Edification, The Fellowship of Christ

Author Archives: David, First Elder

If we want to build Zion we must move from the Church to the Kingdom.

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If ye have desires to serve God, ye are called to the work: for behold, the field is white already to harvest, and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store that he perish not, but bringeth salvation to his soul; and faith, hope, charity, and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualifies him for the work.” -Avahr 13:5-7

In the Church of Jesus Christ anyone may be called to the ministry from any walk of life. This brief overview has been created to help those seeking to know God’s will for them, in their ministries, as Deacons.

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“Wherefore, I, Moroni, am commanded to write these things, that evil may be done away, and that the time may come that Satan may have no power upon the hearts of the children of men.” -Ether 3:102a RAV, 8:26a OPV

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This week we take a look at revelations on building a temple for all Latter Day Saints, regardless of church, sect, or denomination.

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“Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” -Acts 1:8

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“And it came to pass that as many as did believe him did go forth to a place which was called Mormon, having received its name from the king, being in the borders of the land having been infested by times, or at seasons, by wild beasts…” (see Alma 9:28-37 RAV, 18:1-7 OPV)

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You have been called out from the world, and from the churches. The Lord first asked you to come and see, now the Lord asks you to come and do.

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And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.” -Exodus 12:51

If the Exodus story didn’t happen, what is the point of Israel being slaves in Egypt, wondering in the desert, and committing genocide to gain the promised land? Looking at the story through they eyes of Mormon Kabbalah can grant us insight.

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“O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith YHVH. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.” -Jeremiah 18:6 (see 1-11)

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“For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.” -Mark 9:41

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“And Jesus said unto them: Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” -Mark 16:15-16

What does it mean to preach the gospel? What is salvation? damnation? How are we saved? Are we truly damned?

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And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying: Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls (self-denial), and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.” -Leviticus 23:26-27

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