I am exploring the Lectures on Faith by Joseph Smith. In Lecture Third we are to learn about the Character of God. Let’s begin.
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Exploring the Lectures on Faith – Lecture Second
I’m exploring the Lectures on Faith by Joseph Smith. Here are some thoughts on the Lecture Second.
Exploring the Lectures on Faith – First Lecture
Someone recently said that the Lectures on Faith are Joseph Smith revealing to man how to know God. In the old days, Adam walked with God. It would not have been uncommon for those who knew the first fathers, those patriarchs who walked and talked with God, to have been taught the true nature of God and how to come to know him. As time went on we were taught that God was unknowable and mysterious.
The Prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in order. From Joseph Smith to Russell M Nelson.
I know the Church is true
I know the Church is true.
Adam and Eve Books 1 & 2
I started reading the Book of Adam and Eve and it is AMAZING. There are so many things I feel complement LDS theology.
NYNYS Mission September 12-18, 1996
A while ago we were fealessing in Rosevelt and in Sunny Side a man approached us on the corner and said, “Hay did I tell you about my experience with Jehova Witnesses?” I’m like, “No.” Well, he proceeded. “One day a lady stopped me you know, with the little magazines, and asked, do you want to be a Jehovah’s Witness?” And he said of himself, “How could I? I didn’t see the accident”.
Yes, but I am clean.
Then I rushed to what appeared to be a great opening, or door. I knocked and the door opened, and the man who stood there was the Prophet Joseph Smith. He looked at me a little reprovingly, and the first words he said: ‘Joseph, you are late.’ Yet I took confidence and [replied]:
“‘Yes, but I am clean—I am clean!’
Ended with the Apostles
I was reading the Pearl of Great Price today and came across two passages that made me reflect upon Pastor Jeff. Not wanting to go to the extreme on him, but rather draw some differences. As I was reading these two verses flew off the page at me in relation to things I have heard Pastor Jeff talk about
The Passion and Suffering of Christ
I was thinking about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ during this Easter season. I realized it was Good Friday. I typically like to watch the Passion of the Christ every year. I usually watch it by myself at night while the family is asleep.