Exaltation: The Goal “Exploring the Path” is a marathonic work which focuses on examining through scriptures already imparted to man, the path leading not only to basic “salvation”, but culminating or ending in exaltation for the humble followers of Christ returning to live as worthy sons and daughters of God in his very presence.
The book draws expansively on the full scope of ancient, as well as modern-day scriptures, is divided into fourteen chapters, and is meticulously documented throughout. It serves as a remarkable resource on the more than 150 organized subjects covering the revealed path, from man’s very beginning to the veritable end, where sadly, “many are called, but few are chosen”. Will you be among those few?
ABOUT THE BOOK
Exaltation: The Goal “Exploring the Path” is a purposeful and quite inclusive arrangement of outstanding scriptural quotes—starting from a glimpse of mankind’s premortal life to exaltation in the presence of the Father. It is taken from the full scope of the Standard Works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: (Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price) including marvelous modern-day revelations and insights from the Prophet Joseph Smith—referenced from the book Joseph Speaks.
Exaltation: The Goal “Exploring the Path” gives clear access to what the writer considers the more prominent historical events, truths and principles already revealed, which lead along the path not only to increased understanding, peace and joy in this life, but ultimately to the goal of eternal life and exaltation in our Father’s presence beyond mortality.
The vast majority of scripture in this book is from the Lord himself, personally, as well as through his prophets. Italics are used to better identify the Savior’s personal words uttered among the multitudes during his ministries both in the land of Jerusalem, as well as during his short ministry among a righteous people in Ancient America following his resurrection.
As the inspired quotes in this book speak well enough for themselves, even considering scriptural language, there remains little if any need for individual introduction or commentary. But though the book is primarily word-for-word quotes, reasonable editing is rendered—primarily in consideration of the reader, while still maintaining the integrity of the content. Subsequently, total loyalty to original punctuation is minimized throughout the text. Each entry is nevertheless meticulously documented—giving the reader convenient and reliable encouragement to explore additional content surrounding any particular entry as desired.
Recommendation is given for use of the volume not only as a book to be read from cover to cover, but as a reference source for easy access to the powerful and insightful quotes presented under each subject heading.
The over-riding contribution of this book is the organization of selected scriptures revealing in a chronological, historical and flowing pattern the Lord’s immeasurable love, desire and effort over the centuries in providing personally, as well as through his chosen prophets, the clear and necessary instruction and preparation for his faithful children to ultimately return to live in his presence.
Sterling H. Redd, Sr.
What’s inside
Book Outline
The great poet William Wordsworth provides from Intimations of Immortality a well-fitting theme for this book:
“Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting; the soul that rises with us, our life’s star, hath had elsewhere it setting, and cometh from afar; not in entire forgetfulness, and not in utter nakedness, but trailing clouds of glory do we come from God who is our home.”
WELL-DOCUMENTED SCRIPTURES ADDRESS OVER 150 RELATED TOPICS UNDER THE FOLLOWING FOURTEEN CHAPTERS:
CHAPTER ONE (Premortality) Premortal World, Spiritual Creation in Heaven, Council in Heaven, Foreordination, War in Heaven, Satan’s Expulsion
CHAPTER TWO (The Creation) Creator, God’s Creations, Image of God and Man, Identity of Man, Adam and Eve
CHAPTER THREE (Garden of Eden) The Garden of Eden, The Fall of Man, Spiritual Death, Satan’s Pocket of Ignorance, God’s Purposes
CHAPTER FOUR (Mortality) Mankind, Potential, Probationary State, Agency and Choice, Accountability, Satan, Sin, Sorrow and Tribulation, Noah and His People
CHAPTER FIVE (Introduction to Salvation) God’s Compassion, Angels, Altars, Offerings, Sacrificial Similitude, Oaths, Melchizedek, Melchizedek Priesthood, Abraham’s Covenant and Blessings, Isaac’s Blessing, Jacob’s Blessing
CHAPTER SIX (The House of Israel) Moses in Egypt, Moses and the Burning Bush, Moses and Pharaoh, The Passover, Exodus, House of Israel, Signs, Covenants, Moses and Mount Sinai, Commandments
CHAPTER SEVEN (Tabernacle in the Wilderness) Sacred Tabernacle of the Congregation, Laying on of Hands, Aaronic Priesthood, Priests, Virtue, Cleanliness, Law of Health, Simplicity, Worthiness, Sanctification, God’s Protection, Discernment, Covenant People, Tabernacle Clothing, Ordinances of the House of the Lord, Tabernacle Altar, New Names, Witnesses, Tabernacle Veil, Tabernacle Recording, Moses and Joshua, Prophets
CHAPTER EIGHT (Reign of Wickedness) Mockery and Ridicule, Priestcraft, Evil and Wickedness
CHAPTER NINE (Advent of Jesus Christ) Jesus Christ: Savior and Redeemer, The New Testament of Covenant, Priesthood Power and Authority, Early Church of Jesus Christ, Christ as Example, The Good Shepherd, Christ’s Passover Fulfillment, Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit, Sacrament, Christ’s Atonement, Christ’s Crucifixion, Resurrection, Christ’s Provisions, Christ as Advocate and Mediator, Belief in Christ, Scripture, Love of God and Christ
CHAPTER TEN (The Dark Ages) Apostasy Foretold, Apostasy, False Prophets and Shepherds, Sectarian World
CHAPTER ELEVEN (The Restoration) All Things Foretold to be Restored, Prayer, God’s Presence, Restoration of Priesthood Keys and Authority, Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ, God’s Order and Organization, Church Organization, Purpose of Church Organization, God’s Basic Requirements, First Principals and Ordinances, Faith, Repentance, Baptismal Covenant, Gift of the Holy Ghost, Testimony, Change of Heart, Forgiveness, Christ-Centeredness, Using the Name of Christ, Sustaining God’s Chosen Servants, Love, Selflessness, Tithes and Offerings, Sons and Daughters of God, Unity, Zion
CHAPTER TWELVE (Higher Laws and Covenants) Temples and Temple Work, The Everlasting Covenant, Reverence, Sacredness and Sanctity, Solemnity, Honesty, Obedience, Sacrifice, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Chastity, Consecration, Sealing and Sealing Power, New and Everlasting Covenant of Marriage, Gratitude, Record Keeping, Endurance and Perseverance
CHAPTER THIRTEEN (God’s Universal Plan) God’s Fairness, Gospel for the Whole World, Gospel Taught from the Beginning, Missionary Work, Salvation for the Dead, Family History Work, Departed Souls are Taught the Gospel, Universal Acknowledgment of Christ, God’s Judgment, By Their Works, Sons of Perdition
CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Kingdoms of Glory) God’s Rewards, Kingdoms, Telestial Kingdom, Terrestrial Kingdom, Celestial Kingdom, Kingdom of Heaven, Eternal Life, Exaltation
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“To know just where the trail doth lead is more important far than speed.” And in the words of Mark E. Peterson, “Knowing that we are children of God, we can see our destiny.” But what is required to achieve that goal?
This book explores the revealed path, “line upon line”, from before the time of Adam to the ultimate goal of attaining life in the presence of God.
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About the author
Sterling H. Redd Sr.
Sterling has had an identified interest in writing since one of his grandmothers recognized his writing skill during his teens. Having been orphaned at 12 years of age, he began living with his mother’s parents. He later studied Sociology and English at Brigham Young University. Sterling served as a missionary in New Zealand. Then came a year of active military service during the Berlin Crisis. Later, upon receiving a BS degree at Brigham Young University, he taught high school English in the Salt Lake area. After receiving an MSW degree at the University of Utah, he served for over thirty years as a clinical social worker and writer/editor for the Utah State Department of Health.
He was called as a member of the Bonneville Stake mission presidency. He served in subsequent years in several stake missions among diverse cultures. Among his service experience, he has been a Gospel Doctrine teacher, a High Priest Group instructor, and a High Priest Group leader. Since his retirement, he has completed a mission call at an LDS Employment Resource Center assisting a widely diverse patronage in personal resume writing. He then served a local service mission in the LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program. He is currently enjoying serving in nearby temples.
He has had a life-long drive in recording beautiful and meaningful quotes, poems and scriptures which have helped mold his writing interests and have subsequently found their way into a few books in his retirement years. He has a love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but in his concern over the national decline in scripture reading, and the fact that the general reading skill is below the junior high school level, he has had increased focus on and has spent decades in making scripture reading much more clear and easy for youth as well as mature readers, while maintaining the integrity of the original texts.
Sterling’s rather palpable love of people, nature, adventure, music and literature is reflected in his writing. He is the father of five grown children, and is currently residing in Salt Lake City with his wife and their aged cat.
Sterling H. Redd Sr.
