by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jan 28, 2011 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
Joseph Smith, the first prophet of the modern Mormon Church, once wrote thirteen basic principles of Mormon beliefs. These are called The Articles of Faith. The seventh says: “We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 15, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior, Finding Happiness, Finding Truth
Have you ever seen a mustard seed? It is extremely tiny, but Jesus taught us that if we have even faith the size of a mustard seed we can do miracles. When Jesus was asked why He had been able to cast out devils from a child when His disciples had not, He answered,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 13, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Discipleship: Follow the Savior
In 1 Corinthians 12:10, we learn that one spiritual gift God gives to some people is the gift of prophecy. A spiritual gift is given to people in order to do God’s work and to bless others, and must not be used for personal gain. The gift comes through the Holy Ghost...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 4, 2010 | Basic Beliefs of Mormons, Mormon Principles, Practices & Precepts
In a previous article, we learned that God gives each of us at least one spiritual gift, to be used in doing God’s work and building the kingdom. They aren’t used for entertainment or personal non-spiritual gain. One gift God sometimes gives is the gift of tongues....
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 3, 2010 | Finding Truth
The Bible and other scriptures promise us we can receive gifts of the Spirit to help us in our spiritual journey, sometimes referred to in churches as a Christian walk. The Bible discusses a variety of gifts Christians can receive from God, through the Holy Ghost: 4...