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Prophets

Asking Big Questions: What Can I Do to Prepare to Receive Personal Revelation at General Conference?

September 20, 2024 by Trevor Holyoak

by Scott Hansen

The “Asking Big Questions” series is made in cooperation with the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project.

The closest scriptural parallel we have to modern-day general conference is found in the Book of Mosiah. People who gathered to hear the words of King Benjamin “pitched their tents round about the temple, every man having his tent with the door thereof towards the temple, that thereby they might remain in their tents and hear the words which King Benjamin should speak unto them” (Mosiah 2:6). Each April and October, we do our best impersonation by remaining in our pajamas with our attention fixed on the television screen. All kidding aside, this multi-day sermon recorded in the Book of Mormon was a pivotal moment in the lives of everyone in attendance. What can we do to make general conference a pivotal moment in our lives? Here are three ideas:

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Filed Under: General Conference, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Prophets, Revelation, Wilford Woodruff Papers

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Helaman 13-16 – Autumn Dickson

September 7, 2024 by Trevor Holyoak

https://media.blubrry.com/mormonfaircast/www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CFM-Sept-9-15_Audiopodcast.mp3

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Foretold Promises

by Autumn Dickson

In the chapters for this week, we find Samuel the Lamanite. His title, “the Lamanite,” is actually very telling for this particular passage in The Book of Mormon. All throughout the history of The Book of Mormon, the Lamanites were traditionally the ones who rejected the gospel. And yet, we’ve reached a point in the timeline where the Nephites had grown extremely wicked. The Lord sent a Lamanite to go to the Nephites and preach the gospel to them. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Helaman 13-16 – Autumn Dickson

Filed Under: Autumn Dickson, Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me, Come Follow Me with FAIR, Jesus Christ, Podcast, Prophets

Asking Big Questions: How Can I Find Answers to Tough Topics in Church History?

August 30, 2024 by Trevor Holyoak

by Kamryn Maughan

The “Asking Big Questions” series is made in cooperation with the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project.

Have you ever had a question about a topic in Church history? Because we were not there, some Church history events and topics can be hard for us to understand. For example, plural marriage, also known as polygamy, is a difficult topic for many members of the Church. So how do we approach questions about topics like plural marriage? Here are three ideas:

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Filed Under: LDS History, Polygamy, Prophets, Questions, Resources, Wilford Woodruff Papers

Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Alma 43–52 – Autumn Dickson

August 10, 2024 by Trevor Holyoak

https://media.blubrry.com/mormonfaircast/www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CFM-Aug-12-18_Audiopodcast.mp3

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What You Choose to See

by Autumn Dickson

We have arrived at the war chapters. Within these chapters are plenty of principles that we can still spiritually engage with despite the fact that the events are taking place on a battlefield. During one such battle, Captain Moroni bears his testimony to Zerahemnah (one of the antagonizing military leaders) regarding the protection of the Lord. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Alma 43–52 – Autumn Dickson

Filed Under: Autumn Dickson, Book of Mormon, Come Follow Me, Come Follow Me with FAIR, Conversion, Faith Crisis, Jesus Christ, Podcast, Prophets, Questions

Aufgewärmte Fragen, bereitstehende Antworten: Sich mit Radzik und seinen 13 Thesen auseinandersetzen

August 2, 2024 by Trevor Holyoak

[English]

Diese Liste von verfügbaren Ressourcen wurde erstellt, um die Fehlinformationen in der kürzlich veröffentlichten Abhandlung von Francois Radzik mit dem Titel „13 Thesen: Die Irreführung durch die Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage, die Mormonen“ besser einordnen und klarstellen zu können. Leser, die mit den von der Kirche bereits veröffentlichten korrekten Informationen sowie mit den üblichen Taktiken der Fehlinformation vertraut sind, werden die Verzerrungen in dieser Abhandlung erkennen. Wie bei den meisten Angriffen auf die Kirche heutzutage ist das einzig Neue die Verpackung.

Nützliche Informationsquellen

von Keith Erekson

1) Wissen über Gott wird Zeile um Zeile offenbart

  • Vorträge über Theologie („Vorlesungen über den Glauben“) (Themen im Zusammenhang mit der Geschichte der Kirche)
  • King-Follett-Rede (Themen im Zusammenhang mit der Geschichte der Kirche)
  • Wie Gott werden (Abhandlungen zu Evangeliumsthemen)
  • Veränderung ist in Ordnung (siehe 2 Nephi 28:30; 29:9; Lehre und Bündnisse 61:20; 9. Glaubensartikel)

[Read more…] about Aufgewärmte Fragen, bereitstehende Antworten: Sich mit Radzik und seinen 13 Thesen auseinandersetzen

Filed Under: Anti-Mormon critics, Book of Mormon, DNA, Doctrine, Faith Crisis, Finances, First Vision, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, LDS History, Polygamy, Priesthood, Prophets, Questions, Racial Issues, Resources, Revelation, Temples

Consider Conference: “Motions of a Hidden Fire”

July 28, 2024 by FAIR Staff

2024 April General Conference, Saturday Morning Session

Motions of a Hidden Fire

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Summary [Read more…] about Consider Conference: “Motions of a Hidden Fire”

Filed Under: Consider Conference, General Conference, Jesus Christ, Prophets, Revelation

Rehashed Questions, Ready Answers: Addressing Radzik and His 13 Theses

July 12, 2024 by Trevor Holyoak

[Deutsch]

This list of existing resources was compiled to provide a more complete and accurate context for the misinformation in a paper recently published in German by Francois Radzik called “13 Theses: The deception of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons.” Readers who are familiar with correct information already published by the Church, as well as with common tactics of misinformation, will discern the distortions in this paper. As with most attacks on the Church today, the only thing new is the packaging.

Helpful Sources of Information

by Keith Erekson

1) Knowledge of God Revealed Line Upon Line

  • Lecture on Theology (“Lectures on Faith”) (Church History Topics)
  • King Follett Discourse (Church History Topics)
  • Becoming Like God (Gospel Topic Essays)
  • Change is okay (see 2 Nephi 28:30; 29:9; Doctrine and Covenants 61:20; Article of Faith 9)

[Read more…] about Rehashed Questions, Ready Answers: Addressing Radzik and His 13 Theses

Filed Under: Anti-Mormon critics, Book of Mormon, DNA, Doctrine, Faith Crisis, Finances, First Vision, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, LDS History, Polygamy, Priesthood, Prophets, Questions, Racial Issues, Resources, Revelation, Temples

Consider Conference: Pillars and Rays

June 30, 2024 by FAIR Staff

2024 April General Conference, Sunday Morning Session

Pillars and Rays

Elder Alexander Dushku
Of the Seventy

Main Points

  • We too can have our own pillar of light—one ray at a time.
  • No two people experience God’s light and truth in exactly the same way.
  • Most of us receive truth line upon line, not in one big revelation

[Read more…] about Consider Conference: Pillars and Rays

Filed Under: Consider Conference, Conversion, General Conference, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Priesthood, Prophets, Questions, Revelation, Testimonies

Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 8 – Seer Stones w/ Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat (Full Interview)

June 11, 2024 by Trevor Holyoak

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Gerrit Dirkmaat was featured in episode 5. This is the full interview. Check out Dr. Dirkmaat’s podcast with Prof. Richard LeDuc: https://standardoftruth.com/

 

Gerrit Dirkmaat is an associate professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. He received his PhD from the University of Colorado in 2010, where he studied nineteenth-century American expansionism and foreign relations. He worked as a historian and writer for the Church History Department from 2010 to 2014 with the Joseph Smith Papers Project. He is the coauthor, along with Michael Hubbard MacKay, of the award-winning book From Darkness unto Light: Joseph Smith’s Translation and Publication of the Book of Mormon, published by the BYU Religious Studies Center and Deseret Book in 2015. In 2023, they published another book on the topic: Let’s Talk About the Translation of the Book of Mormon. In addition to books, Gerrit is also the author of dozens of academic articles. He currently serves as the editor of the academic journal Latter-day Saint Historical Studies published by the Ensign Peak Foundation. Since 2021 he has hosted and produced a weekly Church history podcast: Standard of Truth. It examines Church history questions and sources. He and his wife, Angela, have four children.

Sarah Allen is a senior researcher with FAIR, and the 2022 recipient of the John Taylor: Defender of the Faith Award. By profession, she works in mortgage compliance and is a freelance copyeditor. An avid reader, she loves studying the Gospel and the history of the restored Church. After watching some of her friends lose their testimonies, she became interested in helping others through their faith crises. That’s when she began sharing what she’d learned through her studies. She is a co-moderator the LDS subreddit on Reddit and the author of a multi-part series rebutting the CES Letter. She’s grateful to those at FAIR who have given her the opportunity to share her testimony with a wider audience.

Filed Under: Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, LDS History, Me My Shelf & I, Podcast, Prophets, Sarah Allen

Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 6 – Seer Stones: Why Aren’t They Used Today?

May 14, 2024 by Trevor Holyoak

https://media.blubrry.com/mormonfaircast/www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MMSI-S1E6-Seer-Stones-Why-Arent-They-Used-Today.mp3

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In this episode, Jennifer, Zach, and Sarah discuss why seer stones are no longer used today. Throughout this 6 part series, Me, My Shelf, & I will tackle and refute claims about the seer stones head-on using facts from the historical narrative. [Read more…] about Me, My Shelf, & I – Episode 6 – Seer Stones: Why Aren’t They Used Today?

Filed Under: Book of Mormon, Jennifer Roach, Joseph Smith, LDS History, Me My Shelf & I, Podcast, Prophets, Questions, Revelation, Sarah Allen, Zachary Wright

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