In the LDS church, the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood is heralded as one of the greatest events in modern times. It ushered in a newfound connection to God and a return to the proper ordinances of God’s kingdom. However,…
The Lectures on Faith are one of the most misunderstood aspects of the early church. However, with a little bit of research the truth can easily be discovered. It is also misunderstood because some people in positions of prominence have…
When studying church history, it is very easy for someone to find something that agrees with their conclusion and then use the source as a premise to support their argument. I have certainly done this, and it is the basis…
When starting to read the Book of Mormon the first verse is something I have read many times however have skipped over much of the meaning preferring to focus instead on the narrative. In the first verse of the Book…
Today in the modern LDS church the organization of the church, or hierarchy, is well defined and there is certainly no question as to the structure. The organizational structure itself is actually very similar to what you would find in…
In the modern LDS church, we often talk of caring for the poor and needy and the importance of serving others. The LDS church itself is certainly known for its welfare square, which is a dedicated facility to help serve…
In the LDS church the bishop is responsible for making the general day to day decisions to ensure that the ward is functioning, and things are according to the general leaders plans as well as the plans of the next…
As I worked on my Simply Scriptures project and as I searched and studied the scriptures more fully, I began to realize that some very common interpretations of the scriptures are just plain wrong. Proof texting is the idea of…
In Mormonism the temple is the highest and holiest place on earth. It is the house of the Lord and a place where members go to make sacred covenants with God. Each temple is unique and a special place of…
In an LDS context, the answer to “what is revelation” is fairly simple. Revelation is the guidance and direction to the prophets of the LDS church on policies, procedures, and doctrine. Of course, the members themselves can receive revelation also…