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The Grossest Form of Church Criticism
President Ezra Taft Benson (1899-1994) In recent weeks I have encountered what I consider to be one of the most damaging forms of criticism of the Church. You might think that it is from all the...
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The “Mark” of Anointing
The Annointing of David by Samuel, Breviary of Martin d'Aragon, 14th Century. A few days ago I read a post by James over at his superb blog, Lehi’s Library, entitled, “Looking Beyond the Mark: Insights...
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Hezekiah Reopens the Temple by T. C. Ducdale
Hezekiah Reopens the Temple, by T. C. Ducdale. From the Ensign, March 1982, 81 (inside back cover) A friend of mine passed along this intriguing painting found in the Ensign of March 1982 (pg. 81,...
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The Lord Speaks Again: Ancient Temple Patterns in D&C 124
William Weeks Nauvoo Temple architectural plan. (Click for larger view) It is my honor and pleasure to introduce a new guest blogger to TempleStudy.com, Matthew B. Brown. Many of you may already be...
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Attaining the Resurrection in Mortality
Margaret Barker The use of those two words together, resurrection in mortality, appears to be perfectly incongruous at first glance. In our common parlance in the Church we understand resurrection to...
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The Doctrine of Continual Revelation
President Thomas S. Monson The emails I receive these days give me ample opportunity to teach the gospel. Below is my response to a fundamentalist. I will explain why you do not understand the doctrine...
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Temple Worship by Elder John A. Widtsoe
Elder John A. Widtsoe (1872-1952) Occasionally you encounter a talk or book or article that is a classic. Elder John A. Widtsoe‘s talk on “Temple Worship” given at a meeting of the Genealogical...
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The Promises Made to the Fathers
Elijah Appearing In The Kirtland Temple, by Dan Lewis. My father is on the High Council in the Riverton Utah Stake, and this past Sunday he was asked to speak in a ward about the temple and family...
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Earliest Reference to Nauvoo-Era Temple Endowment?
The Urim & Thummim or Interpreters, as described by Joseph Smith and others. (Steve Reed, OneClimbs.com) One of the most interesting presentations, at least to me, at this year’s 2012 FAIR...
View ArticleThe Doctrine of Exaltation, Godhood or Deification
Some criticize the Church because of one doctrine we hold most dear, which is exaltation. This has also been referred to at different times and places as godhood, deification, divinization, taking...
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