Monthly Archives: March 2017

When did Joseph Smith learn that the Holy Ghost was the third member of the Godhead?

Posted on March 28, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

When did Joseph Smith learn that the Holy Ghost was the third member of the Godhead? This is a good question. From the Book of Mormon, published in 1830, we know that the Holy Ghost is part of the Restoration, … Continue reading →

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John 5 – Superstition about the waters at Bethesda

Posted on March 16, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

This pool [was] evidently a mineral spring of some sort whose waters bubbled intermittently as escaping gases broke the surface…No doubt these waters had-as hot mineral springs do in our day-some curative and healing powers, which gave rise to a … Continue reading →

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Dating the death of Jesus Christ

Posted on March 11, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

In December 2010, BYU Studies published a study by Jeffrey R. Chadwick entitled “Dating the Birth of Jesus Christ.” It presented historical and scriptural evidence showing that Jesus was not born in April of 1 BC, as popular Latter-day Saint … Continue reading →

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Were the Nephite Disciples Apostles?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Were the Nephite Disciples Apostles? It seems that they were not. President Smith says that they “were virtually apostles to the Nephite race” but that their authority was subject to the 12 Apostles of the Old World. Here is his … Continue reading →

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The Temple

Posted on March 10, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

I am going to post some things that relate to the temple here on this page. Thanks for visiting! Temple presentation ppt

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D&C 110 – Moses and the keys of gathering of Israel

Posted on March 2, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Keys for the Gathering of Israel Restored The gathering of Israel commenced in the following manner. In May of 1829, Peter, James and John restored the Melchizedek Priesthood to Joseph Smith including the keys of the kingdom. Joseph Smith restored … Continue reading →

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