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- ...and no farther." For instance, we will take the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants, and say concerning them, They are true—the rule and guide12 KB (2,125 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...heir works, as well as those who have had the privilege of it. That is our doctrine. That is what the Lord has told us, through his servants, from the beginnin ...od on the earth. The children of Abraham had wandered so far from the true doctrine, the Priesthood, the principles, and ordinances that the Lord had revealed,25 KB (4,715 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- He then asked, "Why do you believe in that doctrine?"27 KB (5,172 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...be the Saviour. The Catholics all acknowledge Jesus to be the Saviour. The doctrine has become popular in the world, so much so that nearly the whole world now12 KB (2,278 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...rophets of God about driving people into heaven, Did they ever teach you a doctrine of this kind? No: but it is "Come, come," all the day long.17 KB (3,262 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- I believe in this doctrine. When the Elders can feed the people, it is all right for them to continue ...You may take a child, and just as soon as you can put it in possession of doctrine, that child will love the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Only let it understand ri22 KB (4,332 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...g novels or false things. Read the best books—the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and those things that contain truth. Do you think the people11 KB (2,236 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- I recollect reading in one of the revelations, in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, where the Lord says—"If a man, inasmuch as he is an Elder,6 KB (1,159 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- |H=THE SACRAMENT—THE SABBATH—SECTARIAN OPPOSITION TO THE DOCTRINE AND ORDINANCE OF THE GOSPEL, ETC. ...of Discourses 6: THE SACRAMENT—THE SABBATH—SECTARIAN OPPOSITION TO THE DOCTRINE AND ORDINANCE OF THE GOSPEL, ETC.21 KB (3,859 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...will read a part of a short revelation, in order to exhibit some items of doctrine that are not generally understood, although it is before the people. All pe I will read in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, sec. 44:—55 KB (10,368 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...he teachings of thy Spirit—that they may be enlightened in principle, in doctrine, and in duty, and learn the way of life and salvation, which their fathers27 KB (4,934 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- In the little that I shall say, I will endeavour to point out the items of doctrine and the right view to be contemplated and spoken upon by the brethren; for9 KB (1,647 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- When a doctrine with which we have not formerly been acquainted is first preached to us, it19 KB (3,557 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...revelation, as truly as the revelations which are contained in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. I could give you revelation about going to California, for I29 KB (5,322 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...ngs is that they rest upon the words of the Saviour. Whosoever readeth the doctrine of the Son of God, and obeys it, does know whether it is true or false. ...the day; but it is not so. To individuals, as such, I am not opposed. The doctrine I preach is not opposed to an individual upon the earth. If I am opposed to14 KB (2,530 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...nd them; but I soon learned that I could not fathom the full extent of the doctrine of salvation as revealed in our day through the Prophet Joseph; for I disce ...officiate year after year for those who have slept thousands of years. The doctrine of the Christian world, which I have already said I was familiar with, send25 KB (4,673 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...Lake City, but throughout the settlements, have practically embraced this doctrine, believing it to be a Divine institution, approbated of God and the Bible. ...d a law against polygamy? If they have, then as many as have received this doctrine are transgressors of the law. You may search our laws from beginning to end51 KB (9,551 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...principles? There are, and we heard a portion of them this morning in the doctrine of salvation. ...nd sinners, young and old, wise and ignorant, Do not mistake any points of doctrine you hear preached. The spirit in man is always enlightened, more or less, b27 KB (4,981 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...ms of the earth will become the "kingdoms of our God and his Christ." This doctrine is found in this good old book, the Bible, which {{page break|19|top}} all20 KB (3,897 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...ys be able to detect the impostor from the servant of God by examining the doctrine. There are evidences distinguishing a true message from a false one, that t ...to them, to minister to the heirs of salvation, it is not an unscriptural doctrine that they should minister to those four men. It is just as reasonable that59 KB (10,547 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...is stand; and the Elders of Israel should never contend about any point of doctrine that does not pertain to the present day's salvation. Brother Hyde has been21 KB (4,106 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...en appeal to the congregation to know if they had not preached to them the doctrine laid down in the text. Well, if I have preached from the text, excuse me.13 KB (2,370 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...es to be guided by that wisdom in your business transactions as well as in doctrine?—for there is no dividing between matters spiritual and temporal. There i16 KB (2,931 words) - 14:53, 13 April 2024
- ...to in what is now termed "the first Epistle," we should probably find this doctrine fully revealed, for he wrote to them as though they understood all about it ...ving on it, but all the generations of the dead. It is the most charitable doctrine that was ever preached to the nations of the earth. The Universalists think60 KB (11,245 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...he way I have looked at it ever since. I am so strong in the belief of the doctrine, that I recommend every one of the brethren and sisters to look at it in th24 KB (4,561 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...shall be preached to every kingdom, tongue, and people; and whenever this doctrine is preached, your name shall be had in honourable remembrance among the vir ...of this work, as you will see by the revelations contained in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, that he was laying the foundation of a great and mighty work29 KB (5,412 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...ould be liberal enough to allow and tolerate every principle, precept, and doctrine of the new Church which then existed only in prophetic vision. The Constitu13 KB (2,309 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...e water, and walked on them, to convince the multitude of the truth of his doctrine: but just as all were convinced, and the Prophet was about to step on shore ...denied the faith; and so I have proved that the revelation in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants is not from God." The spirit of blindness had so taken posses23 KB (4,229 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...holy, so virtuous and righteous, his soul was pained in consequence of the doctrine of polygamy: at the same time, he must bring an eastern whore to sit on the ...le you can see it developed and made manifest, in a portion of the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. It says, "When you shall go forth and deliver your testimony26 KB (4,789 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...ssist me. In twenty-one months I published the Book of Mormon, the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and the Hymn Book, and eight or ten pamphlets.20 KB (3,736 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- I have no desire, at this time, to address you upon any particular point of doctrine, or to select a text upon which to expound or explain. I merely wish to inq29 KB (5,478 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...as to be saved in the celestial kingdom, while all who do not embrace the doctrine of full redemption will come short of attaining that glory. On the contrary28 KB (5,349 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...my testimony to the principles of the Gospel of salvation. It is the only doctrine by which people can be saved in the celestial kingdom of our God, and shoul ...arth, or it is not from God. Such a plan incorporates every system of true doctrine on the earth, whether it be ecclesiastical, moral, philosophical, or civil:6 KB (1,199 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...for it shall be given you in the same hour what ye ought to say." In this doctrine I repose implicit confidence; and being requested to speak to you at this t ...r a child just born must be worn by a man when thirty years of age, is the doctrine of those stereotyped "Mormons." The Church is now nearly thirty years old;16 KB (3,182 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...enjoy the spirit of revelation can readily discern that the philosophy and doctrine just advanced by him are excellent. ...ould watch closely, and be very careful that they never imbibe any notion, doctrine, or idea that causes selfishness in their hearts; but let their hearts be o10 KB (1,860 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...d bread and wine in the ordinance of the Lord's supper. I will not teach a doctrine not found in the Old and New Testaments. Bread is the staff of life: it ans ...y to pray, whether we are particularly in the spirit of praying or not. My doctrine is, it is duty to pray; and when the time for prayer comes, John should say21 KB (4,046 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...as the sound penetrated my ears, I knew that if the Bible was true, their doctrine was true. They taught not only the ordinances, but the gifts and blessings ...sed to the Saints by this influence. I can read you in this book, (Book of Doctrine and Covenants,) before we went to Missouri, that it should be the land of o50 KB (9,344 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...ngs is that they rest upon the words of the Saviour. Whosoever readeth the doctrine of the Son of God and obeys it does know whether it is true or false. ...the day; but it is not so. To individuals, as such, I am not opposed. The doctrine I preach is not opposed to an individual upon the earth. If I am opposed to14 KB (2,538 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...been to have raised up the kingdom of God without giving new revelation on doctrine? If a church were raised up without the Spirit of revelation, it could not ...ip God according to the dictates of our own conscience. Search the Book of Doctrine and Covenants of this Church—go through all the sections of that book, an61 KB (10,991 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...ether there are any cases of difficulty between brethren or differences in doctrine that should be presented before the Conference. I have heard of none; conse11 KB (2,152 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- You need exhorting rather than teaching. You have been taught doctrine in abundance, and I have sometimes thought it a pity the Lord has revealed If we live faithful to the doctrine and faith of the holy Gospel we have embraced, we shall understand the real25 KB (4,778 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...habitants of the earth, and bear testimony of that fact, setting forth the doctrine of the Father and the Son. This evidence begets in the minds of the people55 KB (10,426 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...l, free offering, etc.; and each party of Christians has its pet theory or doctrine, upon which it builds its hopes of eternal salvation. Such a course is like ...o them that free grace and freewill are scripturally true. The first-named doctrine is as true as the second, and the second as the first. Others, again, decla33 KB (6,050 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- But the question is, Did we subscribe to any such doctrine as this on the start? I will not say that we did; yet I have had such thoug12 KB (2,301 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...e Bible. We have also learned much from the Book of Mormon and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants; but all the salvation you can obtain by means of those books I know that we have been taught from our infancy, and it is now a popular doctrine with all the denominations of the Christians of the nineteenth century, tha11 KB (2,082 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...g; so that in truth he might say, as he says in the preface of the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, that he cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowa There is a revelation in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, which, to my mind, is more explicit than any I find in the O29 KB (5,447 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...ion will understand alike, see alike, and have the same views in regard to doctrine and principles, and all division of sentiment will be entirely done away. T ...ad in the world that see eye to eye—that have the same view in regard to doctrine and principle—that are of the same mind? They can scarcely be found. I do19 KB (3,658 words) - 14:54, 13 April 2024
- ...isten to the principles of eternal truth. We are here to introduce correct doctrine, to introduce correct morals, to introduce correct philosophy, to introduce17 KB (3,189 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...er, "That has nothing to do with it. It is no matter where they go. Is the doctrine you preached to me in England true?" "Well, I do not hardly think it is." F ...ng of the cock in the morning until sunset in the evening, I know that the doctrine he preaches is the power of God to my salvation, if I live it. I did not ma28 KB (5,485 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...eas concerning the great plan called the plan of salvation—the system of doctrine, ideas, and practices that pertain to all the intelligence that exists in e ...panion day by day, to lead you into all truth, and then you will have good doctrine, good feelings, good wives, good children, a good community; and, finally,7 KB (1,405 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...at I am a Universalist, as the term is generally understood, although that doctrine is true in part, like the doctrines or professions of all professing Christ ...he Priesthood, must be damned. I do not think that you could now hear such doctrine from any of them.9 KB (1,655 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...nd and reflections were to seek for every particle of truth with regard to doctrine. ..., its application and enjoyment were all right with me; but with regard to doctrine, I did not then see any that altogether suited me. I said, Let me pray abou8 KB (1,446 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...east the subject matter therein, and we may suppose that we understand the doctrine of salvation, and conclude from our diligent study that we have become alto29 KB (5,464 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...perfectly understand, and strive to be honest. If you do not understand a doctrine or a portion of Scripture, when information is asked of you, say that the L14 KB (2,681 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- Brother Hyde spoke of a revelation which he tried to find in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. That revelation was reserved at the time the compilation for ...would understand that the "peculiar institution," as it is called,—that doctrine which is so obnoxious {{page break|63|top}} to our beloved Christian brethr25 KB (4,630 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...w in the footsteps of the reformer. He professes to teach purer and holier doctrine than has been taught; and the question arises, who is under obligation to o15 KB (2,828 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...s people. He never objected to their taking comfort. He never revealed any doctrine, that I have any knowledge of, but what in its nature is calculated to fill ...are of God; they are valuable and necessary: by them we can establish the doctrine of Christ. I never asked for any book when I was preaching to the world, bu15 KB (2,843 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...e and principle, professing to point the way of salvation, fades away. The doctrine God has revealed here is more precious to me, and is worth more than all th ...r, if they but repent on the gallows or their death-beds, are, by the same doctrine, forced into the presence of the Father and the Son, which, could they ente12 KB (2,268 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...e size? I am not a stereotyped Latter-day Saint, and do not believe in the doctrine. Every year the Elders of Israel are improving and learning, and have more16 KB (3,061 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...ly understand that the remarks just made by brother Hyde do not pertain to doctrine, are not commandments, and have nothing to do with the ordinances of the ho ...nd because I practised that doctrine; and if you say that you believe this doctrine and do not practise it, you can be a good Christian.17 KB (3,231 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...beyed, that the same doctrine taught by Jesus and his Apostles is the only doctrine to save the people. They were divided and subdivided—split into small fra16 KB (3,125 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...hnical, husky, and spiritless reasonings from the Book of Mormon, from the Doctrine and Covenants, Bible, &c., quite voluminous, resembling the bile ejected fr ...ote a few passages from the revelations of God as contained in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants:—"My words shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voic22 KB (4,100 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...the Prophets and Apostles. Yes, they have all borne testimony to the same doctrine, and so has every pure-minded man that has lived upon the earth.14 KB (2,777 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...he counsel that has been given us to-day by brother Brigham. It is as good doctrine as I ever heard in my life. It is choice—yea, more choice to us than all4 KB (810 words) - 14:55, 13 April 2024
- ...these things, whether he spoke spoke of himself or whether he spoke of the doctrine of Christ: He talked about famine, and pestilence, and earthquakes, and hur10 KB (1,858 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- You can read in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants that the Lord spoke to Thomas B. Marsh and the Twelve Apostle21 KB (4,104 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- I do not believe there is a man here to-day but what knows that the doctrine taught to-day is truth. It is the word of God—the revelations of Jesus Ch10 KB (1,967 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...with another, and more cle[a]rly understand these seeming discrepancies in doctrine, &c., that so often cause persons to differ. ...e a perfect system of salvation, though all of them have a portion of true doctrine, and suppose they have a perfect plan. Elders in this Church—men who have8 KB (1,469 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ..., until they have raised up scores of churches, all differing on points of doctrine, proves that there has been something out of the way. ...sery. There always appeared something very inconsistent connected with the doctrine of future rewards and punishments as taught by modern divines; but when I g22 KB (4,078 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...under our observation of trouble, of suffering, or misfortune, but in the doctrine of Christ there is something to stimulate us, and to encourage our further30 KB (5,541 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...l should understand well and thoroughly digest the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, for obedience to them will prove the power of God unto salvation ...rinciples of the doctrine of Christ as revealed by Jesus himself? No: that doctrine stands good, and will forever remain so. Some suppose that the ten commandm25 KB (4,741 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...kings and priests—of queens and priestesses; and the Bible supports this doctrine. Now, the truth is, you are the very kings and priests that have got to gat11 KB (2,093 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...mmovable, always abounding in good works. This is our tradition; it is the doctrine we have heard from our youth. Many of you are acquainted with the various d29 KB (5,724 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...all will be right. The doctrine of hiding sin is a false doctrine. If such doctrine be true, how will any be brought into judgment? and how is it that their se10 KB (1,876 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...Father or of himself. Do as he commands us to do, and we shall know of the doctrine, whether it is of God or not. It is only by the revelations of the Spirit t17 KB (3,226 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- Now, my doctrine is, Prune the trees, or, in other words, the branches of the great tree to24 KB (4,631 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...hat their passage over the Plains may be a school to them of principle and doctrine and truth, that they may inherit all the blessings that are in store for th16 KB (3,008 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- Brethren and sisters, short sermons is the doctrine of the day; therefore I say, The Lord bless you! and I bless you with all t12 KB (2,216 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...nciple. Were we to appeal to passions of the people, we should promote the doctrine of a plurality of men and of women. But when we address ourselves to the Sa ...every bed in this Territory, had they have had the power. Tell about this doctrine’s being obnoxious to their delicate feelings! Yes, it is, in one sense. I30 KB (5,856 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...n in reality they have great need to be taught the first principles of the doctrine of Christ.10 KB (1,997 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...off his coat and said "Lay there, religion, till I flog this man!" Now my doctrine is, that if I cannot flog a man and be just as religious as I am in this pu ...l of good instruction. Here are the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and Book of Doctrine and Covenants. You will see many revelations in the last named book that ar16 KB (3,040 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...hearts. We have read, many years ago, the promise contained in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants concerning the nation in which we live. The Lord said, in the ...rebuild the waste places thereof. Then all things spoken of in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants will be fulfilled. It is good to reflect upon these principle11 KB (2,061 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- In taking up the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and looking at the commandments and promises given through J31 KB (5,843 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...faith you have got, except you have works with it. We read in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants that men can accomplish much by faith; but of course that fai12 KB (2,269 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...ror in doctrine. In reflecting upon this, let me ask, how do we understand doctrine? By revelation. What are the privileges of a Bishop? Has he the privilege o ...be understood, and see the propriety of it. I really believe, and it is my doctrine, that if I speak to the brethren by the power of the Spirit of my calling,26 KB (4,939 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...marks made by brother Lorenzo Snow in the the forenoon. The principles and doctrine couched in those remarks are of great interest to the human family. I will26 KB (4,780 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- We found the same doctrine held good in Illinois, and the same principle has been carried out precisel33 KB (6,132 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...o that these spirits will follow you to be taught of you, and learn of you doctrine to lead them to life everlasting.17 KB (3,321 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...l should understand well and thoroughly digest the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, for obedience to them will prove the power of God unto salvation ...wisdom, according to the revelations and truths which I have given you." (Doctrine and Covenants, sec. 66, par. 4.)25 KB (4,748 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...made any of my brethren a judge over their Bishop? You read in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, in a revelation to Joseph Smith, (brother Kimball and myself25 KB (4,859 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...c speakers, through their traditions, did not like to have their errors in doctrine corrected. It hurt their feelings to be instructed and enlightened for the ...understanding as the geographical lines of a correctly executed map. This doctrine, revealed in these latter times, is worthy the attention of all men. It giv13 KB (2,396 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...ren's minds, and this prevented them from being led astray. In the Book of Doctrine and Covenants we have these things. set forth in great plainness. Read the ...about leaving certain principles and going on to perfection; but the true doctrine is not to leave those principles which we first learned, but to bear them i11 KB (2,087 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...time. "Whom shall he teach knowledge? And whom shall he make to understand doctrine? Those that are weaned from the milk and drawn from the breasts. For precep25 KB (4,662 words) - 14:56, 13 April 2024
- ...about are wealthy in cattle, and you know very well that it is against my doctrine and feelings for men to scrape together the wealth of the world and let it My doctrine is, to put every dollar to usury for building up the kingdom of God, whethe19 KB (3,603 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...d. Why, the assumption is ridiculous; do not think to stuff us with such a doctrine as that." ...ht so." It was but a little while till the only argument used against this doctrine was mobocracy, a row at the meeting, a coat of tar and feathers, a shower o24 KB (4,641 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...dressing the Saints, says, "But ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered to you; being then made free from sin, ye became the se ...ence to that form of doctrine delivered to them. Obedience to that form of doctrine made them free, but it did not prevent them from acting as men in a tempora49 KB (9,374 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...ese are things that we have in our possession; we have them in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants and in the History of Joseph Smith. Do you look them over? If28 KB (5,445 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...dgments and to truth that is self-evident? Many of us have been taught the doctrine of total depravity—that man is not naturally inclined to do good. I am sa16 KB (3,018 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- It has been said by some, and I suppose it to be true doctrine, that God is truth, but that does not prove that truth is God; for truth li12 KB (2,258 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...s is not so much weakness as it is selfishness. It is a great and glorious doctrine, but the reason I have not preached it in the midst of this people, is, I c I wish to endure, and live the doctrine I preach to the people; to live with them, and with them fight the Devil un16 KB (2,999 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...piritual kingdom and the body is nothing. Brother Kimball understands this doctrine as I do, but he has his method of expressing his ideas and I have mine; and ...gain, I have had to contend against what is called the "baby resurrection" doctrine, which, as has been taught and indulged by some, is one of the most absurd13 KB (2,491 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...t book, the Book of Mormon comes next, then the revelations in the book of Doctrine and Covenants, then the teachings of the living oracles, yet you will find,21 KB (3,962 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...are not thus inspired need again to be taught the first principles of the doctrine of Christ. Were we all thus inspired we should become one in Christ Jesus;3 KB (599 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...have to come down to a wheelbarrow arrangement. I do not like that kind of doctrine; it is contracting instead of expanding. I want to see Israel expand and be15 KB (2,804 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...s, however, universally received by professors of religion as a Scriptural doctrine that man is naturally opposed to God. This is not, so. Paul says, in his Ep12 KB (2,311 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...one great reason why men are permitted to do as they do. It is an orthodox doctrine that God has decreed whatsoever comes to pass. He has decreed many things t Brethren and friends, do you naturally despise such a doctrine as this, or does it find a response of welcome in your bosoms? My soul says32 KB (6,055 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...ham taught, that Isaac, Jacob and the Patriarchs taught. I believe all the doctrine Moses taught to be the word of the Lord. I believe in the law of carnal com19 KB (3,596 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...the revelations of God. Now, we may take the Bible, the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants, and we may read them through, and every other revelation tha ...we ought to have within us when any new doctrine is brought forth, or old doctrine more fully explained. In this way we shall profit by the preaching of our b9 KB (1,664 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...of treason. The Judge inquired of Mr. Smith, "Do you believe and teach the doctrine that in the course of time the Saints will possess the earth?" Joseph repli "But were you not persecuted for teaching that odious doctrine called polygamy?" No. We were planted in these valleys before it was public18 KB (3,425 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...rstand what Jesus says:—"If any man will do my will he shall know of the doctrine whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself."26 KB (5,011 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...d in Independence, Jackson county, Missouri, by W. W. Phelps, held out the doctrine rather strongly that about nine or ten years would be sufficient to wind up15 KB (2,787 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...ng them that is calculated to do good, here and there an item of essential doctrine, and occasionally a few good men who seek to sustain good principles to exa ...so that we cannot be led astray, nor be swayed to and fro by every wind of doctrine or example that comes along, but that we may seek for wisdom and knowledge,24 KB (4,584 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...you that we were not cast out for teaching and practising the Patriarchal doctrine, as our enemies now declare, for at that time it not been published to the23 KB (4,176 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- Now, in the doctrine and practice of plurality, one woman will sometimes think that she is queen20 KB (3,954 words) - 14:57, 13 April 2024
- ...rst proclaimed to the world, darkness covered the earth; and wherever this doctrine is preached by those having authority and it is rejected, that people becom28 KB (5,264 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...t, to believe all that is written in the Bible, Book of Mormon and Book of Doctrine and Covenants, is but a small matter compared with giving up comfortable ho21 KB (3,994 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...“standard works” of scripture (the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price), official declarations and proc .../ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/approaching-mormon-doctrine Approaching Mormon Doctrine] (May 4, 2007)}}13 KB (2,056 words) - 15:04, 13 April 2024
- ...the power of God is with him?" They will know, whether they know that the doctrine is true or not, that the influence is good, and that whether they have much5 KB (977 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...hout a constant faith in, and observance of, those first principles of the doctrine of Christ, any more than we can progress in learning and leave out of the q15 KB (2,805 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...one place, containing about three hundred families, the President held the doctrine that the Bishop was a mere temporal officer, and therefore he had no right21 KB (3,990 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...ety, the principles and order of the Gospel among us, and I feel that such doctrine as was taught yesterday is a blessing to the people who hear, and I know it5 KB (993 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...y side, but we are engaged in the work of the Almighty God who says in the Doctrine and Covenants, "I will save those who fall in the defence of Zion." Brethre11 KB (2,008 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...ometimes from the Bible, also from the Book of Mormon and from the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, besides another Book which seems to be above all other books19 KB (3,791 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- Here we find set forth by the Savior the doctrine that it belongs to the Father to give each one his place in that kingdom, h Many other passages might be quoted to show how the doctrine of regeneration was taught by Christ and his Apostles, but these will be su12 KB (2,288 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...ther conceive me." This Scripture has established in the minds of some the doctrine of total depravity—that it is impossible for them to have one good though27 KB (4,883 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...hes, so called, however they may err in many other principles of faith and doctrine. This ordinance has been renewed to us, and is part and parcel of the new c27 KB (5,062 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...nothing to unite the people together they are deficient in some principle, doctrine, faith or practice. Philosophy has not united the people together; politics ...f Judah, and become one stick—one in prophecy, one in revelation, one in doctrine, one in ordinances, one in unfolding the purposes and designs of God, and i36 KB (6,661 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...rds God consists in; they place great stress upon this, that and the other doctrine or principle as being necessary to salvation, which has not been thought of21 KB (3,892 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...kingdom of God, as an organized body, is just like the introduction of the doctrine of plu-{{page break|152|top}}rality of wives, it has got a first-rate good11 KB (2,086 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...ssary to entitle us to those choice things of the kingdom. He revealed the doctrine of celestial marriage, and the abuse of this holy principle caused many to .... I might also refer to the trials consequent upon the introduction of the doctrine of plurality of wives, but the time is about expired, and, therefore, I wil21 KB (4,048 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...e as pure as the angels of God, wherefore total depravity cannot be a true doctrine. "You must be a freethinker, Mr. Young." Yes, and also a free-doer. I am no29 KB (5,450 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...now that I have heard them say anything but truth; they have advanced good doctrine, good ideas, even to having our clothing last us for years; I should be qui The doctrine is correct, the advice is good for this people to be prudent with what they20 KB (3,835 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...hall transpire in the last days can be read in the Book of Mormon, Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and in the Bible. "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but I published the Book of Doctrine and Covenants in England in 1845, and since that time it has been published23 KB (4,282 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...ith paternal affection. Among the revelations which we find in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants there is one which was given in Feb., 1831, in which is conta30 KB (5,704 words) - 14:33, 13 April 2024
- ...hither and thither by every wind of doctrine. Those who have embraced the doctrine of salvation have the witness within themselves of its truth. "Eye hath not32 KB (6,125 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...eceived the revelation which you can find on the 324th page of the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, European edition. The Lord has thus revealed his will upon t ...Book of {{page break|285|top}} Mormon are ensamples to us, and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants contains direct revelation to this Church; they are a guide t24 KB (4,500 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...to preach what I do not practice. If I wish to preach to others wholesome doctrine, let me practice it myself—show that example to others I wish them to imi33 KB (6,456 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- At last a man did come who was actually sent of God. Will He defend the doctrine which He has sent into the world by that prophet? is he not defending it no27 KB (5,051 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...in no form at all. Others are as enthusiastic in their faith and religious doctrine, as we are. I doubt not that those we call heathen are as sincere in their ...on the earth, who testify to its truth. How many witnesses has the Book of Doctrine and Covenants? There are hundreds and thousands of living witnesses who kno34 KB (6,448 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...ye straw for every word that is contained in the Bible, Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants, so far as their efficacy is concerned to save any man, indep5 KB (950 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...r faith and prayers, that my mind may be led to dwell upon those points of doctrine that may be interesting and strengthening to us under the present circumsta ...t yet prepared to receive. We need only reflect for a few moments upon the doctrine which President Young has advanced already to assure us that there is a nec28 KB (5,361 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- I do not believe it is my prerogative to preach a doctrine I do not practice myself; neither is it the privilege of any other Elder of25 KB (4,621 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...kingdom. It is the same with all the varieties of the animal kingdom. The doctrine of evolution, as it is called, is true in some respects—that is, that spe ...in our finite state. It quickens all things. As we are told in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, it is:38 KB (7,206 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...me light that enlighteneth the understanding of man. This may seem strange doctrine to some. We have been taught to believe that there was a difference between ...n—you will find them in the Bible, in the Book of Mormon, in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and in the various revelations that God has made through his31 KB (5,855 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...hich He made unto His disciples respecting the consequences of obeying His doctrine as do the Latter-day Saints. And it is not for their wickedness, because wh28 KB (5,276 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...d. If I am wrong show me my wrong: I am open to conviction. I embraced the doctrine taught by the Latter-day Saints, because I believed that it was true, and t22 KB (4,170 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...orld, where they did not believe anything of that kind; singular kind of a doctrine; but it was a thing that was practiced among the Israelites, and it is a th34 KB (6,490 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...d had prepared on purpose for them. And when these men went to preach this doctrine many believed on them and they were gathered together, as we are, unto a pl ...t forth to preach faith, repentance and baptism for remission of sins. The doctrine of plural marriage does not belong to people who are governed by such princ35 KB (6,519 words) - 14:48, 13 April 2024
- ...uction, and yet there is occasion, for all this is required in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. The Lord has said through the Prophet Joseph to us, that we22 KB (4,152 words) - 14:48, 13 April 2024
- ...red to them again, the account of which you may read for yourselves in the Doctrine and Covenants. Jesus appeared there, and Moses appeared there, and Moses co ...litical rights, nor have them interfere with mine. I think that is correct doctrine; it is good democracy and good republicanism which we can all subscribe to.29 KB (5,591 words) - 14:48, 13 April 2024
- ...t know what those sacrifices were for until the Lord revealed unto him the doctrine of the atonement and the necessity of the fall of man, and pointed out to h ...of the celestial kingdom we cannot inherit a celestial glory. Is not that doctrine? Yes. "But," says one, "Are not we all going into the celestial kingdom?" I25 KB (4,764 words) - 14:48, 13 April 2024
- ...wicked would grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." That is doctrine which I have believed in for the last 50 years and I have had a good deal o29 KB (5,422 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- .... In this testimony, as I have said, lies the great difference between the doctrine, the principles and faith of the Latter-day Saints, and the rest of the wor ...at with him it ended—that the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants contain all the word of the Lord that we shall receive. Well,23 KB (4,287 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...sition to see and understand the principles of the doctrine of Christ, the doctrine of salvation, in the same light, and to understand it together and correctl ...postles of His day were upon the earth, but this is the very principle and doctrine that was revealed to Father Adam, after he was cast out of the Garden of Ed33 KB (6,088 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...distinct species? Certainly not. He taught to them and to others the great doctrine of equality. If they would obey certain laws, conform to certain requiremen ...evelations that have been given unto us as a people have communicated this doctrine unto us. We are taught in the record of Abraham, which has been translated36 KB (6,802 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...AINST THE SAINTS—THE CHRISTIAN WORLD DENY REVELATION AND REPUDIATE BIBLE DOCTRINE—THEIR APOSTACY PREDICTED AND FULFILLED—THE GOSPEL RESTORED AND THE LAST ...AINST THE SAINTS—THE CHRISTIAN WORLD DENY REVELATION AND REPUDIATE BIBLE DOCTRINE—THEIR APOSTACY PREDICTED AND FULFILLED—THE GOSPEL RESTORED AND THE LAST34 KB (6,288 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...e. "He forbade adultery, fornication, whoredom in every form, and the same doctrine was taught by Paul, the Apostle, namely, "Marriage is honorable in all, and ...h is offensive before God. Hence we have the Shakers who, acting upon this doctrine, abstain from marriage. If all were to embrace their faith, and carried it49 KB (9,074 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...and in their own homes. They have never asked mankind to accept any dogma, doctrine or principle which they believed would be calculated to work them injury, b ...ians, Baptists, and a host of others. These are diverse from each other in doctrine and sentiment and organization and theory and practice, and consequently un42 KB (7,641 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...s, but actually had revelations from God, which are written in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and which are now the word of God to the Church. He received41 KB (7,568 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...w He has done it. We cannot go to the Bible, Book of Mormon or the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, to be informed how this, that and the other thing will be so ...e land; we have not contended against any constitutional principle, law or doctrine that could benefit, improve or exalt the human family, nor anything that co20 KB (3,743 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...that day, said the time would come when the people would not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts should heap unto themselves teachers, and having ...of gospels, not the precepts and fables of men, but the good, old, "sound doctrine" of ancient times. the Gospel of Christ in its fullness was to be preached31 KB (5,846 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...ritten in the doctrine of Christ. "Believe and thou shalt be saved" is the doctrine of the Savior. It is belief, it is faith, that underlies that knowledge whi22 KB (4,154 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...that the Lord did in ancient days reveal Himself to man, but we accept the doctrine of revelation as necessary for the guidance of the Church today; that the s16 KB (2,933 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- The doctrine which the Savior taught touched this feeling of selfishness. It touched the ...would strike out of the constitution of the new faith every principle and doctrine that was uncongenial, if not with the prophecies which they professed to be28 KB (5,110 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...rriage. Through the opposition that the Elders have to meet, owing to that doctrine, they sometimes feel that their labors are very trifling when they baptize24 KB (4,419 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...hty. The chief corner stone, the foundation of our faith is built upon the doctrine of vicarious salvation, founded in the deepest philosophy of love. The doin ...harbors hatred of a single human being. He who preaches and practices the doctrine of hate knows not God. As we {{page break|307|top}} judge of the quality of41 KB (7,479 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...eace, judge, or any civil magistrate. When the law of God came, before the doctrine of the eternity and plurality of marriage was taught to us, the Lord gave u ...world, who had lived in the monogamic order all their lives to accept this doctrine of the eternity and plurality of marriage. It was "a new and everlasting co34 KB (6,446 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...the earth, and other lower laws called telestial. As we are taught in the Doctrine and Covenants; in all the universe there is no space where there is no king ...eve them from other obligations of a terrestrial nature. It is said in the Doctrine and Covenants, that he that keepeth the laws of God, hath no need to break56 KB (10,265 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...e Holy Ghost, by which the knowledge would be obtained of the truth of the doctrine. Another remarkable feature, which called into exercise our most serious co ...better, perhaps, because we should have approached a little nearer to the doctrine of the Scriptures, so far as their true forms and ceremonies were concerned25 KB (4,239 words) - 14:49, 13 April 2024
- ...he pointed out by revelation—which you will find recorded in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants—the central portion of our inheritance, where the great tem41 KB (7,646 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...as he has here stated, as having come from the mouth of the Prophet, this doctrine of eternal union of husband and wife, and of plural marriage, is one of the We read in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, that the devil tempted Adam and he partook of the forbidden16 KB (2,891 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...All were without prophecy, without revelation, without a knowledge of the doctrine or ordinances of the Gospel. And to whom are we indebted for a knowledge of ...when it has existed upon the earth. You will find this provided for in the Doctrine and Covenants; you can hunt it up at your leisure, I do not wish to stop to31 KB (5,603 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...r discourse some one may come up to you and say, "my friend, I believe the doctrine which you teach, I acknowledge the existence of the Deity, I believe in the ...he Bible"—and not much of that I think—"I can read the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, DESERET NEWS, and any of the books published by the Church a21 KB (3,910 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...ctrine given to us through the means of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, etc., with which we ought to make ourselves thoroughly famil ...rtaining to these callings—and we can read about them here in this book (Doctrine and Covenants), and what the various duties are of these different callings28 KB (5,419 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...t us from worshipping as we believe? Now that is—what shall I call it? A doctrine of devils, it does not come from God, he is more free and generous in his f ...sets up one and pulls down another, according to his will. That is an old doctrine, but it is true to-day. Have we governors? have we a president of the Unite34 KB (6,482 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...that if there is one delusion more pernicious than another it is that very doctrine, which seems to be a fundamental principle of all the various Christian sec ...chings of the apostles and some of their letters to the churches, that the doctrine was held forth by them that "the blood of Christ cleanseth us from all sin.36 KB (6,840 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...reak|95|top}} earth and the restitution of the ten tribes." Read it in the Doctrine and Covenants: it is there plainly written. Why are you here to day, from S34 KB (6,378 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...at Britain, and there get the pages of the Book of Mormon, and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, electrotyped, with double sets of plates, for the purpose of ...ake ourselves very familiar also, with the Book that is called the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, given by divine revelation in the generation in which we are29 KB (5,471 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...n world, that I have not time to refer to. For instance, we believe in the doctrine of gathering to this land from all parts of the world. When we go out to pr ...ed to the living and to the dead. The Lord has revealed to us the glorious doctrine of redemption for the dead—a plan by which the living may aid the dead No30 KB (5,683 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...n we lay aside the present order of things that is not consistent with the Doctrine and Covenants; and can we begin anew here in these valleys, and carry out t ...nce where the perfect law of God has been carried out, as laid down in the Doctrine and Covenants? I know of no such instance. I know of a great many improveme29 KB (5,361 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...od and show them unto them. That was the doctrine they taught; that is the doctrine that we teach. Is there anything very remarkable about it? Yes, very remark43 KB (8,135 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...ially when there were several thousand different notions in regard to that doctrine? We could not expect any such thing. The more inexperienced a man is the le ...y seemed to be agreed, however much they may be opposed in other points of doctrine—they all, almost without an exception, seem to be agreed that there is no36 KB (6,709 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...een induced to come to the stand to tell the people what he thought of the doctrine that had been advanced. He very reluctantly did so in about these words: "I31 KB (5,660 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...slay the wicked. When I read the Bible, the Book of Mormon and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, I feel that it is with us as with the generation that lived26 KB (4,939 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...n before we came here. Hence, it was away back in the year 1830, that this doctrine of the pre-existence of man was revealed, in greater fullness, than it was33 KB (6,186 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...the name of the Lord {{page break|212|top}} Jesus Christ, he preaches this doctrine to the people. "Now," says he, "repent and be baptized, every one of you, i41 KB (7,992 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...God has given to the Church through the Prophet Joseph Smith, we find this doctrine laid down in great plainness. It is stated that the spirit and the body mak ...e, to show that the things contained in the Book of Mormon and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants are the same as contained in the old scriptures. I will read41 KB (7,926 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...ievers in God, and who are believers in the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and who believe in the revelations which the Lord has given50 KB (9,549 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...inite space all at the same moment. That is not our doctrine. It is not my doctrine, at least. He may be, by his power, by his intelligence, by his spirit, in25 KB (4,719 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...re to take place in connection with this work, as predicted in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, are we not inclined to think that, surely, when these things28 KB (5,080 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...t, the other is right also; and if the latter is not right, then the first doctrine that I have named is not right.34 KB (6,206 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...e events. I believe the Bible; I believe the Book of Mormon; I believe the Doctrine and Covenants, and I believe that the predictions they contain will in thei21 KB (4,081 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...om all authority. But they were just simple enough to receive such a false doctrine; just simple enough to accept their want of authority before God; and thus44 KB (8,052 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...then be laid upon my head and I should receive the Holy Ghost. This is the doctrine you heard. Then you had faith in God; you repented of your sins, your folli36 KB (6,856 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...em. The expounders of that faith—if it may be called a faith—teach the doctrine of mankind becoming a law unto themselves—no forms, no ceremonies, no reg ...neath. "All kingdoms have a law given." So we are told here in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. We learn from that Book that, "there are many kingdoms; for22 KB (4,351 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...High Priesthood have been in all ages of the world to preside. So says the Doctrine and Covenants, extracts from which I may read to you. But it is not because Now, I will read to you from the Doctrine and Covenants. In speaking of Priesthood we are told that, "There remains h50 KB (9,187 words) - 14:45, 13 April 2024
- ...is so; Elder such-a-one says it is so, and I believe it. They prove their doctrine by the Bible, and I am forced to believe the Bible through the traditions o ...t live on in neglect of your duty, how do you know but I am teaching false doctrine? How do you know that I am not counseling you wrong? How do you know but I32 KB (6,204 words) - 14:37, 13 April 2024
- The "Journal of Discourses" is a vehicle of doctrine, counsel, and instruction to all people, but especially to the Saints. It f3 KB (404 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...are not fully and clearly set forth in the Old and New Testaments, Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and Book of Mormon. ...t believe, that they are sincere in their belief before God and man. Every doctrine and principle that is laid down in the Old and New Testaments for salvation31 KB (5,725 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...n unto Joseph Smith, for the knowledge of the very first principles of the doctrine of Christ, and he could not have known it unless it had been revealed to hi42 KB (7,896 words) - 14:37, 13 April 2024
- ...; there was a portion of them sealed, which you can learn from the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. When Joseph got the plates, the angel instructed him to carr ...s not right, you have renounced the Book of Mormon, you have renounced the Doctrine and Covenants, you have renounced Joseph, your endowments, or Celestial Law32 KB (5,972 words) - 14:43, 13 April 2024
- ...ty-two years ago next March. It commences on the 133rd page of the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. ...thing to stir us up, let us read the Bible, Book of Mormon and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, they contain enough to edify and instruct us in the things o29 KB (5,691 words) - 14:38, 13 April 2024
- ...laws ever delivered to the children of men. In all my researches into the doctrine of Jesus I have never found an error.19 KB (3,656 words) - 14:37, 13 April 2024
- I wish to give my views with regard to that doctrine and practice which are so obnoxious to the outsiders—to those who do not ...ss of men, though not all of them, who have set up such a howl against the doctrine of polygamy, which is so much despised and which was believed in and practi24 KB (4,551 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...a fact when you give the matter thought and reflection. We learn from the Doctrine and Covenants that on a certain occasion Jesus and other heavenly messenger ...ngdom, to do our business, who will act for the welfare of all. That is my doctrine on that point. I can see plenty of faults in these things, but we will let44 KB (8,448 words) - 14:44, 13 April 2024
- ...n this point, they are divided on other points, such, for instance, as the doctrine of Transubstantiation, or the belief entertained by the Catholics, that the20 KB (3,650 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...he Church, how they should judge of the manifestation of spirits. (Book of Doctrine and Covenants, Sec. 17, Par. 7.) ...creature and was prepared for baptism. But the Reformed Baptists held the doctrine which I believe was first preached in Ohio, by Sidney Rigdon, that a man mu38 KB (7,005 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...ity; we never heard any thing further than opinion before we embraced this doctrine; we had the opinion of commentators, of divines, philosophers, and politici29 KB (5,308 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...the earth. The Lord says through his servant Joseph Smith, in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, "Wherefore I, the Lord, knowing the calamity which should co24 KB (4,490 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...e no more children tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to ...ay;" and furthermore, "The time will come, when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having i10 KB (1,650 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...word and work, and that we may be instrutced [instructed] in principle, in doctrine, and obtain correct ideas of the prophecies which have been corrupted by th ...o our God; and to the inhabitants of this generation, to promulge the pure doctrine of our Lord and saviour [Savior] Jesus Christ, what is to be done? shall th66 KB (11,683 words) - 15:50, 13 April 2024
- ...kingdom of God being established in the last days; it has been a favorite doctrine, both among Socialists and Christians, and much has been said and written a ...y better—and some infidels as well as Christians believe strongly in the doctrine of fate—if there is a fate in these things, who ordered it? Who can chang27 KB (4,981 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith towards God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection from the dead,9 KB (1,638 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...to preach what I do not practise. If I wish to preach to others wholesome doctrine, let me practise it myself—show that example to others I wish them to imi33 KB (6,358 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...e best-looking people there is on the earth. As for polygamy, or any other doctrine the Lord has revealed, it, is not for me to change, alter, or renounce it;31 KB (5,910 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...have done as we have wished others to do by us in all respects. This is my doctrine. ...to give a revelation to His people, when He wishes to reveal new items of doctrine to them, or administer chastisement, He will do it through the man whom He29 KB (5,632 words) - 14:34, 13 April 2024
- ...s the blessings that only can accrue from the knowledge of the truth. That doctrine is safe and can take care of itself; and if you make an application of the ...f in that {{page break|207|top}} state of mind that the Lord dare name the doctrine to me. We were not aware that any such a thing as plural marriage had to be35 KB (6,570 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...ssibly conceive of, if we do not abuse our privileges and commit sin. This doctrine is a holy and pure principle, in which the power of God for the regeneratio13 KB (2,343 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...n. It is here, and it is nowhere else to the same extent that it is in the doctrine that this people say they have embraced. Do they know it all? In comparison ...th utterance." "Because of pride, and because of false teachers, and false doctrine, their churches have become corrupted; and their churches are lifted up, be15 KB (2,815 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...et with opposition {{page break|229|top}} before anything was known of the doctrine. This feeling did not have its origin in any of these causes; but in the ha30 KB (5,440 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...from what it was formerly. Our opponents tell us that were it not for the doctrine we believe, teach, and practice, there would be no difficulty—no strife b ...ll things common; it is not because we believe in or practice this or that doctrine as individuals and as a people; but it is the spirit of him who is an enemy27 KB (4,998 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...he had the Spirit of God and was willing to do as he was told, whether the doctrine he preached was popular or unpopular. He built the ark, and went into it wi ...our God and his Christ. We have the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the book of Doctrine and Covenants, and other revelations of God to this effect. Either this is26 KB (4,875 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- The doctrine of plurality of wives was revealed to this people from heaven, and if heave ...of the earth, and wherever it goes those who reject it will be damned. Our doctrine is to preach the Gospel of life and salvation, and get every man, woman and21 KB (3,982 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- Let me here say a word to the Jews. We do not want you to believe our doctrine. If any professing to be Jews should do so, it would prove that they are no ...he do it. We preach life and salvation to all. "But we will not have your doctrine, we will be Jews." Be Jews; be honest Jews and live your religion that was32 KB (6,237 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...he mind. There are some of our Elders who will argue themselves into false doctrine by giving an undue preference to one scripture and passing over others equa ...em. Here are the Bible and the Book of Mormon, both of them containing the doctrine and covenants of the Church. But this book contains the revelations given i30 KB (5,738 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...e Saints, whether by the word of exhortation, admonition, correction or in doctrine, it requires good attention for a person to retain even a small portion of ...iests did not preach it; your fathers did not tell you that it was correct doctrine, and why did you receive it? Well, you did receive it, and the Spirit of th49 KB (9,502 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...at we should build and what we should not build up. This book [the book of Doctrine and Covenants] is full of it. ...ess? Can you see any of the Christians in the world who do not believe the doctrine they profess? It is a very dark picture to look upon—a sad affair that we30 KB (5,819 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...the Kingdom victoriously, and we could do what we pleased; but there is no doctrine in existence, short of the gospel of the Son of God, by which a people can9 KB (1,771 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- It has often been reiterated that we are agreed in doctrine—in belief in the Lord Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, laying on of han ...pecially, and above all others, the Bible, Book of Mormon, and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. I want to find them in every house. And when I go to a meeti23 KB (4,391 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...f the infidel has got truth it belongs to "Mormonism?" The truth and sound doctrine possessed by the sectarian world, and they have a great deal, all belong to16 KB (3,098 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...e themselves more familiar with the Bible, Book of Mormon, and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants.13 KB (2,429 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...said in regard to introducing into our schools the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Standard works of the Church, and all the works pert5 KB (950 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...he scriptures of truth contained in the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and each one will corroborate the testimony of the other in24 KB (4,558 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...r rest satisfied until I have obtained the light I require." If you hear a doctrine that does not agree with your feelings, or that you do not believe, take th24 KB (4,562 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...e centre of God is everywhere and His circumference nowhere. That is false doctrine and nonsense. But His influence. His power, His spirit fill immensity, and20 KB (3,873 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...t of a community at large, if believed and understood. But who has got the doctrine; who has eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to believe? Who has the aut ...rmerly lived on the earth, and that this is their resurrection, which is a doctrine so absurd and foolish that I cannot find language to express my sentiments24 KB (4,511 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...n any man I had ever heard talk. I read the Book of Mormon and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants without their having any particular effect on my mind. I did ...rs I could not comprehend. He preached a funeral sermon once, in which the doctrine of eternal judgment was dwelt upon considerably; this I received, and many27 KB (4,986 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...had heard preached which he had brought forth. I knew it was a scriptural doctrine, agreeing in every respect with the ancient gospel. For although but a boy, ...the Lord spoke to His servant Joseph and others, as printed in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. In that same room a revelation, through the prophet Joseph,33 KB (6,118 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...ne! Woe to every female in this Church who says, "I will not submit to the doctrine that God has revealed." You will wake up by and by and say, "I have lost th ...of Jesus which we believe and preach, which they call "Mormonism," is the doctrine of life and salvation, and if they do not believe it, they can pray to the18 KB (3,428 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...e book of life." Why? Because he had overcome through his faithfulness. My doctrine is—that there never was a son and daughter of Adam and Eve born on this e17 KB (3,172 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...ldren in our schools be taught everything that is necessary with regard to doctrine and principle, and then how to live; and let mothers teach their daughters23 KB (4,158 words) - 14:35, 13 April 2024
- ...r for a further purpose than to prepare them to be one in the faith of the doctrine of Christ, to be one in the proclamation of the Gospel in all the world; to20 KB (3,725 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...oken. While this instruction prepared the Elders to administer in word and doctrine, it did not supply the teachings necessary to govern their private or tempo ...he doctrines which are contained in the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Book of Doctrine and Covenants, etc., and that is also the place where questions may be aske12 KB (2,240 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...without a witness, for "if any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God or whether I speak of myself." I am satisfied that no ...hrist of Latter-day Saints—not a church but the church—and we have the doctrine of life and salvation for all the honest-in-heart in all the world. Who els26 KB (4,913 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...have been recommended to our schools—the Bible, Book of Mormon, Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and all other good books; but especially those that contain9 KB (1,708 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...ance would ensure. We find on the 149th page of the {{page break|197|top}} Doctrine and Covenants something on this subject, to which I wish to call the attent ...us in a portion of section 4, of a revelation on page 160, of the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, which reads as follows:15 KB (2,763 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...e scriptures in their hands, they can but acknowledge the supremacy of the doctrine we preach over the dogmas of the age, and in the growth of this community i ...ave, namely, the Old and New Testament, the Book of Mormon and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants all agree in testifying that Jesus is the Christ, but no man18 KB (3,383 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...tre stake of Zion, where the order of Enoch, as is recorded in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, will be established.15 KB (2,891 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...aid 30 miles square, said she, "Suppose the whole world would embrace your doctrine, how would they get into Jackson County?" My reply was that, "Jackson Count We commenced teaching the people the doctrine of Jesus, and then we commenced to build up the Kingdom of Heaven on the ea20 KB (3,792 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024
- ...of God is not a doctrine of late invention; but it is an old doctrine—a doctrine that was made manifest in the beginning. It has been taught in every dispen ...can receive the priesthood and authority to administer either in word, in doctrine or in ordinances without new revelation from Heaven. Shall I prove it? Let32 KB (5,954 words) - 14:36, 13 April 2024