(May 2006 TG Entry: God, Body of Corporeal Nature IN Entry: God, Body of) Overview When speaking of God’s body, the scriptures emphasize the similarities to man’s body. We learn that God has a spirit as well as a physical body. We also learn that although God’s body is similar in form to man’s body, … Continue reading Topic Study: God, Body of Corporeal Nature
Topical Guide Compendium
Maxwell on Perspective
"Remaining settled and established is not easy, for we are crowded by the cares of the world. We are diverted by the praise of the world; we are buffeted by the trials of the world, drawn by the appetites and temptations of the world, and bruised by the hardness of the world. But when we … Continue reading Maxwell on Perspective
Employment
(February 2006) The following quotes from Elder Maxwell during a BYU Devotional Address at BYU provide an interesting perspective on the world of employment here in this life: How often have you and I really pondered just what it is, therefore, that will rise with us in the resurrection? Our intelligence will rise with us, … Continue reading Employment
Topic Study: Ambiguity
(October 2005) Elder Bruce C. Hafen, and member of the Quorum of the Seventy, gave a speech at BYU while serving as President of Ricks College, now BYU Idaho entitled “Love Is Not Blind: Some Thoughts for College Students on Faith and Ambiguity.” Here are a couple of significant quotes: One Sunday morning [while … Continue reading Topic Study: Ambiguity
Topic Study: Historical Book “Young Man’s Guide”
(October 2005) I received a gift from Rick Ringer of an 1834 edition of “Young Man’s Guide”. The book was purchased by his wife’s, Andrea, Grandfather while attending Harvard in 1905 I believe. The inside front cover is inscribed with “Nathan L. Whettten, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass 1930”. Rick indicated that they believe that he … Continue reading Topic Study: Historical Book “Young Man’s Guide”
Topic Study: Moses
(August 2005 BD Entry: Moses) Continued From Oath and Covenant [Forward Reference] I Sons of Moses 34 They become the sons of Moses and of Aaron and the seed of Abraham, and the church and kingdom, and the elect of God. D&C 84:34 Verse 34 of Section 84 mentions the Sons of Moses. This same phrase … Continue reading Topic Study: Moses
Topic Study: High Priest – Melchizedek Priesthood
(July 2005 TG Entry: High Priest - Melchizedek Priesthood) II A Brief History The following is from Elder David E. Sorensen, Presidency of the Seventy, from June 2005 Ensign, “The High Priest Quorum” Throughout the history of humankind whenever the gospel in its fulness has been on earth, the Lord has called high priests to … Continue reading Topic Study: High Priest – Melchizedek Priesthood
Topic Study: Work Balance
(June 2005) I Agreement with Employers We cannot steal from our employers. If our agreement with them is to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, we must honor that agreement. To the Bishops of the church, President Hinckley said: I know that the work is hard at times. There are never enough … Continue reading Topic Study: Work Balance
Sacrament: Wounds of Spirit Being Healed
(June 2005 TG Entry: Sacrament) "I am a witness," said Elder Melvin J. Ballard, "that there is a spirit attending the administration of the Sacrament that warms the soul from head to foot; you feel the wounds of the spirit being healed" (Hinckley, p. 133).
Topic Study: Heir
(June 2005 TG Entry: Heir) Continued From Abrahamic Covenant I Abraham Desires to Be An Heir Abr. 1:2 I became a rightful h. II What Promises Are Made to Abraham Gen. 15:3 one born in my house is mine h. Gen. 21:10 (Gal. 4:30) shall not be h. with my son III Christ, The Firstborn, … Continue reading Topic Study: Heir
Kip on Character 