[pdf of full document] Introduction The authors of the Book of Mormon wrote that they kept the law of Moses until Jesus Christ visited them following His resurrection and ascension into heaven. Have you ever wondered how they could have kept the law for over 600 years without priests of the Levitical priesthood officiating over[…]
Author: Dwight Burford
Why question it – Part 1
[pdf copy] Many claims have been brought against the Book of Mormon. Upon examining them individually, it becomes readily apparent that such claims come of misinformation or limited understanding of the book itself and the work of the Lord more generally. Such is the case with a set of claims listed on the following website:[…]
Why those who add to Revelation 22:18 face destruction
[Printable version] The closing verses of the book of Revelation have been cited by some individuals and churches to maintain a claim that the Bible alone contains scripture. In their view, the revelation of God’s word ended with the canonization of the Bible and the inclusion of these verses at the end of the book[…]
Why not go on unto perfection?
[printable copy] Let Us Go on unto Perfection The opening verses of the sixth chapter of the letter to the Hebrews present us with a divine calling: let us go on unto perfection. We find this charge prominently stated in a listing of the principles of the doctrine of Christ. Hebrews 6:1-3 1) Therefore not[…]
Why The Book of Mormon is the New Covenant: Part 3 – Is Not This Joseph’s Son?
[pdf of Draft Version] [pdf of Expanded Version] Introduction – Expanded Version Jesus Christ was assumed by many to have been fathered by Joseph, the carpenter of Nazareth. Similarly, the Book of Mormon was assumed by many to have been authored or “fathered” by Joseph Smith Jr. In both instances, the presumed “father” was named[…]
Prayers for the Healing and the Gathering of the House of Israel
On the evening of January 17, 2017, I joined four others for prayers on the southern shore of Lake Victoria in Mwanza, Tanzania, East Africa. These four included my wife, Pam Burford, Seventy Frank Frye (both of the United States), Elder James Yogo of Kenya, and Elder Paul Makawiti of Tanzania. Select this link to[…]
Why We Believe: God is the God of the living
Note: Bible references included in this post are mainly from the King James Version. The intent in using this particular English translation is to show that the subject matter is clearly represented in commonly available and accepted scriptural texts. Jesus Christ declared: God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. (Matthew[…]
Why Three Glories: Part 5
Part 5: The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Work in progress – August 14, 2017 Draft Now is the judgment of this world; now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death[…]
Why ordinances and sacraments
When speaking to the members of His church in these latter days about ordinances and sacraments, the Lord has referred to ordinances as “mine” ordinances and sacraments as “thy” sacraments. …and the day cometh that they who will not hear the voice of the Lord, neither the voice of his servants, neither give heed to[…]
Why send Mary
In response to my testimony about the A.N.N.A call gathering October 7 & 8, 2016, I was asked to clarify my understanding of woman and priesthood. Included below is an edited version my reply. —– I do not know of any scriptures which speak of women serving in the priesthood offices as outlined in Section 17:8a-12b,[…]
