9 And their meetings were conducted by the church after the manner of the workings of the Spirit, and by the power of the Holy Ghost; for as the power of the Holy Ghost led them whether to preach, or to exhort, or to pray, or to supplicate, or to sing, even so it was done. (Moroni 6:9) Moroni... Continue Reading →
That They Might Be Remembered – Moroni 6:4-6
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... Continue Reading →
The Gate of Heaven Is Open unto All – Helaman 3:27-30
27 Thus we may see that the Lord is merciful unto all who will, in the sincerity of their hearts, call upon his holy name. 28 Yea, thus we see that the gate of heaven is open unto all, even to those who will believe on the name of Jesus Christ, who is the Son... Continue Reading →
Notwithstanding There Being Many Churches – Mosiah 25:19-22
19 And it came to pass that king Mosiah granted unto Alma that he might establish churches throughout all the land of Zarahemla; and gave him power to ordain priests and teachers over every church.20 Now this was done because there were so many people that they could not all be governed by one teacher;... Continue Reading →
To Stir Them Up – Mosiah 6:1-3
1 And now, king Benjamin thought it was expedient, after having finished speaking to the people, that he should take the names of all those who had entered into a covenant with God to keep his commandments.2 And it came to pass that there was not one soul, except it were little children, but who... Continue Reading →
They Could Not All Be Governed by One Teacher – Mosiah 25:19-22
19 And it came to pass that king Mosiah granted unto Alma that he might establish churches throughout all the land of Zarahemla; and gave him power to ordain priests and teachers over every church.20 Now this was done because there were so many people that they could not all be governed by one teacher;... Continue Reading →
They Began to Be Exceedingly Rich – Alma 1:29-31
29 And now, because of the steadiness of the church they began to be exceedingly rich, having abundance of all things whatsoever they stood in need--an abundance of flocks and herds, and fatlings of every kind, and also abundance of grain, and of gold, and of silver, and of precious things, and abundance of silk... Continue Reading →
They Were Called the Church of God – Mosiah 18:16-18
16 And after this manner he did baptize every one that went forth to the place of Mormon; and they were in number about two hundred and four souls; yea, and they were baptized in the waters of Mormon, and were filled with the grace of God.17 And they were called the church of God,... Continue Reading →
They Were Armed with Righteousness – 1 Nephi 14:14
14 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the power of the Lamb of God, that it descended upon the saints of the church of the Lamb, and upon the covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness and with... Continue Reading →
I Will Establish My Church Among Them – 3 Nephi 21:20-22
20 For it shall come to pass, saith the Father, that at that day whosoever will not repent and come unto my Beloved Son, them will I cut off from among my people, O house of Israel; 21 And I will execute vengeance and fury upon them, even as upon the heathen, such as they... Continue Reading →