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Faith, Hope, and Charity: The “Three Principal Rounds” of the Ladder of Heavenly Ascent
Title | Faith, Hope, and Charity: The “Three Principal Rounds” of the Ladder of Heavenly Ascent |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Bradshaw, Jeffrey M. |
Journal | Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship |
Volume | 39 |
Pagination | 207-260 |
Keywords | Charity; Faith; Hope |
Abstract | This chapter argues that “the scriptural triad of faith, hope, and charity should be understood as something more than a general set of personal attributes that must be developed in order for disciples to become like Christ. Instead, as part of the ‘guarded tradition the Apostle’ [Paul] that is transmitted to readers in 1 Corinthians and elsewhere in scripture, these terms have been used to describe a distinct progression of ‘stages in a Christian’s earthly experience.’ The three stages that correlate to faith, hope, and charity were described by Joseph Smith as the ‘three principal rounds’ of a ladder of heavenly ascent. Each round marks a chief juncture in priesthood ordinances and on the pathway to eternal life.” |
URL | https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/faith-hope-and-charity-the-three-principal-rounds-of-the-ladder-of-heavenly-ascent/ |
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