Our Father's Plan

"This brief book [is] designed to be read conveniently in one sitting ... This book is an attempt to draw in sweeping outline form the Plan of Redemption, the course that each must follow. It is an effort to present the essential truths each of us must know if we are to move safely through life. Thereafter, separate principles, truths, and ideals gathered at random may be fitted into the plan. ...It was meant to be brief yet inclusive. It was meant to be read more than once." As President Packer indicates, this book is a minimal statement about the plan our Father in Heaven has for us. By being a minimal statement, he is not in any way minimizing the importance of the Gospel. Rather, he takes us spiritually to "the bottom line," to the first principles. And, as Aristotle observed, wisdom is the science of first principles (Basic Writings of Existentialism (Modern Library Classics) Metaphysics, Bk. 11, ch.1). So President Packer wants us to be wise by understanding the basics of the Plan of Salvation. His methodology is simple. He gives us a thumbnail preview: "There is great value at the beginning of a course to receive a relatively brief, but very carefully organized, overview of the entire course from beginning to end. Then the class can start at the beginning again and repeat the very same course, this time at greater length and in much more detail. The second time they go over the material, the light of learning shines more brightly because of the perspective that is gained." Do not expect anything new, but do expect your understanding (and wisdom) to be renewed as you review the gospel fundamentals in a short, yet sweeping review of the plan. He deserves credit for touching upon the heads of gospel ideals, and presenting them in a concise manner. Being the artist, President Packer has included beautiful illustrations to compliment the beautiful text, and the sublime ideas. This book is meant to be a gift book, and is perfect for new members, soon-to-be missionaries, or old experts wishing to see the gospel in a new way.

This book explains the meaning of life in simple and profound language. Boyd K. Packer, a modern-day Apostle of Jesus Christ, has written this inspired book along with beautiful pictures to illustrate the doctrines and principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It outlines where we come from, why we're here, and where we go after death. A must read!