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Okay, here are some excerpts from our website:
EXCERPTS FROM “THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS”
1. Containing revelations given to Joseph Smith, the prophet, with some additions by his successors in the Presidency of the Church, Copyright 1921 by Helen J. Grant, Trustee in Trust. [title page]
2. [The first revelation to Joseph Smith] took place in the early spring of 1820… Many revelations followed, in preparation for the re-establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ on earth… On September 24, 1834, at a meeting of the High Council in Kirtland, Ohio, a committee… was constituted to publish the revelations… [explanatory introduction]
3. Section 1. Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, during a special conference of Elders… held at Hiram, Ohio, November 1, 1831… This section constitutes the Lord’s Preface to the doctrines, covenants, and commandments given in this dispensation. [p.1]
4. …my servant Joseph Smith… [to whom was given] power to lay the foundation of this church… the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth. [p.3]
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24. Thus saith the Lord [to Joseph Smith]… the keys of this kingdom shall never be taken from you, while thou art in the world, neither in the world to come. [p.155]
25. It is not needful that the Apocrypha should be translated. [p.158]
26. Man was also in the beginning with God… for man is spirit. The elements are eternal… the elements are the tabernacle of God. [p.160]
27. I, the Lord, justify you… in befriending that law which is the constitutional law of the land. [p.167]
28. If men will smite you… if thou rewardest him according to his works thou art justified. [p.168]
29. In case of difficulty respecting doctrine… the president may inquire and obtain the mind of the Lord by revelation. [p.179]
30. Whoso is not willing to lay down his life for my sake is not my disciple. [p. 181]
31. If any man shall… impart not his portion, according to the law of my gospel, unto the poor and the needy, he shall, with the wicked, lift up his eyes in hell. [p.183-184]
32. Talk not of judgment, neither boast of faith nor of mighty works, but carefully gather together, as much in one region as can be, consistently with the feelings of the people… until the army of Israel becomes very great. [p.189]
33. There are, in the church, two priesthoods, namely the Melchizedek and Aaronic… called the lesser priesthood. [p.191-192]
34. We therefore ask thee to… cause that the remnants of Jacob… be converted… to the fullness of the everlasting gospel. [p.202]
35. Thus shall my church be called in the last days, even the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [p.209]
36. All those who gather unto the land of Zion shall be tithed of their surplus properties, and shall observe this law, or they shall not be found worthy to abide among you. [p.212]
37. Build a house to my name… for a baptismal font there is not upon the earth, that they, my saints, may be baptized for those who are dead. [p.221]
38. The Lord ordained and prepared before the foundation of the world the ordinance of baptism for the dead for the salvation of the dead who should die without knowledge of the gospel. [p.232]
39. The idea that the Father and the Son dwell in a man’s heart is an old sectarian notion… the Father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s. [p.238]
40. In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees, and in order to obtain the highest, man must enter into… the new and everlasting covenant of marriage. [p.238]
41. All spirit is matter, but it is more fine. [p.239]
42. I reveal unto you a new and an everlasting covenant, and if ye abide not that covenant, then are ye damned… the conditions of this law are these: All covenants… that are not made and entered into and sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise… through the medium of mine anointed… my servant Joseph… are of no efficacy, virtue or force in after the resurrection. [p.239-240]
43. Therefore, if a man marry him a wife… not by me nor by my word… when they are out of the world they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are appointed angels… to minster for those who are worthy of a far more, and an exceeding, and an eternal weight of glory. [p.240-241]
44. If a man marry a wife by my word, which is my law, and by the new and everlasting covenant, and it is sealed unto them by the Holy Spirit of promise, by him who is anointed… then shall they be gods, because they have all power. [p.241]
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EXCERPTS FROM “THE DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS”
1. Containing revelations given to Joseph Smith, the prophet, with some additions by his successors in the Presidency of the Church, Copyright 1921 by Helen J. Grant, Trustee in Trust. [title page]
2. [The first revelation to Joseph Smith] took place in the early spring of 1820… Many revelations followed, in preparation for the re-establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ on earth… On September 24, 1834, at a meeting of the High Council in Kirtland, Ohio, a committee… was constituted to publish the revelations… [explanatory introduction]
3. Section 1. Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, during a special conference of Elders… held at Hiram, Ohio, November 1, 1831… This section constitutes the Lord’s Preface to the doctrines, covenants, and commandments given in this dispensation. [p.1]
4. …my servant Joseph Smith… [to whom was given] power to lay the foundation of this church… the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth. [p.3]
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24. Thus saith the Lord [to Joseph Smith]… the keys of this kingdom shall never be taken from you, while thou art in the world, neither in the world to come. [p.155]
25. It is not needful that the Apocrypha should be translated. [p.158]
26. Man was also in the beginning with God… for man is spirit. The elements are eternal… the elements are the tabernacle of God. [p.160]
27. I, the Lord, justify you… in befriending that law which is the constitutional law of the land. [p.167]
28. If men will smite you… if thou rewardest him according to his works thou art justified. [p.168]
29. In case of difficulty respecting doctrine… the president may inquire and obtain the mind of the Lord by revelation. [p.179]
30. Whoso is not willing to lay down his life for my sake is not my disciple. [p. 181]
31. If any man shall… impart not his portion, according to the law of my gospel, unto the poor and the needy, he shall, with the wicked, lift up his eyes in hell. [p.183-184]
32. Talk not of judgment, neither boast of faith nor of mighty works, but carefully gather together, as much in one region as can be, consistently with the feelings of the people… until the army of Israel becomes very great. [p.189]
33. There are, in the church, two priesthoods, namely the Melchizedek and Aaronic… called the lesser priesthood. [p.191-192]
34. We therefore ask thee to… cause that the remnants of Jacob… be converted… to the fullness of the everlasting gospel. [p.202]
35. Thus shall my church be called in the last days, even the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [p.209]
36. All those who gather unto the land of Zion shall be tithed of their surplus properties, and shall observe this law, or they shall not be found worthy to abide among you. [p.212]
37. Build a house to my name… for a baptismal font there is not upon the earth, that they, my saints, may be baptized for those who are dead. [p.221]
38. The Lord ordained and prepared before the foundation of the world the ordinance of baptism for the dead for the salvation of the dead who should die without knowledge of the gospel. [p.232]
39. The idea that the Father and the Son dwell in a man’s heart is an old sectarian notion… the Father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s. [p.238]
40. In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees, and in order to obtain the highest, man must enter into… the new and everlasting covenant of marriage. [p.238]
41. All spirit is matter, but it is more fine. [p.239]
42. I reveal unto you a new and an everlasting covenant, and if ye abide not that covenant, then are ye damned… the conditions of this law are these: All covenants… that are not made and entered into and sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise… through the medium of mine anointed… my servant Joseph… are of no efficacy, virtue or force in after the resurrection. [p.239-240]
43. Therefore, if a man marry him a wife… not by me nor by my word… when they are out of the world they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are appointed angels… to minster for those who are worthy of a far more, and an exceeding, and an eternal weight of glory. [p.240-241]
44. If a man marry a wife by my word, which is my law, and by the new and everlasting covenant, and it is sealed unto them by the Holy Spirit of promise, by him who is anointed… then shall they be gods, because they have all power. [p.241]
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There isn't a whole lot of material about Lazarus after he was resurrected but a tradition in my church is that he never smiled after his resurrection due to the sobering effect Hades must have had on him.
But when an angry man smashed a pot of clay he laughed and he said: "The clay smashes clay".
I love that. The simplicity, the humility, the faith and trust and that everything is vain as King Solomon said.
Come to us O Lord and make us whole!
But when an angry man smashed a pot of clay he laughed and he said: "The clay smashes clay".
I love that. The simplicity, the humility, the faith and trust and that everything is vain as King Solomon said.
Come to us O Lord and make us whole!
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Gospel found in Galatians 1:8-9: "But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, let him be accursed!"
In the Latter Day Saint movement, the angel Moroni visited Joseph Smith, the founder of the movement, on multiple occasions. Moroni is believed to have been the guardian of golden plates that contained the history of ancient American people. Smith recorded this history in the Book of Mormon, which is a holy scripture in the Mormon church.
This is strange doctrine along with 'The Pearl of Great Price'. The Bible is from God, these are from someone/thing else.
In the Latter Day Saint movement, the angel Moroni visited Joseph Smith, the founder of the movement, on multiple occasions. Moroni is believed to have been the guardian of golden plates that contained the history of ancient American people. Smith recorded this history in the Book of Mormon, which is a holy scripture in the Mormon church.
This is strange doctrine along with 'The Pearl of Great Price'. The Bible is from God, these are from someone/thing else.
There are way more than billions of suns.
Th galaxy (the Milky Way) we live in may contain billions of stars (suns).
The current estimate of galaxies in the universe is two trillion.
Each galaxy can contain a billion or more suns.
We have no idea whether life exists anywhere in the universe.
At this stage we do not know but people like to speculate.
Th galaxy (the Milky Way) we live in may contain billions of stars (suns).
The current estimate of galaxies in the universe is two trillion.
Each galaxy can contain a billion or more suns.
We have no idea whether life exists anywhere in the universe.
At this stage we do not know but people like to speculate.
My take is that the Earth was made special by God for the purpose of providing life to human beings to allow fellowship with Him. If there were other human life on other planets, Jesus would have had to die for their sins as well don't you think? And if this is true, surely the Lord would have told us. The thing that is special about human beings, we are told in Scripture in that the angels look at us in wonder because we were made in God's image, not them.
“Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating, when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves, but you in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look” (1 Peter 1:10–12).
“Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating, when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves, but you in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look” (1 Peter 1:10–12).
I used to work with a Mormon actually.
He seemed like a very nice guy, professional, respectful and he was taking care of his wife when he was working with me since his wife was sick.
In the Boston area, the most famous Mormon is Mitt Romney who created Universal Healthcare in this state.
In Albania, Mormons are essentially unknown and everyone would call them “a Protestant” of some variety.
Other than that, I haven’t known any Mormons but I know that they’re very controversial in Protestant circles.
The Orthodox Church does not think of the Mormons as a heretical cult, or it shouldn’t .
This of course depends on the level of priest you talk to because it would mean that Catholics and Protestants or anybody is a cult.
This of course is also tied to the understanding of Salvation which according to the church is that we leave it up to God.
At the same time, this doesn’t mean that the church aligns with Mormons, Catholics or anybody else.
The church considers itself as The Followers of Christ since the time of Jesus in an unbroken chain or schisms.
So, live and let live and when we face God we will answer for our sins and hope for his mercy which we pray for everyday while here.
He seemed like a very nice guy, professional, respectful and he was taking care of his wife when he was working with me since his wife was sick.
In the Boston area, the most famous Mormon is Mitt Romney who created Universal Healthcare in this state.
In Albania, Mormons are essentially unknown and everyone would call them “a Protestant” of some variety.
Other than that, I haven’t known any Mormons but I know that they’re very controversial in Protestant circles.
The Orthodox Church does not think of the Mormons as a heretical cult, or it shouldn’t .
This of course depends on the level of priest you talk to because it would mean that Catholics and Protestants or anybody is a cult.
This of course is also tied to the understanding of Salvation which according to the church is that we leave it up to God.
At the same time, this doesn’t mean that the church aligns with Mormons, Catholics or anybody else.
The church considers itself as The Followers of Christ since the time of Jesus in an unbroken chain or schisms.
So, live and let live and when we face God we will answer for our sins and hope for his mercy which we pray for everyday while here.
Jeremiah 23: 16
16 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the Lord.
The same thing prophets did back then is what they are doing now. That's why Solomon said there is no new thing under the sun. Once GOD had this bible written it was good throughout all generations.
Ecclesiastes 1: 9
9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
These pastors been lying and you need to weigh them with GOD's holy word. GOD did not show that pastor a thing, men are simply liars. If a pastor says something and it's not in the bible then it is a lie plain and simple.
16 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the Lord.
The same thing prophets did back then is what they are doing now. That's why Solomon said there is no new thing under the sun. Once GOD had this bible written it was good throughout all generations.
Ecclesiastes 1: 9
9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
These pastors been lying and you need to weigh them with GOD's holy word. GOD did not show that pastor a thing, men are simply liars. If a pastor says something and it's not in the bible then it is a lie plain and simple.
Nvmd, I checked it and found the answer👍The Bosom of Abraham refers to the place of comfort in the biblical Sheol (or Hades in the Greek Septuagint version of the Hebrew scriptures from around 200 BC, and therefore so described in the New Testament) where the righteous dead await Judgment Day.
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Oh yeah, I meant Albania. Please read the excerpts of Mormon doctrine I posted here or on our website,
so you can discern that they are indeed a heretical cult, mainly because they believe they are the only true church
or followers of Christ and in other ways contradict the Christian kerygma, which I trust the Albanian church doctrine does not do,
(let live and let or not :^)
so you can discern that they are indeed a heretical cult, mainly because they believe they are the only true church
or followers of Christ and in other ways contradict the Christian kerygma, which I trust the Albanian church doctrine does not do,
(let live and let or not :^)