Doctrine and Covenants 131

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1 In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees; 2 And in order to obtain the highest , a man must enter into this order of the priesthood [meaning the new and everlasting covenant of marriage ]; 3 And if he does not, he cannot obtain it. 4 He may enter into the other, but that is the end of his kingdom; he cannot have an increase . 5 (May 17th, 1843.) The more sure word of prophecy means a man’s knowing that he is sealed up unto eternal life , by revelation and the spirit of prophecy, through the power of the Holy Priesthood. 6 It is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance . 7 There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but it is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes; 8 We cannot see it; but when our bodies are purified we shall see that it is all matter . D&C 76:70 . TG Celestial Glory . TG Heaven . BD Heaven . D&C 132:21 (5–21) . TG Family, Eternal ; Man, Potential to Become like Heavenly Father . TG Genealogy and Temple Work . TG Priesthood, Melchizedek . TG New and Everlasting Covenant . TG Marriage, Celestial . Matt. 22:30 (23–33) ; D&C 132:16–17 . TG Marriage, Fatherhood ; Marriage, Motherhood . 2 Pet. 1:19 (3–21) . TG Prophecy . TG Election ; Eternal Life ; Sealing . D&C 68:12 ; 88:4 . TG Salvation . Mal. 2:7 (7–9) ; D&C 90:15 (14–15) ; 107:99 (99–100) . TG Apathy ; Education ; Ignorance ; Knowledge ; Learn . TG Spirit Body ; Spirit Creation . D&C 76:12 ; 97:16 ; Moses 1:11 . D&C 129:8 . D&C 77:2 ; Moses 3:5 (5–9) .