(November 2002 TG Entry: Jerusalem, New) I Center Place Almost all members of the church recognize that Jackson County, Missouri is the center of Zion. 1 HEARKEN, O ye elders of my church, saith the Lord your God, who have assembled yourselves together, according to my commandments, in this land, which is the land of … Continue reading Topic Study: Jerusalem, New
Topical Guide Compendium
Topic Study: Liahona
(November 2002 IN Entry: Liahona. Given as a talk at the baptism of Al Robles.) Continued From Patriarchal Blessings [Forward Reference] Scriptures, Value of [Forward Reference] Holy Ghost, Gift of [Forward Reference] Overview The Liahona is a type or example of the many guides our Heavenly Father provides to guide us to the “promised land.” I Types of … Continue reading Topic Study: Liahona
Take Time To Be Holy
By W.D. Longstaff Take time to be holy, speak oft with the Lord; Abide in Him always, and feed on His word; Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; Spend much time in secret with Jesus … Continue reading Take Time To Be Holy
Topic Study: Wind
(October 2002 TG Entry: Wind. Given as a talk at the baptism of Marcy Alfaro) Overview Wind can be either beneficial (the Spirit of the Holy Ghost or a force for good) or detrimental (the East or destroying wind). I God Controls the Wind God is the maker of the Winds. He controls them for … Continue reading Topic Study: Wind
Topic Study: Transfiguration
(October 2002 TG Entry: Transfiguration, BD Mount of Transfiguration) Continued From Mountain Overview Transfiguration might be described as the impact upon one from seeing God. Transfiguration is necessary because God has a physical body, and the glory of his physical being would consume other, less pure things. Because the Holy Ghost does not have a … Continue reading Topic Study: Transfiguration
Topic Study: Jesus Christ, Power of
(October 2002 TG Entry: Jesus Christ, Power of, God, Power of) Continued From God Power of Overview Christ is God’s manifestation of his personal power. Through him we gain power from God. Christ’s power can be understood through his titles. He has had power throughout eternity. And He has specific ways of bestowing power upon … Continue reading Topic Study: Jesus Christ, Power of
Topic Study: God, Eternal Nature of
(October 2002 TG Entry: God, Eternal Nature of) I God Is Eternal The scriptures are replete with the affirmation that God is Eternal. For example, D&C 20, which was given just prior to the organization of the latter-day church, contains the basic tenets of our religion. This statement begins in section 17, which immediately affirms … Continue reading Topic Study: God, Eternal Nature of
Topic Study: Home Teaching
(September 2002) The scripture references between Missionary work and Teaching share a number of important scriptures in common. Teaching, Teach, Taught (see also Children; Edification; Education; False Doctrine; False Prophets; Family, Children, Responsibilities toward; Family, Love within; Holy Ghost, Mission of; Instruct; Jesus Christ, Teaching Mode of; Marriage, Fatherhood; Marriage, Motherhood; Mission of Early Saints; … Continue reading Topic Study: Home Teaching
Topic Study: Mustard
(August 2002 TG Entry: Mustard, BD Entry: Mustard) Overview Mustard is likened unto both faith, and the Kingdom of Heaven. I Faith 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove … Continue reading Topic Study: Mustard
Topic Study: Glorify
(July 2002 TG Entry) Continued From Glory Overview and Notice This topic is an in-depth study of entries from the following topics referencing the book of John: Glory God, Glory of Honor (TG Entry: Honor) In addition to John’s theme of love, best described in his epistles, John may well have been attempting to communicate … Continue reading Topic Study: Glorify
Kip on Character 