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Posted in Covenants, Elias, Elijah, Gospel Definitions, Moses, Priesthood, Restoration, Zion on May 27th, 2009
When we think about the restoration of the priesthood, we often stop at John the Baptist and Peter, James and John. But, in fact, they were only the beginning. The priesthood is a much larger principle with powers that challenge the boundaries of our appreciation. Once we begin to comprehend the full extent of [...]
Posted in Born Again, Gospel Definitions, Priesthood, Sanctification, Zion, Zion--Characteristics on Apr 29th, 2009
(Note: This article is adapted from The Three Pillars of Zion, a series of books on becoming a Zion person. This series of books will be released in August.) The Book of Mormon truly contains the fulness of gospel truth. One truth concerns the priesthood-its purpose and its proper use. To teach us that truth, Mormon [...]
Posted in Covenants, Gospel Definitions, Holy Ghost, Justification, Purification, Sanctification, Zion on Mar 24th, 2009
When we read the scriptures and encounter terms like Justification, Purification, Sanctification, and Baptism of Fire, we often stumble as we try to define these terms and understand how they work together. Here is a quick overview to help us understand the process that we agree to at baptism, when we enter into the New [...]
Posted in Doubts, Endure to the End, Faith, Gospel Definitions, Misc Articles, Testimony on Jan 10th, 2009
A friend recounted an experience in which he was buffeted by an evil influence for nearly a year. Despite numerous prayers, frequent fasts and priesthood blessings, he could not shake the relentless and violent onslaught. One morning, having been driven to his knees with the feeling of hopelessness, he pled for help, and this [...]
Posted in Charity & Charitable Service, Covenants, Gospel Definitions, Obedience, Purification, Sanctification, Zion on Dec 3rd, 2008
Zion is the habitation of the Lord. A Zion person harbors the hope that one day the Father and the Son will make their abode with him. To regain and enjoy God’s presence is a primary reason why a person enters into the New and Everlasting Covenant. To regain and enjoy God’s presence are the [...]
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 Abundance, Charity & Charitable Service, Gospel Definitions, Justification, Mercy, Sanctification, Zion, Zion--Characteristics on Oct 15th, 2008
(Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts on the Zion virtue of blessedness.)
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 Contention, Deception, Gospel Definitions, Offense, Rescuing Wayward Children on Oct 5th, 2008
To the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord revealed an astonishing doctrine that speaks to the far-reaching effects of the Atonement. It also hints that our wayward children’s premortal righteousness will be taken into account when judgments are pronounced. This doctrine seems to make allowance for those who have been deceived by the doctrines of [...]
Posted in Covenants, Doubts, Faith, Gospel Definitions, Obedience, Organized Church, Priesthood, Rescuing Wayward Children, Sanctification on Sep 8th, 2008
A parent shared the following experience. Keep in mind that rescuing wayward children is often a function of personal sanctification. That is, to the degree that we sanctify ourselves we gain power to rescue the person for whom we are praying. Beyond our view, heavenly help is summoned and a plan for rescue is [...]