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Concept Clarification Template

Posted on June 20, 1983 by Admin

Actual Concept Clarification Template from Chauncey’s Course Outline – 1983 Continue reading →

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Concept Clarification Example: Wisdom

Posted on June 4, 1983 by Admin

Concept Formulation/Clarification/Definition Chauncey C. Riddle, 1983 Class handout Example: Wisdom Click to see blank template Symbols: (Symbols associated with concept in its variant forms.) wise, wisdom Base: (language/culture/time frame of inquiry) Gospel/scriptural Etymology: AS, wis=discerning + dom=judgment Dictionary definition: Webster’s … Continue reading →

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Feit and Counterfeit

Posted on February 17, 1983 by Admin

The Royal Law is the first and second great commandments as given by God to men in the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Doctrine and Covenants. The first law is that we should love the Lord our God, with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength. The second is that we should love our neighbor as our self. Continue reading →

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A Model of the Conversion Process

Posted on January 14, 1983 by Admin

The purpose of this work is to construct a model of the religious conversion of human beings in a frame of thought which arises from the scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is intended that this model should be sufficiently detailed that it will provide many practical hypotheses which are susceptible of empirical validation or refutation. Continue reading →

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Korihor: The Arguments of Apostasy

Posted on September 6, 1977 by Admin

BY CHAUNCEY C. RIDDLE Korihor: Korihor appears out of nowhere, as it were, in the Nephite record. His entire story is contained in Alma 30, where he suddenly appears in the land of Zarahemla, preaching “unto the people against the … Continue reading →

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Trusted with Great Knowledge

Posted on February 6, 1977 by Admin

Chauncey C. Riddle, “Trusted with Great Knowledge,” Ensign, Feb. 1977, page 86 Morality is another term for faithfulness. To be moral in the restored gospel is to obey the Savior in all things. Why obey him in all things? Because … Continue reading →

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Father to Son: A Dialogue on Priesthood

Posted on April 6, 1976 by Admin

Ensign, April, 1976 By Chauncey C. Riddle Son. Dad, the bishop talked with me this morning about receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood. He said that one of the things I should do is talk to you about what it really means … Continue reading →

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Obstacles to Prayer

Posted on January 6, 1976 by Admin

Five sobering examples from the scriptures show what could block our prayers. For Saul, the obstacle was disobedience. Chauncey C. Riddle, “Obstacles to Prayer,” Ensign, Jan 1976, 27 First and last, true religion is a personal relationship with our Savior, … Continue reading →

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Letter to Michael

Posted on September 6, 1975 by Admin

BY CHAUNCEY C. RIDDLE September 1975, Ensign, p. 79-84 Persecution—the word probably makes you think of Rome and Liberty Jail, but what does it mean in the 20th century? Dear Michael, Thanks for your letter; it was good to hear … Continue reading →

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A BYU for Zion

Posted on August 15, 1975 by Admin

Commencement address given to the graduates of Brigham Young University, 15 August 1975. Chauncey C. Riddle is Assistant Academic Vice-President — Graduate Studies and Curriculum, at Brigham Young University. Chauncey C. Riddle President Tanner, brothers and sisters, friends of Brigham … Continue reading →

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