderstood when applied to Mormons.〔 Because of this alleged misunderstanding, several LDS scholars (and occasionally LDS authorities and theologians) have sought to clarify the beliefs of Mormonism regarding the subject of exaltation. Latter-day Saints do not believe that human beings will ever be independent of God, or that they will ever cease worshipping and being subordinate to God. Rather, LDS members believe that to become as God means to overcome the world through the atonement of Jesus Christ.〔See 1 John 5:4—5; Revelation 2:7, 11〕 Thus the faithful become heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, and will inherit all things just as Christ inherits all things.〔See Romans 8:17; Galatians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 3:21—23; Revelation 21:7〕 LDS commentators have stated that, therefore, the Mormons believe they are received into the "church of the firstborn", meaning they inherit as though they were the firstborn.〔See Hebrews 12:23〕 LDS scholars, particularly at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship at Brigham Young University, point out that there are no limitations on these biblical passages and declarations; those who become as God shall inherit all things. The LDS believe that, in that glorified state, those who overcome the world through the grace and mercy of Christ will resemble Christ; they will receive his glory and be one with him and with the Father.〔See 1 John 3:2; 1 Corinthians 15:49; 2 Corinthians 3:18; John 17:21—23; Philippians 3:21〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Exaltation (Mormonism)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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