by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 23, 2021 | Church Doctrine, Church History, Come Follow Me
In August 1831 while Joseph Smith was still in Jackson County, Missouri, he received additional revelations to help guide the Saints who were living there and throughout the Church. Two revelations, which today are sections 58 and 59 of the Doctrine and Covenants,...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 17, 2021 | Church Doctrine, Church History, Scripture
Like the New Testament, the Doctrine and Covenants is a compilation of several types of records. These range from revelation in the form of direct dictation from the Lord to letters or epistles and even minutes. How the Doctrine and Covenants came together as a book...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 17, 2021 | Church Doctrine, Church History, Come Follow Me, Laws and Governments of Humans, Revelation
In the two months between May 20 and July 20, 1831, the Prophet Joseph Smith received seven revelations to guide the Church in its second year of existence. These revelations covered topics ranging from the first principles and ordinances of the gospel to missionary...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 9, 2021 | Doing Good
Mother’s Day, a holiday celebrated in the United States and other countries, evokes a wide range of emotions. Some women rejoice in this day that recognizes their selfless efforts as mothers—efforts that do not seem to be adequately recognized in today’s...
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...