by Candace | Nov 27, 2007 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Much as the synagogues of ancient Israel, these temples hold sacred and precious truths which are revealed to those worthy to receive them. President Gordon B. Hinckley, the living prophet, seer and revelator of God, and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
by Laurie W | Nov 22, 2007 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
When members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, otherwise known as Mormons, are baptized there are special covenants (promises) made at that time between the individual and God. As the likelihood of eight-year olds (Mormons are baptized at eight) to...
by Matt M | Nov 21, 2007 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
A millennium is a period of a thousand years. By Divine decree, the . The 7th millennium commences with the second coming of Jesus Christ, when the resurrected Lord returns to earth in glory. Exactly what is God’s purpose for this thousand year period? And how is the...
by Candace | Nov 13, 2007 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Before the world began we were all residing in heaven with our Heavenly Father. At the time, with His children all around Him, the Father presented a plan in which all of us would have the chance to return to Him and attain our eternal glory. Two sons stepped forward,...
by Ali C | Nov 4, 2007 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
Today is Fast Sunday. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the first Sunday of every month is a Fast and Testimony meeting. The members of the Church, forgo food and drink for two consecutive meals. “” (lds.org, gospel library) I love Fast...
by Laurie W | Oct 25, 2007 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons
It might seem peculiar to other religions, the idea of waiting to baptize a child until eight years old. To fully understand this concept we must take into account two scriptures, both revealed to the LDS prophet, Joseph Smith. One such scripture can be found in the...
