7 Minute Study
study 1: The Universal Resurrection
April 2026 Conference Series
Alive in Christ by Dallin H. Oaks
for personal use
President Oaks said that a belief in a universal resurrection, meaning everyone will live again after they die, is “a pillar of our faith.”
- Why do you think it’s so important to know we’ll be resurrected?
He says living again after we die is “certain.” That means it is something we can count on.
In a world of so many temporary and uncertain things, that is really something.
Being resurrected is different than simply coming back to life. Alma 11:43 says “The spirit and the body shall be reunited again in its perfect form. …”
- What do you believe we will be like after we’re resurrected?
“I wonder if we fully appreciate the enormous significance of this belief in a literal, universal resurrection. The conviction that death is not the conclusion of our identity changes the whole perspective of our mortal life. It affects how we look on the physical challenges of mortality. It gives us the strength and perspective to endure the mortal challenges faced by each of us and by those we love.” – Dallin H. Oaks (April 2026 Conference)
- How does your knowledge of the resurrection change your perspective about life? (How does it affect how you look at physical challenges? How does it give you strength to endure other challenges you face?)
- As you thought about that question, what feelings came up for you?
Jesus Christ had the power to be resurrected like He said He would. And He has promised that you will be resurrected too.
- What does this tell you about Jesus? What does this tell you about You?
As you conclude today’s study, consider what you want to remember or what you want to ask or share with God.
Ideas for Further Study
More from President Oaks’ Talk
- Read the first section of his talk.
More about Resurrection
- Gospel Library: Topics and Questions: Resurrection
- 🗲 Look at more of the specific ways President Oaks says belief in the Resurrection can change our perspective in life.
More about Feelings
- Search online for a feelings wheel. (There are several free ones.) Feeling wheels have lists of words. Learning feeling words helps us get better at understanding and being able to express our feelings.
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