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 be thankful?
[printable version] Why should we be thankful to God? And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work; (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor; his righteousness remaineth forever. Now he[…]
Why the Call to Pray for Healing at the Uttermost Part of the Rivers of Egypt
On Friday, July 27, 2018, the Lord greatly increased my understanding and appreciation of why He had called for prayers of healing on the southern shore of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, Africa, at the start of 2017. Earlier in the week I had been writing further on why the Book of Mormon is the new[…]
Why the Book of Mormon is the New Covenant – Part 4: The Melchizedek Priesthood
[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[…]
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:[…]
They Knew of Christ
This post is designed to increase your understanding of the Lord Jesus Christ and the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. This material was shared as the worship service for Zion’s Outpost on December 24, 2017. The coming of Jesus Christ should not have been a surprise to any person who had access to the[…]
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[…]
