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Posted in Character of God, Consecration, Covenants, Love, Marriage, Zion--Characteristics on Jul 16th, 2009
The Jewish marriage customs are amazingly similar to the New and Everlasting Covenant, which is the first “pillar of Zion.” In this second part of a four-part series, we will discuss how the rites of the betrothal ceremony parallel the beautiful covenant that we make with the Lord, who is our beloved Bridegroom. When we [...]
Posted in Character of God, Consecration, Covenants, Love, Marriage, Zion--Characteristics on Jul 16th, 2009
In this series of four articles, we will explore the New and Everlasting Covenant, contrasting it with the Jewish marriage customs. The astonishing parallels between the Covenant and the Jewish marriage help us to understand the beauty and loving nature of this first and preeminent Covenant. Clearly, the Lord intended that Jewish couples should contemplate [...]
Posted in Consecration, Covenants, Melchizedek, Priesthood, Zion, Zion--Characteristics on May 13th, 2009
(Note: This article has been adapted from a soon-to-be-released, 5-book doctrinal series, called, The Three Pillars of Zion.) Why was the man, Melchizedek, chosen to be a model of a Zionlike priesthood holder? A brief review of his life and example provide answers. Because we assume the name Melchizedek when we are ordained [...]
Posted in Consecration, Covenants, Faith, Gospel Definitions, Mammon, Obedience, Purification, Sanctification, Zion on Nov 21st, 2008
The Law of Consecration is the very core of the gospel, and it permeates every gospel principle. This highest law defines a Zion person. Although programs of consecration have come and gone, the template of consecration remains the same. Consequently, consecration is current; it is now. Only by living this law can we hope [...]
Posted in Consecration, Covenants, Gospel Definitions, Obedience, Purification, Sanctification, Zion, Zion--Characteristics on Oct 5th, 2008
(Note: This is the first of two parts on the Zion virtue of blessedness.) When Jesus appeared to the Nephites, he taught them the principles of blessedness, called the Beatitudes, meaning “to be blessed” or “to be happy.” Jesus had taught these same principles to his Judean disciples at the Sermon on the [...]
Posted in Charity & Charitable Service, Consecration, Covenants, Gospel Definitions, Last Days, Purification, Sanctification, Zion, Zion--Characteristics on Jul 18th, 2008
We speak of Zion, sing of Zion, covenant for the establishment of Zion, long for Zion-but what is it? Latter-day Saints ought to know. We have more scriptures and prophets’ statements about Zion than any other people. One could hardly read a page of the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants or Pearl of Great [...]