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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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- ...istory'' (Provo: Brigham Young University Department of Church History and Doctrine, 1992), 71–91, cited in {{FR-6-1-9}}</ref>9 KB (1,257 words) - 15:33, 13 April 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 (222 words) - 23:52, 29 April 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 (4,474 words) - 22:01, 30 April 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
- #REDIRECT [[The Doctrine and Covenants and Book of Mormon geography/Locations]]79 bytes (11 words) - 15:37, 1 December 2023
- ...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>7 KB (1,069 words) - 20:53, 12 April 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
- 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 (441 words) - 21:31, 28 April 2024
- ...ities of the Church, and what they had suffered to establish this peculiar doctrine. It was a grand point in the Gospel, and had to be established in this gene ...would grant us some special manifestation concerning this new and strange doctrine. The Lord was very merciful to us; He revealed unto us His power and glory.23 KB (4,026 words) - 18:00, 5 May 2024
- ...ould be sufficiently grounded in their testimonies and knowledge of Church doctrine and history that they can answer questions in a non-contentious and informa ::''Members should invite those with questions about Church doctrine and practices to read latter-day scriptures and to study the restored gospe14 KB (2,363 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...y referred to by some as a burning in the bosom, using the phrase from the Doctrine and Covenants ([http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/9/8 D&C 9:8]), and the same co ...hing to confirm its status as the Word of God. This fatally undercuts the doctrine of "don't believe anything except what you read in the Bible."31 KB (5,234 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- Mr. McElveen is here claiming that the doctrine of "priesthood of all believers" is Biblical. This Biblical interpretation Pastor Gallatin is determined to defend the doctrine of "priesthood of all believers," and so does not mention all the scripture14 KB (2,187 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- #REDIRECT [[Question: Does Doctrine and Covenants 84 say that one cannot see God without holding the priesthood114 bytes (16 words) - 22:49, 18 April 2017
- ...r not, and when any other teacher among us speaks, we may know whether the doctrine he advances is from God or not; and so that, if necessary, we could go to t ...know and understand all these things. Suppose I were to teach you a false doctrine, how are you to know it if you do not possess the Spirit of God?12 KB (2,160 words) - 15:43, 13 April 2024
- ...esus Christ of Latter-day Saints gladly teaches and declares the Christian doctrine that all men and women are brothers and sisters, not only by blood relation ...el in wisdom, according to that which is just and true.' [Alma 29.8]. The doctrine unites in one splendid brotherhood all the Seekers after God, all those who7 KB (1,241 words) - 01:49, 27 April 2024
- ...g," nor to "follow a prophet blindly." In fact, numerous scriptures in the Doctrine and Covenants speak of using our God-given intelligence to study and learn, ...n 5,727 times, compared to 5,109 from the New Testament and 4,291 from the Doctrine and Covenants. We spend one year out of ever four in our Sunday School less34 KB (5,834 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...me of Christ are part of a "Great Apostasy," that has incorporated corrupt doctrine and practices. (Pearl of Great Price, Joseph Smith 2:19) * his group should allow Latter-day Saints to describe their own doctrine.10 KB (1,680 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...rch and kingdom, that it is in the hearts of many of them to wish that the doctrine of polygamy was not taught and practiced by us.... It is the word of the Lo ...all times are required to be actual polygamists, but that they accept the doctrine ["polygamists at least in your faith"] and be ready to practice it if so co27 KB (4,448 words) - 14:19, 13 April 2024
- ...re." Faithful members of the Church accept the revelations recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants as scripture, as sustained by a personal witness of the Holy ...influenced medical practice in the United States for over a century. This doctrine was firmly in place in Joseph Smith's day.<ref>{{Dialogue|author=Robert T.13 KB (2,096 words) - 15:37, 13 April 2024