Tag: Condemnation

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How, When & Why The LDS Churches Were Condemned

As warned of in many scriptures, LDS restoration churches fell into condemnation and curse. How did this happen? When did it happen? What does this mean to us, living 190+ years later? And most importantly, under what conditions have the scriptures stated that this condemnation would be lifted and when?

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LDS Restoration foundation

Uncovering the Hidden Foundation of the LDS Restoration

The foundation of the LDS restoration that Joseph Smith laid has become too difficult to see under the thick dust layer of history. From rewritten histories to forged revelations to faith-promoting rumors, Joseph’s restored foundational teachings have been somewhat side-stepped by modern curriculum committees. These foundational teachings should be sought after, discovered and rediscovered in our search for the true revelations of modern times.

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The History Behind the LDS Church Name Changes

In 1834, dozens of leaders (including Joseph Smith) unanimously voted to remove Jesus Christโ€™s name from the church. Later, Joseph begged the Lord to restore His name upon the church, but to no avail. Why? We analyze all of the major historical documents behind the LDS church name changes and analyze and compare them. Who changed the name of the church? Why it was changed, and what does it mean today?

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Commanded in All Things – Unwresting the Scriptures

Are those who seek to be “commanded in all thingsโ€ slothful and unwise servants? Or are there deeper principles to the D&C 58 revelation that need further exploration? Alma teaches us to โ€œcounsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good.โ€ How does one reconcile these two statements and develop a healthy servant relationship with the Lord?

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Repent & return latter-day gentiles and be delivered from bondage

Repent & Return, Latter-day Gentiles

The horrific sins of the latter-day gentiles (defined as those who had a chance at the fulness of the gospel but rejected it) have led them into bondage in the last days. Ever willing to rescue His lost sheep, the Lordโ€™s tender mercies include a promise to all who will repent and return to Him: He will heal them, convert them, deliver them from bondage, raise up Zion among them and save them.

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Nephi & Jacob Teach the Doctrine of Christ

Nephiโ€™s last writings hit hard on the doctrine of Christ, leaving simple, plain and unmistakeable instructions on how to come unto Christ. Jacob was commanded by Nephi to continue teaching this core doctrine to the Nephites with power and clarity. This isnโ€™t just one of many doctrines. Rather, this is โ€œthe only and true doctrine of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.โ€ We must get it right.

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