Resurrection

Because of the Fall of Adam and Eve, we are subject to

physical death, which is the separation of the spirit from the

body. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all people will

be resurrected—saved from physical death (see 1 Corinthians

15:22). Resurrection is the reuniting of the spirit with the

body in a perfect, immortal state, no longer subject to disease

or death (see Alma 11:42–45).

The Savior was the first person on this earth to be resurrected.

The New Testament contains several accounts testifying

that He rose from the tomb (see Matthew 28:1–8; Mark

16:1–14; Luke 24:1–48; John 20:1–29; 1 Corinthians 15:1–8;

2 Peter 1:16–17).

When the resurrected Lord appeared to His

Apostles, He helped them understand that He had a body of

flesh and bones. He said, “Behold my hands and my feet, that

it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh

and bones, as ye see me have” (Luke 24:39). He also appeared

to the Nephites after His Resurrection (see 3 Nephi 11:10–17).

At the time of the resurrection, we will “be judged

according to [our] works. . . . We shall be brought to stand

before God, knowing even as we know now, and have a

bright recollection of all our guilt” (Alma 11:41, 43). The eternal

glory we receive will depend on our faithfulness.

Although all people will be resurrected, only those who have

come unto Christ and partaken of the fulness of His gospel

will inherit exaltation in the celestial kingdom.

An understanding and testimony of the resurrection can

give you hope and perspective as you experience the challenges,

trials, and triumphs of life. You can find comfort in

the assurance that the Savior lives and that through His

Atonement, “he breaketh the bands of death, that the grave

shall have no victory, and that the sting of death should be

swallowed up in the hopes of glory” (Alma 22:14).

Additional references: Isaiah 25:8; 26:19; John 5:25–29; 11:25–26;

1 Corinthians 15; Enos 1:27; Alma 40:23–26; 41; Mormon 9:12–14; D&C

88:15–16; 93:33–34; Moses 1:39

See also Atonement of Jesus Christ; Death, Physical; Kingdoms of Glory;

Plan of Salvation; Salvation; Soul