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Fourteen year old Joseph Smith wondered what church he should join. In the spring of 1820 during a religious revival in the community of Palmyra, New York, Joseph was confused about conflicting messages from different religious leaders. He went into the woods, knelt in prayer and asked God which of the churches he should align himself with. Miraculously, God the Father appeared to Joseph along with his son, Jesus Christ, and told Joseph that he should join none of the churches, for the true church of Christ had been lost from the earth. Joseph was chosen by God to restore the true church to the world.
Throughout the course of the next ten years, Joseph gradually restored the fullness of the gospel to the earth, starting with the translation of the Book of Mormon, a record of Jesus Christ’s visit to the American continent after his resurrection. The record was written on golden plates and hidden in a hillside, which God directed Joseph to find. Joseph also restored the organization... Read the rest of this article »
Mormon genealogy or Mormon family history endeavors are extremely important to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mormons believe that everyone must have the opportunity to hear and to choose to accept or reject the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those who have not had this opportunity, or for some reason have turned away the opportunity, during their sojourn on earth will have it in the world to come.
When people die, their spirits separate from their mortal bodies and go to a place called the “Spirit World” to await resurrection and judgment, then assignment to a kingdom of glory in heaven. The spirit world is divided into two areas — paradise, where the righteous reside, and spirit prison, where the wicked reside. In the spirit world, the Lord “levels the playing field,” so to speak, to give spirits the chance to repent and to lay claim on the atonement of Jesus Christ. Spirits in the spirit world have the same personalities that... Read the rest of this article »
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes called the Mormon Church), the word “priesthood” has a different meaning than in other Christian churches. Latter-day Saints define “priesthood” as the power of God, and the authority to act in His name. Priesthood, then, has always existed and will always exist. From time to time, however, it has been missing from the earth and from among men. The Mormon Church has a “lay clergy.” That is, no one is trained or schooled to lead congregations or groups of congregations, or even the entire church. Men, women, youth, and children are “called” to various positions in local congregations or to larger responsibilities. Most “callings” are temporary. Only the prophet, the twelve apostles, and some seventies are called to serve for the remainder of their lives, and these receive a modest stipend. All other positions are unpaid, and members fill their responsibilities, which can be substantial, while continuing in... Read the rest of this article »
