Podcasts about official declarations

If God is so Powerful, Why Didn't He Just Stop Their Enemies? by Autumn Dickson I want to share something from the Official Declaration 1, the declaration that ended the practice of polygamy in the latter-days. This post isn't specifically about polygamy, but the principle I want to teach is being taught through the polygamy example. The Lord has told me to ask the Latter-day Saints a question, and He also told me that if they would listen to what I said to them and answer the question put to them, by the Spirit and power of God, they would all answer alike, and they would all believe alike with regard to this matter. He then proceeds to ask the people what would be better: to comply with the law of the land and cease the practice of polygamy or continue to practice polygamy and lose the priesthood organization and temples and be forced to stop polygamy anyway? I've heard people express the idea that the church supposedly believes in revelation but fold the second they receive outside pressure. I've heard it conveyed that it was so convenient for the Lord to stop the practice of polygamy when things got too difficult for the people to live it. Even as a teenager, I believed in the church but remember thinking, “Isn't there a third option? Can't the Lord enable them to continue practicing polygamy without losing all of the men and the temples?” Though polygamy is unique in many ways, there is not really any new argument against God. These specific questions boil down to a question that is as old as religion, “If your God is truly so powerful, why doesn't He enable you?” The answer to that specific question varies because the circumstances of mankind vary, but I'll do my best to teach the overarching principles by referring to this specific example of polygamy. According to President Woodruff, the Saints were facing some pretty dire circumstances. He had a vision of everything that the Saints would lose if they continued the practice of polygamy. To put it shortly, they would lose everything that mattered. I don't think Satan was worried about stopping polygamy as he was about utilizing polygamy to stop the work in general. If the Saints continued on, this would surely stop the work. They would lose temples and the men; if they lost these, apostasy would reign and Satan would have won (especially since the Lord has promised that we will not fall into a Great Apostasy again). When we face dire circumstances, the Lord can react in a number of ways and He makes wise decisions based on what will bring about His purposes. The Lord's potential reaction #1: Sometimes He asks us to continue on through difficulty and lose everything. I think of Abinadi. Abinadi was asked to continue preaching despite the fact that it put his life in danger. Abinadi died. Sometimes the Lord asks for the ultimate sacrifice. He could have asked the Saints to make the ultimate sacrifice, but He didn't. The Lord's potential reaction #2: The Lord can tell His people to keep going and then remove the difficulty. There are a million examples of this, the most obvious being Moses parting the Red Sea. When it came to polygamy, the Lord could have responded in this way. He could have “parted the sea” and removed the difficulty. The Lord could have enabled His Saints to continue practicing polygamy. He could have wiped out the entire earth other than the Saints if that's what it took, but He didn't. The Lord's potential reaction #3: Sometimes the Lord tells us to stop. I think of Alma and his people. They were threatened with death if they prayed, and so they only prayed in their hearts. The Lord could have commanded them to keep praying, but it wasn't their time and so He didn't. Technically they kept praying, but there are other instances. For example, there was Zion's camp. An “army” of members left Kirtland to go win back Missouri for the Saints, but the Lord told them to turn around after they got there. I did a whole video on why the Lord might have chosen after this manner. There was also the time when the Lord excused His people from building the temple in Zion for a time. Sometimes the Lord does tell us we can stop. People love to act like this is because our God isn't real or that He isn't powerful. The answer is neither. Sometimes the Lord tells us to stop because He is wise. Despite the fact that the Lord could ask His Saints to sacrifice everything and despite the fact that the Lord could have removed the obstacles they were facing, He chose not to. I emphasize the point that we do not always know why the Lord makes specific choices unless He tells us directly, but let's think for a bit about why the Lord would have made this decision. Despite the fact that the Lord reigns over all and despite the fact that He is tremendously powerful, sometimes He chooses to act in a certain way with mankind because of His purposes. The “limitations” are not true limitations; they are self-imposed limitations that enable Him to push His purposes along. His purpose is to bring about the immortality and eternal life of man and because of His chosen purpose, He often works within the constraints of mankind so He doesn't ruin His own plan. Let's look at this principle in the context of polygamy. The Lord's potential reaction #1: The Lord could have asked them to continue on in difficulty and sacrifice. They would have lost the temples and priesthood organization that kept His restored church on the earth. That doesn't really fit His purposes so He's not going to choose this option. The Lord's potential reaction #2: The Lord could have asked them to continue on and then removed the difficulty for them. This answers the question that I've heard posed more than once in my life. Believe it or not, this would have also frustrated His purposes. He COULD have destroyed everyone except the Saints, but that doesn't contribute to His purposes. He COULD have sent down miracles to stop the rest of America from being able to infiltrate Utah and take the temples and arrest the men, but it would have taken some large-scale miracles in order to keep the work moving forward. In the history of the world, the Lord has performed some incredible large-scale miracles. We read about these miracles, and we rejoice in them. However, the Lord does not often choose to work after this manner. He just doesn't. Why? Because faith is an essential ingredient in His plan. I have studied the purpose of faith over and over and over. You can't bring about the Plan of Redemption if you wipe out the principle of faith, and large-scale miracles run the risk of doing just that. The Lord could perform large-scale miracle after large-scale miracle and fix everything, but He doesn't. Why? Because removing faith from the mortal experience has far dire consequences than anything we could potentially face on earth. So the Lord COULD have chosen potential reaction #1 or #2, but He didn't because they don't contribute to His purposes. The Lord's potential reaction #3: He stops it. And honestly, this makes sense. Temple work and the priesthood organization were more important. Faith was more important. I believe that polygamy was a policy laid down by God. I do. I also believe that polygamy doesn't make logistical sense on a grand scale so it was the wisest choice the Lord could have made. There are a million arguments made against the church. One of them is the idea of, “If your God is so powerful, why doesn't He enable you to xyz?” I testify that God is real and powerful, and I testify that He is in this work. I also testify that God is wise and because He is wise, He has self-imposed limitations in order to bring about His purposes. He could easily interfere with evil on a daily basis, but He knows the cost would be too high. I testify that the Lord is wise enough to make the decisions necessary to bring about our eternal life. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

In this episode, I dive into the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 and talk about what they teach us about revelation, change, and trusting living prophets. I share how the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon, help us sort truth from noise, why repentance and faith in Christ are so central, and how we can honor others' right to worship while holding fast to our own beliefs. In the end, I come back to Nephi's "nevertheless": we don't know the meaning of all things, but we do know that God loves His children—and that truth is enough to keep us on the covenant path.   Don't forget to read the extra resources linked in this lesson.  There was a lot of interesting stuff there!  The Wentworth Letter The Messenger and the Manifesto Plural Marriage and Families in Early Utah   The Power of Teaching Doctrine   Essential Conversations   The Doctrines and Principles Contained in the Articles of Faith

When Things Feel Unfair, Remember This About Christ's Atonement by Autumn Dickson In the past, I have shied away from talking about the Official Declarations, not because I don't believe what's in them, but because I feel that there are an immense number of people who can speak on those subjects with more knowledge, wisdom, and personal experience than I can. That being said, I do my best to simply share what the Lord wants me to share, and if I get some of the details wrong, the principles that I teach are true and I figure the Lord forgives me and is proud of me for making the attempt. This week, we read about polygamy and race and the priesthood. For many, these are not easy topics. This post is not to try and convince anyone that the Church is true. Rather, I hope that this post can comfort those who still believe that this church holds the fullness of the gospel but simultaneously feel pain when reading these declarations. As I was studying for this post, I came across a talk that we'll discuss more about later, but I wanted to start with this quote from President Eyring's April 2009 General Conference address titled “Adversity.” President Eyring is speaking of trials and difficulty when he says, “The anger comes at least in part from a feeling that what is happening is unfair…When they vanish, a feeling of injustice can come.” I think some people can relate to these feelings of unfairness and injustice when speaking about the declarations. If you've received a testimony of the gospel and you know the Lord has led you here, sometimes this makes it more painful, not less. Instead of being able to say, “God would never allow something so unfair,” you find yourself with the feeling of, “God you're telling me to come here, but this was so unfair. Don't you love me? How could you do this if you really love me?” Though you may be feeling these questions in a very specific context, these questions are not new or unique. You are not the only one to ask them. As part of our mortal experience, each of us reaches some experience where we ask those same questions. Is God truly fair? Does He really love us? Why does He allow such suffering? I have answered those questions many times in the past, but today, I don't want to answer those questions. Rather, I want to share something that the Spirit whispered to me recently. This is not an Article of Faith or excerpt from the Official Declarations, but I hope it soothes some of what people may feel when they struggle with the declarations. I want to share something from The Book of Mormon; Alma is speaking to the people of Gideon about the Savior. Alma 7:11-12 11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people. 12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities. We read these verses at church this past week, and I had a thought occur to me. Perhaps I'm rather late in noticing this nuance, but that's okay. It struck me rather hard. Christ suffered for our sins. He paid for them. He died and was resurrected. This enabled us to return to live with our Heavenly Father. It saved us. But Christ also suffered for our infirmities. I always knew that this particular suffering happened with the atonement. He suffered for our pains and sicknesses just like He suffered for our sins, but that's two different ideas; isn't it? Did Christ have to suffer for our infirmities as part of the atonement? Was that absolutely necessary in order to help us return to live with God? Or did He just do it because He loves us and wants to be there for us? Did He really need to do that? Or did He simply want to? Could He have skipped that whole bit altogether and just brought us home at the end of the mortal experience? After looking into these questions a bit more, I found the talk from President Eyring that I referenced earlier. President Eyring's ideas are based on this phrase in the same chapter of Alma. Alma 7:13 Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh… In response to the passage in Alma 7, President Eyring teaches, “He could have known how to succor us simply by revelation, but He chose to learn by His own personal experience.” He chose to suffer with you. He could have said, “Hey I know it feels unfair and unjust. I know it hurts, but we have to do this. Suffering, even unfairness, is so important to the plan, so important for your well-being and growth and glory. You need this. I'm sorry it's unfair, but you have to go through this.” And He does say those things (not in so many words, but He says it). And despite the fact that He already paid for your sins and despite all that it cost Him, He also says this, “I know exactly how you feel. Exactly how you feel. I have felt it too. I am here.” There are reasons for unfairness. There are ways to turn these painful moments into powerhouse experiences that glorify you. There are answers. But beyond that, there is an ultimate unfairness that was entered into voluntarily because of a deep love. Christ could have received revelation about how to comfort you. He had already paid the ultimate price, but that wasn't enough for Him. He wanted to take the journey with you. He wanted to feel it personally and walk with you, and when necessary, carry you. He wanted to. Because He loves you. He will make it up to you. He will one day answer all of your questions, but until then, rejoice that you are so beloved. I testify that Christ loves us. He loves us enough to pay the ultimate price for us to come down here, grow, and return home despite our mistakes. But beyond that, He loves us enough to go through what we go through in order to succor us through the entire experience. He is the very definition of above and beyond and it is because of how much He loves you, how much joy He draws from being your greatest Friend. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

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Our Mothers Knew It with Maria EckersleyA Creative Study of Come, Follow MeD&C [THE ARTICLES OF FAITH & OFFICIAL DECLARATIONS 1 & 2]“We Believe”December 8 – December 14, 2025WEEK 50 SUMMARYThe Articles of Faith articulate foundational beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the Godhead of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; personal accountability for sins; salvation through Christ's Atonement via faith, repentance, baptism by immersion, and receiving the Holy Ghost; priesthood authority and primitive church organization with prophets and apostles; spiritual gifts like prophecy and healing; the Bible and Book of Mormon as scripture; ongoing revelation; the gathering of Israel, Zion in America, Christ's millennial reign, and earth's paradisiacal renewal; religious freedom; obedience to laws; and pursuing virtues like honesty, chastity, and benevolence. Official Declaration 1 (1890) ended plural marriage under revelation to President Wilford Woodruff to comply with U.S. laws and protect Church operations. Official Declaration 2 (1978) extended priesthood ordination and temple blessings to all worthy males regardless of race, as revealed to President Spencer W. Kimball, affirming divine impartiality and fulfilling prophecies.SPARK 1: A MIGHTY OAKSPARK 2: THE BLAME GAMEOBJECT LESSON 1: “We Believe”: Articles of Faith Playing CardsOBJECT LESSON 2: “Long-Promised Day”: Post-It Notes SnowflakesCHAPTERS=========00:00:14 ANNOUNCEMENT00:02:45 INTRO00:04:58 QUICK GLANCE00:11:04 SPARK 100:20:50 QUESTIONS 100:23:38 OBJECT LESSON 100:27:23 SPARK 200:38:11 QUESTIONS 200:42:13 OBJECT LESSON 200:46:29 WRAP UPLINKS=====WEB: https://www.gather.meckmom.comETSY: https://www.etsy.com/shop/meckmomINSTAGRAM: Instagram @meckmomlifePODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER=================================This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved, or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Brother Thom Reed continues to explore how Official Declaration 2 transforms pain into possibility, healing into forward momentum, and the global church into a more unified body of Christ.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/MGRwbAujF2MFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Brother Thom Reed00:15 Genesis Group hat01:30 A tragedy and a conversion story05:26 Pushback and perspective09:00 Love for Joseph and President Kimball10:04 Revelation on a plane11:54 One man's experience with revelation16:27 Redemption and revelation18:38 Family Search with Africans and African Americans22:03 The evil of racism23:56 Going forward25:33 Juneteenth in the United States27:44 Continuous Restoration and revelation30:53 God is good, all the time34:01  End of Part 2 - Brother Thom ReedThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

What if two of the most “revolutionary revelations” in Church History are two that we often overlook? Brother Thom Reed unpacks the Articles of Faith and Official Declaration 1 as bold, future-shaping revelations, from Joseph Smith's visionary inclusiveness (with a surprise rap) to Wilford Woodruff's courageous end to plural marriage to preserve temples and covenants.YouTube: https://youtu.be/eKznL8Fq3YoFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 1 - Brother Thom Reed01:13 Episode teaser04:51 Bio of Brother Thom Reed12:50 The Genesis Group17:03 Come, Follow Me Manual20:22 Truth for the entire world23:00 Power comes from understanding principles24:35 DJ Brother T raps the Articles of Faith28:45 Living in revelation30:06 Revelation in the craft store31:37 Revelation may be subtle34:17 The miraculous nature of the Articles of Faith36:07 Being patient for answers39:18 A future, growing thing not a creed42:22 Family History uniform change44:59 Context to manifestos47:35 Preparation for the Second Coming50:07 Faith to move forward53:11 Full uniform56:17 Focus on families and covenants59:44 Be inspired, not offended1:01:42 A recent sealing1:03:40 End of Part 1 - Brother Thom ReedThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The 9th Article of Faith explains that the restoration is ongoing.(04:05) President Woodruff issued Official Declaration 1 in 1890. This Manifesto led to the end of the practice of plural marriage.(08:59) Elder Bruce C. Hafen invites us to examine The post Ep 350 | Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 & 2, Come Follow Me 2025 (December 8-14) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

In the November 20 Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Foundation Podcast, our hosts Martin Tanner, Kris Frederickson, and Bruce Webster discuss the Come, Follow Me Doctrine & Covenants lesson for December 8 – 14 covering the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. The post Interpreter Come, Follow Me Podcast: The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 for December 8 – 14 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

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This video includes additional teaching ideas and activities for the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 lesson in the Come Follow Me manual. It is intended to supplement the insight video and to be an additional resource specifically for teachers, parents, missionaries, or anyone preparing to teach the content of this week's Come Follow Me lesson to others.  The Manifesto and the End of Plural Marriagehttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/the-manifesto-and-the-end-of-plural-marriage?lang=eng  Race and the Priesthoodhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/race-and-the-priesthood?lang=eng  Link to anchor: https://amzn.to/4oWlU6p  Link to "The Articles of Faith" Video: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2019-08-0110-the-articles-of-faith?lang=eng Link to "The Manifesto and the End of Polygamy" Video: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2018-03-0030-the-manifesto-and-the-end-of-polygamy?lang=eng&alang=eng&collectionId=cc3fd300cb9751036c65a7c92223f1c6e419028b Link to "Struggling with the History of Race and the Priesthood" Video:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2021-01-0080-struggling-with-the-history-of-race-and-the-priesthood-his-grace?lang=eng  To purchase the Doctrine and Covenants Bundle Subscription, click here:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TeachingWithPower You can reach me by email at teachingwithpower@gmail.com Music Provided by Youtube Audio Library. Track Name: Dancing Star. https://teachingwithpower.wixsite.com/teachingwithpower  IMAGES USED:DALL-E AI images have been used in the production of some of the illustrations used in this video.  Story Illustration pictures from Bible illustrations provided by Sweet Publishing, http://sweetpublishing.com, and issued under Creative Commons 3.0 Share Alike Unported License. All other pictures are listed in the Public Domain Disclaimer: I alone am responsible for the content of these videos. The opinions in them are mine. They represent my ideas and insights and do not reflect the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Come Follow Me 2025 December 8-14 | Articles of Faith, Official Declarations Part 1Did Christ have to suffer our infirmities in order to bring us home?For a written version of this podcast, check out: https://autumndickson.com/For a video version of this podcast, visit “Come Follow Me - Autumn Dickson” on YoutubeInstagram: comefollowmeautumnTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@comefollowmeautumn 

December 8-14We know that the Prophet Joseph Smith wrote the Articles of Faith as part of a larger request from Mr. John Wentworth, editor and proprietor of the Chicago Democrat, a brand-new newspaper in the young, bustling city of Chicago. The Democrat would be published for just seven years, from 1842 to 1849. Mr. Wentworth wanted a concise history of the fledgling Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he wanted it written by its founder, Joseph Smith. The piece was also to be a part of the history of New Hampshire, being compiled by a Mr. George Barstow, a friend of John Wentworth. Joseph agreed to write the piece with this agreement: “As Mr. Barstow has taken the proper steps to obtain correct information, all that I shall ask at his hands is that he publish the account entire, ungarnished, and without misrepresentation.” Joseph carefully compiled the letter but it was never published in the newspaper or any history of New Hampshire. But this letter has become one of the great treasures of Church History.

December 8-14 | The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2 | Joined by scholar Patrick Mason and special guest Isaac Thomas.

A short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week's podcasts.

A short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week's podcasts.

A short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week's podcasts.

A short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week's podcasts.

A short article in the Liahona magazine makes it appear Official Declarations 1 and 2 were mere policies, not doctrine. Just what is the difference between the two? This is the topic of this week's podcasts.

In this episode we've decided to combine two lessons into one. The main reason is that we feel these go so well together. The Articles of Faith serve as a brief snapshot into our core and foundational beliefs, the Official Declarations build upon those beliefs by outlining changes that occurred at different points in Church history, and The Family: A Proclamation to the World also reinforces many of the Articles and the reasons behind the Declarations.

Join Dustin and René as they discuss Official Declarations 1 & 2 through the Queer Perspective of REMEDY!Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (December 6-December 12).SHOW NOTES:Follow along with René on his Walt Disney World Marathon Adventures!The Comeback: "Well, I got it!"The Queen James BibleBrother Jones Myth Busts Official Declaration 2Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

"We Believe." Moderators Barbara Morgan Gardner and Daniel Becerra, with featured guest Desmond Lomax, take a deeper dive into the weekly Come, Follow Me resource. Come Follow Up complements your weekly personal and family scripture study.

Although we are given the promise that a prophet of God will never lead us astray, that doesn't mean that a prophet will never say or do anything that we don't like or don't understand. Taking those things back to God is critically important. And trusting that "we believe that [God] will YET reveal many great and important things" is vital! Sources for understanding Be One Celebration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52-y98r2ZYs Brother Corbitt https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/personal-essay-on-race-and-the-priesthood?lang=eng

Does it matter who baptizes you and where you get married?   Yes it does, 100%   Today we're diving into Article of Faith 5.  Listen in to find out more!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   And grab Cali's scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS   Music from bensound.com

In October 1995 at the General Relief Society meeting of LDS General Conference, then President Gordon B. Hinckley presented “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” It was the 5th of 6 proclamations–we now have 7. the most recent being the Proclamation on the Restoration in 2020. Church communications come in a variety of modes. Official Declarations as we talked about on out last podcast, are faced inwardly and dictate a significant shift in church doctrine or policy. They are then accepted by the body of the church by the law of common consent. The first proclamation in 1841 was given to the Saints scattered abroad–but in contrast since then proclamations have been generally oriented outwards toward the rest of the world.  President Hinckley considered the proclamation a “reaffirmation of standards, doctrines, and practices relative to the family.” While not canonized as scripture, the proclamation holds an important place in Latter-day Saint thought, practice, and belief.  The post Abide #25: The Family: A Proclamation to the World appeared first on Neal A. Maxwell Institute | BYU.

Ever been tempted to think that you can only feel the Spirit while doing “church-y” things?!   Listen up today for one of my favorite phrases from an Article of Faith!    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   And grab Cali's scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS

Do you kind of not like the Bible?    I mean, it's long, it's a bit confusing, and it can get boring.     Well, today we're talking about why the Bible is a source of amazing spiritual power!  And if you want help with your Old Testament study, make sure to get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   And grab my free Old Testament Simplified workbook here: https://bit.ly/3cZrt0w   And grab Cali's scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS    

An indepth study of Official Declarations 1 & 2, the Manifesto of Wilford Woodruff ending the practice of plural marriage, and the revelation of Spencer W. Kimball extending the priesthood to all worthy males, regardless of race. This lesson focuses on plural marriage, prophetic guidance, independent testimony, non-negotiables, dealing with change, racial issues in LDS history, and more. Time stamps:    - Background on Official Declaration #1 - 1:46    - Study of Official Declaration #1 - 30:37    - Excerpts of 3 addresses by Wilford Woodruff - 46:54    - Navigating Change - 1:23:59    - Background on Official Declaration #2 - 1:31:05    - Study of Official Declaration #2 - 2:18:48

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Middle-school Cali got asked a question about her beliefs, and she realized her answer didn't quite do the question justice.    Listen for the simple answer I learned years later!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   And grab Cali's scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS   Music from bensound.com

Have you ever had a hard time accepting something God's prophet has said, an invitation he has extended, a policy he has implemented, or a doctrine he has taught? Have you heard people ask questions about the Church's position on polygamy or race and the priesthood? And what is a way to easily understand or explain the core beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Join this "Come, Follow Me" discussion and understand a little more about these topics that have played a role in the Church's history. Learn how to answer some key questions and resolve concerns related to these topics.  At the end of the episode is a run-through of some of our core beliefs and a fun way to look at The Articles of Faith.

This week, we talk about what we believe, why it's important, the prophet, and faith.

Please join me for my new podcast, Meditative Reading: The Book of Mormon. Timestamps... The Articles of Faith, 4:06; Decoration 1, 7:40; Decoration 2, 18:00; Self guided, 23:33 This podcast is a guided meditation and a  mindful reading of scriptures that accompany the Church of Jesus Christ  of Latter-Day Saints Come Follow Me curriculum. It has been broken up  into 3 parts. The first 5 min. is a guided meditation followed by a  mindful reading of the scriptures that accompanies the weeks Come Follow Me lesson. The last 10 min. is a self guided meditation... or in other words, time for you to ponder, pray and reflect. You can use the timestamps to  listen to it all at once, or focus on one section at a time! This is not an  official Podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints.  Please email Me at ldsguidedmeditation@gmail.com for comments, questions, or suggestions. I'd love to hear from you! *I try hard to read the scriptures verbatim, but on occasion I mispronounce a word, mix up a word, have editing issues, etc. My apologies*

Discussion about Come, Follow Me, The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2, "We Believe."

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week's reading, Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   And grab Cali's scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS  

The last Article of Faith starts with a five-word command.    Today we're diving into that command, why it's awkward, and why it's also the best.    Listen in to find out more! Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   And grab Cali's scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS   Music from bensound.com

Wrapping up Come Follow Me for this year beginning with a discussion on the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. Transcript: David Doyle Episode Outlines: Stephanie Peterson, Christine LeStarge, Gabrielle Honda, Jen Altman, and Beth Johnson Transcripts available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w6rBQR_kcJkUf9vfSWkh6Qvwg2qOPA4m?usp=sharing Episode outlines available here: tinyurl.com/btboutlines Support the show: glow.fm/beyondtheblock

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Leave Space for BeliefPlural MarriageRace and the PriesthoodLesson 50—December 5“We Believe”#DoctrineandCovenants #comefollowme #comefollowme2021 #realtalkcomefollowmeWhat's your perspective on the word believe vs. the word know? How do you leave space for belief when it comes to controversial issues in Church history?In this week's episode, Ganel-Lyn and Scott discuss Black members receiving the priesthood, plural marriage, and not being led astray by the prophet. Tune in if you want to hear their compassionate and expansive thoughts on these topics!Invitation: Find people to listen to and learn from who've had direct experiences wrestling with these topics.Links to in-video references:A Personal Essay on Race and the Priesthood | Ahmad Corbitthttps://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/personal-essay-on-race-and-the-priesthood?lang=engBe One - A Celebration of the Revelation on the Priesthoodhttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2018-06-1000-be-one-a-celebration-of-the-revelation-on-the-priesthood?lang=engLinks to Sweet Salt outfits/Seagull Book jewelry:Waist Button Pencil Skirthttps://www.sweetsaltclothing.com/skirt-pencil-waist-button-orange.htmlPuffed Half Sleeve Bishop Tophttps://www.sweetsaltclothing.com/puffed-half-sleeve-bishop-top-dark-green.htmlLet God Prevail Gold Rectangle Necklacehttps://www.seagullbook.com/let-god-prevail-necklace,htmlLink to Come Follow Me Through the Old Testament:Are you ready for the Old Testament? Buy Scott's new book at Seagull by following this link!https://www.seagullbook.com/come-follow-me-through-the-old-testament.html 

Join us this week on our 100th Episode of our Come Follow Me Discussions.  President Dallin H. Oaks said: “I believe our attitude toward and use of the family proclamation is [a test] for this generation. I pray for all Latter-day Saints to stand firm in that test” (“The Plan and the Proclamation,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2017, 31). Ponder these words as you study the family proclamation this week.The Articles of Faith:In the 200 years since Joseph Smith's First Vision, God has continued to give “revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge” to the leaders of His Church (Doctrine and Covenants 42:61). In some cases, that revelation directed Church leaders to make changes to the policies and practices of the Church, “according as the Lord will, suiting his mercies according to the conditions of the children of men” (Doctrine and Covenants 46:15). Official Declarations 1 and 2 represent this kind of revelation—one led to the end of the practice of plural marriage, and the other made the blessings of the priesthood, including temple blessings, available to people of all races. Changes like these are part of what it means to have a “true and living church” (Doctrine and Covenants 1:30), with a true and living prophet.But there are also things that don't change—foundational, eternal truths. And sometimes the purpose of revelation is to cast additional light on these truths, helping us see them more clearly. The Articles of Faith—Joseph Smith's 13 concise statements of what Latter-day Saints believe—seem to serve this clarifying purpose. Both types of revelation guide and bless the Church, a Church that is solidly founded on eternal truth yet capable of growth and change as the Lord increases our understanding to help us meet today's challenges. In other words, “We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God” (Articles of Faith 1:9).Official Declarations 1 & 2 and The Family, A Proclamation To The World:Even before we were born, we were part of a family—the family of our Heavenly Parents. When it came time to leave Their presence, it must have been comforting to know that on earth, families would also be part of God's plan. The pattern on earth is meant to echo the perfect pattern in heaven.There are no guarantees that earthly families will be ideal or even functional. But as President Henry B. Eyring taught, families “give God's children the best chance to be welcomed to the world with the only love on earth that comes close to what we felt in heaven—parental love” (“Gathering the Family of God,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 20). Knowing that families are imperfect and subject to attacks from the adversary, God sent His Beloved Son to redeem us and heal our families. And He sent latter-day prophets with a proclamation to defend and strengthen families. If we follow the prophets and put faith in the Savior, even though mortal families fall short of the divine ideal, there's hope for families—on earth and in heaven.

A verse-by-verse study of the Articles of Faith, Joseph Smith's 1842 summary of the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This lesson focuses on Trinitarianism, the Fall, the Atonement, Faith in Christ, scripture, revelation, the Second Coming, religious freedom, Christlike attributes, and more. Time stamps:    - Background on Official Declarations 1 & 2 - 2:16    - Background on the Articles of Faith - 10:59    - Study of the Articles of Faith - 23:00

Brother Corbitt returns to discuss Official Declarations 1 and 2 and his personal reflections as a black convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--an episode not to be missed!Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/episodesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Executive ProducersDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: MarketingLisa Spice: Client Relations, Show Notes/TranscriptsJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Rough Video EditorAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsKrystal Roberts: French TranscriptsIgor Willians: Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-pianoPlease rate and review the podcast.

This week’s dive is in Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 & 2 of the Church of Jesus Christ. …

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How did the practice of plural marriage end and what brought about the beginning and end of the priesthood ban to these of African descent?

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Don't Miss This Podcast Show Notes The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2: Here is what you have to look forward to this week: A Long Promised Day Wrestling with the Lord Contemplate and Consider The Don't Miss This Newsletter including tips for kids, teens, couples and individuals can be found at: www.dontmissthisstudy.com Videos can be found on YouTube: Don't Miss This Emily Belle Freeman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilybellefreeman/ Instagram: @emilybellefreeman David Butler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Instagram: @mrdavebutler Come, Follow Me is a resource offered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is designed to be used in the home to support personal and family scripture study to build faith in Heavenly Father and His plan of salvation and in the Savior Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Come, Follow Me is self-contained and adequate, when used properly. Products and materials designed to supplement this resource, though they may be helpful in some instances, are not necessary for a successful home study program.

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – Overview. 01:16 – The 9th Article of Faith explains that the restoration is ongoing. 04:09 – President Woodruff issued Official Declaration 1 in 1890. This Manifesto led to the end of the practice of plural marriage. 09:05 – Elder Bruce C. HafenContinue Reading The post Ep 132 | The Articles of Faith & Official Declarations 1 & 2, Come Follow Me (December 6-12) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

This is an Interpreter Radio Roundtable for Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 50, “We Believe” on The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. The panelists for this roundtable were Terry Hutchinson and Martin Tanner. This roundtable was extracted from the October 31st broadcast of Interpreter Radio. The complete show may […] The post Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 50 (The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2) first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

This is an Interpreter Radio Roundtable for Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 50, “We Believe” on The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. The panelists for this roundtable were Terry Hutchinson and Martin Tanner. This roundtable was extracted from the October 31st broadcast of Interpreter Radio. The complete show may […] The post Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Doctrine and Covenants Lesson 50 (The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2) first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

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