This podcast explains the doctrine or law of earthly ordinances, which requires that all gospel ordinances--beginning with baptism and ending with the sealing ordinance—must be received by people before they can enter the celestial kingdom. The only exception would be for small children before the age of eight and unaccountable persons who are not able to exercise their agency for any reason. Even these people, however, must be sealed as an earthly ordinance to be exalted. This podcast also explains the connection between the law of earthly ordinances and the resurrection, including the Order of Resurrection. Combined, these laws require that all people of the celestial kingdom receive their required ordinances before they are resurrected, which is when their status will be fixed as a form of final judgment. This podcast explains how these princi ...