Mankinds Pre-Mortal Existence

[Rathus]

Hello. I am already familiar with the biblical proof-texts regarding mankind's pre-mortal existence (the first estate). However, I am unfamiliar with the LDS proof-texts found in the Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants or Pearl of Great Price. If it's not too much trouble, could someone point me in the right direction or share some scriptures which teach about this particular doctrine.

Thanks

[MDalby]

Book of Mormon: Alma 13

D&C: 138

[DonBradley]

Book of Abraham 3

[Rathus]

Book of Mormon: Alma 13

D&C: 138

MDalby, I looked up those two references and the one in Alma chapter 13 doesn't seem to be explicitly teach about our first estate (the premortal existence). It may be implied, depending upon your interpretation, but it doesn't explicitly teach us about our premortal state (aka the first estate). There are hints such as in verse 3 "being called and prepared from the foundation of the world" but it also says "according to the foreknowledge of God" so it could be argued that it is only referring to God's foreknowledge and not an explicit teaching on the first estate.

Then there is verse 7 "This high priesthood being after the order of his Son, which order was from the foundation of the world" which seems to imply a first estate, but then again it says "according to his foreknowledge of all things

[bluebell]

Here's a list to start with and a blurb on each scriptures (this is from the LDS scriptural topical guide).

bringeth them back into the presence of the Lord, Hel. 14:17

third part of the hosts of heaven turned he away, D&C 29:36

seraphic hosts of heaven, before the world was made, D&C 38:1

man, according to his creation before the world, D&C 49:17

Man was also in the beginning with God, D&C 93:29

choice spirits who were reserved to come forth, D&C 138:53

before they were born

[Rathus]

In doing some additional searching on LDS.org I did find an article on the premortal life and it gives several scriptures such as Abraham 3:26, D&C 38:1, D&C 93:29 (Hel. 14:17; DYC 49:17). D&C 138; Moses 6:51. so I think I've found what I was looking for. Thank you.

ETA: Thank you bluebell.