You Are Clean Ensign, Nov. 1996, pg 30; “On 3 April 1836 the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were engaged in sacred spiritual worship in the Kirtland Temple. After a solemn and silent prayer the Lord appeared to them and accepted the Kirtland Temple as His...
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Who Do You Follow? Journal of Discourses 7:284; “It was the occupation of Jesus Christ and his Apostles to propagate the Gospel of salvation and the principles of eternal life to the world, and it is our duty and calling, as ministers of the same salvation and Gospel,...
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Whom Did the Lord Choose? Ensign, Jan. 2006, 34-35; “In a surprisingly short time, the [ancient] Church disassembled. Without Apostles, the Church lost its anchor and began to drift on every wind of doctrine. Spiritual gifts disappeared, revelations ceased, the keys...
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Bible and Book of Mormon Authenticate Each Other Ensign, Nov. 2007, 43; “Scriptural witnesses authenticate each other. This concept was explained long ago when a prophet wrote that the Book of Mormon was 'written for the intent that ye may believe [the Bible]; and if...
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“The Gospel is Simple” New Era, July 2010, 3; “The gospel is so very simple when we understand it properly. It is always right, it is always good, it is always uplifting. Obedience to gospel principles brings forth joy and happiness. Disobedience has a day of...
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Priesthood Power – What is it? Ensign, May 2010, 48; “We have this priesthood power, and we should all be prepared to use it properly.” – Dallin H. Oaks, “Healing the Sick” Encyclopedia of Mormonism, pg. 1134; “The word "priesthood" has several meanings for Latter-day...
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What is a Saint? New Era, Dec. 2009, 2; “What does it mean to be a Saint? In the Lord's Church, the members are Latter-day Saints, and they attempt to emulate the Savior, follow His teachings, and receive saving ordinances in order to live in the celestial kingdom...
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Follow the Spirit Ensign, May 2010, pg 12; “We know we are successful if we live so that we qualify for, receive, and know how to follow the Spirit.” – Julie B. Beck, "And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit” John 14:16-18, 23; “And I will pray...
Mormon Terminology and Dilemma
Christian/Christianity Mitt and the $10,000 Bet Journal of Discourses 6:176; “Brother Taylor has just said that the religions of the day were hatched in hell. The eggs were laid in hell, hatched on its borders, and then kicked on to the earth.” – Brigham Young 1 Nephi...
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Perfection of Individuals and the Family Is Sanctification through your works or the Spirit working in you? Ensign, May 2010, pgs 9-10; “Every law and principle and power, every belief, every ordinance and ordination, every covenant, every sermon and every sacrament,...