Polygamy deniers claim that Joseph Smith didn’t write the second half of Section 132, but that it might have been Brigham Young to justify the practice. Extensive word studies called stylometrics take a look at the claim.
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Podcast: Heaven, Law, and Love: Joseph Smith’s Astonishing Teachings on Eternity” Doctrine and Covenants 129-132
Some of the most transcendent and soul-stirring truths the Prophet Joseph Smith revealed open our eyes to the wonders of eternity and the blessings God yearns to give us. Yet among these sacred teachings is a principle that has long tested and refined the hearts of the Saints: plural marriage.
Come Follow Me Podcast #44: “A Voice of Gladness for the Living and the Dead”, Doctrine and Covenants 125-128
As persecution mounted and Nauvoo flourished, Joseph Smith received one of the most hopeful revelations of the Restoration: baptism for the dead. In this episode, we explore the origins, meaning, and power of this doctrine, a voice of gladness that extends salvation to both the living and the dead.
Come Follow Me for Sunday School: “A House unto My Name”, Doctrine and Covenants 124
Integrity is defined as “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles." It seems like in today's world, we embrace some teachings of modern prophets but are divided on others. But integrity is the state of being whole: wholehearted in testimony, undivided in loyalty, and upright in our efforts to follow the prophets.
Come Follow Me Podcast #43: “A House unto My Name”, Doctrine and Covenants Section 124
What happened during the nearly two years that elapsed between the reception of Section 123 and Section 124 of the Doctrine and Covenants? As it turns out, plenty. We’ll talk about that today.
Come, Follow Me for Sunday School: “O God, Where Art Thou?”, Doctrine and Covenants 121-123- From the Depths of Liberty Jail
This is somebody crying in the depths of his heart who has had it. He is suffering and has been patient in suffering. He sees the righteous suffer, and the wicked getting away with it. And, of course, that’s the big question, the same question asked by Job—“Why do righteous people suffer?”
The Missouri Extermination Order: Faith Under Fire
In 1838, a government decree turned neighbor against neighbor and made an entire faith a target for destruction. The Latter-day Saints lost homes, loved ones, and peace—but their endurance and forgiveness transformed tragedy into testimony.
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