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	{{Summary1}} Independence, Missouri is significant to Latter-day Saints because the Lord revealed it as the “center place” of Zion and identified a specific spot for a future temple there (Doctrine and Covenants 57:2–3). He also connected it to the New Jerusalem, saying that the city would be built “beginning at the temple lot,” which was dedicated by Joseph Smith and others (Doctrine and Covenants 84:2–3); the Church teaches that the land is sacred and dedicated, even though we do not know exactly how or when all these prophecies will be fulfilled.		{{Summary1}} Independence, Missouri is significant to Latter-day Saints because the Lord revealed it as the “center place” of Zion and identified a specific spot for a future temple there (Doctrine and Covenants 57:2–3). He also connected it to the New Jerusalem, saying that the city would be built “beginning at the temple lot,” which was dedicated by Joseph Smith and others (Doctrine and Covenants 84:2–3); the Church teaches that the land is sacred and dedicated, even though we do not know exactly how or when all these prophecies will be fulfilled.

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	~~==Question: What~~ is the ~~role~~ of ~~the Mormon~~ temple to be built ~~in Independence~~, ~~Missouri?=~~=		{{Summary1}} Independence, Missouri is significant to Latter-day Saints because the Lord revealed it as the “center place” of Zion and identified a specific spot for a future temple there (Doctrine and Covenants 57:2–3). He also connected it to the New Jerusalem, saying that the city would be built “beginning at the temple lot,” which was dedicated by Joseph Smith and others (Doctrine and Covenants 84:2–3); the Church teaches that the land is sacred and dedicated, even though we do not know exactly how or when all these prophecies will be fulfilled.
	===Regarding the building of a temple in Independence, nobody can predict the timetable of the Lord===		----
			====Regarding the building of a temple in Independence, nobody can predict the timetable of the Lord====

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	Regarding the building of a temple in Independence, nobody can predict the timetable of the Lord. Perhaps it would be advantageous for one to apply Biblical principles when it comes to understanding the time and seasons of the Lord, and should read the Bible with regards to this matter of "next generation." After all, as it states in the Bible: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.		Regarding the building of a temple in Independence, nobody can predict the timetable of the Lord. Perhaps it would be advantageous for one to apply Biblical principles when it comes to understanding the time and seasons of the Lord, and should read the Bible with regards to this matter of "next generation." After all, as it states in the Bible: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

	Even if we look at the prophecy in ~~D&C~~ 84 as if the term "this generation" does mean a time frame of about 100 - 120 years (just to give M&J the benefit of the doubt), it still does not mean it is a false prophecy by LDS terms. {{S\|\|D&C\|124\|49}} states, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, that when I give a commandment to any of the sons of man to do a work unto my name, and those sons of men go with all their might and with all they have to perform that work, and cease not their diligence, and their enemies come upon them and hinder them from performing that work, behold, it behooveth me to require that work no more at the hands of those sons of men, but to accept their offerings." The Latter-Day Saints were driven out of the area by the mobs that violently persecuted them. In light of this scripture, the mobs are responsible for the temple not being built, not the LDS or God. But then, "this generation" could be referring to Latter-Day Saints as a whole, and not only are we still here, but we are growing in number.		Even if we look at the prophecy in Doctrine and Covenants 84 as if the term "this generation" does mean a time frame of about 100 - 120 years (just to give M&J the benefit of the doubt), it still does not mean it is a false prophecy by LDS terms. {{S\|\|D&C\|124\|49}} states, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, that when I give a commandment to any of the sons of man to do a work unto my name, and those sons of men go with all their might and with all they have to perform that work, and cease not their diligence, and their enemies come upon them and hinder them from performing that work, behold, it behooveth me to require that work no more at the hands of those sons of men, but to accept their offerings." The Latter-Day Saints were driven out of the area by the mobs that violently persecuted them. In light of this scripture, the mobs are responsible for the temple not being built, not the LDS or God. But then, "this generation" could be referring to Latter-Day Saints as a whole, and not only are we still here, but we are growing in number.

	Some critics of the Church only quote verses {{sv\|\|D&C\|84\|4}} and {{sv\|\|D&C\|84\|5}} of ~~D&C~~ 84 in an attempt to demonstrate a "false prophecy" on the part of Joseph Smith. ~~D&C~~ 84 is a revelation on priesthood, as it pertains to temple ordinances. That being the case, there are a few other verses which are significant in understanding this particular temple as revealed in this section. Since critics are concerned that the temple was not built, and is not even yet built, we need to understand if they, and the Lord, have the same understanding of events that were, and are to happen concerning this temple. These other verses give us a clue as to when this temple needs to be completed. First, however, we need to understand the pattern that the Lord uses in revealing doctrine to mankind. It is important to examine the time line of events to see the pattern the Lord had in mind. The Lord does not reveal things all at one. He does so one step at a time as indicated in {{b\|\|Isaiah\|28\|9-13}}:		Some critics of the Church only quote verses {{sv\|\|D&C\|84\|4}} and {{sv\|\|D&C\|84\|5}} of Doctrine and Covenants 84 in an attempt to demonstrate a "false prophecy" on the part of Joseph Smith. Doctrine and Covenants 84 is a revelation on priesthood, as it pertains to temple ordinances. That being the case, there are a few other verses which are significant in understanding this particular temple as revealed in this section. Since critics are concerned that the temple was not built, and is not even yet built, we need to understand if they, and the Lord, have the same understanding of events that were, and are to happen concerning this temple. These other verses give us a clue as to when this temple needs to be completed. First, however, we need to understand the pattern that the Lord uses in revealing doctrine to mankind. It is important to examine the time line of events to see the pattern the Lord had in mind. The Lord does not reveal things all at one. He does so one step at a time as indicated in {{b\|\|Isaiah\|28\|9-13}}:

	Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little...		Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little...
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	===The Lord reveals patterns to his prophets===		====The Lord reveals patterns to his prophets====

	This pattern continues. Thus things were revealed to Joseph Smith one step at a time. So what was the pattern for temple building as revealed to Joseph Smith?		This pattern continues. Thus things were revealed to Joseph Smith one step at a time. So what was the pattern for temple building as revealed to Joseph Smith?
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	The Kirtland Temple was dedicated on March 27, 1836; however, it was not built with the same purpose as temples today are. This was a "preparatory" temple. It wasn't until this temple was built that the keys of the priesthood could be restored.		The Kirtland Temple was dedicated on March 27, 1836; however, it was not built with the same purpose as temples today are. This was a "preparatory" temple. It wasn't until this temple was built that the keys of the priesthood could be restored.

	===The purpose of the Kirtland Temple===		====The purpose of the Kirtland Temple====

	The Kirtland Temple holds a peculiar place in the annals of temple building. It is not like other temples. It was built primarily for the restoration of keys of authority. In the receiving of these keys the fulness of gospel ordinances is revealed. The keys of salvation and exaltation for both the living and the dead were given within its sacred walls. An endowment, such as was necessary at the time, was also given. This was not as complete as the endowment later revealed.		The Kirtland Temple holds a peculiar place in the annals of temple building. It is not like other temples. It was built primarily for the restoration of keys of authority. In the receiving of these keys the fulness of gospel ordinances is revealed. The keys of salvation and exaltation for both the living and the dead were given within its sacred walls. An endowment, such as was necessary at the time, was also given. This was not as complete as the endowment later revealed.
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	The purpose of the Kirtland Temple was fulfilled on April 3, 1836 when the priesthood keys were restored. ({{s\|\|D&C\|110\|}}) These keys were restored by Jesus Christ (Keys of Resurrection), Moses (Keys of the Gathering of Israel), Elias (Keys of the Blessings of Abraham), and Elijah (Keys of Sealing).		The purpose of the Kirtland Temple was fulfilled on April 3, 1836 when the priesthood keys were restored. ({{s\|\|D&C\|110\|}}) These keys were restored by Jesus Christ (Keys of Resurrection), Moses (Keys of the Gathering of Israel), Elias (Keys of the Blessings of Abraham), and Elijah (Keys of Sealing).

	===Line upon line===		====Line upon line====

	According to the principle of "line upon line, precept upon precept," construction could now begin on a temple in which these priesthood keys could be used. On April 6, 1841, construction of the Nauvoo Temple began. As most of the Saints left Nauvoo under threat of mob violence in early February 1846, a special crew stayed behind and completed the temple. Three months later the building was considered complete and was publicly dedicated on May 1, 1846. Thus we see the first edifice was for the restoration of priesthood peys, and the second edifice was for the application of those keys for the living. The next temple that was completed was the St. George Temple, in which endowments for the dead began.<ref>Endowments for the dead were first performed in the St. George Temple on January 11, 1877. The St. George Temple was completed before the Salt Lake Temple.</ref> "The first endowments for the dead in this dispensation were performed in the St. George Temple. Endowments for the living were performed in Nauvoo." <Ref name="ds"></ref>{{Rp\|171}}		According to the principle of "line upon line, precept upon precept," construction could now begin on a temple in which these priesthood keys could be used. On April 6, 1841, construction of the Nauvoo Temple began. As most of the Saints left Nauvoo under threat of mob violence in early February 1846, a special crew stayed behind and completed the temple. Three months later the building was considered complete and was publicly dedicated on May 1, 1846. Thus we see the first edifice was for the restoration of priesthood peys, and the second edifice was for the application of those keys for the living. The next temple that was completed was the St. George Temple, in which endowments for the dead began.<ref>Endowments for the dead were first performed in the St. George Temple on January 11, 1877. The St. George Temple was completed before the Salt Lake Temple.</ref> "The first endowments for the dead in this dispensation were performed in the St. George Temple. Endowments for the living were performed in Nauvoo." <Ref name="ds"></ref>{{Rp\|171}}
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	===The purpose of the Independence Temple===		====The purpose of the Independence Temple====

	So we see that the Lord works the same today as He did yesterday. "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."<ref>{{s\|\|Hebrews\|13\|8}} The LDS believe Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father are two separate individual beings who work as one. It was Jesus Christ who appeared to Moses and other Old Testament prophets. It was Jesus Christ who revealed to the ancient prophets "line upon line, precept upon precept," and He did so with Joseph Smith as well.</ref> So how does this temple in Missouri that Joseph Smith spoke of fit in with the process of temple building? This temple is to be the "chief temple."		So we see that the Lord works the same today as He did yesterday. "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."<ref>{{s\|\|Hebrews\|13\|8}} The LDS believe Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father are two separate individual beings who work as one. It was Jesus Christ who appeared to Moses and other Old Testament prophets. It was Jesus Christ who revealed to the ancient prophets "line upon line, precept upon precept," and He did so with Joseph Smith as well.</ref> So how does this temple in Missouri that Joseph Smith spoke of fit in with the process of temple building? This temple is to be the "chief temple."
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	~~D&C~~ 84 also mentions a specific purpose for this temple in Missouri.		Doctrine and Covenants 84 also mentions a specific purpose for this temple in Missouri.

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	Behold, the great day of the Lord is at hand; and who can abide the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap; and he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Let us, therefore, as a church and a people, and as Latter-day Saints, offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness; and let us present in his holy temple, when it is finished, a book containing the records of our dead, which shall be worthy of all acceptation. ({{s\|\|D&C\|128\|24}})		Behold, the great day of the Lord is at hand; and who can abide the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap; and he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Let us, therefore, as a church and a people, and as Latter-day Saints, offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness; and let us present in his holy temple, when it is finished, a book containing the records of our dead, which shall be worthy of all acceptation. ({{s\|\|D&C\|128\|24}})
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