Monthly Archives: February 2026

December 1991 1.   Definition: Communication: The effect or relationship one being has on or with another. Kinds: Static: One thing contiguous with another.Dynamic: One thing affecting another. Static communication is always reciprocal. Dynamic communication may or may not be reciprocal. … Continue reading →

December 1984 The following principles are important in learning to interpret the scriptures of the Restored Gospel. 1. The fullness of the scriptures is the key to knowledge. The scriptures do not bring knowledge of themselves, for they are only … Continue reading →

1.   Religion and Philosophy True Religion Apostate Religion Philosophy Ordinances (prayer) Ritual Epistemology True understanding Speculative theology Metaphysics Righteousness via faith in Christ Socially enforced moral codes Ethics 2.   Science was born with philosophy as the child of epistemology and … Continue reading →

Sanctification: To make whole, holy. To be forgiven all the penalties justice would demand for each sin one has committed. Sin is breaking the law of God, which always brings harm to others. Sin creates a debt which must be … Continue reading →

Adam and Eve could not have risen from the Fall without help. They needed and accepted the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which Father sent to them by angelic messengers. The Gospel is not a do-it-yourself formula; it enjoins a dependency … Continue reading →

Values relate to that which is good. There are two kinds of good: Right exists independent of being chosen. It exists as a possibility for action in every context, and is always context-specific (particular). Wrong exists in the same way, … Continue reading →

1.   Common observation in the Church shows that a very high percentage of inactive families in the Church are headed by men who have the following attributes: Conclusion: Inferior family traditions immobilize many members of the Church. 2.   We might … Continue reading →

25 July 1979 Prior to the meeting: 1.   Prepare a checklist 2.   Immediately prior to the meeting Conducting the meeting: 1.   Begin on time, and begin by announcing who is presiding (if other than the person conducting) and who is … Continue reading →

28 April 1978 The Role of the Patriarch (father) in Zion A patriarch is a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, bearer of the Melchizedek Priesthood, who is yoked with a faithful spouse in the temple covenants of eternal marriage. The … Continue reading →

6 March 2009 Thesis: The first principles and ordinances of the Restored Gospel form a tight unity which is a beauty to behold. Latter-day Saints are familiar with the first principles and ordinances but are not always aware of the … Continue reading →