The document summarizes Jesus being baptized by John and hearing a voice from heaven say he is God's beloved son. It then discusses how after baptism, people who are nourished by God's word and keep watchful in prayer have their names taken to be remembered. Later passages discuss how bearing testimony through the Holy Ghost leads to forgiveness of sins, and how administering to the sick can lead to physical and spiritual healing. Further passages talk about how the Holy Ghost cleanses and purifies people, and how its influence has a more powerful effect than any other experience.
Acts 1, The Person and works of the Holy Spirit, restoring the kingdom to Isr...Valley Bible Fellowship
Acts Chapter 1, Was Luke Jewish?, a carefully investigated, eyewitness account, restoring the kingdom to Israel, His Ascension, prayer, Mary, the mother and brothers of Jesus, Mariolotry, Judas, Peter, Matthias, be a witness
This lesson from the Gospel of Matthew discusses Jesus' early ministry and key events:
- John the Baptist preached repentance in the wilderness and pointed to Jesus as the Messiah.
- Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan for 40 days. He overcame every temptation by relying on Scripture.
- Jesus began his ministry in Galilee, calling disciples like Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow him and become "fishers of men." They immediately left their work to follow him fully.
John the Baptist began his ministry preaching repentance and baptizing people in the River Jordan. Jesus began his ministry after John and was baptized by him in the Jordan River, where he saw the Holy Spirit descend on him in the form of a dove and heard God declare him to be his beloved Son. Jesus was then led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he fasted for 40 days and was tempted three times by the devil, quoting scripture each time to resist temptation.
This is a study of Jesus being crucified all over again. Those who abandon their faith in Jesus are doing just that, and this brings shame on the name of Jesus.
The document discusses the Holy Spirit as the teacher. It notes that the Apostles were taught by the Holy Spirit so that their teachings were without error. It also says that all Christians are taught by God, not just through human means like parents or teachers, but through the Holy Spirit illuminating their understanding. It cautions that many churchgoers were brought up in a denomination by their parents but were not necessarily taught by God. It provides some tests for discerning if one has truly been taught by the Spirit or just through human instruction alone.
The document provides a summary of the Easy Reading Edition for April 1-7. It discusses various symbols of the Holy Spirit found in the Bible, including a dove, water, oil, a seal and guarantee, light and fire. It explores what each symbol represents about the Holy Spirit's work, such as bringing purity, spiritual growth, empowerment, and God's promises. The summary teaches that the Holy Spirit helps Christians live according to God's will, changing areas of their lives, and flowing out to help others through their words and actions, guided by the Spirit's influence.
The document discusses the key beliefs about the Holy Spirit according to the Apostles' Creed. It states that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, is God, and played an important role in the life of Jesus Christ, including his virgin birth, anointing, and empowerment for ministry. The Holy Spirit is described as a person with attributes like mind, emotion, and will, and as performing works like teaching, guiding, and interceding.
The document discusses receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. It begins by stating that all members of the Church are commanded to receive the Holy Ghost. It then outlines that:
1) All people first receive the Light of Christ at birth, which enlightens their mind.
2) The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed through baptism and the laying on of hands.
3) Those who receive the Holy Ghost may enjoy gifts of the Spirit like tongues, prophecy, and healing.
Acts 1, The Person and works of the Holy Spirit, restoring the kingdom to Isr...Valley Bible Fellowship
Acts Chapter 1, Was Luke Jewish?, a carefully investigated, eyewitness account, restoring the kingdom to Israel, His Ascension, prayer, Mary, the mother and brothers of Jesus, Mariolotry, Judas, Peter, Matthias, be a witness
This lesson from the Gospel of Matthew discusses Jesus' early ministry and key events:
- John the Baptist preached repentance in the wilderness and pointed to Jesus as the Messiah.
- Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan for 40 days. He overcame every temptation by relying on Scripture.
- Jesus began his ministry in Galilee, calling disciples like Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow him and become "fishers of men." They immediately left their work to follow him fully.
John the Baptist began his ministry preaching repentance and baptizing people in the River Jordan. Jesus began his ministry after John and was baptized by him in the Jordan River, where he saw the Holy Spirit descend on him in the form of a dove and heard God declare him to be his beloved Son. Jesus was then led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he fasted for 40 days and was tempted three times by the devil, quoting scripture each time to resist temptation.
This is a study of Jesus being crucified all over again. Those who abandon their faith in Jesus are doing just that, and this brings shame on the name of Jesus.
The document discusses the Holy Spirit as the teacher. It notes that the Apostles were taught by the Holy Spirit so that their teachings were without error. It also says that all Christians are taught by God, not just through human means like parents or teachers, but through the Holy Spirit illuminating their understanding. It cautions that many churchgoers were brought up in a denomination by their parents but were not necessarily taught by God. It provides some tests for discerning if one has truly been taught by the Spirit or just through human instruction alone.
The document provides a summary of the Easy Reading Edition for April 1-7. It discusses various symbols of the Holy Spirit found in the Bible, including a dove, water, oil, a seal and guarantee, light and fire. It explores what each symbol represents about the Holy Spirit's work, such as bringing purity, spiritual growth, empowerment, and God's promises. The summary teaches that the Holy Spirit helps Christians live according to God's will, changing areas of their lives, and flowing out to help others through their words and actions, guided by the Spirit's influence.
The document discusses the key beliefs about the Holy Spirit according to the Apostles' Creed. It states that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, is God, and played an important role in the life of Jesus Christ, including his virgin birth, anointing, and empowerment for ministry. The Holy Spirit is described as a person with attributes like mind, emotion, and will, and as performing works like teaching, guiding, and interceding.
The document discusses receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. It begins by stating that all members of the Church are commanded to receive the Holy Ghost. It then outlines that:
1) All people first receive the Light of Christ at birth, which enlightens their mind.
2) The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed through baptism and the laying on of hands.
3) Those who receive the Holy Ghost may enjoy gifts of the Spirit like tongues, prophecy, and healing.
The holy spirit proclaims freedom for the captivesGLENN PEASE
This document discusses the concept of proclaiming freedom for captives as mentioned in Isaiah 61:1-2 and Luke 4:18. It provides several summaries and analyses of Bible passages that discuss how Jesus and the Holy Spirit work to free people from spiritual captivity and darkness. Examples are given of individuals throughout history who found spiritual freedom, even while imprisoned, through faith in Jesus Christ. The overall message is that Jesus came to set captives free from the bondage of sin and proclaim spiritual liberation to those who trust in him.
The holy spirit binds up the brokenheartedGLENN PEASE
This is a collection of writings dealing with the ministry of the Holy Spirit in binding up the brokenhearted, Jesus did this in Him ministry and we are to follow Him.
This document discusses the role and nature of the Holy Spirit according to Christian theology. It describes how the Holy Spirit works through Jesus, inspires prophets and Scripture, enables faith, and is present in the Church through sacraments, prayer, and charisms. Key points include that the Spirit brings believers into communion with God and empowers the Church's mission.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most important event in all of human history. This presentation examines the historical veracity of the resurrection, dispels common myths, and showcases of what Christ rising from the dead means for us today.
1. Alma the Younger experienced a profound spiritual rebirth after an angel appeared and chastised him for his wickedness. He declared that he had been "redeemed of the Lord" and "born of the Spirit."
2. True conversion involves being born again through faith, repentance, baptism by water and fire, and receiving the Holy Ghost. It is a process of becoming sanctified and pure through obedience to God's commandments.
3. Sanctification is a state of saintliness attained by conforming to gospel laws and ordinances, allowing one's will to be swallowed up in God's will. It involves overcoming all sin and bringing everything into subjection to Christ.
This document provides a summary of divine revelations received by Anaele Sylventus Chiedozie about God's warnings to humanity. It describes several revelations he received in dreams and visions, including:
1) A revelation of the rapture of the church, in which he saw great destruction on Earth and confusion among those left behind. Only a small group who waited on God were saved.
2) Warnings about the tribulation and God's judgment that will come upon Earth. False prophets and ministries are warned to repent.
3) Visions of heavenly wonders like seeing the heavens open and a glimpse of heaven and hell.
4) Messages about Satan's deceptions and the
12.03.02 church discipline and excommunicationJustin Morris
Here are the key terms and their meanings from the passage:
- anathema: A vow to God without hope of redemption
- Krinō: To pronounce and separate between actions
- onomati tou kuriou Iēsou: Spoken in Christ's stead using his persona and character appropriately
- dunamei tou kuriou hēmōn Iēsou: Christ's axiomatic authority and power
- toiouton tw Satan a eiv oleqron: To deliver such a one to Satan for destruction of the flesh
The passage speaks of exercising church discipline and excommunication in the name and by the authority and power of Christ to
This is the first in a series of studies for a small church group who wanted to understand who the Holy Spirit is, and what His role is in the Bible and the Christian life.
The document provides an overview of what constitutes the gospel according to Pastor Charles E. Whisnant. It discusses that the gospel is more than just believing in Jesus, but also includes God redeeming humanity and including people in His kingdom through Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension. It notes four key ingredients that make the gospel effective: it must be preached in word, power, the Holy Spirit, and with assurance. The document examines the characteristics of true saving faith, including production, affection, continuation, transformation, and jubilation. It discusses how the believers in Thessalonica became examples to others and strong witnesses through their exemplary lives and faith in God.
The document is a collection of passages discussing concepts related to belief, faith, epistemology, and the relationship between reason and faith. It explores various philosophical approaches to belief formation, such as rationalism, empiricism, subjectivism, and pragmatism. It examines different views on faith from philosophers like Nietzsche, Kant, and the Bible. It also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in belief and how revelatory, general, and ontological revelation provide a foundation for Christian beliefs according to a reconciliatory view of reason and faith.
This document discusses how the Holy Spirit gives spiritual life, as opposed to mere physical existence. It contains multiple sections:
1. It explains that the Holy Spirit quickens believers and allows for a spiritual understanding of religion, as opposed to an external or ceremonial understanding focused on rituals.
2. It discusses how union with Christ is spiritual rather than physical, and how true worship is spiritual rather than just bodily observances.
3. It addresses how the kingdom of God is a spiritual concept, not a worldly organization, and how sacraments are meaningful as spiritual expressions, not just physical rituals.
4. Obedience to Christ is rendered spiritually by the will, not just bodily conformity to
The second study in our "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series in which we answered the question, "What is the Gospel?" In answering the question we looked at how the word "gospel" was used in Jesus' day and how the Bible describes the gospel. We also looked at what is the heart of the gospel, a outline of the basic gospel message and an outline of the gospel based on the entire Bible.
3. What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? Notes (Letter Sized)William Anderson
This is the third of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop held in Săcele on September 1, 2012. In this session we answered the question “What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? by looking at what to do to help build a strong foundation in the life of those we disciple. The topics covered included looking the big picture, being vs doing, the gospel of Jesus, three main tools Jesus uses, it’s all about Jesus, our heart motivation and our new identity.
The document discusses various aspects of discipleship, including being baptized in the Holy Spirit, supernatural gifts of the Spirit, and the fruit of the Spirit. It defines terms like the word of wisdom, gift of faith, and prophecy. It explains that believers must seek Holy Spirit baptism to grow spiritually and receive power. The gifts fall under revelation, vocal, and power categories and include gifts like healing, miracles, and discerning spirits. The fruit of the Spirit represents Christ-like character and includes qualities such as love, joy, and peace.
The document provides a theological overview of pneumatology, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. It discusses the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity, outlining some of His names and roles from Scripture. These include the Spirit of God, the Spirit of prophecy, power, and guidance. The document also examines biblical passages about the Holy Spirit's work in Jesus' life and ministry, and in empowering the church.
12 Jesus Baptism, Temptations And Public Ministryfsweng
The document summarizes several parts of the Gospels related to Jesus' baptism and time in the desert. It discusses the significance of Jesus' baptism in identifying with sinners, being anointed by the Holy Spirit, and the proclamation of him being the Son of God. It then covers the three temptations Jesus faced in the desert and their parallels to failures of the Israelites. Jesus' rejection in Nazareth after proclaiming his mission is also summarized.
The document discusses the nature and presence of God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. It asserts that:
1. Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, acts as the mediator between God and humanity.
2. The Holy Spirit represents the presence of God and Christ on earth after Christ's ascension. As Christ is now in heaven, the Spirit dwells within believers.
3. God is omnipresent through His Spirit, and believers can experience a close relationship with God and Christ through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
The holy spirit proclaims freedom for the captivesGLENN PEASE
This document discusses the concept of proclaiming freedom for captives as mentioned in Isaiah 61:1-2 and Luke 4:18. It provides several summaries and analyses of Bible passages that discuss how Jesus and the Holy Spirit work to free people from spiritual captivity and darkness. Examples are given of individuals throughout history who found spiritual freedom, even while imprisoned, through faith in Jesus Christ. The overall message is that Jesus came to set captives free from the bondage of sin and proclaim spiritual liberation to those who trust in him.
The holy spirit binds up the brokenheartedGLENN PEASE
This is a collection of writings dealing with the ministry of the Holy Spirit in binding up the brokenhearted, Jesus did this in Him ministry and we are to follow Him.
This document discusses the role and nature of the Holy Spirit according to Christian theology. It describes how the Holy Spirit works through Jesus, inspires prophets and Scripture, enables faith, and is present in the Church through sacraments, prayer, and charisms. Key points include that the Spirit brings believers into communion with God and empowers the Church's mission.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the most important event in all of human history. This presentation examines the historical veracity of the resurrection, dispels common myths, and showcases of what Christ rising from the dead means for us today.
1. Alma the Younger experienced a profound spiritual rebirth after an angel appeared and chastised him for his wickedness. He declared that he had been "redeemed of the Lord" and "born of the Spirit."
2. True conversion involves being born again through faith, repentance, baptism by water and fire, and receiving the Holy Ghost. It is a process of becoming sanctified and pure through obedience to God's commandments.
3. Sanctification is a state of saintliness attained by conforming to gospel laws and ordinances, allowing one's will to be swallowed up in God's will. It involves overcoming all sin and bringing everything into subjection to Christ.
This document provides a summary of divine revelations received by Anaele Sylventus Chiedozie about God's warnings to humanity. It describes several revelations he received in dreams and visions, including:
1) A revelation of the rapture of the church, in which he saw great destruction on Earth and confusion among those left behind. Only a small group who waited on God were saved.
2) Warnings about the tribulation and God's judgment that will come upon Earth. False prophets and ministries are warned to repent.
3) Visions of heavenly wonders like seeing the heavens open and a glimpse of heaven and hell.
4) Messages about Satan's deceptions and the
12.03.02 church discipline and excommunicationJustin Morris
Here are the key terms and their meanings from the passage:
- anathema: A vow to God without hope of redemption
- Krinō: To pronounce and separate between actions
- onomati tou kuriou Iēsou: Spoken in Christ's stead using his persona and character appropriately
- dunamei tou kuriou hēmōn Iēsou: Christ's axiomatic authority and power
- toiouton tw Satan a eiv oleqron: To deliver such a one to Satan for destruction of the flesh
The passage speaks of exercising church discipline and excommunication in the name and by the authority and power of Christ to
This is the first in a series of studies for a small church group who wanted to understand who the Holy Spirit is, and what His role is in the Bible and the Christian life.
The document provides an overview of what constitutes the gospel according to Pastor Charles E. Whisnant. It discusses that the gospel is more than just believing in Jesus, but also includes God redeeming humanity and including people in His kingdom through Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension. It notes four key ingredients that make the gospel effective: it must be preached in word, power, the Holy Spirit, and with assurance. The document examines the characteristics of true saving faith, including production, affection, continuation, transformation, and jubilation. It discusses how the believers in Thessalonica became examples to others and strong witnesses through their exemplary lives and faith in God.
The document is a collection of passages discussing concepts related to belief, faith, epistemology, and the relationship between reason and faith. It explores various philosophical approaches to belief formation, such as rationalism, empiricism, subjectivism, and pragmatism. It examines different views on faith from philosophers like Nietzsche, Kant, and the Bible. It also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in belief and how revelatory, general, and ontological revelation provide a foundation for Christian beliefs according to a reconciliatory view of reason and faith.
This document discusses how the Holy Spirit gives spiritual life, as opposed to mere physical existence. It contains multiple sections:
1. It explains that the Holy Spirit quickens believers and allows for a spiritual understanding of religion, as opposed to an external or ceremonial understanding focused on rituals.
2. It discusses how union with Christ is spiritual rather than physical, and how true worship is spiritual rather than just bodily observances.
3. It addresses how the kingdom of God is a spiritual concept, not a worldly organization, and how sacraments are meaningful as spiritual expressions, not just physical rituals.
4. Obedience to Christ is rendered spiritually by the will, not just bodily conformity to
The second study in our "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series in which we answered the question, "What is the Gospel?" In answering the question we looked at how the word "gospel" was used in Jesus' day and how the Bible describes the gospel. We also looked at what is the heart of the gospel, a outline of the basic gospel message and an outline of the gospel based on the entire Bible.
3. What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? Notes (Letter Sized)William Anderson
This is the third of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop held in Săcele on September 1, 2012. In this session we answered the question “What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? by looking at what to do to help build a strong foundation in the life of those we disciple. The topics covered included looking the big picture, being vs doing, the gospel of Jesus, three main tools Jesus uses, it’s all about Jesus, our heart motivation and our new identity.
The document discusses various aspects of discipleship, including being baptized in the Holy Spirit, supernatural gifts of the Spirit, and the fruit of the Spirit. It defines terms like the word of wisdom, gift of faith, and prophecy. It explains that believers must seek Holy Spirit baptism to grow spiritually and receive power. The gifts fall under revelation, vocal, and power categories and include gifts like healing, miracles, and discerning spirits. The fruit of the Spirit represents Christ-like character and includes qualities such as love, joy, and peace.
The document provides a theological overview of pneumatology, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. It discusses the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity, outlining some of His names and roles from Scripture. These include the Spirit of God, the Spirit of prophecy, power, and guidance. The document also examines biblical passages about the Holy Spirit's work in Jesus' life and ministry, and in empowering the church.
12 Jesus Baptism, Temptations And Public Ministryfsweng
The document summarizes several parts of the Gospels related to Jesus' baptism and time in the desert. It discusses the significance of Jesus' baptism in identifying with sinners, being anointed by the Holy Spirit, and the proclamation of him being the Son of God. It then covers the three temptations Jesus faced in the desert and their parallels to failures of the Israelites. Jesus' rejection in Nazareth after proclaiming his mission is also summarized.
The document discusses the nature and presence of God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. It asserts that:
1. Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, acts as the mediator between God and humanity.
2. The Holy Spirit represents the presence of God and Christ on earth after Christ's ascension. As Christ is now in heaven, the Spirit dwells within believers.
3. God is omnipresent through His Spirit, and believers can experience a close relationship with God and Christ through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
The document discusses the concepts of life, death, and resurrection from a biblical perspective. It outlines two types of death mentioned in the Bible: 1) the end of physical life and 2) falling under Satan's dominion by disobeying God. Resurrection refers to being restored from the second, spiritual death back to life with God. The resurrection of Jesus established spiritual salvation, but full physical and spiritual salvation was not achieved due to rejection. The Unification Church teaches that the true resurrection is the restoration of one's relationship to God through living according to His will.
This document contains excerpts from Ellen White on the topics of Isaiah 58, the condition of the world, justification by faith as the third angel's message, revealing God's character of love, helping the needy world, and more. Key points include:
- Isaiah 58 outlines God's chosen fast of loosening bands of wickedness and letting the oppressed go free.
- Justification by faith is the message of Christ's righteousness that prepares the way for His second coming, which is the glory of God in the third angel's message.
- God's people are called to reveal His character of love by manifesting His grace in their lives and helping those in need.
The document discusses the spiritual significance of the desert in Christianity. It notes that the desert represents a place of trial, temptation, and purification, but also a place where God's people learn to depend on God alone. It references biblical passages where God guides his people through the desert and remains constantly present. The document encourages the reader to allow the Spirit to guide them through their own "desert" experiences during Lent, which will require having faith in God's providence, resisting temptations, and proclaiming God's presence to others from a place of deep personal conviction.
Jesus was the greatest quencher of thirstGLENN PEASE
1) On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus proclaims "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink."
2) Jesus claims he can satisfy humanity's deepest spiritual desires by providing truth, strength for moral duty, and comfort for the soul.
3) The passage discusses humanity's innate thirst and how Jesus alone can fulfill it through his teachings and by giving the Holy Spirit.
The document summarizes Jesus' healing ministry and provides spiritual and physical healing principles. It describes Jesus healing many who were lame, blind, crippled, and mute. It discusses how Jesus healed physical, emotional, and spiritual afflictions. Principles from the Bible like prayer, faith in God, and living according to His word are emphasized as promoting health and healing. The early church also saw displays of healing through figures like Peter and Paul. God continues to offer healing through prayer, anointing the sick, and following health reform principles.
The document discusses the kingdom of God as presented through Jesus' actions. It describes the kingdom of God as found in Jesus' blessings of health, life, justice and forgiveness for people. These works of Jesus focused on life for human beings, mediated through his practice, rather than just proofs of his divinity. Behind Jesus' acts of healing and restoring people was an affirmation of human dignity and offering a counter-culture through his values of relationships and restoring people to community.
Jesus was the source of grace upon graceGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus as the source of grace upon grace. Out of His fullness we have an abundance of grace unmatched by any other source in the universe.
This is a series of some of the best writings on the power of the HOLY SPIRIT. Some are old writers and some are contemporary. All make it clear that this power is essential for all believers.
This document provides a sermon given by Rev. Dr Ian Ellis-Jones on the topic of the "Anonymous Christ" and the Kingdom of God. Some key points:
1. Jesus came to bring abundant life. The Kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom of love, peace and goodwill for all people.
2. While Jesus was divine, he was not the exclusive God. All people have a divine spark. The Kingdom of God exists internally in our hearts and externally as the unity of all creation.
3. The "Anonymous Christ" refers to encountering Jesus' spirit through serving others in need, as described in Matthew 25. True Christianity is following Jesus' example of serving others.
The document discusses the history of interactions between the Jews and Greeks after Alexander the Great's conquests. Many young Jewish men were encouraged to study in Greek schools in Alexandria to gain knowledge, influence, and prestige. Over time, this led to a decline in spiritual influence as rabbinical teachings and traditions increased in importance. By the time of Christ, the Jews had lost sight of the spiritual meaning behind their rituals and ceremonies, instead focusing on outward compliance to numerous man-made traditions and laws. This legalism and hypocrisy had replaced a relationship with God.
This document is a chapter from a book about the Holy Spirit by Kathryn Kuhlman. The chapter discusses the Holy Spirit's work in the Old Testament. It describes how the Holy Spirit gave Joseph wisdom to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. It also explains that the Holy Spirit gave craftsmen the skills to build the perfect tabernacle, and gave Moses and seventy counselors one purpose to lead Israel. The overall message is that the Holy Spirit has always been at work, empowering individuals in the Old Testament.
This document is an excerpt from a book by Kathryn Kuhlman about the Holy Spirit. It discusses how the Holy Spirit has always existed and was present at Creation. It describes a conference in Heaven where God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit devised a plan for humanity's redemption, with Jesus offering himself as the sacrifice. The Holy Spirit then began promoting and revealing Jesus to humanity in preparation for his incarnation.
The document discusses faith-based approaches to health and wellness. It introduces the Congregational Health ReSource (CHR) organization, which aims to serve as a bridge between the health care and faith communities by advancing biblical perspectives on health, increasing awareness of prevention and treatment options, and providing a clearinghouse of health information resources. CHR's goal is to connect these communities so that together they can promote healing. The document then covers various aspects of health as they relate to the body, soul, spirit, and faith from biblical perspectives.
The document discusses the key beliefs about God, creation, and humanity according to Scripture. It states that God created all things through the Son and the Bible provides the true account of creation week, where God made the heavens, earth, plants, animals, and the first humans. He rested on the seventh day and established the Sabbath to memorialize His completed creative work. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were made in God's image and given dominion over the earth.
The document provides a summary of Acts chapter 2, which describes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples at Pentecost. It discusses key events and teachings, including:
1) The Holy Spirit descended on the disciples as tongues of fire, and they were able to speak in other languages to proclaim the gospel (Acts 2:1-13).
2) Peter preached the first Christian sermon to the crowd, explaining what was happening using Scripture and proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah (Acts 2:14-32).
3) Approximately 3,000 people converted to Christianity and were baptized in response to Peter's message (Acts 2:37-41).
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The document discusses several aspects of ancient marriage customs and doctrines. It provides evidence from ancient texts like the Book of Breathings, Joseph and Aseneth, and the Falasha text that suggest eternal marriage was an ancient concept. It also examines the idea of sacrifice and how offering all things leads to faith and knowledge of God's acceptance according to the teachings of Joseph Smith. Additionally, it explores the order and symbolism of the facsimiles from the Book of Abraham.
The document discusses several aspects of ancient marriage traditions, including evidence that marriages were considered eternal. It provides examples from ancient texts like the Book of Breathings and the pseudepigraphic work Joseph and Aseneth that indicate spouses were meant to reunite in the afterlife. The document also examines the concept of consecration in the ancient world and its relationship to burning incense, as well as how various ordinances like baptism and the endowment were practiced by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
The document discusses prophecies from the Old Testament concerning the birth and ministry of Jesus Christ. It describes prophecies about his birthplace in Bethlehem, being descended from David, and other details. It then examines passages that foretell his teachings, miracles, rejection, crucifixion and resurrection. The document also provides historical context about Nazareth where Jesus lived, including details about Mary's home and well.
1. Elder Holland discussed President Nelson's decision to begin his first major trip as Church President in Jerusalem, where Jesus lived and ministered, to fortify themselves with his message.
2. President Nelson said starting in Jerusalem was symbolic to be in the place where the message of Jesus Christ began.
3. The document provided details from President Nelson and Elder Holland's trip to Jerusalem and discussed visiting sites where Jesus walked and prophets stood to feel the powerful influence of the Holy Land.
Korihor was an anti-Christ in the Book of Mormon who taught false doctrines. His story serves as a "foil" that enhances, by contrast, the stories of faithful missionaries like the sons of Mosiah and Alma, who taught the word of God with power and brought people to the gospel. Korihor misused the "power of the word" to lead people away from the Church. Mormon included the story of Korihor to highlight the negative example of using one's teachings to deceive, contrasted with the positive examples of other leaders who taught truth and brought people to Christ.
1) Early Christian writers such as Justin Martyr and Clement believed that God created the world out of unformed or shapeless matter, not from nothing. They viewed creation as organizing preexisting materials.
2) Philosophical ideas from Plato and others led some later Christians to develop the doctrine of creation ex nihilo, or from nothing. This view became dominant but was not the original belief of early Christians.
3) Ancient Jewish sources such as the Book of Job describe the first man, Adam, as being "born" or "brought forth," rather than directly created by God. This implies a view of human origins different than the Genesis account.
This the power point from Religion 250 "Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel" USU Logan Institute Bro. Maughan's summer 2016 Thursday 6PM class in Room 107 on the "Atonement"
This document contains summaries of statements from various apostles and prophets testifying that they know Jesus Christ lives through personal revelation and experiences. It includes Boyd K. Packer seeing his mother after her death and knowing she approved of his life. Other apostles state they know God lives and have seen Jesus or been ordained through his direction. The document establishes the apostles' witness of Christ's resurrection and the importance of personal revelation.
1) The document discusses the story of Cain and Abel from the Book of Moses. It mentions that Cain loved Satan more than God, while Abel hearkened unto the Lord. Cain was angry when God accepted Abel's offering but not his.
2) It then discusses the significance of Far West, Missouri as the site where Cain killed Abel. It provides perspectives from prophets on the sacredness of the location.
3) Finally, it offers counsel about how to respond with love rather than fear when loved ones stray from the gospel, and maintains hope that through repentance they can return to the fold.
The document summarizes the pattern of temptation and redemption based on the account of Adam and Eve in Moses 4. It outlines how temptation occurs in three stages: being attracted to something forbidden, becoming enticed by it, and desiring it. It then describes how after giving in to temptation, one recognizes their transgression. God reaches out to help even after we sin. The consequences of sin are explained as well as how Christ atones and redeems us from these consequences through his sacrifice. The final paragraphs share a personal experience of Elder Ballard meeting Christ and being embraced by him after struggling with an administrative problem.
- In the pre-earth life, we lived as spirit children of Heavenly Father in His house for ages and were well acquainted with Him and His Son Jesus Christ. We rejoiced at the opportunity to receive earthly bodies and demonstrate our love for Them.
- As spirit children of God, we possessed spiritual bodies and faculties that allowed us to think, feel, see, and experience spiritual things. We helped with the creation of the earth under the direction of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
- When we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost after baptism, it quickens our spiritual capacities and adapts to our physical attributes, strengthening our connection to God and enabling us to access spiritual gifts
This document provides historical context for the political, religious, and social conditions in Israel between the Old and New Testaments. It describes how Israel went from being a province of Persia to falling under Greek rule after Alexander the Great's conquest. The land was then divided and ruled by the Ptolemies and Seleucids, placing the Jews under constant rule changes. It also details the persecution of Jews under Antiochus IV, including the desecration of the Temple, and the rise of the Maccabees in response. Finally, it discusses the corrupt rule of the Maccabees and the tyrannical rule of Herod the Great over the region at the time of Jesus' birth.
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2. JST Matthew 3: 43-46Compare Matt. 3:15–17(Jesus was baptized by John by immersion.) 43. And Jesus, answering, said unto him, Suffer me to be baptized of thee, for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered him. 44. And John went down into the water and baptized him. 45. And Jesus when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water; and John saw, and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting upon Jesus. 46. And lo, he heard a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear ye him. (JST | Matthew 3:40 - 46)
3. Sanctified by the Spirit 4 And after they had been received unto baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God, to keep them in the right way, to keep them continually watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith. (Book of Mormon | Moroni 6:4)
4. bearing testimony The relationship between bearing testimony by the power of the Holy Ghost and the forgiveness of sins illustrates a glorious gospel truth. It is that whenever faithful saints gain the companionship of the Holy Spirit, they are clean and pure before the Lord, for the spirit will not dwell in an unclean tabernacle. Hence, they thereby receive a remission of those sins committed after baptism.
5. miracle of healing This same eternal verity is illustrated in the ordinance of administering to the sick. A faithful saint who is anointed with oil has the promise that “the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.” (James 5:14-15.) The reasoning of the ancient apostle James, in this instance, is that since the miracle of healing comes by the power of the Holy Ghost, the sick person is healed not only physically but spiritually, for the Spirit who comes to heal will not dwell in a spiritually unclean tabernacle. (The Mortal Messiah: From Bethlehem to Calvary, Bruce R. McConkie, 4 Vols. [Salt Lake City Deseret Book Co., 1980], 3:40-41, note 1) (D&C 62:3; 61:34; James 5:14-15, D&C 82:1; Mosiah 4:26)
6. President Marion G. Romney, The Holy Ghost, Ensign (CR), May 1974, p.90 Receiving the Holy Ghost is the therapy which effects forgiveness and heals the sin-sick soul.
7. Holy Ghost is a cleansing and purifying agent Man can only become spotless and sanctified by reception of the Holy Ghost in his personal life. The Holy Ghost is a cleansing and purifying agent to all who receive it and are righteous. This means that sins and iniquity are spiritually burned out of the repentant person. He then receives a remission of sins, and his soul is sanctified and made clean for the Holy Ghost to abide in him. The cleansed person enjoys a newness of life and becomes a new creature in the spirit. (Delbert L. Stapley, CR Oct. 1966, p. 112) (Moroni 6:4)
8. “There is a direct relationship between daily prayer and scripture study and the number of promptings you can receive from the Lord.” (Gene R. Cook BYU Singles Stake Regional Conference, 2/25/96
9. The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead...he teaches and testifies with divine power and clarity. His witnesses may go unheard or unheeded, forsaken or denied, but it is never misunderstood. “The Holy Ghost is a revelator” (TPJS, 328). That which is received of Him has a more powerful effect upon the soul than anything else received in any other way. A Millennium of experience through sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, and all powers of the universe combined cannot approach the sublime and complete experience of one brief moment under the influence of the Holy Ghost. (Keith Mcmullin)
10. An intelligent being, in the image of God, possesses every organ, attribute, sense, sympathy, affection that is possessed by God himself. The gift of the Holy Ghost adapts itself to all these organs or attributes. It quickens all the intellectual faculties, increases, enlarges, expands, and purifies all the natural passions and affections, and adapts them, by the gift of wisdom to their lawful use. It inspires, develops, cultivates and matures all the fine tuned sympathies and joys, tastes, kindred feelings and affections of our nature. It inspires virtue, kindness, goodness, tenderness, gentleness, and charity. It develops beauty of person and form, and features. It tends to health, vigor, animation and social feeling. It invigorates all the faculties of the physical and intellectual man. It strengthens and gives tone to the nerves.
11. In short, it is, as it were marrow to the bone and joy to the heart, light to the eyes, music to the ears, and life to the whole being. In the presence of such persons, one feels to enjoy the light of their countenances, as the genial rays of the sunbeam. Their very atmosphere diffuses a thrill, a warm glow of pure gladness and sympathy...(Parley P. Pratt, Key to Science of Theology, p.67)
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14. JST, MATTHEW 4:1, 5–6, 8–9 (Jesus was led by the Spirit, not by Satan.) 1. THEN was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be with God.
15. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. (New Testament | Matthew 4:2 - 3)
16. James E. Talmage, Jesus the Christ p.129 5. The Devil's "If."-Note the later taunting use of that diabolical if as the Christ hung upon the cross. The rulers of the Jews, mocking the crucified Jesus in His agony said, "Let him save himself if he be the Christ." and us." (Luke 23:35-39.)
17. James E. Talmage, Jesus the Christ p.129 And the soldier, reading the inscription at the head of the cross derided the dying God, saying: "If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself." And yet again, the unrepentant malefactor by His side cried out, "If thou be Christ, save thyself and us." (Luke 23:35-39.) How literally did those railers and mockers quote the very words of their father the devil (see John 8:44).
18. JST Matt. 3:2 2. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, and had communed with God, he was afterwards an hungered, and was left to be tempted of the devil.
19. In Quiet Desperation C. S. Lewis observed: "When a man turns to Christ and seems to be getting on pretty well (in the sense that some of his bad habits are now corrected), he often feels that it would now be natural if things went fairly smoothly. When troubles come along-illnesses, money troubles, new kinds of temptation-he is disappointed.
20. In Quiet Desperation These things, he feels, might have been necessary to rouse him and make him repent in his bad old days; but why now? Because God is forcing him on up, to a higher level: putting him into situations where he will have to be very much braver, or more patient, or more loving, than he ever dreamed of before.
21. In Quiet Desperation It seems to us all unnecessary: but that is because we have not yet not the slightest notion of the tremendous thing He means to make of us." (C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, 174.)
22. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Soon after his baptism Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wild, uncultivated wilderness. There he remained for forty days and nights, preparing himself for the formal ministry which was then to begin. The greatest task ever to be accomplished in this world lay before him, and he needed divine strength.
23. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Throughout these days in the wilderness he chose to fast, that his mortal body might be completely subjected to the divine influence of his Fathers Spirit.
24. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 When Jesus had completed the fast of forty days and had communed with God, he was, in this hungry and physically weakened state, left to be tempted of the devil. That, too, was to be part of his preparation.
25. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Such a time is always the tempters moment when we are emotionally or physically spent, when we are weary, vulnerable, and least prepared to resist the insidious suggestions he makes. This was an hour of danger the kind of moment in which many men fall and succumb to the subtle allurement of the devil.
26. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Satan’s first temptation was to entice Jesus to satisfy his craving for food, that most basic, physical, biological need. It was a temptation of the senses, an appeal to appetite, and in many ways the most common and most dangerous of the devils allurements. If thou be the Son of God, he said, command that these stones be made bread. (Matt. 4:3.)
27. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 During the long weeks of seclusion, the Savior had been sustained by the exaltation of spirit that would naturally accompany such meditation, prayer, and communion with the heavens. In such a devoted spirit, bodily appetites were subdued and superceded, but now the demands of the flesh were inevitable.
28. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Satan was not simply tempting Jesus to eat. Had he suggested, Go down out of this wilderness and obtain food from the bread maker, there would have been no temptation because undoubtedly Jesus intended to eat at the close of his fast. Satans temptation was to have him eat in a spectacular wayusing his divine powers for selfish purposes.
29. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 The temptation was in the invitation to turn stones into bread miraculously, instantaneously, without waiting or postponing physical gratification. His reply to the tempter was crystal clear: It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. (Matt. 4:4.)
30. Matt. 3:3 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
31. The Savior overcame temptation by quoting scripture… Duet. 8:2-3,18-19 Duet. 6:16 Ex. 34:14
32. Matt. 4:5 5. Then Jesus was taken up into the holy city, and the Spirit setteth him on the pinnacle of the temple,
33. JST, MATTHEW 4:1, 5–6, 8–9 (Jesus was led by the Spirit, not by Satan.) 6. Then the devil came unto him and said, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
34. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Then followed the second temptation. Realizing that he had utterly failed in his attempt to induce Jesus to use his divine powers for personal, physical gratification and having seen Jesus defer totally to the will and spirit of his Fathers sustenance, Satan went to the other extreme and tempted Jesus to wantonly throw himself upon the Fathers protection.
35. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 He took Jesus into the Holy City, to the pinnacle of the temple overlooking the spacious courts and people below, and quoted scripture:
36. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. (Matt. 4:6; see also Ps. 91:11-12.)
37. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 There lurked in this appeal from Satan another temptation of the human side of mortal naturethe temptation to perform some dazzling feat, some astounding exploit which might bring crowds of amazed and attentive onlookers. Surely leaping from the dizzy heights of the temple turret and landing in the courtyard unhurt would be such a feat.
38. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 This would be public recognition that Jesus was a superior being and did have a message from on high. It would be a sign and a wonder, the fame of which would spread like wildfire throughout all Judaea and cause many to believe that the Messiah had indeed come. But faith is to precede the miracle; miracles are not to precede the faith.
39. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Jesus, of course, answered scripture for scripture by replying, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. (Matt. 4:7; see also Deut. 6:16.) Once more the purposes of Satan were thwarted and Christ became the victor.
40. 8. And again, Jesus was in the Spirit, and it taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9. And the devil came unto him again, and said, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
41. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 In his third temptation, the devil casts away all subtlety and scripture and all deviousness and disguise. Now he staked everything on a blunt, bold proposition. From a high mountain he showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of themthe cities, the fields, the flocks, the herds, and everything nature could offer.
42. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Though they were not his to give, Satan offered them all to Jesus to him who had lived as a modest village carpenter.
43. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17
44. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 With wealth, splendor, and earthly glory spread before them, Satan said unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. (Matt. 4:9.) In a final ploy Satan was falling back on one of his false but fundamental propositions, one which resulted in his leading one-third of the hosts from heaven and continues to direct his miserable efforts against the children of men here on earth.
45. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 It is the proposition that everyone has a price, that material things finally matter most, that ultimately you can buy anything in this world for money.
46. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Jesus knew that if he were faithful to his Father and obedient to every commandment, he would inherit all that [the] Father hath (D&C 84:38)and so would any other son or daughter of God. The surest way to lose the blessings of time or eternity is to accept them on Satan’s terms.
47. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Lucifer seemed to have forgotten that this was the Man who would later preach, For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
48. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (Mark 8:36-37.)
49. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 In power and dignity, Jesus commanded, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. (Matt. 4:10.)
50. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 Anguished and defeated Satan turned and went away. And when the devil had ended all the temptation, Luke adds, he departed from him for a season. (Luke 4:13.) Matthew tells us that angels came and ministered unto him. (Matt. 4:11.)
51. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 If he had been stripped of the faculty to sin, he would have been stripped of his very agency. It was he who had come to safeguard and ensure the agency of man. He had to retain the capacity and ability to sin had he willed so to do. As Paul wrote, Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered (Heb. 5:8);
52. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 and he was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin (Heb. 4:15). He was perfect and sinless, not because he had to be, but rather because he clearly and determinedly wanted to be. As the Doctrine and Covenants records, He suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them. (D&C 20:22.)
53. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 What about us? We live in a world of temptation temptation that seems more real and oppressively rampant than any since the days of Noah. Are we remaining faithful in such a world? Every individual in this church should ask himself, Am I living so that I am keeping unspotted from the evils of the world?
54. Elder Howard W. Hunter, The Temptations of Christ, Ensign (CR), November 1976, p.17 In speaking of the three temptations that came to Jesus, a former President of the Church made this statement concerning them: Classify them, and you will find that under one of those three nearly every given temptation that makes you and me spotted, ever so little maybe, comes to us as
55. 3 Types of Temptaion… (1) a temptation of the appetite; (2) a yielding to the pride and fashion and vanity of those alienated from the things of God; or (3) a gratifying of the passion, or a desire for the riches of the world, or power among men. And then he said: Now, when do temptations come? (David O. McKay, Conference Report, Oct. 1911, p. 59.)
56. Moses 1:12-23 The Nature of the Satan JSH 1:14-15 Gen. 15:12-13 2 Thes.2:3, 4 Rev. 20:3 Rev. 12:7-12 Isa. 14:12-17 DC 76:26-29
57. The Nature of Lucifer 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. 15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
58. 16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms; 17 That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners? (Old Testament | Isaiah 14:12 - 17)
59. The Nature of Lucifer 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. (New Testament | 2 Thessalonians2:3 - 4)
60. 7. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work, and he it is who now worketh, and Christ suffereth him to work, until the time is fulfilled that he shall be taken out of the way. 8. And then shall that wicked one be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming. 9. Yea, the Lord, even Jesus, whose coming is not until after there cometh a falling away, by the working of Satan with all power, and signs and lying wonders, (JST | 2 Thessalonians2:7 - 9)
61. During the Millennium Revelation 20:1-3 (X-ref) 1 Nephi 22:24-26 “When Satan is bound in a single home—when Satan is bound in a single life—the Millennium has already begun in that home, in that life!” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, p.172)
62. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. (New Testament | Matthew 4:10 - 11)
63. JST, MATTHEW 4:11 (Jesus sent angels to minister to John the Baptist.) 11. And now Jesus knew that John was cast into prison, and he sent angels, and, behold, they came and ministered unto him (John). (JST | Matthew 4:Entry - 11)
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65. The Key of the Ministering of Angels 2 Nephi 32:3; D&C 84:26, 42, 88; D&C 13; D&C109:22; Moroni 7:25 ; Hel. 5:48
66. 3 Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do. (Book of Mormon | 2 Nephi32:1 - 3)
67. Ministering Angels Elder Jeffery R. Holland May I suggest to that one of the things we need to teach our students, and one of the things which will become more important in their lives the longer they live, is the reality of angels, their work and their ministry.
68. Personal Ministering Angels Obviously I speak here not alone of the angel Moroni, but also of those more personal ministering angels who are with us and around us, empowered to help us, and who do exactly that. …
69. Perhaps more of us, including our students, could literally, or at least figuratively, behold the angels around us if we would but awaken from our stupor and hear the voice of the spirit as those angels try to speak…I believe we need to speak of and believe in and bear testimony to the ministry of angels more than we sometimes do. They constitute one of God’s great methods of witnessing through the veil” Jeffery R. Holland, A Standard to My People [address to Religious Educators at a symposium on the Book of Mormon, Brigham Young University,9 Aug. 1994],11-13
70. The Key of the Ministering of Angels 2 Nephi 32:3; D&C 84:26, 42, 88; D&C 13; D&C109:22; Moroni 7:25
71. 26 And the lesser priesthood continued, which priesthood holdeth the key of the ministering of angels and the preparatory gospel; (Doctrine and Covenants | Section84:26)
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73. 42 And wo unto all those who come not unto this priesthood which ye have received, which I now confirm upon you who are present this day, by mine own voice out of the heavens; and even I have given the heavenly hosts and mine angels charge concerning you. (Doctrine and Covenants | Section84:42)
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75. angels round about you… 88 And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up. (Doctrine and Covenants | Section84:88)
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77. keys of the ministering of angels… 1 UPON you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, (Doctrine and Covenants | Section13:1)
78. Doctrine and Covenants | Section109:22 22 And we ask thee, Holy Father, that thy servants may go forth from this house armed with thy power, …and thine angels have charge over them;
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80. The Ministering of Angels leads to Faith… 25 Wherefore, by the ministering of angels, and by every word which proceeded forth out of the mouth of God, men began to exercise faith in Christ; and thus by faith, they did lay hold upon every good thing; and thus it was until the coming of Christ. (Book of Mormon | Moroni7:25)
81. He has actually given His Angels Charge Concerning us… “Now, this is the truth. We humble people, we who feel ourselves sometimes so worthless, so good-for-nothing; we are not so worthless as we think. There is not one of us but what God’s love has been expended upon.
82. He has loved you for a long, long time… There is not one of us that He has not cared for and caressed. There is not one of us that He has not desired to save and that He has not devised means to save.
83. There is not one of us that He has not given His angels charge concerning. We may be insignificant and contemptible in our own eyes and in the eyes of others, but the truth remains that we are children of God and that He has actually given His angels . . . charge concerning us, and they watch over us and have us in their keeping.”(Gospel Truths, comp. Jerreld L. Newquist, 2 vols., Salt Lake City:Deseret Book Co., 1974, 1:2. See also D&C 84:42,88; 109:22; 103:20.)
84. 8 And gave him power from on high, by the means which were before prepared, to translate the Book of Mormon; 9 Which contains a record of a fallen people, and the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles and to the Jews also; 10 Which was given by inspiration, and is confirmed to others by the ministering of angels, and is declared unto the world by them— (Doctrine and Covenants | Section20:8 - 10)
85. They Are Our Relatives and Friends When ministers are sent to minister to the inhabitants of this earth, they are not strangers, but from the ranks of our kindred, friends, and fellow-beings and fellow-servants….; It was such beings-holy beings if you please-who waited upon the Saviour and administered to him on the mount...In like manner our fathers and mothers, brothers, sisters
86. and friends who have passed away from this earth, having been faithful, and worthy to enjoy these rights and privileges, may have a mission given them to visit their relatives and friends upon the earth again, bringing from the divine presence, messages of love, of warning, of reproof and instruction, to those whom they had learned to love in the flesh. (Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine, pp. 435-437. See Helaman 5:48)
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89. You write it down in your little black book that in the gospel of Jesus Christ, You have help! And you have it on both sides of the veil and you must never forget that one thing. When disappointment and discouragement strike and they will, you remember and never forget that if your eyes could be opened you would see horses and chariots of fire as far as the eye could see ridding at reckless speed to come to your protection. They will always be there these armies of heaven in defense of Abraham’s seed. I close with this promise from heaven. Verily, verily I say unto you, you are little children you have not as yet understood
90. how great blessings the Father hath in his own hands prepared for you. And you can’t bear all things now. Nevertheless be of good cheer for I will lead you along, I will go before your face, I will be on your right hand and on your left and mine angels round about you to bear you up. The kingdom is yours and the blessings thereof are yours. And the riches of eternity are yours. Elder Jeffery R. Holland
91. Angels and the Sacrament Those who hold the Aaronic Priesthood open the door of all Church members who worthily partake of the sacrament to enjoy the companionship of the Spirit of the Lord and the Ministering of Angels. (Dallin H. Oaks, Oct. Conf. 1998)
92. Think of it, my dear young brethren, this priesthood which you hold carries with it the keys of the ministering of angels. That means, as I interpret it, that if you live worthy of the priesthood, you have a right to receive and enjoy the very power of heavenly beings to guide you and protect you, to bless you.
93. What boy, if he is thoughtful, would not welcome this remarkable blessing. (Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign Nov. 1982, p. 45)
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95. They know our feelings and thoughts…(see D&C 6:16) “When men are prepared, they are better off to go hence. …The spirit of the just are exalted to a greater and more glorious work; hence they are blessed in their departure to the world of spirits. Enveloped in flaming fire, they are not far from us, and know and understand our thoughts, feelings, and motions, and are often pained therewith? (Joseph Smith, Teachings, p. 326).