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I did an interview with the History Education Channel that is being released in segments. The first segment was linked here on July 13th. The second segment has now been released and can be viewed through this link: Second Part The interview is not edited in a way to smooth out transitions, it just begins … Continue reading Second Part of interview →
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I did an interview with the History Education Foundation a few weeks ago. The first part of the interview is now available on YouTube and linked here: INTERVIEW It is also available on Spotify at this link:INTERVIEW
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The transcript of The Holy Order, Part 3 – Adoption is now up and downloadable. Unfortunately, the two Appendix additions exceed the size limit and so I had to get help to make those work. Now everything is on the Downloads page and is linked here: The Holy Order, Part 3 – Adoption
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I have been provided the address for a link for the livestream of the Sunday Sessions of the Colorado conference this weekend. The link blocks me from making it work on this website, requiring you to use YouTube as the source. If you go to YouTube and enter this into the search bar you will … Continue reading Conference Livestream →
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There is a Conference scheduled for July 9th through the 12th in Cedaredge and Grand Junction, Colorado. The website that explains the upcoming Conference events is linked here: The Family of God: Refuge in a Troubled World I’ve been asked to speak on Sunday, July 12th and will be covering The Holy Order, Part 3: … Continue reading July 9-12 Conference →
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I’ve been asked to put up this announcement about the upcoming Women’s event: On Friday, June 19th, 2026, all Covenant Christian women are invited to gather at Gammon Park in Vineyard, Utah to attend a day of skill-building, practicing interpersonal relationships, and connecting, followed by a potluck dinner with husbands and families invited. This retreat’s … Continue reading Women’s Retreat →
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I’ve been asked to provide this announcement: CovenantChristians.com is now live. It is meant to function as a home for Covenant Christians that links to events, scriptures, archives, websites, videos, recordings, papers, podcasts, books and other Covenant Christian resources. Anyone may enter and see what Covenant Christians are up to. It is not meant to … Continue reading New Covenant Christian website →
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In the April Conference in St. George I spoke about a little handicapped girl named Sophia. I learned a day ago that there is a fund set up to assist. The link to the fund is givesendgo.com/care-for-sophia Here is a copy of the remarks I made at the Conference about her: Before I move on … Continue reading Little Sophia →
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It has taken a great deal of effort and time to incorporate all of the cross-references to chapters and verses into the online scriptures. Now both the RE citations and traditional KJV and LDS citations also appear in the electronic scriptures available at scriptures.info The more I use the new edition the more appreciation I … Continue reading On-line Scripture Update →
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Please read this and click the link below to register if you are planning on attending the June 2026 Women’s Conference in Utah County. The June 20th Conference Conference Purpose: Using the June 20th Revelation as a guide, reason together as covenant women in order to: This conference is: This conference is NOT: Code of … Continue reading June 20 Women’s Conference →
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There is no legitimate way for any organization to claim to have a trademark for the word “Mormon”. And yet the LDS church is making that silly claim. They have even filed a Federal District Court suit against Mormon Stories and John Dehlin to assert their ownership. It has been in common use by many … Continue reading The word “Mormon” →
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Yesterday I did an interview with Steven Pynakker for his Mormon Book Reviews podcast on YouTube. The interview is about the new scriptures, but includes additional background information about the project I do not believe has been discussed elsewhere. There are also a few points about Mormon history and related matters that may be of … Continue reading Interview: Mormon Book Reviews →
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A live link to the St George Conference talks is provided below: https://www.youtube.com/@restorationarchives
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This announcement was sent to me for posting: Many have asked and wondered if there might be another opportunity to purchase scriptures. The short answer is yes, our final shipment from Jongbloed has arrived, and we are happy to announce that a limited number of Three-Volume Sets and Covenant of Christ books are now available … Continue reading New Scripture purchase →
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There is a conference next weekend in St. George. I’ve previously put up a link to the conference website and I’m linking it again here: Culture by Precept and Practice Because there are time limits on access for set-up, and also technical broadcasting limits at the venue, it is possible that the conference streaming will … Continue reading April 11-12 St. George Conference →
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While the Jews were celebrating the Passover and consuming in haste the symbolic lamb, the Lamb of God was among them as an offense and stumbling block. The religious rites that pointed to Him were of no use to help them recognize their Lord. As the Prophet Joseph Smith explained: “The world always mistook false … Continue reading Easter Morning →
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All pre-orders for the second edition of the scriptures have now been delivered. As those who did the shipping reported: “From Seoul to Spanish Fork, Frankfurt am Main to Fillmore, Hooper to Hamilton, New Zealand, and points in between, everyone has received their books!” Scriptures.info has been updated to reflect the content of the second edition … Continue reading Scripture Update →
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I’ve received a number of inquiries about what resources may help in developing a healthy way to resolve conflicts between people. I asked my wife to help me to compile a list and I now can provide the following for anyone interested in doing homework to help with difficult discussions. Some of them have hot-links … Continue reading Resource List →
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There is a conference scheduled for April 11 & 12 in St. George, Utah. The conference website with relevant information is linked here: Culture by Precept and Practice I’ve been reading the Psalms for the last few days. There was a paragraph that stood out to me this morning. Psalm 78 recites and comments on … Continue reading April Conference →
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When satan tempted Christ to gratify His hunger the Lord responded: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” (Re Matt. 2:5.) His response was quoting from RE Deuteronomy 3:8. The challenge is to determine when there is a word proceeding out of the … Continue reading Every word… →
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Since 2013 there has been a tremendous increase of knowledge among the Covenant Christians. From a series of 10 talks, The Holy Order, The Holy Order, Part 2, The Mission of Elijah Reconsidered, The First Three Words, Our Divine Parents, In Defense of Jesus Christ, The Religion of the Fathers, to The Perfect Mousetrap, and … Continue reading What of wisdom? →
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The latest news regarding the second edition scriptures project: The leather second edition scriptures were completed just before Christmas 2025 in the Netherlands. The books are now packed and prepared for shipment to the United States, and the container holding these volumes have been loaded onboard a ship in the port of Copenhagen. They are … Continue reading Update on 2nd Edition of Scriptures →
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I’ve had a number of comments that can be summarized this way: You used to encourage us to use kind words, avoid conflict, prioritize patience, and use mild, conciliatory words. Why did you suddenly change in your last talk and recent website posts to now encourage blunt and offensive confrontations? There was a change, and … Continue reading Getting there… →
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Below are two excerpts from my journal, Volume 16: November 17, 2025: I have come to know a God who requires sacrifice. Who requires that I leave behind friends and family, and to lay on the altar every plan and convenience, to become a stranger in a strange land. He demands and commands and uses … Continue reading Two journal entries, and reflections: →
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People do not yet realize The Perfect Mousetrap is the most important talk I’ve given to the Covenant Christian community. It will look different a few months from now. Over the last couple of weeks there has been feedback that I’ve answered in private or in emails, and I’m going to put some of the … Continue reading My last talk (Mousetrap) →
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The transcript from The Perfect Mousetrap talk is now up as a downloadable paper, and linked here: The Perfect Mousetrap transcript
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I will be speaking on Friday at 5:00pm MST in an on-line live video broadcast. The link to the talk is provided below for anyone interested in tuning in to listen to the talk: The Perfect Mousetrap I anticipate the talk will be approximately an hour long. There is a cliche’ that goes: ‘If you … Continue reading Talk on Friday December 12 →
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Our neighbor died unexpectedly this morning. She was young enough that we all expected her to live for decades still. She was still working, and her two kids were just stepping into their adult lives. There are no words I can conjure to help her grieving husband, our dear friend and long standing neighbor. I … Continue reading Condolences are not enough… →
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I was asked to put this post up, and the Conference organizers provided the information below: This upcoming conference intends to follow up with the vote of November 2024 women’s conference, in which the women determined to reconvene in about a year’s time to consider The Provisional Guidelines for Women’s Councils document. (The document, voting … Continue reading November 15-16 Women’s Conference →
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The video of the talk I recorded for this weekend’s Philippine Conference is now available at this link: Early Christianity and Christianity’s Stumbling Blocks I want to thank all those who were involved in the conference and congratulate those who were baptized following the conference’s conclusion. It marks a great step forward for the people … Continue reading Philippine Conference Talk →
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When Oliver Cowdery failed to translate the Book of Mormon, the Lord told him why he failed: “Behold, you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you when you took no thought save it was to ask me. But behold, I say unto you that you must study it out … Continue reading The Lord’s Part →
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When a single generation of mankind filled the earth with violence, God took notice: “But the earth was corrupt before God and it was filled with violence. And God looked upon it, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted its way upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, The end of … Continue reading Violence →
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I gave a talk in Caldwell, Idaho today at a conference. The transcript of the talk is now downloadable on this website as the latest entry on the downloads site.
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Organizers for an upcoming conference have asked me to post their notice, which follows below: Hello everyone! We’re putting together a thoughtful discussion for the upcoming Women’s Session at the “Rejoice 2025” General Conference—and we’d love your input. If you’ve ever been part of a women’s council—whether you helped organize one, participated on the council, chose … Continue reading Announcement →
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The opportunity to order any of the new scriptures will end on July 26th, nine days from now. Because the only copies that will be produced are those ordered in advance, once the ordering ends there will be no opportunity to later purchase a copy. Ordering can be done through this link: https://scriptures.shop/special-order/2nd-edition/
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I’ve been asked several times about how the Book of Abraham is to be referenced in the Second Edition of the RE Scriptures. Those working on the project have also been asked repeatedly. Because of these frequent inquiries, this is intended to let everyone know how it is being handled. I’ve pointed out in a … Continue reading Vote on Genesis/Book of Abraham →
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I was asked to put up information about ongoing discussions being held by women. Below is what I received and am posting without any edit: The dates for our meetings land on full and new moons. On July 10th, we will begin discussing the provisional document accepted last November. We will also be discussing tools … Continue reading Women’s online discussions →
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This coming Labor Day Weekend (August 29-30) there will be a Conference in Boise, Idaho. Information about the Conference is available on this website: Let Us Rejoice! The main activities will happen in Meridian, Idaho, but Boise and Meridian are now so interconnected it’s just easier to say “Boise” (and the same is true of … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Conference →
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I got an inquiry about how the Second Edition will differ from the First. There have been a number of corrections made to the scriptures online that will be incorporated into the Second Edition. Those are set out on the scriptures website and linked here: https://scriptures.info/Scriptures/ChangeTracking Other differences are explained in the PreOrder link that … Continue reading Second Edition differences →
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A limited number of the second edition of our scriptures will be available to preorder now. The place where preordering is available is at this website: https://scriptures.shop/special-order/2nd-edition These will be printed by the world’s best printer of scriptures, and will be durable, larger print, and last for more than a lifetime. The linked website provides … Continue reading Second Edition of Scriptures Preorder →
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After years of developments, including the recent conference voting adding new materials to the scriptures, a second edition of the Restoration Edition is going to be printed. There will be three volumes: Old Covenants (the Old Testament), New Covenants (the New Testament, Book of Mormon, and Glossary of Terms), and Modern Covenants (Teachings and Commandments … Continue reading Second Edition of Scriptures →
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In the Testimony of St. John, the Samaritan woman at the well was taught about salvation by Christ. His disciples were offended that He would even speak with the woman, but the testimony we have from that encounter preserves a perfect statement of Christ’s mission. Quoting from the 4th chapter, Christ said: “You Samaritans do … Continue reading Christ’s mission →
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When Nicodemus approached Christ he wanted the Lord to furnish some proof that He was indeed the Messiah. As a recognized religious leader among the Jews, Nicodemus occupied a precarious position: He didn’t want to accept Christ when the other Jewish leaders rejected Him, but he also didn’t want to reject the Messiah if Christ … Continue reading Recognizing Christ →
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There will be a Youth Retreat in Manti, Utah on June 19-23. The website providing details is linked here: Youth Retreat 2025 The retreat will include, among other things, Morning Devotionals, Firesides, Youth Dance, Maple Canyon (Hiking / Rock Climbing), Palisade Reservoir, Youth-led Open Discussion on Gospel Questions and other things designed to bring the … Continue reading June Youth Retreat →
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There is to come a time when those who are in the New Jerusalem, dwelling with the Lord, have this promise: “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away.” … Continue reading Easter 2025 →
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Here is a link to the talk I gave today in the Conference held in Provo: God’s Covenant People
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We are made in the image of God which includes everything from cell division to emotions. To deal with all issues associated with being human, God has given us a lot of resources to take care of our needs. We try to have healthy habits, we have modern medicine, and other miraculous resources to support … Continue reading Guest post by Stephanie Snuffer →
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I had this issue brought to my attention: In Preserving The Restoration, at p. 513 (and subsequently in the Glossary under “Sustain”), there is this language: “For a youth to be ordained, at least seven women must vote to sustain him to be a priest, which would, of necessity, include the mother because she would … Continue reading Corrections and clarifications →
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There is a second women’s website related to the Saturday Women’s Conference for the upcoming April Conference. That website is linked here: 14 Unanimous
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I’ve gotten a number of calls, emails, texts and face-to-face questions about how problem-solving ought to take place. My understanding is that we are not supposed to dispute in anger, make unkind accusations, or walk away from differences. We are supposed to respectfully discuss differences, without anger, and to reason together. At least that is … Continue reading Discussions resolving conflicts →
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Yesterday I put up a post about the upcoming Women’s Conference as requested by the organizers. To clarify, that Conference is a Women’s conference for women, and registration for that Conference is limited to women. Men who are signing up for that meeting need to understand that it is for women, to whom specific responsibilities … Continue reading Clarification about Women’s Conference →
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The upcoming 2025 Spring “Reasoning Together” Women’s Conference begins with three zoom meetings held at 7:00 p.m. on March 23rd, March 30th, and April 6th. All 3 zoom calls and the associated documentation are part of the conference. The information provided will be helpful to inform participants before the vote held at the April 12th … Continue reading Upcoming Conference information →
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There will be an important conference on April 12 and 13. They will be held at two different locations. The April 12th conference will be held at the Provo Marriott, 101 W 100 N, Provo, UT from 4:30 to 6:30. During those two hours voting will take place on a number of proposed items set … Continue reading April Conference-Time/Location →
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I previously put up a notice about the April 13 Conference where a vote will be taken about whether to approve several additions to the Teachings and Commandments. Everything announced earlier about that Conference remains unchanged. However, an earlier, second session will be held on April 12. Both will be held in the Salt Lake … Continue reading April 12 and April 13 Conference Information →
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There have been several requests for a large print edition of Covenant of Christ. Here is a link to the site where it can be purchased by anyone interested: Covenant of Christ/Large Print In addition, a color version is now also available. The LDS chapters and verses are in red ink to allow for navigating … Continue reading Large Print Edition →
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Christ explained to His critics that the reason they could not “hear Him” was because they disobeyed God and therefore lacked the ability to understand what Christ taught. They did not have God as their Father, but instead, by disobedience, had the accuser as their father. Christ’s message was given to Him by His Father. … Continue reading Hearing God’s Voice →
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In this retrospective, Denver recounts some of the many ways the Lord has labored in His vineyard over the past ten years, following the Ten Talks. We’re reaching the end of another year, and with New Year’s resolutions coming up that are generally looking out to the future, it occurs to me that we ought … Continue reading Ten Years – A Retrospective →
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There are two new versions of Covenant of Christ now available. The text of the volumes is identical with the version approved in the last conference by the vote of the people. The versions are described below: A First Nation’s version is now available with a new forward and new cover art. The lengthy introduction … Continue reading New Versions: Covenant of Christ →
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In this episode, Denver discusses the meaning of the three historic solar eclipses we have witnessed over the past 7 years. If you look up in the morning sky, right now you can see Orion on the Eastern horizon. And that’s been true, twice a year, since the beginning. It’s been true that all of … Continue reading Eclipse →
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In this podcast, Denver discusses the corruption of church and state, how it happens, why it happens, and what we can do to avoid it and counteract it. There are a lot of prophecies that are requiring fulfillment right now that must precede the return of the Lord in His glory. In addition to everything … Continue reading Corruption →
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Last evening I gave a talk about the Allegory of the Olive Tree. That talk is linked here for anyone interested in listening to the recording: Allegory Talk After the conclusion there were a number of questions discussed, and the whole runs approximately 2 hours.
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There will be a general conference in the Spring on April 13, 2025. As part of that conference there will be a vote taken about adding several sections to the Teachings and Commandments. That vote will allow materials to be included or excluded, thereby allowing the second edition of the scriptures to be completed for … Continue reading Second Edition of Scriptures/Conference →
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In this podcast, Denver defends the Covenant of Christ as evidence that our Lord cares for, and is reaching out to our generation just as He has done before. DENVER: I got an email asking about contacting those involved in the Covenant of Christ text, because the writer wanted to pose questions to have the … Continue reading Discussing Covenant of Christ →
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I’ve been asked to put this announcement on my website about the upcoming conference for women: On the heels of our most recent general conference at Zion’s Ponderosa and accepting the Covenant of Christ, we hope to have the women join together to fulfill the Lord’s revelation received June 20th, 2024. We pray to have … Continue reading Women’s Conference →
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The conference and fellowships who voted approved Covenant of Christ for use as scripture by a vote margin of 99.72% in favor. There were some “No” votes by people who are part of our group, and there is nothing about voting “No” that causes any stigma as far as I am concerned. The volume is … Continue reading Covenant of Christ vote →
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Tomorrow fellowships with people who cannot attend the Conference that starts October 25th can have them vote on the new modern English version of the Book of Mormon titled Covenant of Christ. The vote should be taken on this question: Do you have faith in these things and receive the scriptures approved by the Lord … Continue reading Conducting the Vote →
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Here is the public link to the Unity in Humanity Conference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85799490482
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This is part six of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and willbe organized.
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This is part five of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
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I anticipate this will be the final time I post the “Discuss” series on the Covenant of Christ. However, if it is approved by a vote in the October Conference I plan to teach from it. It is, in my view, a far more understandable and relevant text for the challenges we are facing in … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 12 →
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I love the way the following words of Jesus Christ are stated in the Covenant of Christ. This is part of His teaching redirected to the audience following things spoken exclusively to His twelve disciples: “Or who of you, if your child asks for bread, will give them a stone? Or if your child asks … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 11 →
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This is part four of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
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Last post began comparing two versions of the same materials. Here is how the Book of Mormon originally read in that last post: “I say unto you, it is well that ye are cast out of your synagogues, that ye may be humble and that ye may learn wisdom; for it is necessary that ye … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 10 →
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There is a thought that is almost lost in the Book of Mormon that leapt off the page to me as I read Covenant of Christ. That rather profound thought is that “wisdom must be learned.” It is acquired through hard experience, and therefore learned. Here is how the Book of Mormon originally includes the … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 9 →
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The vote to accept or reject the Covenant of Christ will be taken at the conference on Sunday, October 27th by those who are in attendance. But voting will not be confined to the conference attendees, as we now have instruction that allows us to have a vote taken the prior Sunday, October 20 in … Continue reading Voting on Covenant of Christ →
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We have a sermon by Abinadi in the Book of Mosiah that presents an interesting way to understand the content of both the Book of Mormon and Covenant of Christ. I’m going to quote a passage, first as it appears in the Book of Mormon, then as it appears in the Covenant of Christ. Before … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 8 →
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A website is now live for the upcoming October conference. It is linked here: Obtain a new heart During the conference a vote will be taken about the new Covenant of Christ version of the Book of Mormon. I would hope those who elect to attend would read the entire text before the vote is … Continue reading October Conference →
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After a half-century of reading, studying and teaching the Book of Mormon I had no real appreciation for how focused its text was. Covenant of Christ has changed my view entirely. The text is not just focused, but it was tightly composed to deliver a very specific warning to the present generation. The “war chapters” … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 7 →
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The LDS version of the Book of Mormon often interferes with understanding the text. The funeral sermon given by Jacob following the death of his older brother, Nephi, is divided by the LDS Book of Mormon into chapters that disrupt the continuity of his message. Nephi was approximately 20 years older than Jacob. Nephi married … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 6 →
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The Book of Mormon explains that it is an imperfect record containing errors. That point is made at the very start of the record, and then again at the end of Mormon’s abridgment, as bookends for the book of prophecy. Here are those two acknowledgements of the record’s flaws. They are stated below, first in … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 5 →
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While I worked on Covenant of Christ, there were passages that were very difficult for me to understand. So much so that I would highlight them and move on, then return later to grapple with the text. An example of this kind of difficulty that I had to spend time studying to understand is the … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 4 →
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Perhaps the greatest clarification in Covenant of Christ comes from the Lord reaffirming His role as the Second Comforter. In the King James Version of the New Testament, in the 14th Chapter of the Gospel of John, the Lord referred to the Holy Ghost as “the Comforter.” He promised to send the Holy Ghost to … Continue reading Discuss Covenant of Christ, Part 3 →
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These series of posts are not to benefit those who accepted the Lord’s 2017 Covenant. Feedback from those who believe has been overwhelmingly positive, and may well be unanimous in accepting the new text, Covenant of Christ. Just yesterday I got an email from a woman whose gratitude for the new book brought tears of … Continue reading Discussing Covenant of Christ, Part 2 →
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As I understand it, clarifying what something means is not changing its meaning. It is restating the matter in words that are better understood. However, even if a person believes and accepts that there are “changes” in their understanding of that word, the Lord has told us: “I Am the same yesterday, today, and forever, … Continue reading Discussing Covenant of Christ →
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I got an email asking about contacting those involved in the Covenant of Christ text, because the writer wanted to pose questions to have the text defended. I responded with the below answer, which I also forwarded to those who worked on the project, as he requested. The answer to his question may be of … Continue reading Covenant of Christ text →
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The Lord has explained: “For behold, I am Endless, and the punishment which is given from my hand is Endless punishment, for Endless is my name.” (T&C 4:2) That was a “mystery” until it was explained to us. Meditating on that new light it is apparent that the “endlessness” of God is installed throughout the … Continue reading Endless variety →
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A side-by-side comparison of the Book of Mormon and Covenant of Christ texts is now up and available to see. It is located at this link found on the CovenantofChrist.org website: Read text of both. The original text appears first, and the new version appears next. All the text of both books are now there … Continue reading Side-by-side comparison →
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I was reflecting on the many people who were one time fellowshipping and meeting with me and then departed for their own undertaking. I could count 20 before I stopped. Most have taken strange religious routes that seem self-destructive to me. One of the things I’ve observed is that when a person accepts the idea … Continue reading Departures →
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I read part of the June 20, 2024 revelation at the Sawtooth Conference. Another part of it was sent by email to those who are addressed in that portion of the document. But the entire transcript has not been released so far, and therefore I am providing it below: On June 20, 2024 the word … Continue reading Full text of June 20 revelation →
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During the time that Covenant of Christ was being written I was prayerful and submissive to the Lord. It was an intimidating effort and seemed audacious to even consider undertaking. My first impression was that it might be a useful commentary, but not something authoritative. I was surprised to learn by revelation from the Lord … Continue reading Scripture as God’s word →
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Those who attended the Top of the Mountains Conference are aware that a modern English version of the Book of Mormon was introduced. There were 100 free copies handed out to those who attended. The books are available through the website Covenant of Christ. (covenantofchrist.org) Right now the text is for believers to review before … Continue reading Modern English Book of Mormon →
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The upcoming Top of the Mountains conference in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho will be live streamed on the Internet after all. Conference organizers have managed to accomplish providing that service. My talk will be live at this link: Conference Talk All of the other talks will likewise be live streamed and the Conference website … Continue reading Conference updates →
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There will be a conference from June 26th through July 1st. The planned event is linked here: Top of the Mountains Conference The venue will not allow it to be streamed live. All the talks will be recorded and posted on-line shortly afterward. I have been invited to speak, and will provide a link to … Continue reading Conference June 26-July 1 →
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June 6, 1944 was D-Day, now 80 years ago. Few of those who participated are still alive. My father, who was among those who were sent to Omaha Beach, died in 1994, a few months before the 50th anniversary of D-Day. I was alone with him in the hospital the night before his death and … Continue reading 80 years on →
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This is part three of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
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A 2024 Youth Retreat is planned and a website is now up where you can register to attend. Because of last year’s flood of late registrations, and the difficulties in getting food and other needed supplies in a last-minute scramble, this year registration in advance is necessary and must be done by June 7th. Please … Continue reading Youth Retreat July 17-22 →
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At some point Lehi gave a commandment to his children that does not get mentioned until his son Jacob added his own record. Jacob wrote: “they have not forgotten the commandment of the Lord which was given unto our father, that they should have save it were one wife, and concubines they should have none, … Continue reading Fidelity in marriage →
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I’ve heard rumors and gotten assurances about Zion and thought I ought to share the intelligence I’ve gained from these divergent sources. We know it won’t be in Jackson County, Missouri. So that leaves so many options. I’ve been led to understand that in the Bighorn Mountains near Sheridan, Wyoming there is a Medicine Wheel … Continue reading Zion →
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As a new religious society, we have very few rules. There is no organization, and only occasional temporary committees formed to accomplish tasks, like conferences, compiling scriptures, gathering a selection of hymns, and on occasion women’s councils to deal with inappropriate conduct. The more fractured and quarrelsome people are, the more need there is for … Continue reading Rules →
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This is part two of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
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This is part one of a series about the Family of God, what it consists of, and how it is and will be organized.
I’ve been asked to put this announcement up: This year the YA online fellowship is planning a Young Single Adult retreat in Island Park Idaho on August 16-19th. Those in the 18-30 age range are invited to attend. We are so excited for a fun and uplifting weekend of fellowship at a beautiful cabin in Island Park, ID. … Continue reading YSA Retreat Planned →
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I want to thank those who organized the recent conference in New York. It was very well organized, the venues were outstanding, and the effort really paid off for those able to attend. Although it was originally planned for Kirtland, Ohio and had to be relocated, the historic area made more sense than even the … Continue reading NY Conference →
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The paper version of The Holy Order, Part 2 has been updated. There were two typos that needed to be fixed, and I’ve added a new footnote (Footnote 26) to clarify something that apparently has been misunderstood. I thought the explanation that prohibited “vain ambition” or “gratifying pride” was clear enough, but apparently the reference … Continue reading Update: Holy Order, Part 2 paper →
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We’ve returned from the conference in New York where I presented the talk on the holy order. That talk was based on the paper that is now available to download and read linked here: The Holy Order, Part 2.
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This coming weekend in New York there will be a conference. It is referred to as the Remnant Eclipse Conference and the schedule is linked here: Eclipse Conference Schedule I will speak on Sunday in a follow-up talk from seven years ago. That first talk was titled The Holy Order and this coming conference talk … Continue reading New York Conference →
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I’ve been asked to put this announcement up and am pleased to do so: Hymn Project Notice and Requests Notice Emma Smith was commanded to put together a hymn book for the saints. “And it shall be given thee, also, to make a selection of sacred hymns, as it shall be given thee, which is … Continue reading Hymns Announcement →
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Almost all people keep their misdeeds secret, hoping their undeserved reputation for goodness is never tarnished by their private stuff getting exposed. But Christ said that would not work. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy, for there is nothing covered which shall not be revealed, neither hidden which shall not be … Continue reading Shouting from rooftops… →
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I had planned to add to the “Not Automatic” post I last put up, but something more important needs to be addressed. The idea that a group of people can one day gather together in peace, and gain such favor with the Lord that He will bring back Zion, has distracted us from our responsibilities. … Continue reading Monsters… →
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Nothing is automatic. Anyone can get called to accomplish something, but unless they actually accomplish the work there is nothing to demonstrate they’ve been chosen. “I say unto you, there are many who have been ordained among you, whom I have called, but few of them are chosen. They who are not chosen have sinned … Continue reading Not Automatic →
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There are so many pathetic things underway that it is as if the whole world is staggering around blind, deaf and careless. Republicans hope to win an election with votes, and Democrats understand that ballots win elections. If they can get their hands on a valid ballot, then they can use it to retain power. … Continue reading Pathetic →
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Prophets may start churches, either inadvertently or deliberately. But churches can never tolerate prophets.
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There must be something afoot, because I’ve received questions about procedures involving women’s councils from multiple people. I don’t think we need anything more to guide a council than what we’ve already received. I think that unanimous means that, and any decision will require unanimity. I also think that if a council is convened it … Continue reading Questions about women’s council →
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When we see faults in others, but they remain invisible to us while they are also present in us, we fit the pattern the Lord warned us against: “Why is it that you behold the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but consider not the beam that is in your own eye? Or how … Continue reading Harmless, Conclusion →
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I gave a talk this morning that was recorded. It is titled: Understanding Prophecy. A transcript of the talk is now available as a download here: Understanding Prophecy The recording should be up on the Restoration Archives later this evening.
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The list of things we ought not do or be are endless. Perhaps it was King Benjamin who put it best: “And finally, I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many that I cannot number them. But this much I can … Continue reading Harmless, Part 4 →
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The idea of a city of peace is something generations have entertained. But wanting the idea to happen is not the same thing as acting on it. The Lord is going to return to dwell in a city of peace. But that city will (must) exist before His return. He will not assume control over … Continue reading Harmless, Part 3 →
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There was an attempt in the 1830s to establish a ‘center place’ where people who believed in the Restoration would gather. The people expected they would build a New Jerusalem and would become Zion. It didn’t work out. Their failure was explained to them by the Lord: “Behold, I say unto you, there were jarrings, … Continue reading Harmless, Part 2 →
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Christ described what He expected of His disciples: “Be therefore wise servants and as harmless as doves.” NC Matt. 5:3. How do we become “harmless” as His followers? While Christians are worried about “being saved”, and Mormons aspire to “be exalted” once they leave this world, and Muslims consider conquest and subjugation of others a … Continue reading Harmless →
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We were in Great Britain from November 10th till the 19th. While there we participated in several meetings, two of which were recorded and are now available on the Restoration Archives. The link to the site where the recordings can be heard is here: https://restorationarchives.com/library/regional-conferences.php You may not recognize the names of some of the … Continue reading United Kingdom Conferences →
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This is part seven of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. Stephanie: Okay. So, I am a “how” person. All of this stuff is great. And then there’s this gigantic disconnect about, “Okay, yeah, it all sounds … Continue reading 190: Suffering, Part 7 →
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This is part six of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. Christ was essentially an Eastern mystical teacher with whose deepest teachings the Buddhists and the Hindus resonate. Because the kind of allegories He spoke with, the … Continue reading 189: Suffering, Part 6 →
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As I understand the Lord’s work, there are some few people to whom heavenly angels minister. The men and women who are ministered to by heavenly angels are taught for the purpose of encouraging faith in others. As explained to Moroni by his father: “neither have angels ceased to minister unto the children of men. … Continue reading Role of angels →
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This is part five of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. Christ was born a King. In fact, wise men from the East came inquiring saying: “Where is he that was born King of the Jews?” Because … Continue reading 188: Suffering, Part 5 →
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The Nauvoo Expositor is relied on by Brighamite apologists as “proof” of the practice of polygamy by Joseph Smith. However, that assumes the accusers are truthful and Joseph was a liar. That is a remarkable assumption to make. Chauncey Higbee was excommunicated from the church in 1842. William Law, Wilson Law and Robert Foster were … Continue reading Whose story is it? Part 3 →
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There are many Brighamite apologists that have been stirred into responding to the growing chorus of researchers who now realize teaching plural wives did not begin with Joseph Smith. The Brighamite apologists think that the history, as they recount it, makes the matter clear that it was Joseph, and not a cabal of Brigham Young, … Continue reading Whose story is it? Part 2 →
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To whom does a person’s life-story belong? Does the person who lived that life get to tell it, or does someone else get to tell it instead? If someone else, then who? And what basis should be used? Joseph Smith was told by the angel Nephi (I’m letting Joseph identify the angel’s name) that his … Continue reading Whose story is it? →
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The war now underway brings back to mind the revelation in T&C 165: Did not Ishmael and Isaac mourn together and bury their father Abraham? Was not their father’s blood precious unto them both? Does not the blood of Abraham run in both Isaac and Ishmael? Does not the blood of Abraham run in both … Continue reading War in Israel →
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This is part four of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. You cannot endure a Terrestrial glory in a Telestial state. Lying, and stealing, and deceiving, and adultery, and whoremongering (all of the abominations that people prize … Continue reading 187: Suffering, Part 4 →
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This is part three of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. Doctrine and Covenants section 93, verse 1, says: VERILY, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and … Continue reading 186: Suffering, Part 3 →
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A question was sent to me that resulted in a lengthy discussion among members of the scriptures committee. Many of the revelations in the T&C are preceded with the introduction, i.e. Verily thus says the Lord. The question was about the beginning language in T&C 82, which has a lengthy introduction followed by the words, … Continue reading Scripture Question/Answer →
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This is part two of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. From what, then, were your spirits organized? Light and truth. Okay… At your core, at your nub, at the very essence of what it is that constitutes … Continue reading 185: Suffering, Part 2 →
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The conference organizers have asked that I put this announcement up about next April’s conference: Due to a number of factors and influences, the April.2024 Eclipse Conference that had been scheduled for the Kirtland, Ohio area has been moved to the Upstate New York area. The dates of the conference remain April 6-8, 2024 with … Continue reading April 2024 Conference →
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This is part one of a series looking at the role of suffering in the life of the Savior, and how our own suffering brings us closer to Him. The incident that I want to look at is recorded only one place in Scripture. And even though it only appears one place in the Scripture, … Continue reading 184: Suffering, Part 1 →
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The interview I did with Michelle Stone is now available and linked here: Episode 81: Truth at all Costs
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“And in that generation shall the times of the gentiles be fulfilled. And there shall be men standing in that generation that shall not pass until they shall see an overflowing scourge, for a desolating sickness shall cover the land. But my disciples shall stand in holy places and shall not be moved; but among … Continue reading Desolating Sickness →
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In the Book of Mormon there is a description of events that led to the failure and collapse of the Nephite society. There was a long prelude of decreasing faithfulness, loss of faith, and increased focus on material wealth. But the final collapse happened quickly. Here is the description from Helaman 3:1: “seeing the people … Continue reading Collapse of Society →
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It is challenging to find the truth. It should be. We should have the very gates of hell beckoning us into a false path more or less continually, so that we become skilled in determining truth from error. If we do not face constant invites into error, then we cannot polish our skill at prizing … Continue reading Finding Truth is Challenging →
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I’ve put up the paper I presented yesterday at the Sunstone Symposium. You can go to the downloads and look up the title, or click this link: A Fountain of Filthy Water
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As I mentioned in an earlier post (June 24, 2018), after the experiences in the early common-stock companies, and in community efforts in Kirtland, Ohio, Independence, and Far West, Missouri, Joseph Smith ended any attempts at consecration. In a council meeting on March 6, 1840 in Montrose, Iowa Territory, he announced to the church the … Continue reading Produced a “perfect abortion” →
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I did an interview on Friday with a YouTube interviewer, Michelle Stone. When she puts the interview up on her channel I will put a link to it here.
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I got an email reminding me that the Sunstone ticket cost of $75.00 per day can be lessened if you plan to attend only a single session. For that, you can pay $20.00 at the door and attend that single session. Sunstone does not pay me, as a presenter, for my talk. (I don’t know … Continue reading Sunstone Prices →
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The martyrdom… If his life was of no value to his friends… They never knew him… His name has been spoken for both good and bad… No one need suppose him guilty of any great or malignant sins… Fools hold him in derision… The pure in heart gladly seek his counsel… The wise and noble … Continue reading June 27, 1844 →
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I will be returning to the 2023 Sunstone Symposium. This year’s Symposium is addressing the topic: “[Main] Streaming Mormonism” I will present a talk titled: Main Stream: A “Fountain of Filthy Water” The event will begin on Thursday, July 27 and the current schedule has my talk set for Saturday, July 29th beginning at 4:25 … Continue reading Returning to Sunstone →
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When using dubious sources, historians make mistakes. Even if someone has a position or an apparent basis to presume credibility, it does not mean they are reliable. Many of those close to Joseph Smith had reasons to tell stories decades after Joseph’s death. They would use him as the source to support what they were … Continue reading Dubious Sources →
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Today is the anniversary of D-Day. 79 years ago on June 6, 1944 on the beaches of Normandy the American, Canadian and British forces landed to confront fortified German positions. It was given the name “The Longest Day” which became the title of a movie in 1962. There are few survivors of that day still … Continue reading 79 Years Ago →
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This is the fouth part of a series on ascension, the process of rising up to the throne of God. The Lord is equal to the challenge. He will establish a new civilization. It will be founded on the fullness of His gospel. Lost truths will be restored; the path of righteousness will be returned. … Continue reading 183: The Ascent, Part 4 →
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This weekend’s conference was well organized and beneficial to all who attended. I owe the organizers another grateful mention. They innovated and I think it worked well. Also, in answering a question today I got the author right (Thomas Wolfe) but the title of his book wrong. It should have been Bonfire of the Vanities, … Continue reading This Weekend’s Conference →
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This is the third part of a series on ascension, the process of rising up to the throne of God. In the tenth talk, given in Phoenix two years ago, you were warned about false spirits, as happened in Kirtland, which you were warned would come among us. That warning has proven true. False spirits … Continue reading 182: The Ascent, Part 3 →
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I got a question emailed me (though the website administrator) asking: “Is there any purpose in continuing to better yourself here in this temporal world? To continue becoming educated through college? Really, is there any purpose in pursuing goals, objectives, etc…?” That presumes this life lacks purpose. We’re here to be “added upon” and every … Continue reading A Fellow Feeling Futility →
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This is the second part of a series on ascension, the process of rising up to the throne of God. I’m gonna read from the Seventh Lecture on Faith, paragraph 9, about Christ: Where shall we find a saved being? for if we can find a saved being, we may ascertain without much difficulty what … Continue reading 181: The Ascent, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a series on ascension, the process of rising up to the throne of God. In the tabernacle and, subsequently, in the temple that was built by Solomon, the temple divided up into three areas. There was an outer court into which was welcomed all of Israel. You had to … Continue reading 180: The Ascent, Part 1 →
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Reading in Mark today I was struck by a declaration of Christ’s that mirrors one of the great themes of the Book of Mormon. Throughout the Book of Mormon the theme of being “numbered among” a specific covenant group is repeated. In 1 Ne. 3:25 Nephi’s great vision includes this promise (and prophecy): “And it … Continue reading Christ’s Family →
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Today is the occasion we mark the resurrection of Christ on the third day following His crucifixion. We have adopted the name “Easter” for this Sunday. That word is of uncertain origins, although it is claimed to be derived from the name of an Anglo-Saxon goddess of springtime and fertility. I’m not altogether convinced of … Continue reading Resurrection →
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This is the second part of a series on the Book of Abraham, where Denver uses the text of the Book of Abraham itself to provide powerful proof of its authenticity. The best evidence of translation authenticity is the text itself. As Hugh Nibley put it, “…it is the Book of Abraham that[‘s] on trial, … Continue reading 179: The Book of Abraham, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a series on the Book of Abraham, where Denver uses the text of the Book of Abraham itself to provide powerful proof of its authenticity. After Melchizedek, an apostasy lasted until Abraham. Although he was raised by an idolater and lamented that his fathers offered sacrifices to idols, Abraham … Continue reading 178: The Book of Abraham, Part 1 →
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I’ve been asked again about the need for organization and perhaps founding a church. Again I say it will only lead inevitably to corruption and apostasy. Look at the churches now in existence. Are they not ALL wrong? if not, then tell me which one is without corruption. The LDS church has adopted the false … Continue reading Church Organization →
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On March 14th John Hall died after a brief illness. His funeral was today. Given John’s abiding interest in, affection for, and research into ancient Egypt, I composed a poem as my tribute to him. It is now available as a download here: Arcadia I knew John for many years and will miss him as … Continue reading John Hall →
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In this installment, Denver discusses the new civilization to be built around a temple, that the Lord intends to bring about if we are willing. Enoch saw the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Christ into heaven. He wanted to know if Christ would return again from heaven to save the earth. In response to Enoch’s … Continue reading 177: New Civilization →
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Last evening my friend Jon Larsen died of a heart attack. This week three friends passed away. It is a strong reminder that lives end. All lives. People of faith, disbelief, and outright rejection of faith. All three of these men were faithful, believing, and committed to following God. Although Jon died quickly, both of … Continue reading Lives End →
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A young-adult and youth meeting will be held April 1, 2023 at the GPP Fitness location at 40 E. Pages Lane, Centerville, UT 84014. This is a location affectionately called the “Gym Church” because it is an athletic venue. There is no plan to record the meeting. It will begin at 11 am, and both … Continue reading Youth Meeting →
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My friend Chris Chandler died this evening after years of a valiant fight. Many of you knew and loved him, and will want to know of his passing.
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I’ve agreed to put some information up about these upcoming and current events: A new video that consolidates all 21 videos about the history of Christianity, Protestant Reformation, and Restoration has been completed. It can be viewed at this link: The Testimony of Jesus – Past, Present and Promise https://youtu.be/zY7q6Hv7Mec The committee organizing the conference … Continue reading Announcements →
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I received email inquiries about the expected temple, and how Joseph Smith’s rites relate to what will be built. I responded with the below comments, which I assume would be of general interest: Joseph never completed the restoration of the temple rites. Therefore what the temple should include would be more (significantly more) than what … Continue reading Temple Questions →
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In this installment, Denver discusses what it means to have a firm mind in every form of Godliness.The right pathway is always filled with peril. King Benjamin said, and this is from the traditional account: (Mosiah 4:29-30 “I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many that I cannot number them. But this much I can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of what ye have heard concerning the coming of our Lord, even unto the end of your lives, ye must perish. And now, O man, remember, and perish not.” That list is pretty all inclusive. We have to watch ourselves, we have to watch our thoughts, we have to watch our words, and we have to watch our deeds, and beyond that observe the commandments. King Benjamin could not tell us all of the ways we could fail to do those things. There really is no list that can be compiled that says, don’t do this and don’t do that, and don’t do this and don’t do that, and have an exhaustive list of all the don’ts. It can’t be done. In fact, about the only way to avoid all the don’ts is to have a handful of the do’s, the things that you ought to do in order to honor God. Christ summarized those basically in two brief statements: “Love God with all your heart”, and “love your fellowman as yourself”. It’s practically impossible for us to avoid errors by putting together a list of what to avoid, so I wouldn’t attempt it. Then there is the weakness of mind and spirit of mankind. Moroni discussed the ministering of angels and he described in these words: “neither have angels ceased to minister unto the children of men. For behold, they are subject unto him, to minister according to the word of his command, showing themselves unto them of strong faith and a firm mind in every form of godliness. And the office of their ministry is to call men unto repentance, and to fulfill and to do the work of the covenants of the Father, which he hath made unto the children of men, to prepare the way among the children of men, by declaring the word of Christ unto the chosen vessels of the Lord, that they may bear testimony of him” (Moroni 7:29-31). If you go through those verses and you look at what he’s saying it requires a firm mind in every form of godliness. A firm mind can be descriptive of a variety of things including someone that’s just stubborn. But it’s not stubbornness, it’s a firm grasp on the things that lead to godliness, not excesses, not foolishness, and we’ll get more into that in a bit. Their purpose in ministering is to equip the person who has an audience and those who hear the message to be called to repentance; not a lot of flowery, fancy things but repentance, because essentially without repentance, that is turning to face God in all you do, none of us are going to make it. He goes on to say that the purpose of calling people to repentance is to “fulfil and do the works of the covenants” (Moroni 7:31). There is sort of a pattern here in what is happening. Angelic ministerence comes to people of a firm mind and every form of godliness, calls repentance in order to fulfil and in order to do the work of the covenants. “To fulfil and to do the work of the covenants of the Father”, that requires that people bear testimony of Him. These are the essential things that are needed. It doesn’t require a fanciful or a flowery imagination. It does not require that we bear testimony of ourselves. It doesn’t require us to do something other than to fulfil and do the work of the covenants. Therefore, I would suggest this is a pretty good guide to consider when you’re evaluating all of the competing claims that are now being made by people, to having inspiration or revelation or the word of God to them. We are vulnerable to being mislead even as we claim to be inspired.
In this series, Denver addresses the importance of becoming peacemakers, learning to live together peacefully, and crying peace in these last days.If the original Mormonism needed to recover the fullness that was lost, then to revive an original, it will require a recovery of what was lost, and more. If recovered, believers will be able to receive a holy spot, accepted and defended by God. In that place the religion of Adam will be taught. The promised original religion includes the revelation of everything, “nothing shall be withheld.” Today’s Mormonism has a great deal withheld, but the religion of Abraham (and therefore the religion of Adam) included “a knowledge of the beginning of the creation, and also of the planets, and of the stars, as they were made known unto the fathers.” The original Mormonism must grow in ancient knowledge and understanding until their understanding reaches into heaven. Not just spiritual understanding, but also physical understanding of the layout of the universe. The placement of the lights in the firmament was for “signs” to man, and therefore were deliberately placed and contain information originally understood by Adam.Because of prophecies made to the patriarchal fathers, the right to found this future city of peace descends from a specific ancient line. There will be an heir descended from both Jesse and Joseph who will accomplish it. Occupants of the community will likewise have lineal qualification. The last-day’s Zion is an accomplishment promised earlier to the patriarchal fathers and it is through their descendants God intends to vindicate the promises. The result of this alignment will be a priestly city of Zion that will “return to that power which she had lost.”The original iteration of Mormonism was apocalyptic. But it was oddly practical about the apocalypse, assuming there were things that could be done to prepare. Not in haste, which was condemned, but it was a physical and spiritual enterprise to be accomplished by the hard effort of those interested in welcoming the Lord’s return.There is the Spirit of Elias, there is the Spirit of Elijah and there is the Spirit of Messiah. These three great spirits unfolded in the work of God in the generations of man in a steady descent. They will be likewise inverted like a chiasm and return in an ascent so that at the end it will be as it was in the beginning. “Now this same Priesthood, which was in the beginning, shall in the end of the [earth] also,” was the prophecy that Father Adam gave, Enoch quoting Adam, and Moses quoting Enoch, the prophecy being contained in the Book of Moses or soon, in the Book of Genesis.The first spirit was the spirit of Messiah. Adam dwelt in the presence of God. Adam represents that original fullness. Adam was the first man. Adam received instructions and spoke to God face to face. He dwelt in a temple, from which he was cast out, but he dwelt in a temple. Therefore, Adam represents the Spirit of Messiah.The Spirit of Elijah is represented by Enoch who, when the Earth was threatened with violence and men were to be destroyed because of the wickedness upon the face of the Earth, was able to gather a people into a city of peace, and to have the Lord come to their city of peace and remove them from the coming violence and destruction. He is a type of the Spirit of Elijah because Elijah would likewise later ascend in the fiery chariot into heaven. He is a type of the Spirit of Elijah, because it is the Spirit of Elijah in that ascent into heaven that must prefigure the return of the Spirit of Messiah in the last days in order to gather a people to a place that God will acknowledge, will visit and will shield from the coming violence that will involve the destruction of the world. And so Enoch becomes the great type of the Spirit of Elijah, although the name “Elijah” is associated with a man who lived later still but who duplicated, among a hardened people in a fallen world,
In this series, Denver addresses the importance of becoming peacemakers, learning to live together peacefully, and crying peace in these last days.Moses had power to divide the seas. And he did that by the word of God (see Exodus 14:15-16, 21; see also Exodus 9:3-4 RE). And yet, when Moses used the power to cause the rock to bring forth water (and not at the command of God), he suffered some loss. Possession of the power does not mean you freelance. Because in the very statement about the possession and the capability and the capacity, it says it’s according to His will. Therefore, in order to be someone who can be trusted, you have to be someone who will subordinate to His will.The Lord was not mis-stating the case, when He said, “No man takes my life,” because the Lord had the capacity, at His own word, to prevent the entire armies of Rome from doing any harm to him. “Don't you know,” he asked Pilate, “if I asked, there’d be twelve legions of angels?” (see Matthew 26:53; see also Matthew 12:11 RE). You know, you don't even need a legion of angels to take on a legion of Rome, much less a little Centurion's cohort in Galilee (or in Judea, rather).When you have someone who arises to this point and can be trusted, they nevertheless can be slain. Because, like our Lord, they don't get to use… Well, they are trustworthy enough so as not to misuse what has been entrusted to them. Therefore, the fact that they can “hold at defiance the armies of nations” means that they will do so only in accordance with His will—because sometimes it is His will to destroy the children of Israel, when they have sinned against Him. And then, they have to detect the error and repent of it before they can go forward. Well, [all] men having this faith, coming up unto this order...were translated and taken up into heaven. (JST Genesis 14:32) ...that being a statement about not today but the moment of Melchizedek's ordination, his day, and those that had lived before him, in their day. Translated and taken up into heaven—we will get to the point later where we’ll find out that this same authority that was in the beginning is going to return at the end of the earth, also. But its return at the end of the earth has a different purpose. At the beginning of the earth, this was the purpose. And now, Melchizedek was a priest of this order; therefore he obtained peace in Salem, ...was called the Prince of peace [that is also is one of the titles given to the Lord, the Prince of Peace]. ...his people wrought righteousness, and obtained heaven, and sought for the city of Enoch which God had before taken, separating it from the earth, having reserved it unto the latter days, or the end of the world. (Ibid, vs. 33-34)See, and you wonder what they’ve been doing for lo these many thousands of years; and yet, if you understood the physics of it all, you’d realize that you can go out and back in a hurry, and it’s overnight if you travel fast enough and far enough and return. There’s really… Ah, well, that’s another matter altogether. And [He] hath said, and sworn with an oath, that the heavens and the earth should come together… (Ibid, vs. 35, emphasis added) See, they… That city of Enoch is reserved until the latter days of the end. It was separated from the earth, but it’s going to come again in the latter days. And the Lord swore, ...with an oath, that the heavens and the earth should come together; and the sons of God should be tried so as by fire. (Ibid) ...meaning that when they return again, those sons who remain standing are going to have to be able to endure the fire that is coming. They who come shall burn them up—we talked about that briefly in Boise, and we've been trying to track that down through Idaho Falls, and now we see it again here. Therefore, this priesthood has something to do with all of the talks that I've been giving up to this point and where we go from here.And this Melchizedek,
In this series, Denver addresses the importance of becoming peacemakers, learning to live together peacefully, and crying peace in these last days.Listen, if you’re faithful to the Lord, you have no reason to pick a fight with anyone else. Our Lord was a peacemaker. We ought to be peacemakers as well. The more we contend and dispute with one another the better we become at contention. We polish the rhetorical skills to oppose others. That spirit of contention can take possession of us and when it does, we are hard-pressed to be a peacemaker with others. Christ said: “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matt. 5:7-9).But peace should not be made at the cost of truth. Truth must be the only goal. Truth, however, belongs to God. Our desires, appetites and passions are prone to make us stray well beyond the bounds set by God.Therefore, when our pride is gratified, we should question if what we are advancing is truth.When our ambition is served, we should question if we are in the Lord’s employ or our own.When we insist upon control, we should question if we are like our Lord or instead like His adversary.When we use any means for compelling others, we should wonder if we are mocking the God who makes the sun to shine and rain to fall on all His fallen children without compulsion.When we display unrighteous dominion, we should question whether we are worthy of any dominion at all.Our tools must be limited to persuasion, gentleness, meekness, love unfeigned, pure knowledge, all of them mustered “without compulsory means” to persuade others to accept the truth. And if we fail to make the persuasive case then the problem is not others, the problem is that we’ve yet to figure out how to be sufficiently knowledgeable so as to bring them aboard. There is so much left to be done. I know that we can’t jump hastily from point to point along the way and that we have to carefully proceed with every step. But it’s astonishing to me the steps that people decide to get hung up on and to spend a great deal of time, when time could better be spent moving further along on the path. I don’t know what it will take to get people to enthusiastically welcome and to move along with alacrity on the pathway that the prophecies foretell someone is going to achieve in the last days. Because it seems like all that murmuring that we read about in the Book of Exodus going on in the camp of Israel, when we scratch our heads and say, why are they complaining about missing the fleshpots of Egypt when God is leading them with a pillar of smoke by day and a pillar of fire by night? One would think that you’d be happy eating manna in the wilderness if you knew God was with you. I also think that in our current state of technological development it’s possible for the discontent to magnify the voice electronically over the Internet and to make any level of discontent seem to be much greater than it really is. But if one person is discontent and 500 people are arguing with the one who is discontent it appears that the argument includes at least half a thousand, maybe more. As between one another, that is every one of us, because every one of us is involved in a relationship with one another; you choose. Mind you, Christ could have disputed, he could have corrected, he could have challenged every one of the ongoing religious and social conventions of his day. You are doing that wrong. Oh, you should stop doing that. Would you quit it! And by the way, you’re so dark in your mind that I don’t know where it begins, except for him, he’s worse, and then her. Oh! [cross talk and audience laughter]How much of the gospel of Christ would not have been possible for Him to preach if He’d gone about contending? He chose not to. In that respect,
In this series, Denver addresses the importance of becoming peacemakers, learning to live together peacefully, and crying peace in these last days.READING FROM THE ANSWER TO PRAYER FOR COVENANT: Cry peace. Proclaim my words. Invite those who will repent to be baptized and forgiven, and they shall obtain my Spirit to guide them. The time is short and I come quickly, therefore open your mouths and warn others to flee the wrath which is to come as men in anger destroy one another. The wicked shall destroy the wicked, and I will hold the peacemakers in the palm of my hand and none can take them from me.Be comforted, be of good cheer, rejoice, and look up, for I am with you who remember me, and all those who watch for me, always, even unto the end. Amen.Throughout the Judeo-Christian landscape, individual salvation is the great quest, the overarching yearning, and the religious end to be obtained.Salvation is individual. There is only individual salvation and no such thing as collective salvation. While I accept this as true, there is something else that is equally true: God wants “people” to collectively be His.In the revelations of July 14, 2017 and October 4, 2018 received from God (those are in the Teachings and Commandments as sections 157 and 176), the emphasis has been on “people.” Both responses by the Lord have gone beyond individual salvation to focus on people, Zion, and the New Jerusalem. Consider these words from the Answer to the Prayer for Covenant, addressing the importance of God’s people:I, the Lord say to you: You have asked of me concerning the scriptures prepared on [your] behalf of all those who seek to become my covenant people, and therefore I answer you on behalf of all the people, and not as to any individual. For there are those who are humble, patient and easily persuaded. Nevertheless, people who are quarrelsome and proud are also among you, and since you seek to unite to become one people, I answer you as one. I covenanted with Adam at the beginning, which covenant was broken by mankind. Since the days of Adam I have always sought to reestablish people of covenant among the living, and therefore have desired that man should love one another, not begrudgingly, but as brothers and sisters indeed, that I may establish my covenant and provide them with light and truth...For the sake of the promises to the fathers [I will ] labor with you as a people, and not because of you, for you have not yet become what you must be to live together in peace. If you will hearken [unto] my words, I will make you my people and my words will give you peace. Even a single soul who stirs up the hearts of others to anger can destroy the peace of all my people. Each of you must equally walk truly in my path, not only to profess, but to do as you profess...There are many things yet to be restored unto my people. It is ordained that some things are only to be given to people who are mine and cannot otherwise be given to mankind on Earth. You do not yet understand the glory to be revealed unto my covenant people...It is not enough to receive my covenant, but you must also abide it. And all who abide it, whether on this land or any other land, will be mine,...I will watch over them and protect them in the day of harvest, and gather them...as a hen gather[eth] her chicks under her wings. I will number you among the remnant of Jacob, no longer outcasts, and you will inherit the promises of Israel. You shall be my people and I will be your God, and the sword will not devour you. And unto those who will receive will more be given, until they know the mysteries of God in full...You pray each time you partake of the sacrament to always have my Spirit to be with you. And what is my Spirit? It is to love one another as I have loved you. Do my works and you will know my doctrine; for you will uncover hidden mysteries by obedience to these things that can be uncovered in no other way.
In this episode, Denver addresses the questions, "What is the purpose of our coming to this earth? What are we supposed to learn, or do, while we are here?"
There is nothing more fun, however, than gathering light and truth. We’re sent down here on a journey in which we are supposed to be getting “added upon.” Those are the words. That was the goal. We’re gonna send people down to the second estate, and what’s the goal? The goal is to be added upon. But what are we adding? What are you adding to yourself that you didn’t have before? You’re adding light and truth. You came with a certain amount of it. You’re supposed to leave with a greater quantity of it.
The description given in section 93 of Christ:
I, John, bear record that I beheld his glory [this is verse 11 of section 93—his glory], as the glory of the Only Begotten of the Father. (See also T&C 93:3)
You know, you’re just gonna have to do your best with this. [Denver drawing on the board:] We’ve got this idea that God the Father and His unnamed Consort (Mrs. God the Father) had a Son (and we know Him as Jesus or Jehovah) and then had another son or sons and some others, and then we got a Lucifer. And then some others and what have you. And then this group, these are called “sons of morning.” And then there’s this birth order, and eventually, we get down to the rabble that we were among. And that picture is this linear development of the family of God.
If you read very carefully what we find in section 93, there’s another picture. And that picture is that you have this group of… Imagine all of these being little stick figures because I don’t have the time to draw them. You have them all, and…
Oh, I think I can read you something on this. Yeah:
This is the manner after which they were ordained—being called and prepared from the foundation of the world according to the foreknowledge of God, on account of their exceeding faith and good works; in the first place being left to choose good or evil; therefore they having chosen good, and exercis[ed exceeding] great faith, are called with a holy calling…Or in fine, in the first place they were on the same standing with their brethren. (Alma 13:3-5, emphasis added; see also Alma 9:10 RE)
K? This is chapter 13 of Alma. So, let’s change that picture, and let’s say that instead of this [referencing the original picture Denver drew], everyone was on the same… “In the first place…” In the first place, everyone was just alike. Everyone had the same potential. Everyone had the same light and truth. Everyone was made of that. Everyone was just like one another.
Where did the birth order come from? Where did Christ come from? 93, beginning at verse 11, this is John (and I’m starting at verse 11, but we’ll back up in a minute):
And I, John, bear record that I beheld his glory, as the glory of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth, even the Spirit of truth, which came and dwelt in the flesh, and dwelt among us…
K? This is Him; He came, and He dwelt here. “[But] I…” I’m talking about the pre-existence…
...I saw that he received not...the fulness at first [He received not the fulness at first], but continued from grace to grace, until he received a fulness; ...thus he was called the Son of God, because he received not...the fulness at the first. (D&C 93:11-14; see also T&C 93:3-4)
What did He do? One of this group/one of this family/one of this assortment of people/one of them went from grace to grace until He received a fullness. He proved it could be done. He showed the way. He was called the Only Begotten of the Father. He was called that because He embodied the word of God. Would you like to know what God the Father’s word was? Look at Him. Look at the Only Begotten. Did you make it without Him? No, you didn’t. You didn’t make it here without Him. Christ proved the word of the Father by the things which He did. As a consequence of Christ doing it, some few others,
This installment is titled Good Cheer, Part 3, where Denver discusses how we can be of good cheer even when the world around us seems to be getting darker.
Take any event at any time, in the Book of Mormon for example. You have the family of Lehi and what went on there, or later in time during Alma and Abinadi in the courts of King Noah. Take any of those circumstances and ask yourself: Let’s assume that that was happening today. Let’s assume God was doing things today similar to what He was doing back then. What would that look like? How would that unfold? What would be said? What would the response be? How would you react to that if it were going on today? How would you decide if something like that were happening now, whether or not it was authentic and of God? How would you go about deciding that in your own day, in your own time, among your own people, within your own family, what is happening is of God and not of men?
I don’t think that just because something gets enshrined in scripture we should lose sight of the fact that it has always required faith, it will always require faith, and it doesn’t matter what proofs you can muster for or against belief in something. At the end of the day either God is behind it or God is not. And if God is behind it and your heart is open to it, you’ll recognize it; you’ll receive it.
The problem we have as people is we don’t really believe the Book of Mormon. We believe in long ago and far way. The Book of Mormon is telling us, “Hey, Gentiles, among you, in your day, in your time, there are going to be things that God necessarily is going to have to accomplish.” What would that look like? What would that unfold like? How would that come rolling forth? Many of the people about whom scriptures are written, and the pivotal moments in which choices have to be made before great things unfold, have remarkably humble beginnings, almost inconsequential, so much so that the biblical record entirely omits Lehi. So much so that the people chosen by the Lord to flee before the fall of Babylon, and to start a new civilization on the other side of the world, remained entirely obscure to the world from the moment they left Jerusalem until the time that the Book of Mormon rolled forth in 1830.
Lot chose to live in Sodom. What’s up with Lot? Maybe they had good music. Maybe it was fashion. Maybe they had great art. (I’m pretty sure they had great performance art, I’m just not into that.) When Abraham went to recover his nephew and the angels came and Lot bargained, it wasn’t Abraham who was out to destroy the wicked, and it wasn’t Lot that was out to destroy the wicked, it was the Lord. The Lord is going to take care of the abominations that are out there. Our responsibility is to invite people to see a better way, to conceive of a higher and more noble way to live life. Our job isn’t to rebuke and condemn and to belittle.
There are really two forces at work in all of creation. One force is generative, creative, and positive. It fabricates new things. It is ongoingly surprising and life-filled and wonderful. What’s opposed to that are the forces of degeneration, decay, negativity, entropy, destruction. There isn’t enough being done in order to bring that positivity, that creativity, that newness into this world. Even though children are born every day, and life starts over all new again with the birth of every new child, our minds are preoccupied by the forces of negativity and what opposes us. I could spend all day every day responding to negative arguments and negative comments, and if I were to do that I wouldn’t get anything new done, covered, accomplished, or out there.
When we take a message out to people about the restoration of the Gospel, the work of Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, the offering of the Covenant, the expected coming Zion, there is no reason to deal with the criticism. It’s going to collapse on its own. Here’s a great bit of advice: If the criticism ...
This installment is titled Good Cheer, Part 2, as a follow-on to the Good Cheer podcast originally released in 2019, where Denver discusses how we can be of good cheer even when the world around us seems to be getting darker.
Would you like to be like your Father in Heaven? Well, then, receive ye the Holy Ghost. He is as close, He is as intimate, He is as in connection with you as the very substance out of which you were originally organized. If you would like to be in touch with Him, keep His commandments.
Follow Him. You’re not… Even if you do your best, you’re not gonna do a very good job. But the Scriptures talk in terms of your sincerity: those who keep all His commandments or seek earnestly to do so. Even the best of us are doing things wrong that we don’t even know are wrong yet, because we haven’t got that much light and truth yet. And so, we proceed to blunder around in the china shop, breaking the furniture and damaging all of the things that we ought to be holding sacred, and we do it with reckless abandon. And God doesn’t care about that, because He hasn’t brought us that far up the ladder yet to respect the furniture. He’s just trying to get us to stop messing our pants and stop putting graffiti on the walls—if we’ll just settle down enough to do that.
The atonement of Christ is a work in progress. He’s trying to fix us, and He does that by giving us a little light, and a little more light, and a little more yet. Until finally you look back upon yourself from two decades earlier, and you say, “What a wretch was I!” Well, it’s a progression in light and truth. You’re still a wretch, you’re just 20 years away from recognizing it still. Start obeying further and getting more light and truth, and you’ll be astonished at what it is you’re going to become.
Well, let me end by bearing testimony to you that, in my view, the Church is exactly what it ought to be, staffed exactly as it should be, filled with all you good people, with all of the things that you bring with you to the party. And that this is a perfect environment in which each one of you get the opportunity to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling before the Lord. And you ought to be afraid. You ought to be fearful because the things that you hold onto in your secret sins are the very things that you ought to be abandoning. And the fact that you’re holding on to them means you have not yet chosen the light and the truth. You ought to be abandoning that junk, whatever it is.
We all have our shortcomings. We all have our temptations. We all have our failings.:
Despite the bundle of insecurities (and there were many in the prophet Joseph Smith), the prophet Joseph Smith met the Lord. Despite the fact that Abraham [Isaiah] was a self-confessed man of unclean lips in the presence of the Lord didn’t stop him from entering into the presence of the Lord. The fact that Peter is… Peter is not even a personality; he’s a syndrome. OK? He’s got pathologies. This… Peter: the chief apostle, the rock, the one that the Lord relied upon, the one that He put first and preeminent. And Paul? Well, look… You have to trust Paul to someone with far more… They have to have prescription authority to deal with him. You can’t… A psychologist is insufficient.
These people met with the Lord. It is not a distant mountain. It is not an insurmountable problem. Have faith, repent, go and partake of the sacrament—do so (and I use the word advisedly), do so worthily.
By the way, do you know how to determine if you’re worthy or not? You ask the Lord. You don’t do as brother Gaskill suggests and simply presume it. You do as Joseph said: And after thinking about his native cheery temperament and his inclination towards irreverence, he decided to inquire of the Lord to find out what his standing was. It had been four years since the First Vision, and Joseph wanted to know. Joseph didn’t presume. In fact, if he were presuming,
The talks from last weekend’s conference are now up online. The various links are provided below: Full Conference Presentation linked here. Stephanie’s talk is linked here. My talk is linked here. It was a great gathering and we were able to catch up with some friends. An interfaith conference will be held next month (October) … Continue reading Last Conference Talks →
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Next weekend in Syracuse and Layton Utah there will be a conference focusing on preparation and independence. It is the Stand Independent Fall Conference and the website giving details is linked here: If You Are Prepared You Need Not Fear. I’ve been asked to speak on Sunday, the 25th, and have accepted the invitation. During … Continue reading September 23-25 Conference →
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This is the second part of a series where Denver discusses how Christ faced greater contradictions than any man, and was able to reconcile them as part of the Atonement. There’s a gulf between knowledge and wisdom. We may have access to greater knowledge, but we often display very little wisdom. Knowledge can be arrogant. … Continue reading 168: Contradiction, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a series where Denver discusses why contradiction exists, why it is a necessary part of our development, and how we can understand apparent contradictions in gospel principles. The gospel is vast, and only the beginning, introductory part of the Restoration was established through Joseph Smith. There’s still a great … Continue reading 167: Contradiction, Part 1 →
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I’ve intended to put up a link for some time, and am finally getting it done. The book Rescuing the Restoration: The Lord Sets His Hand Again is available on Amazon. It is a summary prepared by over 30 contributors, and answers many questions about a religious movement inspired by God (not a church) that … Continue reading Rescuing the Restoration →
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The paper used for the Hildale Fireside is now available as a downloadable pdf, for those who are interested in reading the larger, expanded version of the comments I made earlier today. Linked here: Hildale Fireside Talk Paper: Pure in heart, wise, noble, virtuous…
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This is the schedule for the August 20th Fireside, and other planned activities this same coming weekend: Friday August 19th6pm – Gathering at Ianthius & Gwen Barlow’s Home -All are welcome!6:30pm – Breaking our fast together (Those that are fasting)Bring something to BBQ for yourselfSide dishes/refreshments/cutlery will be providedIanthius Barlow’s Home Address:2264 E South St, … Continue reading August 20 Fireside Information →
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I will be in Hildale, Utah on the 20th of this month to address the subject of Plural Wives again. It is not a subject I enjoy discussing, but this will be an attempt to at least open the door for those of that outcast community to understand why I disagree with the practice. I’m … Continue reading August 20th Talk →
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In response to prayers over the last several months I received the following Answer to an Inquiry About Forgiveness: You have inquired of me concerning the questions raised by the scriptures which state, Then came Peter to him and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven … Continue reading Answer on Forgiveness →
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This is part seven of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Many prefer ignorance to light. They will not draw toward the light when it is revealed to them, and, therefore, cannot comprehend what the Lord is teaching. It makes no sense … Continue reading 166: Comprehending, Part 7 →
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This is part six of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Thousands of people, perhaps hundreds of thousands of people (maybe more) have had the opportunity to have the veil lift and be in the presence of the Lord or in the … Continue reading 165: Comprehending, Part 6 →
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There is a newly revised Professional Responsibility Rule, governing the ethics of lawyers. I thought it might be of general interest, so I am posting the new standard described by the Utah State Bar below: RPC08.04(c). Misconduct. AMEND. Codifies in new paragraph (2) Ethics Advisory Opinion 02-05, which concluded that 8.4(1)(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation) does … Continue reading Ethics →
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A Fireside has been organized for August 20 at the Holm Heritage Center in Hildale, Utah. I’ve been invited to speak and will be participating. It is free to the public and being held at that location in the hope of having those who practice plural marriage attend. There are a number of “polygamists” (not … Continue reading Fireside in August →
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I did an interview today with Steven Pnyakker, the host of Mormon Book Reviews. He has asked me for an interview for more than a year, and I relented. The interview is on his YouTube channel and is linked here: Denver Snuffer Shares His Story With An Evangelical
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The United States of America is an experiment in limited government. It was founded through the inspiration of God, who took credit for the Constitution. As explained in revelation, the Lord stated plainly about the “constitution of the people, which I have suffered to be established and should be maintained for the rights and protection … Continue reading July 4, 2022 →
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This is part five of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. What has come of the restoration? It’s reached exactly the point now that was a dead end at the beginning. What is wrong with us that we can’t overlook—based upon the … Continue reading 164: Comprehending, Part 5 →
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This is part four of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. The coming of the Lord in the future will not bring an immediate resurrection— just as the resurrection of Christ did not empty the world of spirits of even the righteous … Continue reading 163: Comprehending, Part 4 →
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Section 154 of the Teachings and Commandments was included in the Scriptures project to preserve some important material that would otherwise be missing. Its content deserves some careful attention. The material begins with this explanation: ” When God delivers a dispensation of the gospel to the earth, the head of that dispensation is granted the … Continue reading Comment on T&C 154 →
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This is part three of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Doctrine and Covenants section 84 has a description of events at the time of Moses, beginning at verse 19 of section 84: And this greater priesthood administereth the gospel and holdeth … Continue reading 162: Comprehending, Part 3 →
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This is part two of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Zion is not just a topic. Zion has occupied the attention of every prophet from the days of Adam down to today. When I talked about covenants in Centerville—ultimately, many of … Continue reading 161: Comprehending, Part 2 →
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There are numerous voting irregularities in the United States that seem to be increasing. The State of Utah is particularly troubled by these issues. The next time you vote in an election, I would recommend that you bring your vote-by-mail ballot with you to the polling station and vote in person. If they tell you … Continue reading Voting →
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This is part one of a series where Denver discusses how we can prepare ourselves to comprehend the things God wants to teach us. Verse 19 in Section 130 says, If a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage … Continue reading 160: Comprehending, Part 1 →
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We are approaching the summer solstice in a few days. This cycle of growing and receding light is embedded in nature to testify of truth. When we accept truth we accept light. When we seek for more truth we grow in light. When we reject truth we limit the light, and eventually turn from it … Continue reading Growing Light →
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One question has been asked about a change to the Restoration Edition of the scriptures more often than any other. It involves Genesis 4:9, which reads in relevant part as follows: “Therefore, it is given to abide in you: the Record of Heaven, the Comforter, the keys of the kingdom of Heaven, the truth of … Continue reading Gen. 4:9 Restoration Edition →
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We don’t think about God changing His mind, but it happens. An incident involving Isaiah and King Hezekiah illustrates it: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, came unto him and said unto him, Thus says the Lord: Set your house in order, for you shall … Continue reading Changing God’s Mind →
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Sexual abuse of children leaves mental distress that can last a lifetime. A mental health counselor told me that the overwhelming majority of those he helped who were institutionalized with serious mental disorders had been abused as children. Normal sexual development does not involve introducing the idea of choosing sexuality before puberty, and then behaving … Continue reading Abusing Children →
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If you are a native francophone (and hopefully read English as well) and are willing to review and help edit translations of several of books, with the goal of moving them from an American sounding translations to sounding French, please contact dssnuffer@gmail.com and you will be put in touch with the American translator. The books … Continue reading French Translation →
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Early, while it was still dark, on this Easter morning the Lord returned to life. He whose life was unjustly taken from Him as a willing sacrifice, reclaimed this day His life as a matter of eternal justice. The grave could not hold Him, because it had no just claim upon Him. He brought about … Continue reading Son of the Morning →
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In this Good Friday episode Denver discusses the events that culminated in the act of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, sacrificing his life for us.
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I spoke at a conference in Kentucky, and the talk is linked here: Hear and Trust the Lord My wife and I also spoke at an Easter Fireside for the Stand Independent Committee and that talk is linked here: Easter Fireside I will be speaking in a Conference scheduled for September 23 to 25, and … Continue reading Recent Talks and Update →
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This is part five and the final installment of this series where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the roles of women in scripture and in the restoration movement. Today, Denver discusses women as a “type” of Eve and thus of our Mother in Heaven; how women are characterized in scripture as having and being … Continue reading 158: Completing God’s Image, Part 5 →
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This is part four of a series where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the roles of Women in scripture and in the restoration movement. Today, Denver discusses women and the priesthood, women in the resurrection and the next life, and women in Zion. Go back to what is most basic. It is the basic … Continue reading 157: Completing God’s Image, Part 4 →
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This is part three of a series where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the roles of Women in scripture and in the restoration movement. Today, Denver discusses the role of a woman as a creator. Let me, as clearly as I can put it: Wickedness never was and never will be happiness. There is—embedded … Continue reading 156: Completing God’s Image, Part 3 →
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Upon close inspection, the statistics about the number of vaccinated deaths from the United Kingdom I linked a few days ago are not particularly meaningful. To make a real comparison would require something other than total deaths in a population that is overwhelmingly vaccinated. Scotland is 93% vaccinated (at the highest) and Northern Ireland is … Continue reading Vaccine Thoughts →
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A new report from The United Kingdom shows that 90% of the Covid deaths from January 24th to February 20th were of people who had been vaccinated, while only 10% were of those who were unvaccinated. The results of the report can be viewed here: Whilst you’ve been distracted by Russia’s Invasion, the UK Gov. … Continue reading COVID Deaths →
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Last Saturday in Boise there was a conference addressing issues particularly relevant to Latter-day Saints. The recordings are now available and can be viewed at this site: Rescuing the Restoration Although many people think the Restoration is entirely preserved and accessible exclusively through an organization, such as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, … Continue reading Conference Talks →
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This is part two of a series where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the roles of Women in scripture and in the restoration movement. Today, Denver discusses the women as partners and wives, and as mothers. The Keeper of the Gate is the Holy One of Israel indeed! These words should mean something to … Continue reading 155: Completing God’s Image, Part 2 →
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This is part one of a series on Completing the Image of God, where Denver addresses listener-submitted questions relating to the rights, roles and privileges of women. In this first installment, Denver considers the best way to frame these important questions, and then discusses women’s participation in important events such as creating scripture, and witnessing … Continue reading 154: Completing God’s Image, Part 1 →
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There is a new book that does a side-by-side comparison of the KJV Gospel of John with the newly revealed Testimony of St. John. The book is available on Amazon and linked here: The Testimony of St. John: A newly revealed account of John the Beloved’s Testimony of Jesus the Messiah. Includes a side-by-side comparison … Continue reading Updates →
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The youth have asked that this announcement be put up and I’m pleased to accommodate their request: To those that fasted with the youth. “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the holy ghost.” 3 Nephi 5:15″ As the fast that everyone was invited to join comes … Continue reading Youth Fast Follow-up →
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Johns Hopkins University has completed a study of the effect lockdowns have had on the rate of COVID-19 deaths. The conclusion of their study is stated in the “Abstract” at the start of the article. Their summary is: “lockdowns have had little to no effect on COVID-19 mortality. Morespecifically, stringency index studies find that lockdowns … Continue reading IT HAS CHANGED →
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The only real tools available for a bearer of God’s priesthood are persuasion, long-suffering, gentleness and meekness, love unfeigned, kindness and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul. (See T&C 175:31) Which literally means no power or influence can or should be exerted because of claims to priestly authority or position. (Id.) The most … Continue reading Persuasion →
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This is the third part of a series about Persuasion, in which Denver discusses the role of persuasion in establishing Zion, how prophets have used persuasion in fulfilling their roles, and why no matter how good they otherwise might be, those who employ conflict, envy, strife, tumult and contention cannot be invited to the wedding … Continue reading 153: Persuasion, Part 3 →
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Good gets called “evil” and evil gets called “good.” Some people need to repent and abandon a sinful idea, but do not even understand they are defending evil and calling it good. There is a correlation between hearts becoming hardened and unavoidable contention. When men become filled with arrogant pride, they assume they are right, … Continue reading Hard Hearts/Hard Heads →
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This is the second part of a series about persuasion, in which Denver addresses tools and approaches that should and should not be used, what to do next if you fail to persuade, human tendencies to consider in efforts to persuade and how to discern the “teachings of men” versus those of a true teacher … Continue reading 152: Persuasion, Part 2 →
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There has been a global clinical trial underway and we are still awaiting results from those experimental trials. Although the trial is commonly called a “vaccine” it is actually a form of mRNA gene editing experimentation. A team from MIT has prepared an article to explain the preliminary results uncovered thus far in the clinical … Continue reading Awaiting Results… →
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This is the first part of a series about Persuasion. In the “Answer to Prayer for Covenant”, we’ve been commanded to study how to respect one another and to come together by precept, reason and persuasion. In this first part, Denver discusses three concepts; how to respectfully come together, how God works to persuade and how … Continue reading 151: Persuasion, Part 1 →
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There is a new documentary titled, “Who Killed Joseph Smith?” It was released this last weekend, and can now be viewed on-line at this website: whokilledjosephsmith.com I was favorably impressed with this attempt to explain how first Hyrum, and then Joseph, were murdered in Carthage Jail. The story told by the Latter-day Saints does not … Continue reading Why was Joseph killed? →
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I got the following questions and provided the following answers: 1) What exactly is the relationship between Roger Williams, Alexander Campbell, Joseph Smith and Denver Snuffer? Roger Williams saw the need for a restoration of Christianity, rather than just a reformation.Alexander Campbell thought it possible to return to Primitive Christianity rather than just continuing the … Continue reading Answers to 4 Questions →
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Political rhetoric is far divorced from reality. Much of the language coming from political leaders is designed to distract the public rather than to inform us. The current state of things is so mired in deception and distraction that leaders are succeeding in substituting rhetorical nonsense for reality. Marxism has never succeeded and yet its … Continue reading Rhetoric and Reality →
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It was 216 years ago today that Joseph Smith was born. Oddly the largest beneficiary of his birth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has failed to make any note of his birthday. The Lord used Joseph Smith to set in motion the events promised as signs to precede the Lord’s return. In … Continue reading 216 Years →
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A paragraph from the Christmas story in the new scriptures, Luke 1:7, is quoted here: And in those days, Mary went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah, and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth. And it came to pass that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, … Continue reading Life begins before birth →
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For five years work has been done to reach out to Christians and invite them to consider the restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ which is underway. Much of that work has been put into a new book that is now available. A podcast is now up explaining the reason for the new book … Continue reading New Book →
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Today Denver discusses the content and purpose behind his new book, The Testimony of Jesus: Past, Present, and Promise. The book is the culmination of five years of outreach to Christians everywhere and is now available as a hardback standalone addition to the Teachings of Denver Snuffer series of books. Transcript I have a number … Continue reading 150: The Testimony of Jesus →
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Tomorrow’s interview can be watched or heard at the following links: https://youtu.be/NTwiKfYO6GM – The link to the youtube video.where one can watch the video version.https://mormonismlive.org/ – The website where the audio only version will be published the day after the live interview The interview will begin at 6:20 pm Mountain Time. It is scheduled to go for … Continue reading Tomorrow’s Interview →
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There will be a Spring Conference from March 25-27 in Kentucky. The conference now has a website up at this link: Hear and Trust the Lord in the Storm I’ve been invited to speak and look forward to attending. Part of the conference will focus on Christians in that area, and part will focus on … Continue reading Spring Conference →
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In this installment Denver discusses the persistent malignment of Joseph Smith and how it stacks up against the actual evidence in the historical record up to the date of his death. The discussion further addresses how, as well as why, the inaccurate narrative of Joseph Smith has been promoted and perpetuated since his death in … Continue reading 149: We’ve Lost the Argument →
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A friend of mine does a podcast as “Radio Free Mormon” or RFM. He also does a Wednesday evening show/interview on YouTube with the title “Mormonism Live.” That YouTube show is hosted by both him and Bill Reel. RFM has often asked me to come on the show and I’ve repeatedly refused…until 10 days ago. … Continue reading Upcoming Interview →
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Joseph Smith remarked to a crowd in Nauvoo that, “You don’t know me; you never knew my heart. No man knows my history. I cannot tell it: I shall never undertake it. I don’t blame any one for not believing my history. If I had not experienced what I have, I would not have believed … Continue reading A Stranger →
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I have been meeting with a group working on preparedness for over a year. Their work has accomplished enough that a website has been launched. Their website is standindependent.com Below is an announcement from that committee with links to the new website. A Fall conference is being organized for next year in which more will … Continue reading Preparing →
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The funeral for John Pratt will be held at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, located at 3401 S. Highland Drive, Millcreek, UT 84106, on Sunday October 17, with the viewing at 12:30 and funeral beginning at 2 pm. An obituary will be posted at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary website soon, … Continue reading John Pratt Funeral →
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Our good friend John Pratt passed away and so we have lost another inquisitive and active mind. His work on calendars and tracking the various ways of determining scriptural events has been interesting and edifying. I last spoke with John in Challis, and exchanged emails with him recently. He seemed so indestructible that I thought … Continue reading John Pratt Passing →
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This is the seventh and final part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript If we obey the commandments that have been given, we can … Continue reading 148: Shem, Part 7 →
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This is the sixth part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript There’s more about that subject in the Book of Mormon than anyone has … Continue reading 147: Shem, Part 6 →
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This is the fifth part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript These are the kinds of preparations that need to precede Zion. We are … Continue reading 146: Shem, Part 5 →
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The final video, part 7, of the third series is now up and available to view at this link: Part 7: The Heavens are Open Again. This is actually the 7th of the third series, or the 21st video. It is intended to let people know where we are presently in the Restoration. Although it … Continue reading New Video →
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We lost Bret Corbridge after his difficult struggle with pneumonia. He was a gentle soul, a man of strong convictions, a ready volunteer and an energetic and productive laborer in the cause of truth. He just finished a multi-volume draft of a collection summarizing teachings over nearly a decade. One of his last acts was … Continue reading Bret Corbridge’s Passing →
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This is the fourth part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript There are two models that you can consider from the scriptures as possibilities … Continue reading 145: Shem, Part 4 →
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There are only a few remaining sets of the first printing of the Restoration Edition of scriptures in leather-bound, 100% cotton pages. I was at Benchmark Books in Salt Lake City today, and I noticed that they have about a half-dozen sets available for sale. If anyone is interested in obtaining a set from them, … Continue reading New Scriptures →
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Last Sunday I gave a talk in Challis, Idaho. A link to that talk is provided below: Equality Talk at Challis My talk is just under an hour-and-a-half, and following my remarks two young people, an older brother and younger sister, also make a few remarks. They are from Turkmenistan and give an interesting account … Continue reading Sunday’s Talk →
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What you see happening in the world are the birth pains of a new kingdom. The heavens are God’s throne and the earth is His footstool. To paraphrase RE Isaiah 25:2: “Hear the word of the Lord, you that tremble at his word: Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name’s … Continue reading Be of Good Cheer →
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This is the third part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript The reason why father Abraham had to go to Melchizedek in order to … Continue reading 144: Shem, Part 3 →
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When Jehovah chose Israel as His peculiar people, it did not immediately elevate them. Israel apparently assumed that being His “chosen people” automatically conferred righteousness upon them, instead of recognizing that He was about to rework them into something much better. Jeremiah was taught how the “chosen people” were regarded by the Lord: “Then I … Continue reading Jehovah and Jesus, part 4 →
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I got a response on the same subject as the earlier email. It asked this: “How about a “Jehovah and Jesus, part 3”? I loved your justification for lex talionis, and I liked the two global and local parallels, but you’ve made some assertions that aren’t accurate, and ignored a whole body of contradictory evidence. … Continue reading Jehovah and Jesus, part 3 →
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Aside from the necessary direction given to ancient Israel to defend and protect itself from violent and perverse adjoining tribes, there are four events in scripture where Jehovah/Jesus directly cause the deaths of significant numbers of people. Two were (or will be) global. Two were local. The first of the two global events took place … Continue reading Jehovah and Jesus, part 2 →
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I got this question in my email: “I have been in Hawaii for three years and I can see too many similarities between Jehovah of our scriptures and Pele the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Pele and Jehovah speak from fiery and smokey and loud volcanoes. But Pele is kinder and less vicious than Jehovah. The Torah … Continue reading Jehovah and Jesus →
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Extra leather-bound scripture sets are in-stock and available for purchase right now. Inventory is limited to only what is available on-hand. Once something is sold out, more sets will not be available until another printing run. For orders placed right now, delivery will take about 2 weeks. If you missed the first pre-order window or … Continue reading Leather Scriptures →
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There is more to the Lord than a casual investigation will inform you. The closing words of John’s Gospel states: “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.” … Continue reading Reconciled unto Christ, Part 7 →
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Reconciliation with Christ begins with baptism. Baptism marks the end of your old life and the beginning of a new one. Leaving the old life includes abandoning the errors, evils and worldliness of a fallen society. In exchange for believing in Him, and being baptized to witness your faith in Him, you receive forgiveness of … Continue reading Reconciled unto Christ, Part 6 →
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There is a passage about how an earlier body of believers practiced their religion. It states, “And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of … Continue reading Reconciled unto Christ, Part 5 →
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Baptism begins a new life. If you follow Christ to that point, then what follows is to keep His commandments. As Christ tells us: “For if you keep my commandments you shall receive of his fullness and be glorified in me as I am glorified in the Father. Therefore, I say unto you, you shall … Continue reading Reconciled unto Christ, Part 4 →
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If you believe in Christ, then He has prescribed the steps needed to be taken in order to exhibit or prove your belief in Him. These are His words: “[N]either shall there be disputations among you concerning the points of my doctrine, as there hath hitherto been. For verily, verily I say unto you, he … Continue reading Reconciled unto Christ, Part 3 →
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This is the second part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript …this is in Moses chapter 6: And Adam lived one hundred and thirty … Continue reading 143: Shem, Part 2 →
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Given the enormity of Christ’s claims, it is natural to doubt. Even after His resurrection, and meeting with the surviving 11 disciples, some of them continued to doubt: “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him, but some doubted. … Continue reading Reconciled unto Christ, Part 2 →
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What do you think of Jesus Christ? That question is far more important than any other question for us to answer. Christ forces us to deal with Him because of the claims He made, and the claims made about Him by his followers. In a single generation multiple written accounts were created, often differing in … Continue reading Reconciled unto Christ →
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This is the first part of a series about Shem, who came to be known as Melchizedek, one of the Patriarchal Fathers, who established a city of peace that ultimately achieved the status of “Zion” and was taken up into heaven. Transcript “And it came to pass that Enoch talked with the Lord; and he … Continue reading 142: Shem, Part 1 →
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Alma ordained priests and explained how their religion ought to be practiced. Since the covenant given in 2017 adopts the Book of Mormon as a standard for our faith, Alma’s instructions give us guidance. Here is part of what Alma said: Yea, even he commanded them that they should preach nothing save it were repentance … Continue reading Priests are not paid →
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The seven-part series of the Heavens are Open Again now has the sixth installment released. It can be watched at this link: The Heavens Are Open Again, Part 6: Remembering Remnants There will be another, final installment released in the future. These are the third series of seven videos each, totaling twenty-one videos when the … Continue reading New Part 6 Video →
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Leather bound, 100% cotton versions of the new scriptures have arrived and are being distributed. The FOREWORD to Volume 3, the Teachings & Commandments states: JOSEPH SMITH warned in 1831 that “except the church receive the fullness of the Scriptures that they would yet fall.” The “fullness” was defined as the Book of Mormon, the … Continue reading New Scriptures →
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The fourth yearly conference focusing on the restoration of the gospel through Joseph Smith will be held June 26th in Boise, Idaho. A link to the conference website is provided here: RESTORATION CONFERENCE 2021 The conference will feature speakers from various restoration groups including the LDS, Community of Christ, Church of Christ Temple Lot, Church … Continue reading Restoration Conference →
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In the final days of Lehi’s life, he gave his concluding guidance to his sons. He included Ishmael’s sons and the servant Zoram in his counsel. There is a theme that began early in the Book of Mormon, and is repeated often throughout the entire book. Lehi included that theme in his final instructions: “inasmuch … Continue reading Prospering in the land →
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America has thrived because of the religious foundation upon which it was established. For the entire existence of the US, an overwhelming majority of the population have worshiped the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ, and in turn were blessed by it. Moroni explained how prosperity is secured on the American land: “Behold, … Continue reading Hopefully →
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Covid-19 has directly affected me. A friend of mine contracted Covid-19 and lost consciousness in his yard. When the ambulance arrived his blood oxygen was only 20%. He was in a coma for 10 days and then died of multiple organ failure. Four of our children and their spouses contracted Covid-19 last year. They all … Continue reading WTH, Part 4-Conclusion →
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In June 1981 the CDC published an article about five young, white, previously healthy gay men in Los Angeles who died of a rare lung infection. These young men also had other infections that suggested their immune systems were not functioning. Two died before the publication of the article, and the rest would die shortly … Continue reading WTH, Part 3 →
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This is the second in a series involving the Covid-19 vaccines: Before they were released for public use the following trials were conducted with the following results for the three versions of the vaccines: Pfizer: A total of 43,548 participants underwent randomization, of whom 43,448 received injections: 21,720 with BNT162b2 and 21,728 with placebo. A … Continue reading WTH, Part 2 →
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There’s a title intended to make you curious. But, really, what the hell is going on with the COVID-19 vaccination? I’m not a doctor. But I am a lawyer. And lawyers sue doctors and pharmaceutical companies all the time when they screw up and injure people. Even if they do so negligently with the best … Continue reading What the hell? →
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I’ve been thinking about a statement made by the Lord in the Answer to Prayer for Covenant. We have been told, “Even a single soul who stirs up the hearts of others to anger can destroy the peace of all my people.” T&C 157:19 That is a sobering thought. The peace of a whole community … Continue reading Every Person →
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We are facing many serious issues that are being ignored. Instead of dealing with directly relevant challenges that we now face, education, news, governmental and entertainment opinion-leaders urge us to focus on divisive side-issues. There are very small and extreme groups who use social media to influence the larger population. This is organized and intended … Continue reading Distraction →
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I’ve heard perplexed news reporters, commentators and politicians say that many of our national government’s decisions are inexplicably stupid. One new book attempts to explain the course the United States is taking. It is methodical and deliberate, not random and inadvertent. I read an advance copy of the book and can recommend it as a … Continue reading Method not Madness →
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Former LDS Assistant Historian and BYU faculty member D. Michael Quinn died last evening. He was an important and prolific writer whose contributions were not always welcome in the community he served. When I first read his work I thought him a heretic, writing agenda-driven and unreliable assortments of anti-Mormon tripe. His writing drove me … Continue reading D. Michael Quinn Passing →
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Nephi received an extended tutorial from an angel that resulted in prophecy about events now happening. The prophecy mentions “other books” that would come by the power of the Lamb of God to the gentiles. 1 Ne. 3:24 At the time the Book of Mormon was translated and published in 1829-1830 there was nothing available … Continue reading “Other books” →
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In an earlier podcast (#106 – Forgiving Others), Denver and Stephanie discussed the mandatory condition that we forgive others in order to obtain forgiveness ourselves. In this podcast, Denver and Stephanie discuss more about the mechanics of how we forgive others. Forgiving is a necessary step in the ascension process; without it, we are not … Continue reading 141: Forgiving Others, Continued →
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This weekend is associated with the death and resurrection of the rejected Messiah, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. The One whose shed blood was foreshadowed in the Passover and the Day of Atonement rites. He was wounded for our transgressions. The chastisement of our peace was put upon Him. His apparent defeat … Continue reading Easter →
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We returned from the conference in Aravada Springs. A transcript of the talk I gave at the conference is now available for download here: Religion of the Fathers The setting was beautiful and the conference was well organized. I appreciate the invitation and opportunity to speak. The conference is continuing today and this next week … Continue reading Conference Talk →
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This is the third part of a special series where Denver discusses what it is that makes God who and what God is, what that has to do with Godliness, and the power thereof, and how God governs on earth as it is in Heaven. Transcript Christ was born a King. In fact, wise men … Continue reading 140: The Government of God, Part 3 →
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This is the second part of a special series where Denver discusses what it is that makes God who and what God is, what that has to do with Godliness, and the power thereof, and how God governs on earth as it is in Heaven. Transcript It is our relationship to and our connection with God … Continue reading 139: The Government of God, Part 2 →
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Part 5 of the video series on the continuing restoration is now live. It can be seen by using this link: Part 5: Recovering Scripture Today is the Equinox and the video is released to commemorate the date.
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My friend Tom Nibley has died. He was 70 years old. The son of Hugh Nibley, his was the most memorable and provocative talk at his father’s funeral. I thought it took some nerve to deliver his remarks in the presence of Dallin Oaks, Jeffrey Holland, and Merrill Bateman. In that he was much like … Continue reading Tom Nibley →
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This is the first part of a special series where Denver discusses what it is that makes God who and what God is, what that has to do with Godliness, and the power thereof, and how God governs on earth as it is in Heaven. Transcript The First Lecture on Faith is essentially asserting the … Continue reading 138: The Government of God →
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This is the second part of a special series where Denver addresses the question, “How can I commune with Christ?” Transcript There are some brilliant comments from some of you. Profound comments, even. But you must be careful about over-thinking things. Doctrine is not to be understood as an academic or scholarly undertaking. (Remember the … Continue reading 137: Commune with Christ, Part 2 →
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In T&C 50:6-7 the following instruction (and commandment) was given: “But, unto him that keeps my commandments, I will give the mysteries of my Kingdom, and the same shall be in him a well of living water springing up unto everlasting life. And now behold, this is the will of the Lord your God concerning … Continue reading T&C 50:6-7 →
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This is the first part of a special series where Denver addresses the question, “How can I commune with Christ?” Transcript I got an inquiry asking: “I am interested in any thought you would be willing to share about why we were willing to sacrifice to come to this earth. I don’t think that this … Continue reading 136: Commune with Christ, Part 1 →
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A recording of the talk to the youth titled Understanding Your Soul is available at this link: UNDERSTANDING YOUR SOUL
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On Saturday February 6 at 10am MST I will be talking to the youth. I plan to discuss the topic of “Understanding Your Soul.” The discussion will be available through Zoom at the following link: UNDERSTANDING YOUR SOUL All the youth are invited to listen in, and those who can attend in person are invited … Continue reading Understanding Your Soul →
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This is the second part of a special series on Equality, where Denver addresses the questions, “What is the transformation process we need to undergo, in order to establish and practice equality? What lack we yet, to become equal?” Transcript Original Christians had no professional clergy. They operated in a way akin to a method … Continue reading 135: Equality, Part 2 →
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This is the first part of a special series on Equality, where Denver addresses the questions, “What is equality in the eyes of heaven?” “How can we become equal?” and “What are the sources of inequality and barriers to equality that we currently struggle with?” Transcript The spirit of God is withdrawing from the world. … Continue reading 134: Equality, Part 1 →
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Lehi had several visions, including an extended visit from the Lord where he was given a heavenly record to read. After the brass plates were recovered, Nephi recorded that, “my father Lehi took the records which were engraven upon the plates of brass and he did search them from the beginning. And he beheld that … Continue reading Lehi’s Prophecy →
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Moses foretold of Christ as the one, indispensible prophet who must be heard. Moses prophecy is in Deu. 6:4RE: “I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren like unto you, and will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. And it … Continue reading Hear His Voice →
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