by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Nov 22, 2021 | Church Doctrine, First Principles and Ordinances, Interactive Curriculum, Level 200
In the summer of 1829, the Prophet Joseph Smith received a revelation that commanded, “Thou shalt declare repentance and faith on the Savior, and remission of sins by baptism, and by fire, yea, even the Holy Ghost.” These fundamental principles and...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Aug 23, 2021 | Church Doctrine, First Principles and Ordinances, Interactive Curriculum, Level 100
In the summer of 1829, the Prophet Joseph Smith received a revelation that commanded, “Thou shalt declare repentance and faith on the Savior, and remission of sins by baptism, and by fire, yea, even the Holy Ghost.” These fundamental principles and...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 2, 2021 | First Principles and Ordinances, Spiritual Gifts
James E. Talmage clearly understood the idea that faith is belief plus action. His study of the scriptures had convinced him of this definition. But there was one scriptural passage that puzzled him because it seemed to be an exception to this general rule. In Elder...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | Apr 26, 2021 | First Principles and Ordinances
Faith in Jesus Christ is one of the first principles of the gospel. But what is faith? Faith Defined Elder James E. Talmage of the Quorum of the Twelve was one of the most important doctrinal experts of his generation, as well as a noted scientist. He wrote in an...