The Section Explorer is the heart of the Doctrine and Covenants Project, designed to make Restoration scripture accessible, searchable, and available to all. This feature allows users to navigate our growing library of sections from various versions of the Doctrine and Covenants, providing a unique opportunity to explore the words that have shaped the Latter Day Saint movement.
Whether you’re studying the text as scripture, seeking historical understanding, or simply curious about the similarities and differences between versions, the Section Explorer offers a straightforward and powerful tool for discovery. Each section is presented in its original wording from multiple editions, such as the Community of Christ’s version and earlier editions like the 1833 Book of Commandments.
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 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…
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 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 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…
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 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118 & 119 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTITHING Revelation given at Far West, Missouri July 8 1838.In answer to the question asked by the Prophet Joseph Smith:- O Lord shew unto thy servants how much thou requirest of the properties of the people for a tithing. 1 Verily, thus saith the Lord, I require all their surplus property to be put into…
Sections 108, 109, 110, 111 & 112 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 4 minutesRevelation given to Thomas B Marsh at Kirtland July 23 1837. 1 Verily thus saith the Lord unto you my servant Thomas: I have heard thy prayers; and thine alms have come up as a memorial before me, in behalf of those, thy brethren, who were chosen to bear testimony of my name and to…
Section 107 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: 10 minutesRevelation given March 28 1835. ON PRIESTHOOD 1 There are, in the church, two priesthoods, namely, the Melchizedek and Aaronic, including the Levitical Priesthood. Why the first is called the Melchizedek Priesthood is because Melchizedek was such a great high priest. Before his day it was called the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the…
Section 106 (1835 Doctrine and Covenants)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevelation given November 25 1834. 1 It is my will that my servant Warren A. Cowdery should be appointed and ordained a presiding high priest over my church, in the land of Freedom and the regions round about; and should preach my everlasting gospel, and lift up his voice and warn the people, not only…