This category offers insightful articles on the scriptures and historical foundations of the Restoration in Latter-day Saint thought. Explore topics such as the translation of the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, early revelations, and how restored scripture connects with Church history and doctrine. Whether you’re studying scriptural origins or the unfolding of Restoration events, this section provides well-researched content that deepens understanding of LDS sacred texts and their role in spiritual life.
Baptism and Salvation A Modern Case That Revived an Ancient Debate In early 2022, international news reported that a Catholic priest in Arizona had performed thousands of baptisms incorrectly for more than 20 years. Instead of saying “I baptize you,” he used the phrase “We baptize you.” According to Catholic sacramental theology, altering the formula … Read more
This episode focuses on the Book of Moses, especially Moses 1, as a key early revelation in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in Joseph Smith’s doctrinal development. Historical Context and Dating of Moses 1 The Book of Moses comes from Joseph Smith’s early work revising/“translating” the Bible (later … Read more
D&C 93 and the Nature of God – Part 1 Early Christian Context: Monotheism and the Nature of Christ Judaism in the time of Jesus was distinguished from surrounding pagan religions primarily by monotheism. Pagan religions accepted many gods; Judaism rejected the existence of other gods entirely. This strict monotheism created a theological problem for … Read more
Doctrine and Covenants 76 in Early Latter-day Saint Thought Doctrine and Covenants 76, known among early Latter-day Saints simply as “the Vision,” was regarded as one of the most important revelations ever received by Joseph Smith. In Joseph’s time, when people said “Joseph Smith’s vision,” they were usually not referring to the First Vision, but … Read more