Tag: Doctrine and Covenants
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19 July 2008
Official Declaration 2I love how the letter indicates the effort and desire of the First Presidency in this matter – it was not a matter of passive reception of a change in course, but an active seeking for a promised blessing for some under their care. I also like that both declarations are accompanied by…
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18 July 2008
Official Declaration 1There is a lot of doctrine following the declaration in the quotes by President Woodruff assuring the people that he would not be allowed to lead them astray. In our day that may be even more important than the declaration regarding the cessation of the practice of polygamy.
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17 July 2008
D&C 138It seems totally appropriate that a vision would come while pondering the Atonement of Christ. I love the clarity of this vision on the order of the preaching of the gospel in the Spirit World. While those who have received the gospel in this life will have a continuation of work before them, there…
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16 July 2008
D&C 137I wonder if this was before the ordinance of proxy baptisms had been restored. I imagine that Joseph was highly comforted to know that Alvin had received Celestial glory.
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15 July 2008
D&C 136The people were commanded to organize themselves and send an advanced group of men to prepare the way – which is exactly what they did. It looks like they send the advanced company within 3 months of the revelation.
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14 July 2008
D&C 135Sometimes I wonder if this should really be classed as scripture, but the facts presented are true either way. I had never noticed the passages about their innocent blood: A seal affixed to Mormonism A blot on the honor of Illinois A stain on the banner of liberty and the United States Mixed with…
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13 July 2008
D&C 134What a magnificent exposition of the purpose and scope of government and its relationship to religious institutions.
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12 July 2008
D&C 133This whole section just makes me think of the fact that even if we know what the Lord intends to do we are bounds to be surprised at how He chooses to go about accomplishing His ends.
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11 July 2008
D&C 132The purpose of plural marriage is to multiply and replenish the earth. A husband can take multiple wives only when all of the following conditions are met: He does so for the purpose of multiplying and replenishing the earth when the current wife (or wives) cannot or will not accomplish that goal further as…
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10 July 2008
D&C 131So short, and yet two vital doctrines. Eternal marriage is required for the highest degree of the Celestial Kingdom and we can come to know that our salvation is assured.