Joseph Smith Jr. Era

The Joseph Smith Jr. Era Doctrine and Covenants contains foundational revelations that shaped early Community of Christ beliefs. Covering theology, church organization, and spiritual guidance, these sections reflect the challenges and hopes of a growing movement in the 19th century.

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Section 11 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., the prophet, in response to the earnest prayers of Joseph Knight, Sr. On several occasions Mr. Knight bought provisions to Joseph and Oliver so they could continue their work of translation without interruption. This revelation was given in May 1829, at Harmony, Pennsylvania. Note the similarity between the opening…

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Section 12 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the invitation of the Whitmer family, Joseph Smith, and Oliver Cowdery went from Harmony, Pennsylvania, to Fayette, Seneca County, New York, where they stayed in the Whitmer home until the translation of the Book of Mormon was completed. The following revelation, addressed to David Whitmer, was received in June 1829, while the prophet was…

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Section 13 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., the prophet, to John Whitmer, June 1829, at the home of Peter Whitmer, Sr., John’s father, at Fayette, Seneca County, New York. John Whitmer became one of the eight witnesses whose testimony is published with all editions of the Book of Mormon. 1 A. Hearken, my servant John, and listen…

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Section 14 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr. to Peter Whitmer, Jr. It is identical with the message to John, Peter’s brother, and was received at the same time and place, June 1829, at Fayette, Seneca County, New York. 1 A. Hearken, my servant Peter, and listen to the words of Jesus Christ, your Lord and your Redeemer;…

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Section 15 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn June, 1829, Martin Harris visited Fayette, New York, to inquire concerning the progress being made in the translation of the Book of Mormon. During this visit he joined Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer in asking that they might be chosen as the three special witnesses to the divinity of the Book of Mormon, mentioned…

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Section 16 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 4 minutesAlthough Martin Harris is not mentioned in this revelation given in June 1829, at Fayette, he joined Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer in selecting the first apostles in the Quorum of Twelve in the Restoration. The selection was made at Kirtland, February 14, 1835. Those chosen were ordained under the hands of Oliver, David, and…

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Section 17 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 9 minutesThis section is a compilation of instructions received from time to time in connection with the organization of the church. The “Book of Commandments” describes the section as “the Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ, given in Fayette, New York, June, 1830,” but that part of the instruction which set the date for…

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Section 18 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., to Martin Harris, March 1830, at Manchester, New York. 1 A. I am Alpha and Omega, Christ the Lord; yea, even I am He, the beginning and the end, the Redeemer of the world: B. I having accomplished and finished the will of him whose I am, even the…

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Section 19 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: 2 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., the prophet, on the day the church was organized, April 6, 1830, at Fayette, Seneca County, New York, before or, possibly, during the organization meeting, and is addressed to both Joseph and the church. It refers to the organization in the past tense and gives instruction concerning the ordination…

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Section 20 (Community of Christ)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., prophet and seer to the church, April 1830, at Manchester, New York. This instruction came in answer to Joseph Smith’s inquiry concerning the status of those who desired to unite with the church and who had already been baptized. 1 A. Behold, I say unto you, that all old…

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