The Work of the Vineyard
A Revelation given through Joseph Smith Jr. to the first Elders of this Church of Christ organized in these last days received December 28, 1832. Recorded pages 161-166 of Revelation Book 1. This revelation is published as Doctrines of the Saints 53c, Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants Section 85:17-38 and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Doctrine and Covenants Section 88:66-126. Changes made for clarity by inspiration for use for the Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship are in italics.
The Book of Avahr
The history of the Latter Day Saints, a collective of restorational Christian denominations, begins with the shared history found within the Book of Avahr.
Meeting the Lord
As a young boy, David learns of the Lord and makes covenants with him. Summer 1979 or 1980.
God, the Devil, and the Freedom to Choose
A history of David’s conversion to the Lord as a boy, as he remembers it.
The Law of Sarah
The following revelation was given through David in Ohio on January 11, 2018. David was studying the 132nd section of the Latter-day Saints’ Doctrine and Covenants, and upon reading the last verse he prayed to know when we would reveal more unto us as promised. He was told the two revelations given on April 18, 2016 were answers to that promise and given further information. This revelation was voted and accepted as scripture by the Council of Elders of the Fellowship January 5, 2019. We ask members of the Fellowship to read this revelation prayerfully to determine if it should be added to the Fellowship canon in preparation of the vote April 6, 2019.
An Angelic Voice
A history of the prophet David’s mother learning of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This account is based on a talk given at a baptism by the First Elder’s mother, as recorded in his journal, and recollections of stories relayed to him by his mother. Summer of 1978.
Revelation through Joesph Smith Jr. to James Strang
The letter and revelation by Joseph Smith Jr. to James Strang. Emma Smith verified that Joseph Smith Jr. write the letter. And, The handwriting was verified by the firm,Tyrell and Doud, who stated: “A brief observation of these four documents indicates that the education and word usage was consistent with the theory that all four documents were authored by one individual” (Shepard, William 1977; James J. Strang: Teachings of a Mormon Prophet. Burlington, WI).
Latter-day Saints’ Doctrine & Covenants 129
The instructions given by Joseph Smith Jr., as recorded by William Clayton February 9, 1843, are mirrored by the June 27, 1839 entry in Wilford Woodruff’s journals. Both are presented here.
Latter-day Saints’ Doctrine & Covenants 131
The following teachings are attributed to Joseph Smith Jr. were shortened and altered before they were included in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. After praying on this section, it was decided that the actual journal entries William Clayton that this section was taken from would be used.
House of Prayer
The following is a revelation received by apostle of the Church of Christ, and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Taylor May 1884 . After the completion of the Logan, Utah temple, President Taylor inquired of the Lord as to the furnishings and dedication. We ask members of the Fellowship to read this revelation prayerfully to determine if it should be added to the Fellowship Doctrine and Covenants.
New and Everlasting Covenant
The following is a revelation received by apostle of the Church of Christ, and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Taylor received September, 1886. We ask members of the Fellowship to read this revelation prayerfully to determine if it should be added to the Fellowship Doctrine and Covenants.
Latter-day Saints’ Doctrine and Covenants 132
The following vision was received by Joseph Smith Jr. July 12, 1843 in Nauvoo, Illinois. From the diary of Joseph Smith Jr.: “Wednesday, July 12. Received a Revelation in the office in presence of Hyrum Smith, and William Clayton.”