Why Judge Prophets by the Spirit of Prophecy: Jonah, Part 2 [pdf copy] Luke 11:30,31 – When the people were gathered thick together, he [Jesus] began to say, This is an evil generation; they seek a sign, and there shall no sign be given them, but the sign of Jonas [Jonah] the prophet. For as […]
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Why the Spirit of Truth Teaches Redeeming Love: Part 1 – By the Obedience of One
From an essay on why all those who are led by the Comforter are led to teach redeeming love. [pdf copy] By the Obedience of One Shall Many Be Made Righteous Therefore, as by the offense of one [Adam] judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one [Christ] the […]
“Why hast thou forsaken me?” – Part 2
[printable version] Stephen’s dying requests provide us with valuable insight into Jesus’ concluding question on the cross, “Why hast thou forsaken me?” And they stoned Stephen; and he, calling upon God, said, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. […]
“Why hast thou forsaken me?” – Part 1
And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Mark 15) [printable version] Why did Jesus cry out on the cross “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” That is when Jesus experienced […]
Why the Book of Mormon is the new covenant
Printable Version In his sermon on April 19, 2015, Seventy Gary Whiting spoke on D&C 83:8 and, in particular, on how the restored church is under condemnation for taking lightly the new covenant, even the Book of Mormon, as stated in verse 8b. D&C 83 8a) And your minds in times past have been darkened […]
Why cast our coats before Him
Yesterday evening, while Pam and I prepared family worship for our church services this morning, she read selections from articles on Palm Sunday that she found on various websites. One in particular opened up a new insight to my understanding about our seasonal observance of Palm Sunday that I would like to share with you […]
Why covenant love
[pdf copy] Jesus Christ both taught and lived by covenant love. John 15:9,10 – As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you; continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. John 10:17,18 […]
Why be baptized
By Dwight on June 29, 2014 in Born Again, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Redemption, Resurrection
Before ascending into heaven, Jesus Christ gave the following instructions to His disciples. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy […]
Why Jesus
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. All power has been given unto Him in heaven and in earth. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the […]
Why Be Born Again?
A great division exits in the world today. One side is dominated by the carnal mind and its limited abilities. The other side is governed by the spiritual mind and the infinite God who gives us life. All people are born with a carnal mind. Those who are born again of God’s Spirit in Jesus […]
Why did John weep much?
In Revelation 5 we read: And I saw in the right hand of him that sits on the throne a book written within and on the back side, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel, and heard him proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and loose […]