Mormon Doctrine, 2d ed. [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966], 183; “Deacons are “appointed to watch over the church, to be standing ministers unto the church.” (D. & C. 84:111.) … Among other things, it is the practice of the Church to assign them to pass the sacrament, perform messenger service, act as ushers, keep church […]
Tag Archives: Aaronic Priesthood
Tip of the Day, November 13
November 13 – Hebrews 7:1-4; “For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which […]
Tip of the Day, November 8
November 8 – Genesis 14:18; “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.”
Tip of the Day, April 9
April 9 – Hebrews 5:4; Ex. 28:1; 40:13-16; “And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.” “And take unto thee Aaron they brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, […]
Mormon Dilemma 117
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 Saints:1. Priesthood is power, the power of God, a vital […]
Mormon Dilemma 65
Mormon Priesthood Enlarges the Soul I’m often asked by Mormon missionaries where I get my authority from to preach the gospel. What is so sad about this situation is the demeanor these boys come to my home with. They’ve been taught and now believe, they are the only people with the authority to go on […]
Lifestyles of a Mormon
Mormon Lifestyles & Daily Routines The Mormon life is beset with many activities they see as necessary in their ultimate goal towards salvation. Now while we can all be guilty of over scheduling our lives at times, we are assured by the Lord that we are never responsible for our own salvation – Ephesians […]