Why Judge Prophets by the Spirit of Prophecy: Jonah, Part 2 [pdf copy] Luke 11:30,31 – When the people were gathered thick together, he [Jesus] began to say, This is an evil generation; they seek a sign, and there shall no sign be given them, but the sign of Jonas [Jonah] the prophet. For as[…]
Category: Redemption
Why the Spirit of Truth Teaches Redeeming Love: Part 1 – By the Obedience of One
From an essay on why all those who are led by the Comforter are led to teach redeeming love. [pdf copy] By the Obedience of One Shall Many Be Made Righteous Therefore, as by the offense of one [Adam] judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one [Christ] the[…]
“Why hast thou forsaken me?” – Part 2
[printable version] Stephen’s dying requests provide us with valuable insight into Jesus’ concluding question on the cross, “Why hast thou forsaken me?” And they stoned Stephen; and he, calling upon God, said, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.[…]
“Why hast thou forsaken me?” – Part 1
And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Mark 15) [printable version] Why did Jesus cry out on the cross “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” That is when Jesus experienced[…]
What Is the Origin of Faith?
Everything which is good, holy and pleasing to God is of God. Faith pleases God (Hebrews 11:6). Faith or faithfulness is an attribute of God. The children of Adam are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27-29). In one sense, therefore, faith, or the capacity for faith, is a part of the spiritual DNA[…]
An Introduction to Faith
The 2016 theme for Zion’s Outpost Restoration Branch is on faith. By studying the principles of faith and learning to live by faith, it is hoped that we can grow into a more Christ-like people. We have a calendar for 2016 with a series of monthly themes. These themes are designed to help the members[…]
Why the Book of Mormon is the new covenant
Printable Version In his sermon on April 19, 2015, Seventy Gary Whiting spoke on D&C 83:8 and, in particular, on how the restored church is under condemnation for taking lightly the new covenant, even the Book of Mormon, as stated in verse 8b. D&C 83 8a) And your minds in times past have been darkened[…]
Why cast our coats before Him
Yesterday evening, while Pam and I prepared family worship for our church services this morning, she read selections from articles on Palm Sunday that she found on various websites. One in particular opened up a new insight to my understanding about our seasonal observance of Palm Sunday that I would like to share with you[…]
Why covenant love
[pdf copy] Jesus Christ both taught and lived by covenant love. John 15:9,10 – As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you; continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. John 10:17,18[…]
Glad Tidings
From the familiar pages of the gospel of Luke comes the story of the shepherds and the angelic herald announcing the birth of Jesus Christ. From the account written by Luke, it seems as if at the very moment the baby Jesus was being wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in the manger the angels[…]
