President Ezra Taft Benson with prophetic insight said, “Nothing is going to startle us more when we pass through the veil to the other side than to realize how well we know our Father [in Heaven] and how familiar his face is to us.” (The Father and the Son, April general conference, Elder Christoffel Golden … Continue reading
Author: kiptwitchell
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. (Matthew 18:21-22) Today's question is what does this really mean? The Savior holds us accountable … Continue reading
I have determined to share more openly what I really think about things, and am doing so on my Google+ account. I won't be offended if someone finds they aren't interested in what I really think. I am interested in what others really think, but at times may not be interested in debating it. I … Continue reading
"The miracle of the Atonement [of Jesus Christ] is not just that we can go home but that—miraculously—we can feel at home there. ...Think of [those]...who have chosen to live without faith and without repentance. They don’t want to change. They are not trying to abandon sin and become comfortable with God. Rather, they are … Continue reading
Scripture Study: D&C 22
Thu, May 2, 2013, 8:28 AM 4 Wherefore, enter ye in at the gate, as I have commanded, and seek not to counsel your God. Amen. I think at times to advocate too strongly what I think, and I likely do that in order to build myself up, rather than to get to the right … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C 22
Scripture Study: D&C 18 & 19 and Suffering & Joy
Tue, Jul 2, 2013, 9:04 AM Section 19: 15 Therefore I command you to repent—repent, lest I smite you by the rod of my mouth, and by my wrath, and by my anger, and your sufferings be sore—how sore you know not, how exquisite you know not, yea, how hard to bear you know not. … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C 18 & 19 and Suffering & Joy
Topic Study: Atonement
(July 2013. Started as part of my personal study of the Atonement and Article of Faith 3) The other day when starting this study, I attempted to list significant scriptures on the Atonement. I was surprised at how few I could list. So this is an attempt to understand what the scriptures say on this … Continue reading Topic Study: Atonement
Scripture Study: D&C 18 and the Twelve
Mon, Jul 1, 2013, 8:13 AM Why would the three witnesses search out the Twelve. Here's an interesting quote from the church's website on this topic: Apostle Line of Authority for President Spencer W. Kimball · Spencer W. Kimball was ordained an Apostle October 7, 1943, by Heber J. Grant · … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C 18 and the Twelve
Scripture Study: D&C 18 and Witnesses
Sat, Jun 29, 2013, 6:43 AM 2 Behold, I have manifested unto you, by my Spirit in many instances, that the things which you have written are true; wherefore you know that they are true. All three of the 3 witnesses acted as scribes for some portion I believe to the Book of Mormon. The … Continue reading Scripture Study: D&C 18 and Witnesses
Scripture Thoughts: D&C 15 and Rest
Thu, Jun 27, 2013, 11:01 AM D&C 15:6 And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father. Amen. … Continue reading Scripture Thoughts: D&C 15 and Rest
