Sections 120, 121, 122, 123 & 124 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 19 minutesRevelation given Joseph Smith January 19 1841. 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you, my servant Joseph Smith, I am well pleased with your offering and acknowledgments, which you have made; for unto this end have I raised you up, that I might show forth my wisdom through the weak things of the earth….
Sections 125, 126 & 127 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 3 minutesAn Epistle from Joseph Smith, Nauvoo September 1 1842. TO ALL THE SAINTS IN NAUVOO:- 1 Forasmuch as the Lord has revealed unto me that my enemies, both in Missouri and this State, were again in the pursuit of me; and inasmuch as they pursue me without a cause, and have not the least shadow…
Section 128 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 9 minutesAn Epistle from Joseph Smith, Nauvoo September 6 1842. 1 As I stated to you in my letter before I left my place, that I would write to you from time to time and give you information in relation to many subjects, I now resume the subject of the baptism for the dead, as that…
Sections 129, 130, 131, 132 & 133 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 7 minutesRevelation given November 3 1831. 1 Hearken, O ye people of my church, saith the Lord your God, and hear the word of the Lord concerning you, the Lord who shall suddenly come to his temple; the Lord who shall come down upon the world with a curse to judgment; yea, upon all the nations…
Section 134 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given to Joseph Smith Kirtland January 1836. 1 The heavens were opened upon us, and I beheld the celestial kingdom of God, and the glory thereof, whether in the body or out I cannot tell. 2 I saw the transcendent beauty of the gate through which the heirs of that kingdom will enter, which…
Introduction to The Doctrine and Covenants of The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Doctrine and Covenants is a sacred text recognized by The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a collection of inspired revelations, commandments, and teachings that guide the faith, governance, and spiritual direction of the church. This volume serves as an integral part of the church’s scripture, alongside the Holy Bible…
Section 1 (The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
Reading Time: 5 minutesRevelation given through Joseph Smith, Jr., at a special conference held at Hiram, Portage County, Ohio, November 1, 1831. It was to serve as a preface to the “Book of Commandments.” W.W. Phelps and Company began the printing of the “Book of Commandments” at Independence, Missouri, but the plant was destroyed by a mob in…
Section 2 (The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
Reading Time: 3 minutesIntro: By July 1828 a total of 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript had been translated. Martin Harris served as Joseph’s scribe at this time and wrote most of the translation. To quiet the ridicule of some of his relatives, Martin borrowed the manuscript, promising to preserve it with the utmost care, but…
Section 3 (The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
Reading Time: 7 minutesAfter the loss of that portion of the Book of Mormon manuscript which had been translated before July 1828, the mind of Joseph was “darkened” (D. and C. 3:1b). After humbling himself, Joseph was again enlightened, and was permitted to resume his work. Instruction received in this connection is recorded in the following revelation, which…
Section 4 (The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given to Joseph Smith, Sr., through his son, the prophet, at Harmony, Pennsylvania, February 1829. 1a Now, behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men,1b therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind, and strength,…