Gospel Doctrine

D&C 84:33-44; 107; 121:34-36 - The task of the two priesthoods is to prepare people for the presence of our Father in Heaven.

Many forces are at work attempting to undermine the faith of the true believer.

Section 88 is named the “Olive Leaf.” To “extend the olive branch” means to seek for or offer peace.

Doctrine and Covenants 89 contains helpful instructions for the latter-day use of our bodies. This fascinating section may be helpfully analyzed according to the Lord's own description. He called it a "principle with a promise."

The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that we should be looking forth to the Second Coming of Christ whether in this life or the next: "I will prophesy that the signs of the coming of the Son of Man are already commenced."

The purpose of the Atonement of our Savior is to “bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.” This grand purpose has been revealed from time to time to the prophets; this type of revelation is known as an apocalypse.

What does it mean to us as we struggle in this life to know that behind it all there is a plan of salvation?

At the conclusion of the Kirtland spiritual feast, Elijah appeared and restored the sealing power. This enables earthly ordinances and performances to be valid in the next life — which includes the ability to perform proxy work for the deceased.

The Lord has given three laws designed to bring both spiritual and temporal blessings into the lives of his people. When lived specifically as they are outlined in the scriptures, His people will receive the promised blessings that are connected with thes