Part three of the series: Abinadi Among the Mormons (click here for part 1 and part 2) “I recognize that my words are making you angry and that you refuse to accept them,” said Abinadi to the members of the High Council and Stake Presidency. “But, the words I speak are true and God has commanded … More Abinadi Among the Mormons (part 3)
We understand that when a man works by faith, he works by mental exertion instead of physical force. It is by words, instead of exerting his physical powers, with which every being works when he works by faith. God said, “Let there be light: and there was light.” Joshua spake, and the great lights which … More When A Man Works By Faith
It is essential for any person to have an actual knowledge that the course of life which he is pursuing is according to the will of God to enable him to have that confidence in God without which no person can obtain eternal life. It is this that enabled the ancient Saints to endure all … More Sometimes Rams Aren’t Found In Thickets
They are not complete as to their teachings regarding the Godhead. More complete instructions on this point of doctrine are given in section 130 of … The Doctrine and Covenants. It was thought by Elder James E. Talmage, chairman, and other members of the committee who were responsible for their omission that to avoid confusion … More 1921 Committee Versus Joseph Smith Jr.
I am perfectly satisfied that my Father and my God is a cheerful, pleasant, lively, good-natured Being. Why? Because I am cheerful, pleasant, lively and good-natured when I have His Spirit. That is one reason why I know; and another is — the Lord said, through Joseph Smith, “I delight in a glad heart and … More Commit This Paragraph To Memory
Let us here observe, that three things are necessary in order that any rational and intelligent being may exercise faith in God unto life and salvation. First, the idea that he actually exists. Secondly, a correct idea of his character, perfections, and attributes. Thirdly, an actual knowledge that the course of life which he is … More Three Things Are Necessary
Q. Is the knowledge of the existence of God a matter of mere tradition, founded upon human testimony alone, until a person receives a manifestation of God to themselves? A. It is (Lecture Second)
Faith being the first principle in revealed religion, and the foundation of all righteousness, necessarily claims the first place in a course of lectures which are designed to unfold to the understanding the doctrine of Jesus Christ. (Lecture First, verse 1) Young children, growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, learn … More Designed to Unfold To The Understanding
On September 23rd, 2008 I found myself on a plane heading to McAllen Texas to serve a two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The fellow sitting next to me clearly didn’t want to have a discussion with anyone, let alone a 19 year old Missionary, and so I found … More Some Errors Have Been Perpetuated
“The angel came to me three times between the year of ’34 and ’42 and said I was to obey that principle or he would [s]lay me.” Others told the story with an additional detail: the angel held a drawn sword. Richard Lyman Bushman; Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling, p.438 This is the beginning of … More The Girl Business
I Looked and Beheld 