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- ...schrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/introduction Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants].</ref> '''To view articles about the Doctrine and Covenants, click "Expand" in the blue bar:'''589 bytes (83 words) - 14:21, 13 April 2024
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- ...the living church, not the dead letter. The Book of Mormon is good and the Doctrine and Covenants, as landmarks. But a mariner who launches into the ocean requ4 KB (731 words) - 21:11, 11 April 2011
- |L=Mormonism and doctrine/Statements made by past prophets as "scripture" ...hat is, or ever was, officially published by the Church ought to represent doctrine.962 bytes (146 words) - 15:01, 13 April 2024
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- ==Question: Was the Mormon priesthood ban simply a policy or was it doctrine?== ...a policy but of direct commandment from the Lord, on which is founded the doctrine of the Church from the days of its organization, to the effect that Negroes10 KB (1,728 words) - 15:29, 13 April 2024
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- ..."Man, His Origin and Destiny" by Elder Joseph Fielding Smith, nor "Mormon Doctrine" by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, is an official publication of the Church. <br>861 bytes (142 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2024
- ...you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in theory, in principle, in doctrine, in the law of the gospel, in all things that pertain unto the kingdom of G10 KB (1,685 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2024
- ...Related authoritative information also appears in the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the LDS temple ceremony. Drawing on this wealth of creat ..., p. 379). It is so rendered throughout Abraham's account. In light of the doctrine of the eternal nature of matter, the word traditionally translated as "crea16 KB (2,574 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2024
- While the current state of revealed truth on the LDS doctrine of man's origin may permit some differences of opinion concerning the relat4 KB (701 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2024
- ...this is not a unique concept among the religions of the world, but the LDS doctrine is distinctive (Crowe, pp. 241-46). ...illing its useful role the earth will become uninhabited, or be destroyed. Doctrine and Covenants 130:9 teaches that finally the earth will become sanctified a10 KB (1,599 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2024
- * There is no salvation in believing a false doctrine. * There is no salvation in believing a false doctrine.60 KB (10,976 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2024
- A major scriptural argument against this idea comes from the Doctrine and Covenants, speaking of the telestial kingdom: ...he opposite view. But as stated, the Church has never announced a definite doctrine on this point.7 KB (1,203 words) - 21:33, 9 May 2024
- |L1=Source:Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Seminary Teacher Manual:LESSON 140:Do not {{:Source:Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Seminary Teacher Manual:LESSON 140:Do not2 KB (382 words) - 21:04, 4 May 2024
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- ...istory'' (Provo: Brigham Young University Department of Church History and Doctrine, 1992), 71–91, cited in {{FR-6-1-9}}</ref>9 KB (1,264 words) - 21:33, 9 May 2024
- |S=Why don't Latter-day Saints believe the doctrine of "original sin" like the rest of Christianity? Do Mormons believe that th |L2=Question: Is original sin a biblical doctrine?1 KB (221 words) - 21:35, 9 May 2024
- ...y, and whose history is given us in the Book of Mormon. Yet we find in the Doctrine and Covenants the declaration concerning the first Elders of this Church, t6 KB (1,135 words) - 14:26, 30 April 2024
- ...n the language and thought forms of his people. In the introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants (a book of modern revelation) the Lord says: ...represented only President Smith's personal opinions, and were not Church doctrine (see [[Primary sources/Evolution/David O McKay 1957|here]] and [[Primary so27 KB (4,480 words) - 06:39, 15 May 2024
- ...y taught by the Prophet Joseph Smith ([http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/77/2#2 Doctrine and Covenants, 77:2]). ...an appropriate body, the body of a man, and so became a "living soul." The doctrine of the pre-existence, —revealed so plainly, particularly in latter da16 KB (2,907 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2024
- ...an appropriate body, the body of a man, and so became a "living soul." The doctrine of pre-existence pours wonderful flood of light upon the otherwise mysterio3 KB (595 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2024
- ...2006): "The belief that Christ was married has never been official church doctrine" ...man:2006:The belief that Christ was married has never been official church doctrine}}1 KB (154 words) - 10:25, 27 April 2024
- ...roof over the heads of my wife and children. I was reared on that kind of doctrine. I urge you as members of this Church to get free of debt where possible an8 KB (1,247 words) - 15:24, 13 April 2024
- ...agraph of one talk. True principles are taught frequently and by many. Our doctrine is not difficult to find.<br><br>The leaders of the Church are honest but i {{SeeAlso|Fallibility_of_prophets|l1=Official Church doctrine and statements by Church leaders|Blacks and the priesthood/Understanding pr9 KB (1,415 words) - 15:27, 13 April 2024
- ...not impressive since examples of chiastic patterns have been found in the Doctrine and Covenants or other 19th century writing.6 KB (957 words) - 22:25, 30 April 2024
- ...ion: Is the concept of no death before the fall on the entire earth Church doctrine? ...Is the concept of no death before the fall on the ''entire earth'' Church doctrine?}}4 KB (610 words) - 21:26, 30 April 2024
- ==Question: Is the doctrine that God the Father and Jesus Christ have physical bodies not Biblical?==2 KB (385 words) - 15:25, 13 April 2024
- ...Articles and Covenants" of the soon-to-be-organized Church. Later known as Doctrine and Covenants Section 20, this text enumerates a number of basic beliefs, i Orson Pratt offers an expansive and eloquent "sketch of the faith and doctrine" of the Church in his ''Interesting Account of Several Remarkable Visions''7 KB (1,068 words) - 15:37, 13 April 2024
- Additionally, Doctrine and Covenants 50:31 states the following:6 KB (983 words) - 15:11, 13 April 2024
- ...d together at the place of my meeting for the purpose of investigating our doctrine and to receive it if true. By this time doors were open upon every hand, ma ...ng and premoting [promoting] this vile and abomable [abominable] dictrine [doctrine].67 KB (11,841 words) - 15:51, 13 April 2024
- |L1=Question: Does the Mormon doctrine that God has a physical body contradict the Bible's statement in John 4:24 |L3=Question: Is the doctrine that God the Father and Jesus Christ have physical bodies not Biblical?2 KB (349 words) - 11:04, 27 April 2024
- |L2=Question: Does Doctrine and Covenants 84 say that one cannot see God without holding the priesthood {{:Question: Does Doctrine and Covenants 84 say that one cannot see God without holding the priesthood3 KB (434 words) - 11:05, 27 April 2024
- ...procreation and death before the fall is not an issue on which the Church doctrine provides any official stance=== ...procreation and death before the fall is not an issue on which the Church doctrine provides any official stance.4 KB (656 words) - 15:16, 13 April 2024
- |L3=Question: Does the doctrine that God has a physical body contradict the Bible? |L6=Question: Is the doctrine that God the Father and Jesus Christ have physical bodies not Biblical?5 KB (741 words) - 23:45, 29 April 2024
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- ...e hath deceived you—and thus he flattereth them away to do iniquity.<ref>Doctrine and Covenants 10:10–12, 24–25, 27, 29.</ref> ...from heaven—these should then be attended to with great earnestness.<ref>Doctrine and Covenants 123:11–14.</ref>6 KB (973 words) - 06:16, 15 May 2024
- ...be known that the revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants are also recorded in the History of the Church and most assur15 KB (2,377 words) - 05:05, 16 May 2024
- ...n, there is also an Elias of the Restoration, meaning that there is also a doctrine of Elias that pertains not to preparation alone, but to restoration. Christ ...t appear to Joseph Smith at the Kirtland Temple and that the record now in Doctrine and Covenants 110 was created after Joseph Smith's death. This theory is pr13 KB (2,125 words) - 15:14, 13 April 2024
- ...ther than “First Elder” and “Second Elder” as found in the text of Doctrine and Covenants Section 20. The 1833 Book of Commandments suggested that the2 KB (261 words) - 15:44, 13 April 2024
- ...of 1835. While he was gone, W.W. Phelps published the first edition of the Doctrine and Covenants using the term "Shinehah." taken from Abraham 3:13, as a code ====Abraham became like God (Doctrine and Covenants 132: 29, 37, 49)====208 KB (32,568 words) - 14:22, 13 April 2024
- ...uestion: How was the wording of the "rod of nature" revelation that became Doctrine and Coveants 8:6–8 altered over time%3F]]139 bytes (21 words) - 20:52, 7 May 2024
- The fundamental doctrine and instructions on the organization of the Church are likewise found in th ...s an assistant stake clerk. My bishop did not want to release me as Gospel Doctrine teacher. He told me that I had much more to offer as a teacher than in the24 KB (4,424 words) - 15:09, 13 April 2024
- ===LDS doctrine on angels is consistent with Biblical passages which portray at least some LDS doctrine on angels is consistent with Biblical passages which portray at least some4 KB (622 words) - 15:35, 13 April 2024
- *In the Book of Commandments/Doctrine and Covenants introduction—provided on 1 November 1831—the Lord ...no sense at all for the Lord to only allow one mortal to possess "the true doctrine"; it would need to be spread by someone.11 KB (1,850 words) - 21:48, 26 April 2024
- ==Question: What criticisms are associated with Doctrine and Covenants Section 132?==175 bytes (18 words) - 15:31, 13 April 2024
- ...s by Church leaders|l1=Racist statements by Church leaders|Official Church doctrine and statements by Church leaders|l2=Prophets are not infallible|Blacks_and_3 KB (462 words) - 15:03, 13 April 2024
- *[[Plain and Precious Book of Mormon doctrines#Prayer|Book of Mormon doctrine on prayer]] ...n and Precious Book of Mormon doctrines#The purpose of life|Book of Mormon doctrine on the purpose of life]]44 KB (7,529 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...ssage, the Lord confirms his word (e.g., prophecies and promises) in the ''Doctrine and Covenants'' shall all be fulfilled. By "search[ing] these commandments" .... When the instructions are viewed as a commandment, the wisdom found in ''Doctrine and Covenants'' as outlined above can help us gain an understanding how the12 KB (1,949 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...-weight:normal;text-align:center;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Misrepresenting LDS Doctrine</h1> Doctrine and Covenants 132 teaches of "the new and everlasting covenant," which incl49 KB (8,019 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...quote clarifies, by "most correct" he meant ''in principle, teaching, and doctrine.''12 KB (1,933 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...the days of the Jaredites and the Nephites, and we don't have any official doctrine about who the descendants of the Nephites and the Jaredites are. Many Mormo19 KB (3,134 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...Bible says. He claimed to restore Christianity to its original state. LDS doctrine does not alter Biblical doctrines, but it does offer a different interpreta ...have argued, often passionately, over every conceivable point of Christian doctrine from the filioque to the immaculate conception. There is scarcely an issue29 KB (4,776 words) - 14:20, 13 April 2024
- ...ept that Joseph was imperfect—all men have weaknesses. But it is the doctrine of Christ which Joseph taught, and the influence of the Holy Spirit which J ...Prophet. I have never seen him, and do not know his private character. The doctrine he teaches is all I know about the matter, bring anything against that if y26 KB (4,387 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...ctrines, mysteries, and occultism. On its most secret levels, a Luciferian doctrine is unveiled as the background.... Mormonism is based on a secret for the si19 KB (2,864 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ===Creedal Christians believe in the post-Biblical doctrine of ''creatio ex nihilo'' (creation out of nothing)=== Creedal Christians believe in the post-Biblical doctrine of ''creatio ex nihilo'' (creation out of nothing). Because this is how the4 KB (711 words) - 23:49, 29 April 2024
- {{:Source:Webb:BYUS:2011:18:Joseph Smith's doctrine and character demand our amazement}}3 KB (440 words) - 22:15, 5 May 2024