All are alike unto God.

2 Nephi 26:33

33 For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he ^ainviteth them ^ball to ^ccome unto him and partake of his goodness; and he ^ddenieth none that come unto him, black and white, ^ebond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the ^fheathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile.

Doctrinal Mastery Core Document: The Godhead

1.1. There are three separate personages in the Godhead: God, the Eternal Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost. The Father and the Son have tangible, glorified bodies of flesh and bone, and the Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit (see D&C 130:22–23). They are one in purpose and are perfectly united in bringing to pass Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation.

Related references: Genesis 1:26–27; Luke 24:36–39; Joseph Smith—History 1:15–20

God the Father

1.2. God the Father is the Supreme Being whom we worship. He is the Father of our spirits (see Hebrews 12:9). He is perfect, has all power, and knows all things. He is also just, merciful, and kind. God loves each of His children perfectly, and all are alike unto Him (see 2 Nephi 26:33). His work and glory is to bring about the immortality and eternal life of man.

Related references: John 17:3; Mosiah 4:9; Moses 1:39

Jesus Christ

1.3. Jesus Christ is the Firstborn of the Father in the spirit and is the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. Under the Father’s direction, Jesus Christ created the heavens and the earth. He is Jehovah of the Old Testament and the Messiah of the New Testament.

1.4. Jesus Christ does the will of the Father in all things. He lived a sinless life and atoned for the sins of all mankind (see 3 Nephi 11:10–11). His life is the perfect example of how we are to live (see 3 Nephi 12:48). He was the first of Heavenly Father’s children to be resurrected. In our day, as in ancient times, He stands at the head of His Church. He will come again in power and glory and will reign on the earth during the Millennium (see D&C 29:10–11). He will judge all mankind.

1.5. Because Jesus Christ is our Savior and our Mediator with the Father, all prayers, blessings, and priesthood ordinances should be done in His name (see 3 Nephi 18:15, 20–21).

Related references: Isaiah 53:3–5; Luke 24:36–39; 1 Corinthians 15:20–22; Revelation 20:12; Alma 7:11–13; Alma 34:9–10; Helaman 5:12; Moroni 7:45, 47–48; D&C 1:30; D&C 6:36; D&C 18:10–11; D&C 19:16–19; D&C 76:22–24 Related topic: The Atonement of Jesus Christ

The Holy Ghost

1.6. The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead. He is a personage of spirit and does not have a body of flesh and bone. He is often referred to as the Spirit, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Lord, and the Comforter.

1.7. The Holy Ghost bears witness of the Father and the Son, reveals the truth of all things, and sanctifies those who repent and are baptized. Through the power of the Holy Ghost, we can receive spiritual gifts, which are blessings or abilities given by the Lord for our own benefit and to help us serve and bless others.

Related references: John 3:5; 1 Corinthians 2:5, 9–11; 2 Nephi 32:3; 2 Nephi 32:8–9; Mosiah 3:19; Mosiah 18:8–10; 3 Nephi 27:20; Moroni 7:45, 47–48; Moroni 10:4–5; D&C 8:2–3; D&C 130:22–23 Related topics: Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge; Ordinances and Covenants

Doctrinal Mastery Manual

In 2 Nephi 26, the prophet Nephi prophesied of the last days and invited all people to come unto Jesus Christ.

Read 2 Nephi 26:33 and look for words and phrases that help teach the statement of doctrine: God loves each of His children perfectly, and all are alike unto Him.

What do you think it means that “all are alike unto God”?
What experiences have you had that have helped you know that God loves each of His children perfectly and that all are alike in His eyes? (You may also want to share an experience of your own.)
How can understanding this truth influence the way we view and treat other people?

Read the following statement:

“The Church unequivocally condemns racism, including any and all past racism by individuals both inside and outside the Church. In 2006, then Church president Gordon B. Hinckley declared that ‘no man who makes disparaging remarks concerning those of another race can consider himself a true disciple of Christ. Nor can he consider himself to be in harmony with the teachings of the Church. Let us all recognize that each of us is a son or daughter of our Father in Heaven, who loves all of His children’” (“Race and the Church: All Are Alike unto God,” Feb. 29, 2012, mormonnewsroom.org).

How does Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice illustrate God’s perfect love for each of His children and illustrate that all are alike unto Him?

Teacher Manual

How can it help you to know that the Lord invites all to come unto Him?
How have you felt the Lord inviting you to come unto Him?

Read the following statement by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency:

“I hope that we welcome and love all of God’s children, including those who might dress, look, speak, or just do things differently. It is not good to make others feel as though they are deficient. Let us lift those around us. Let us extend a welcoming hand. Let us bestow upon our brothers and sisters in the Church a special measure of humanity, compassion, and charity so that they feel, at long last, they have finally found home. …

“It seems only right and proper that we extend to others that which we so earnestly desire for ourselves.

“I am not suggesting that we accept sin or overlook evil, in our personal life or in the world. Nevertheless, in our zeal, we sometimes confuse sin with sinner, and we condemn too quickly and with too little compassion. …

“… Let our hearts and hands be stretched out in compassion toward others, for everyone is walking his or her own difficult path” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “You Are My Hands,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 68–69).