The planet on which we live, created by God through Jesus Christ to be used by man during his mortal probation. Its final destiny is to become glorified and exalted (D&C 77: 1-2; 130: 8-9). The earth will become an eternal inheritance of those who have lived worthy of a celestial glory (D&C 88: 14-26). They will enjoy the presence of the Father and the Son (D&C 76: 62).

Created for man: God gave man dominion over the earth, Gen. 1: 28 (Moses 2: 28). The earth is the Lord's, Ex. 9: 29 (Ps. 24: 1). The Lord has given the earth to the children of men, Ps. 115: 16. I have made the earth and created man upon it, Isa. 45: 12. By the power of his word man came upon the earth, Jacob 4: 9. The earth shall be given to those who have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide, D&C 45: 56-58 (D&C 103: 7). Those who have obeyed the gospel are rewarded with the good things of the earth, D&C 59: 3. The poor and the meek of the earth shall inherit it, D&C 88: 17 (Matt. 5: 5; 3 Ne. 12: 5). We will make an earth, and we will prove them, Abr. 3: 24-25.

A living entity: The earth abideth forever, Eccl. 1: 4. The sea of glass is the earth in its sanctified, immortal, and eternal state, D&C 77: 1. The earth must be sanctified and prepared for the celestial glory, D&C 88: 18-19. The earth mourned aloud, Moses 7: 48.

Division of the earth: Let the waters be gathered together unto one place, Gen. 1: 9. In the days of Peleg was the earth divided, Gen. 10: 25. After the waters had receded, it became a choice land, Ether 13: 2. The earth shall be like it was before it was divided, D&C 133: 24.

Cleansing of the earth: Rain fell upon the earth for forty days, Gen. 7: 4. The earth is reserved unto fire against the day of judgment, 2 Pet. 3: 7. After today cometh the burning, D&C 64: 24. The earth desires to be cleansed from filthiness, Moses 7: 48.

Final state of the earth: The earth will be wrapt together as a scroll and pass away, 3 Ne. 26: 3 (D&C 29: 23). There shall be a new heaven and a new earth, Ether 13: 9 (D&C 29: 23). The sea of glass is the earth in its sanctified, immortal, and eternal state, D&C 77: 1. The earth must be sanctified and prepared for the celestial glory, D&C 88: 18-19. This earth will be made like unto crystal and will be a Urim and Thummim, D&C 130: 8-9. For a thousand years the earth shall rest, Moses 7: 64. The earth will be renewed, A of F 1: 10.