Seeking the Best Gifts of the Spirit
The Lord gives to people gifts of the spirit for the benefit of all that believe. He gives them "that ye may not be deceived... always remembering for what they are given." And why are they given?...
View ArticleThe Baptism of the Holy Ghost & Second Comforter Experience
Followers of Christ must follow the path He established. The path to the tree of life includes the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost and second comforter experiences. The host shares some personal...
View ArticleAccusations, Forgiveness & Advocacy
What have Jesus Christ and His true prophets taught about accusations, forgiveness, advocacy and the horrific demands of justice? When we act as "Devil's advocate" by holding grudges, witholding...
View ArticleJoseph Smith’s Bombshell Doctrine of Christ Sermon
In Summer of 1839, Joseph Smith taught the doctrine of Christ with power, clarity and by the Spirit. This masterpiece sermon was arguably the most comprehensive overview of any discourse on the subject...
View ArticleThe History Behind the LDS Church Name Changes
In 1834, dozens of leaders (including Joseph Smith) unanimously voted to remove Jesus Christ’s name from the church. Later, Joseph begged the Lord to restore His name upon the church, but to no avail....
View ArticleUncovering the Hidden Foundation of the LDS Restoration
The foundation of the LDS restoration that Joseph Smith laid has become too difficult to see under the thick dust layer of history. From rewritten histories to forged revelations to faith-promoting...
View ArticleObtaining a Remission of Your Sins
When it comes to obtaining a remission of your sins, which attitudes and conditions of the heart are necessary? How does one prepare for the remission of sins? The natural man will assume righteousness...
View ArticleMy Peace I Give Unto You
The world will not and cannot offer peace. Peace is a gift from God, given to “the peacemakers” and the “peaceable followers of Christ” who exercise faith in Him, repent and come unto Him. True...
View ArticleViewing Ourselves In Our Own Carnal State
The truth is that all mankind was fallen, sensual, and devilish by nature in their carnal state. Natural men & women are enemies to God and belong to the Devil. Satan has claim on them through the...
View ArticleI Will Bless Those Who Labor in My Vineyard
The Lord and His servants have a large work to undertake, preserving the fruit of the olive trees. They’re commissioned to help prune the vineyard for the last time, according to the prophecies of...
View ArticleNephi’s Sealing Power & The Holy Order of God
Nephi "with unwearyingness declared the word" without fear of men and with diligence in keeping God's commandments. Having been tested to the core, the Lord saw fit to give Nephi the sealing power to...
View ArticleDecoding The Second Book of Nephi
Why does Nephi quote 12 chapters of Isaiah right before he gives his grand prophecy to the modern reader of the Book of Mormon? Is this prophesy clear and easy to understand or have the changes made to...
View ArticleDiscipleship & Losing Your Life for Christ’s Sake
Disciples of Christ carry heavy burden, but that weight can be made light in Christ. Through faith in Christ and reliance on His merits, we can become truly “willing to mourn with those that mourn;...
View ArticleHow, When & Why The LDS Churches Were Condemned
As warned of in many scriptures, LDS restoration churches fell into condemnation and curse. How did this happen? When did it happen? What does this mean to us, living 190+ years later? And most...
View ArticleDoes God Allow a Prophet to Lead Us Astray?
Would God ever allow a shepherd or prophet in Israel to lead his people astray? Has he ever in the past? Has God ever "removed them from their place" when they've attempted to? Where does this notion...
View ArticleThe Work of The Father
The "work of the Father" is set to commence in a time "when this gospel shall be preached among the remnant of this people." Nephi and Isaiah wrote extensively about this work, with Jesus Christ...
View ArticleThe Gate By Which Ye Should Enter
What is "the gate by which ye should enter" spoken of in scriptures? The doctrine of Christ is clear that His sheep hear his voice and are numbered among His flock. Those who enter in at the gate are...
View ArticleThe Doctrine of Christ in the Story of Abraham
Abraham found himself needing to leave the wicked society around him, who sought his life when he would not yield to the idolatrous ways of Babylon. He realized that “finding there was greater...
View ArticleWhat is the New & Everlasting Covenant?
The fullness of the gospel hangs upon our understanding & willingness to enter into the covenants that God has offered since the very beginning. What is this everlasting covenant? What makes it...
View ArticleWhat is Eternal Life?
What did Jesus Christ teach about about eternal life? What is eternal life? How do we obtain it? What does eternal life mean? God says "if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have...
View ArticleWhat is the Preparatory Gospel?
The scriptures through many generations have spoken about a preparatory gospel and a fullness of the gospel. What is the preparatory gospel? What does it entail? What is this gospel preparing us for?...
View ArticleSurviving Destruction & Entering Zion
What does "the tithing of my people" mean? What sacrifice does the Lord require? Who survives the "burning" and makes it to Zion, the New Jerusalem? Who is the "blood of Ephraim?" Who are the liars and...
View ArticleNephi’s Warning to Wake Up!
One of Nephi's strongest desires was to make sure the latter-day people fully understood their dire situation. Seeing the world infested with the growing chains of bondage from the great and abominable...
View ArticleSacrament, the Lord’s Day & the Sabbath
Jesus Christ taught that "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath." What is the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath the same as the Lord's Day? What day of the week does the Lord proscribe that we...
View ArticleSaved By Grace, After All We Can Do
Are we saved by grace or works? The interplay between these concepts is important to understand, and potentially devastating to get wrong. Nephi's phrase "saved by grace after all we can do" has...
View ArticleWhat is the Baptism of Fire & The Holy Ghost?
What is the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost that is spoken of in scripture? How does someone obtain it? What blessings are associated with it? Is it an event or a process? Most importantly, how can...
View ArticleHow Do You Interpret the Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen?
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View ArticleThe Gathering of Israel by the End-time Servant
Nephi, Isaiah, Christ and other prophets foretold that in the last days, Israel would be gathered again. The gentiles may also be numbered with the house of Israel if they repent and come unto Christ....
View ArticleWhat is the Second Comforter?
What are the comforters, and what is that which is called in scripture "another comforter?" Jesus says "if ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another...
View ArticleChrist Prophesies of End-time Deliverance
Christ taught the Nephites about the end-time deliverance and the destruction that would come in the last days. However, He also taught about the triumph of Zion and the building of the New Jerusalem....
View ArticleThe Three Degrees of Glory
The scriptures describe three degrees of glory for human beings, depending upon their level of faithfulness. How do we describe the levels of glory and what kingdom and law is given for each one? What...
View ArticleThe Testimony of Jesus
What is the testimony of Jesus? Is it our declared belief in Him, or something much greater? We'll explore the phrase itself and a description of those individuals who have gone on to "receive the...
View ArticleReceiving The Sealed Portion & The Land of Promise
Moroni explains that the latter-day gentiles may receive of the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon. To do so, they must exercise faith like unto the Brother of Jared and remember to serve the God of...
View ArticleGreat Are The Words of Isaiah
When Jesus Christ visited the Nephites, he said "ye ought to search these things. Yea, a commandment I give unto you that ye search these things diligently; for great are the words of Isaiah. For...
View ArticleAwake to a Sense of Our Awful Situation
"The Lord commandeth you, when ye shall see these things come among you that ye shall awake to a sense of your awful situation, because of this secret combination which shall be among you." How do we...
View Article3 Ways to Know Christ
How can someone get to know Jesus Christ? What are the ways that Jesus Christ can connect with people and give them knowledge, understanding, answers, wisdom and remission of sins. One of the most...
View ArticleWilling to Make These Things Known Unto All Flesh
In the opening chapters of the book of Isaiah, the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine & Covenants, a bold principle is illustrated. The members of the then current church were called out to repent and...
View ArticleD&C 101: A Key to Understanding Isaiah & The D&C
The parable of the redemption of Zion found in D&C 101:43-66 holds some important keys to understanding the end times. The parable speaks of the mission of the servants who work to redeem fallen...
View ArticleLikening the Scriptures Unto Ourselves
How do writings from thousands of years ago have meaning for us today? How can we effectively apply them to ourselves and still keep their original meaning? What can we do to gain a deeper perspective...
View ArticleBy Their Words- How to Recognize True Messengers (Part 1)
God expects us to listen to his servants, and he also expects us to "live by every word that proceeds from [his] mouth." What can we learn from the scriptures regarding how to truly identify a true...
View ArticleRepent & Return
To a lost & fallen people, no message is more important to hear, discuss, understand and hearken: Repent & Return. "How oft have I gathered you," Christ asked the Nephites, referring to the...
View ArticleBy Their Works- How to Recognize True Messengers (Part 2)
Many in the world claim to be called by or sent from God. As the old adage goes, "Actions speak louder than words." In connection with part one of this subject, "By Their Words", we'll explore the...
View ArticleThe Prophecy of Joel: Isaiah in 3 Chapters
The book of Joel contains valuable insights to our world, our time and the latter-day gentile people. Joel describes in detail the works of God in the latter-days, and even shares echoed themes from...
View ArticleOvercoming All Things
D&C 76 gives us an outline of the ascension process that we must go through to enter into God’s Kingdom. The Lord tells us that he will give us “all things.” Later on, he tells us that we must...
View ArticleSearch Diligently: Getting More From The Scriptures (Part 1)
Searching the scriptures requires knowing how to study them. In this presentation, Dustin Grady walks through some of the biggest ways to get more from the scriptures that most people tend to miss. The...
View ArticleAll Their Creeds Were An Abomination Before Me
What is a creed? What are examples of them throughout history and do they exist among us today? What does the Lord say about them? What did Joseph Smith teach about them? Join the discussion with us...
View ArticleYour Overthrow & Destruction
What are the factors that lead to one being destroyed and overthrown? What warnings does the Lord issue before a people reach this state? How much time does someone have to change and take the warnings...
View ArticleIs Polygamy a True Law of God?
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View ArticleWhat is the Doctrine of Christ?
Christ's doctrine is what He declares it is. His doctrine is so important to comprehend that Jesus warns people to keep it accurate. "Whoso shall declare more or less than this, and establish it for my...
View ArticleThe Doctrine of Christ in 10 Seconds
How can you identify and teach the doctrine of Christ in it's simplest form, perhaps in under 10 seconds? How did the prophets in the scriptures summarize it concisely and accurately? Can we do the...
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