Secondary Questions / Doctrine
‘As man is, God once was; as God is, man may become.’
What the question is
Latter-day Saints believe in the divine potential of God’s children — that we may, through Christ, become like our Heavenly Father. Various early Church statements expressed this in different language, some of which is not part of formal doctrine today.
Where to read what the Church has published
How this often lands
The core teaching — divine potential through Christ — is scripturally grounded. Speculative formulations from earlier eras are not binding doctrine, and you’re free to hold them lightly.
A small reminder, before you scroll on
This is one of the harder questions, and it’s a real one. It isn’t, on its own, the foundation. If it’s been a while since you sat with the primary questions — or if you haven’t yet — that’s usually the most helpful place to return.
When you’re ready
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