Heavenly Father wants His children to have unity, holiness, and charity. The ancient prophet Enoch taught his people about God, and they established a city which exemplified these three attributes: UNITY - "They were of one heart and one mind" HOLINESS - "and dwelt in righteousness" CHARITY - "and there was no poor among them" (Moses... Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean for Our Garments to Be “Washed White Through the Blood of the Lamb?”
White clothing represents purity and holiness: When Jesus was transfigured in the presence of Peter, James, and John, "his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them" (Mark 9:3). When He visited the American continent following His death and resurrection, He wore a white robe. As He prayed... Continue Reading →
He Should Go and Prophesy – Ether 13:20-22
20 And in the second year the word of the Lord came to Ether, that he should go and prophesy unto Coriantumr that, if he would repent, and all his household, the Lord would give unto him his kingdom and spare the people— 21 Otherwise they should be destroyed, and all his household save it... Continue Reading →
A New Jerusalem – Ether 13:4-6
4 Behold, Ether saw the days of Christ, and he spake concerning a New Jerusalem upon this land. 5 And he spake also concerning the house of Israel, and the Jerusalem from whence Lehi should come--after it should be destroyed it should be built up again, a holy city unto the Lord; wherefore, it could... Continue Reading →
The New Jerusalem – Ether 13:10-12
10 And then cometh the New Jerusalem; and blessed are they who dwell therein, for it is they whose garments are white through the blood of the Lamb; and they are they who are numbered among the remnant of the seed of Joseph, who were of the house of Israel.11 And then also cometh the... Continue Reading →