5 Responses to “Do Mormons receive some sort of new name in the Mormon templ…”
Bruno Rubio
2008-05-25 21:08:32
Several people have asked me about the name given in the temple recently. It's funny that the name would catch people's attention; it's only one of the many symbols present in the Mormon temple ceremony.
God often commands men and women to take on a new name when they make a sacred covenant (promise) with Him. The new name symbolizes the abandonment of the old life and the beginning of a new life as a covenant man or woman. For example, in the Old Testament, Abram became Abraham when he made a covenant with God. Likewise, Jacob became Israel. In the New Testament we see the same pattern; after Saul saw Christ in vision, his name was changed to Paul. Likewise, when modern Christians are baptized, we symbolically take upon ourselves the name of Christ as a symbol of our new life committed to Him.
It should come as no surprise, then, that the covenants made in the Mormon temple are also accompanied by a symbolic "name change." The new name simply symbolizes a renewed commitment to God.
Cody
2008-06-01 06:49:04
This is an extremely sacred matter for members of the Church. Members who've been to the temple have made covenants to keep this matter sacred. As such I don't feel it appropriate to address questions about this matter. I appreciate your curiosity and hope that you be understanding and respectful concerning this matter. All I will say is that there are no 'tickets' to heaven. We believe that those that will eventually enjoy life with God and their families eternally are those that have lived the commandments and kept their covenants with God. Making promises and covenants isn't enough; God requires that we do all in our power to be righteous.
I just want to say before I finish that I do know that the temple is the house of God, I have felt closer to Him in the temple than anywhere else on this earth. I wish that all, including you, would prepare themselves to enter the temple so that they could feel what I've felt there.
Vivian
2008-08-25 06:33:05
Hi, Sometimes when we talk so much about something, that same thing becomes ordinary, and if we are not aware of it... it'll lose importance for us.
It's a little difficult for me to express my ideas in a language that is not my own, which is Spanish.
What I want to say is that everything that involves the temple, has to be handled respectfully. Any idea that we express about he temple and the sacred ceremonies that are celebrated there must be done under the terms of humble respect.
There are many of the things about the temple that we do not talk about outside the temple, not because they're secret, but sacred.
The temple is the house of the Lord, it is not like any other place, it is not like any other building where "interesting things happen." It is His house.
Anonymous
2008-09-01 07:37:31
Yes they receive a new name in the temple, and 'what's that all about? ' why don't you take the steps to enter the temple and find out for yourself?
Sorry that may not have been the answer you were looking for, but we don't speak of sacred things, such as that, outside of our sacred temples. If you want more information on LDS temples I would recomend reading "The Holy Temple" by Boyd K. Packer... He covers all those little details, as much as he can, in that book. Thanks
God often commands men and women to take on a new name when they make a sacred covenant (promise) with Him. The new name symbolizes the abandonment of the old life and the beginning of a new life as a covenant man or woman. For example, in the Old Testament, Abram became Abraham when he made a covenant with God. Likewise, Jacob became Israel. In the New Testament we see the same pattern; after Saul saw Christ in vision, his name was changed to Paul. Likewise, when modern Christians are baptized, we symbolically take upon ourselves the name of Christ as a symbol of our new life committed to Him.
It should come as no surprise, then, that the covenants made in the Mormon temple are also accompanied by a symbolic "name change." The new name simply symbolizes a renewed commitment to God.
I just want to say before I finish that I do know that the temple is the house of God, I have felt closer to Him in the temple than anywhere else on this earth. I wish that all, including you, would prepare themselves to enter the temple so that they could feel what I've felt there.
It's a little difficult for me to express my ideas in a language that is not my own, which is Spanish.
What I want to say is that everything that involves the temple, has to be handled respectfully. Any idea that we express about he temple and the sacred ceremonies that are celebrated there must be done under the terms of humble respect.
There are many of the things about the temple that we do not talk about outside the temple, not because they're secret, but sacred.
The temple is the house of the Lord, it is not like any other place, it is not like any other building where "interesting things happen." It is His house.
Sorry that may not have been the answer you were looking for, but we don't speak of sacred things, such as that, outside of our sacred temples. If you want more information on LDS temples I would recomend reading "The Holy Temple" by Boyd K. Packer... He covers all those little details, as much as he can, in that book. Thanks