![]() ![]() Despite all the persecution throughout his life, Joseph never denied that he saw God the Father and his son Jesus Christ or that he was commanded to translate the Book of Mormon. ![]() These witnesses are important as they follow a pattern that all things are established in the mouths of two or three witnesses (2 Cor. None of the witnesses of the plates are known to have denied their testimony of seeing or handling the plates, despite some being excommunicated from the church. Eight additional witnesses were shown the plates by Joseph Smith (Book of Mormon, Testimony of the Eight Witnesses). Three witnesses were shown these plates by an angel, and the voice of God declared to them that they were translated by the gift and power of God (Book of Mormon, Testimony of the Three Witnesses). ![]() The rate of interpretation is roughly 8 to 10 pages per day. The translation was completed in 85 days most likely, he only worked 55 days. He began translating in earnest on April 7, 1829, and completed the translation at the end of June 1829. The Book of Mormon was translated by Joseph Smith, who was prepared to receive it from the Angel Moroni (Book of Mormon, Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith) and contains writings of the former inhabitants of the American continent. In order to understand the theology of the church, one must refer to these texts. The standard works/scriptures used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include the King James version of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. We are blessed to have them before the Second Coming of our Savior. Previous dispensations did not have the standard works/scriptures. The standard works are ancient and modern texts given to us by prophets of the Almighty God in this final dispensation of time. Every organization in the church uses the same canon of scriptures, often referred to as the standard works. All organizations have leaders and presidents who work with the prophets, apostles, and the seventies, as well as local leaders. Adult religion classes are available for those over 30. Institute is provided for young adults ages 18 to 30. Once they graduate high school, young adults have the option to attend institute classes, which were established in 1926. Youth 14 and up attend seminary, which was established in 1912, in addition to their secular education. The Young Men’s and Young Woman’s programs were created for youth 12 to 18. Primary was created for children 18 months to 11 years of age. Snow and with permission from church leaders. Aurelia Spencer Rogers organized the Primary program on August 11, 1878, under the direction of General Relief Society President Eliza R. Joseph Smith established the oldest women’s organization in the United States, called the Relief Society, and appointed Emma Hale Smith to be president in March 1842. All of the aforementioned men travel the world and work with local leaders: stake presidents, bishops, branch presidents, and mission presidents, as well as the children, youth, and women’s organizations that exist to support families. The prophet has two counselors, 12 apostles (Eph 4:11), and quorums of the 70 (Luke 10:1–17) to provide counsel when administering the affairs of the church. Thus, He provided a structure for the church. God’s house is a house of order, not a house of confusion (Doctrine and Covenants, 132:8). I believe Jesus Christ is the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and that he reveals his will for the whole church to the prophet Russell M. Understanding the structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is vital in order to understand the theology. The fullness of the Gospel has been restored in this last dispensation of time to Joseph Smith, the prophet, who was given priesthood authority and keys to organize the church. We will inherit a resurrected telestial, terrestrial, or celestial body (1 Cor 15: 40–42). We are all spiritual children of Heavenly Parents who love us and want us to become like, return to, and have joy with them in the Celestial Kingdom of Heaven. In order to understand my beliefs, I will provide a description of the theology that leads me to come to the conclusion that I am a spiritual son of God and we are all brothers and sisters. I will explain my beliefs as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who was born in the covenant, and what my relationship is to my Heavenly Parents. The Theology of a Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsĪddress to World Summit 2020, Seoul, Korea, February 3-8, 2020 Jason Wasden, CARP Faculty Advisor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas ![]()
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