GEN. 1:26.—Adam was created in the image of God.
GEN. 5:3.—Adam begat a son, Seth, "after his image."
MOSIAH 7:27.—Man was created after the image of God.
4. God's Purpose in Giving Man this Earth-life, is
P. of G. P. Moses 1:39.—To bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.
II NEPHI 2:25.—"That he might have joy." To this end
DOC. & COV. 93:33, 34.—A combination of spirit and body was necessary; also
II TIM. 1:9; TITUS l:2.—Salvation and eternal life was planned and promised "before the world began." For this purpose—
5. Man May Become Perfect; for Jesus said
MATT. 5:48.—Be ye perfect, as your Father in heaven is perfect.