Joseph’s Methodist Minister Treats His Vision with Contempt Joseph Smith—History 1:21–22 21 Some few days after I had this vision, I happened to be in company with one of the Methodist preachers, who was very active in the before mentioned religious excitement; and, conversing with him on the subject of religion, I took occasion to [...]
“Adam Brought Mortality; Christ Brought Immortality” 1 Corinthians 15:22 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: “The three greatest events that ever have occurred or ever will occur in all eternity are these: (1) The creation of the heavens and the [...]
“All That Heard Him Were Astonished at His Understanding and Answers” Luke 2:40, 46–47 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. . . . 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting [...]
Joseph Was Told That He Was to Join None of the Churches of His Day Joseph Smith—History 1:18–19 18 My object in going to inquire of the Lord was to know which of all the sects was right, that I might know which to join. No sooner, therefore, did I get possession of myself, so [...]
Because of the Fall, we were enabled to come into mortality. By following God’s plan of salvation and because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we are able to overcome the effects of the Fall (physical and spiritual death) and can have eternal happiness, joy, and exaltation. 2 Nephi 2:25 25 Adam fell that men [...]