‘He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.’ Revelation 2:17 Based on the Bible verse above, why […]
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RSS feed for this sectionAncestor Worship or Temple Worship?
Today we’re looking at the definition of worship in three different settings. The reason for this stems from the repeated articles on LDS websites directing members to be diligent in their temple work. Two examples can be seen in the seminars they hold, and directives telling bishops to install teenagers as ‘family history consultants’ for […]
Temple Recommend Interview
Everything we do as Christians needs to be held to the standard in which God expects from us. This is even more relevant for those of us in ministry and/or teaching positions – James 3:1-2. With that in mind I want to make it abundantly clear for the reason I’m posting this on our ministry […]
Covenants and Ordinances of Mormonism
There are six saving ordinances a Mormon must receive to have eternal life. Baptism (by one holding the Mormon priesthood) Confirmation and Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost (by someone holding the priesthood) Receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood (if you’re male) Washing and Anointing (occurs in the temple during the Initiatory) Endowment (in the temple) […]
Mormon Church Launches New Temple Film
This past week the Mormon Church premiered a new Endowment film in selected temples across the country. There hasn’t been a lot of information forthcoming on this new film, but what we do know is that its approximately 12-15 minutes longer than the previous one. It has a new cast, a little more detail about […]
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Baptisms for the Dead, Sealings, Confirmations…
Temple Ceremonies: Baptisms of the Dead, Sealings, Confirmations and Reconfirmations of the Dead, Ordinations of the Dead, Washing of Feet and 2nd Anointings Baptisms for the Dead The baptismal font inside the Mormon temple sits atop twelve, usually all white, alabaster bulls which stand in a circle facing outwards. The font is in the basement […]
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 5 The Veil
Temple Ceremonies Part 5 The Veil of the Temple The Marks on the Veil PETER: Brethren and sisters, I will now explain the marks on the veil. These four marks are the marks of the holy priesthood, and corresponding marks are found in your individual garment. This one on the right is the mark of […]
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 4 Terrestrial World
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 4 Terrestrial World THE LAW OF CHASTITY PETER: A couple will now come to the altar. We are instructed to give unto you the law of chastity. This I will explain. To the sisters, it is that no one of you will have sexual intercourse except with your husband to whom […]
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 3 Telestial World
Temple Ceremonies Part 3 Telestial World THE LONE AND DREARY WORLD: THE TELESTIAL KINGDOM ADAM PRAYS [Adam and Eve are shown full view for the first time and they’re wearing animal skins. The lone and dreary world is represented by desert scenery. Adam kneels at his stone altar, spreads his hands to heaven, and prays.]
Temple Endowment Ceremonies Part 2 The Garden
Temple Ceremonies Part 2 Garden Endowment Ceremony The Garden THE GODS WITHDRAW ELOHIM: Adam, we have created for you this earth, and have placed upon it all kinds of vegetation and animal life. We have commanded all these to multiply in their own sphere and element. We give you dominion over all these things and […]