Roy W. Doxey, dean emeritus of Religious Instruction at Brigham Young University, serves as a Regional Representative of the Council of the Twelve. Divine covenants must be entered into and honored before a person can have his calling and election made sure. Concomitant to participating in ordinances and holding the priesthood is the making of covenants. Receiving a fulness of glory and light; Jon R Murdock Beaver In a study of The Church of the Firstborn, one may also look for phrases with a similar meaning such as the following: the Second Comforter 299.) There are signs in heaven, earth and hell; the Elders must know them all, to be endowed with power, to finish their work and prevent imposition. BY ROY W. DOXEY see https://www.lds.org/ensign/1976/07/accepted-of-the-lord-the-doctrine-of-making-your-calling-and-election-sure?lang=eng), -We are the servants of the Lord, his agents, his representatives. Our homes are always open, as are ourhearts. [5][6] McDonald again relocated his family, to Linn County, Kansas where he died in February 1892. 11:15.) ), -And again I bear record of heavenly things, Dear Brother: During the lifetime of the late President Wilford Woodruff a rule was established by him not to permit a woman to be anointed to a man unless she had lived with him as a wife. Today, Geody gave me a tour of the property that his religious group has been calling home since June. 39 We have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority, as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion. The Church of the Firstborn is the divine patriarchal order in its eternal form. ), -136 Behold, verily, I say unto you, this is an ensample unto you for a salutation to one another in the house of God, in the school of the prophets. The names of the Prests of Stakes who received membership in Salt Lake City are as follows: The Revelator says that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy; so by your own mouth you are condemned. President Sidney Rigdon first washed President Joseph Smith, Juniors feet, and then, in turn, was washed by him; after which President Rigdon washed President Joseph Smith, Sen., and Hyrum Smith. Verse Hebrews 12:23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,- King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition . 28:411), and others (see 3 Ne. He shall then be ordained, washed, anointed with holy oil, and arrayed in fine linen, even in the glorious and beautiful garments and royal robes of the high priesthood, which is after the order of the Son of God; and shall enter into the Holy of Holies, there to be crowned with authority and power which shall never end. When one comes to understand these purposes, ones heart rejoices in the knowledge that the greatest blessing available to mangodhoodmay be received by those who desire it with all their hearts. I met some such the other day when I was at the St. George Temple. 7:21 (1525); 2Ne. And the communications I made to this council were of things spiritual, and to be received only by the spiritual minded: and there was nothing made known to these men but what will be made known to all the Saints of the last days, so soon as they are prepared to receive, and a proper place is prepared to communicate them, even to the weakest of the Saints; therefore let the Saints be diligent in building the Temple, and all houses which they have been, or shall hereafter be, commanded of God to build; and wait their time with patience in all meekness faith, perseverance unto the end, knowing assuredly that all these things referred to in this council are always governed by the principle of revelation. Under these circumstances, then, he can obtain the faith necessary for him to lay hold on eternal life. (Lectures on Faith, 6:58; see also D&C 98:1115 and Teachings, p. The spirit of the Lord shall then descend upon him like the dew upon the mountains of Hermon, and like refreshing showers of rain upon the flowers of Paradise. ) Grant), -21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; Ordained in 1981, he has served in the ministry for 40-years and assumed the role of Pastor in January 2011. He served as a missionary; so can we. This is through the sealing power of the Holy Spirit of Promise. . . 1:5). 55 They are they into whose hands the Father has given all things House here named should have been translated kingdom; and any person who is exalted to the highest mansion has to abide a celestial law, and the whole law too. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 331), -(Sunday) Preached in the city. I know this work is Gods very truth, and I know that only at our peril would we allow doubt or devils to sway us from its path. Every man should be determined to place every thing on the altar even to the laying down of life itself for the gospel sake in order to be truly worthy of this blessing. It is an eternal ordinance, with eternal import, understood only by enlightened saints. Christopher Layton St Joseph 12:22-23; JST Gen. 9:23; D&C 76:54, 63). Although David was a king, he never did obtain the spirit and power of Elijah and the fullness of the Priesthood; and the Priesthood that he received, and the throne and kingdom of David is to be taken from him and given to another by the name of David in the last days, raised up out of his lineage. Who would know all that is involved unless God revealed it? They are "sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise" and are those "into whose hands the Father has given all things" (D&C 76:51-55). (Declarations of the First Presidency on Temple Work, Vol 3:144), -Bishops are not to issue recommends for second annointings: that is the province of Presidents of Stakes, under approval of the President of the Church, and the individuals selected must not be informed until after the issuance of such recommend. The name of God is sacred. . I then said to the Elders, As I have done so do ye; wash ye, therefore, one anothers feet; and by the power of the Holy Ghost I pronounced them all clean from the blood of this generation; but if any of them should sin willfully after they were thus cleansed, and sealed up unto eternal life, they should be given over unto the buffetings of Satan until the day or redemption. 2022 Winter Fun Weekend Flyer PDF This is from the proclammation of the Church commanded by the Lord in Doctrine and Covenants 124), -The Saints will not receive their crowns of glory until after their resurrection. (See, e.g., Titus 1:12.) 9 Furthermore we have had afathers of our flesh which bcorrected us, and we gave them creverence: shall we not much rather be in dsubjection unto the eFather of fspirits, and live? Reuben the firstborn defiled his fathers bed, 1Chr. 362 63. As a certified leadership consultant Greg is the founder and president of weLEAD, Inc. Chartered in 2001, weLEAD is a 501 (3) (c) non . . Missions. (Joseph Smiths Poetic Rendition of the Vision Concerning The Requirements for Exaltation in the Celestial Kingdom of Glory, Times and Seasons, Vol. The bread and the wine were then brought in, and I observed that we had fasted all the day, and lest we faint, as the Savior did so shall we do on this occasion; we shall bless the bread, and give it to the Twelve, and they to the multitude. (History of the Church, Vol. He shall also behold his Redeemer, and be filled with His presence, while the cloud of His glory shall be seen in His temple. When persons have proved themselves faithful in all things required by the Lord, it is their privilege to receive covenants and obligations that will enable them to be heirs of God as members of the Church of the Firstborn. A number of churches not affiliated with this denomination use similar names. . [Among other meanings also, this] is what we should ponder as we partake of the sacred emblems of the sacrament. Smith, Joseph Fielding. For more information go to The member of the Church prepares himself by striving for sanctification; and when he has become just through the ratifying of his covenants by the Holy Ghost, and in the sight of the Lord has sanctified his life, he is a candidate for having his calling and election made sure. Most of Reece's children stayed around Enid, Oklahoma. And reign with the Saviour, as priests and as kings. 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. (Eph. 1:57; see also Teachings, p. . . 2013, https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/04/lord-i-believe?lang=eng), -The more sure word of prophecy means knowing that one is sealed up unto eternal life:D&C 131:56; (Guide to The Scriptures, Calling and Election, see https://www.lds.org/scriptures/gs/calling-and-election), -there was a more sure word of prophecythe calling and election made sure. I do not care how fast they come. Now they, after being sanctified by the Holy Ghost, having their garments made white, being pure and spotless before God, could not look upon sin save it were with abhorrence; and there were many, exceeding great many, who were made pure and entered into the rest of the Lord their God. (Alma 13:1112.) ), -Sunday, May 1, 1842. Similarly, the prophet Alma said that these mysteries were known to some but others were to receive only that portion of his word which he doth grant unto the children of men, according to the heed and diligence which they give unto him. (Alma 12:9.) . as much as it was in the days of the Savior; and we must have a place prepared, that we may attend to this ordinance aside from the world. Those who have been washed in the waters of baptism, who have been freed from sin and evil through the waters of regeneration, who have come forth thereby in a newness of life, and who then press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, keeping the commandments and walking in paths of truth and righteousness, qualify to have an eternal seal placed on their godly conduct. Some of these meanings are obvious, and well within the understanding of our children. The Lord has promised that he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come. (D&C 59:23.) of the Church 2:307-310), -34 Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen. But if we are faithful, and live by every word that proceeds forth from the mouth of God, I will venture to prophesy that we shall get a blessing that will be worth remembering, if we should live as long as John the Revelator; our blessings will be such as we have not realized before, nor received in this generation. 0. What, then, is the calling and election made sure? . A great revival happening about 1876 near Arkansas City, Kansas. 346.) But enter steadily and regularly upon a strict observance of the law of tithing, and of freewill offerings, till Jehovah shall say it is enough; your offerings are accepted: then come up to the House of the Lord, and be taught in his ways, and walk in his paths; yea, enter his sanctuary; and receive the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. And unto whose hands he committeth all things; 61 Wherefore, let no man glory in man, but rather let him glory in God, who shall subdue all enemies under his feet. . The devil knows many signs, but does not know the sign of the Son of Man, or Jesus. May 8, 1899, in St. George, Utah on Tithing Talk Tour. Wm Budge Prest of Bear Lake Stake Millennial Star Vol. 5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6 For whom the Lord loveth he achasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 38 Behold, ere he is aware, he is left unto himself, to kick against the pricks, to persecute the saints, and to fight against God. 15:23; Rev. this is down to the small details that some readers may be unaware of. Both men and women receive the blessings of the fullness of the priesthood in the temple, even though women are not ordained to the priesthood; for as President Joseph Fielding Smith said: Only through the priesthood may these blessings accrue to the member of the Church. TGGod the Father, Elohim; Man, Potential to Become like Heavenly Father. those who are begotten through Christ are Church of Firstborn: D&C 93:22 . Hello, my name is Debbie Landers and I am the senior pastor here at General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn. Those who magnify their callings in the priesthood are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies. (D&C 84:33.) The Prophet Joseph said that one must begin at the beginning with the first principles of the gospel: 4, 36-41) see also http://www.templestudy.com/2008/05/06/washing-of-feet/#footnote_5_279), -Washing of feet is a gospel ordinance; it is a holy and sacred rite, one performed by the saints in the seclusion of their temple sanctuaries. 3:2226.) Others are only evident to those who have searched the scriptures and pondered the wonders of eternal life. Having continued all day in fasting, and prayer, and ordinances, we closed by partaking of the Lords supper. And hath said, and sworn with an oath, that the heavens and the earth should come together; and the sons of God should be tried so as by fire. 15:23; Rev. 2, pp. . 22:29. Met with the Quorum: Heber C. Kimball and his wife Vilate received their second anointing. ), -Magnificant and moving is the promise to every man and boy who magnifies his calling as a holder of the priesthood. Elders should do something to be worthy to receive this great blessing and their (sic) are many ways out of the ordinary routine duties by which a man could earn the good will of God to the obtaining of this blessing. Man, Potential to Become like Heavenly Father. Amen. W W. Cluff Summit Brethren | Church Camp | Ski Weekend | Directory of Churches | History. I ascended the pulpit, and remarked to the congregation that we had passed through many trials and afflictions since the organization of the Church, and that this is a year of jubilee to us, and a time of rejoicing, and that it was expedient for us to prepare bread and wine sufficient to make our hearts glad, as we should not, probably, leave this house until morning; to this end we should call on the brethren to make a contribution. Who receivd, and believd, and repented likewise, The more sure word of prophecy means knowing that one is sealed up unto eternal life: D&C 131:56; The Lord said, "If you keep my commandments you shall receive of his fulness, and be glorified in me as I am in the Father; …I…am the Firstborn; …And all those who are begotten through me are partakers of the glory of the same, and are the Church of the Firstborn" (D&C 93:20-22). 13:5. (Guide to The Scriptures, https://www.lds.org/scriptures/gs/calling-and-election), -These things I declare to you with the conviction Peter called the more sure word of prophecy.16 What was once a tiny seed of belief for me has grown into the tree of life, so if your faith is a little tested in this or any season, I invite you to lean on mine. 21:17. lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, Josh. (History of the Church, 6: 251, 253. (See, e.g., D&C 124:19.) . Ye are not able to abide the presence of God now, neither the ministering of angels; wherefore, continue in patience until ye are perfected. (D&C 67:1013.) New Jersey General Assemby & Church of the Firstborn, Mount Holly, New Jersey. They are they into whose hands the Father has given all things And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; the more sure word of prophecy 197 98.) [p. 51]), -Letter by First Presidency to Pres. 19:56; ( Rev. 5: 151. Vision given to Cheri Watson - 07/06/2005 (David's notes in red) I had a vision of a castle, with a city surrounding it, suspended just above a mountain in a layer of clouds. (See Matt. priesthood to commune with Church of Firstborn: D&C 107:19 Jim Hays (18541916) was another minister of note who is said to have baptized over 1,000 souls in his life from Kansas to Washington and back into Canada. ), -All men who become heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ will have to receive the fulness of the ordinances of his kingdom; and those who will not receive all the ordinances will come short of the fulness of that glory, if they do not lose the whole. B. Maiben Counselor to Prest Canute Peterson, of myself and of Geo Reynold private Secretary to Prest Taylor. And he lifted up his voice, and he blessed Abram. Smith, Joseph Fielding. Amen, and Amen. (Joseph Smith, Dedication of Kirtland Temple, Doctrine and Covenants 109: 35, 80), -Soon after this, the word of the Lord came, through President Joseph Smith, Jun., that those who had entered the holy place, must not leave the house until morning, but send for such things as were necessary, and also, during our stay, we must cleanse our feet and partake of the Sacrament that we might be made holy before Him, and thereby be qualified to officiate in our calling, upon the morrow, in washing the feet of the Elders. We were told to come again the next day, fasting and with our bodies washed clean.
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