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Preexistence of Human Spirits

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LDS artistic portrayal of God presenting his plan of salvation to preexistent spirits of humanity before this world was made

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Are all human beings the literal offspring or children of God existing in heaven before our human lives?
Are all human beings the literal offspring or children of God existing in heaven before our human lives?

This article provides an overview of this question, which is a crucial element of LDS doctrine.

Did we choose to follow Jesus Christ before we were born?
Did we choose to follow Jesus Christ before we were born?

Biblical Topics

Job 38:7 - Were the preexistent spirits of human beings among the "sons of God" who witnessed creation?
Job 38:7 - Were the preexistent spirits of human beings among the "sons of God" who witnessed creation?
Jeremiah 1:5 - Did Jeremiah exist before he was born?
Jeremiah 1:5 - Did Jeremiah exist before he was born?
Acts 17:28-29 - Are human beings literally the offspring of God?
Acts 17:28-29 - Are human beings literally the offspring of God?
Hebrews 12:9 and the Mormon Doctrine of Preexistence
Hebrews 12:9 and the Mormon Doctrine of Preexistence