Posted by:
justrob
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Date: January 10, 2013 10:11AM
I've always been taught that the 3 degrees were tied to Jacob's Ladder and ordinances.
The only corroborating link I found was this:
http://www.lds.org/liahona/1987/06/the-desires-of-our-hearts?lang=eng&query=%22three+degrees%22So what I was taught (& taught others) was that:
CK1 = Sealed in Temple
CK2 = Endowed, but not sealed
CK3 = Baptized, but no Temple ordinances
I've also heard the Priesthood thrown in there, but results varied between 2 & 3
The link I provided does NOT reference CK2, but only 1 & 3.
From a vicarious work perspective, this makes no sense, because anyone that accepts the gospel wouldn't stop at Baptism, but would continue to receive all their ordinances.
I do know that I've seen references for your CK1 (polygamous marriage) so I will likely look for those links next.
P.S. I found a link to a manual that says any conjecture on CK2 or CK3 is speculative, and there is no revelation on it:
http://www.lds.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual/sections-122-131/section-131-keys-to-exaltation?lang=eng&query=%22three+degrees%22...but that doesn't mean there weren't early church discussions that they are embarrassed about now.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/10/2013 10:15AM by justrob.