Why Adam Lost His Agency in the Garden and Why His Fall and Restoration Matter to Us Prepared by Elder Dwight Burford November 30, 2024, Printing [pdf copy] Genesis 7:40-43 IV – And in the garden of Eden gave I unto man his agency; and unto thy brethren have I said, and also gave commandment,[…]
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Why Judge Prophets by the Spirit of Prophecy: Jonah, Part 2
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[…]
Learning From Jaredites in the Days of COVID-19
By Gary R. Whiting March 25, 2020 And it came to pass that when they had done all these things, they got aboard of their vessels or barges, and set forth into the sea, commending themselves unto the Lord their God. And it came to pass that the Lord God caused that there should a[…]
A New World and An Old World Christmas Message
The coming of Jesus Christ into the world is the most spectacular act of love ever demonstrated on earth and the most wonderful gift ever given. The Bible and the Book of Mormon bear testimony of the birth of Jesus Christ. On this Christmas Day please consider these two testimonies of the birth of Christ.[…]
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[…]
The Object of Faith
Why is it reasonable to have faith in the word of God? It is reasonable because of God, the origin of the word of God. His word is an extension of who he is. It describes, affirms the character, attributes and perfections of God. It performs the work of God and the word was made[…]
Faith: The First Great Governing Principle
Common or general faith, the faith by which all people function every day, helps illustrate the way faith governs all things in time and eternity. In order to understand how faith governs in the affairs of life, it is necessary to discuss the word of God. As followers of Christ, we believe that God has[…]
Thoughts on Oblation
[Explanatory note: These comments were made at the observance of the Lord’s Supper on January 3, 2015 at Zion’s Outpost Restoration Branch. The Lord’s Supper had been administered just prior to these remarks.] Then said he also concerning him who bade to the wedding, When thou makest a dinner, or a supper, call not thy[…]
VBS 2014: It All Comes Back to Jesus
Zion’s Outpost’s 2014 Vacation Boomerang School It All Comes Back to Jesus The Boomerang Express departs on its great adventure the week of… July 28 – August 1, 2014 6:00 -8:30 pm No matter where you go, or what you do, The most important thing in life is that you choose to live for Jesus.[…]
