Doctrine and Covenants 93

The Sealed Portion of the Plates

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Sealed Portion of the Plates

Doctrine & Covenants 93: Historical and Theological Significance Doctrine and Covenants 93 is considered one of Joseph Smith’s most theologically expansive revelations. Received in 1833, it introduced doctrines not found in traditional Christianity, including: Jesus Christ did not receive a fulness of glory at first but advanced “grace to grace.” Human beings existed as intelligences … Read more

D&C 93 and the Nature of God Part 1

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D&C 93 and the Nature of God illustrated through early Christian theological debates

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