Category Archives: 2026 Essay

THE NEW TESTAMENT CONFERENCE February 27, 1960Dr. Chauncey C. Riddle As one assesses the achievements of mankind he cannot help but marvel at three elements of our century which are historically unique. The first is the practical power of scientific … Continue reading →

Who is my brother’s keeper? My father, of course. When the Lord came to Cain and asked of Abel’s whereabouts, Cain made what should have been a perfectly legitimate counter-inquiry. In asking, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” he was essentially … Continue reading →

6 March 1975 Dear Church Member: Thanks for your letter; it was good to hear that things are going well with you. You said you wonder about persecution. May I give you my thinking on that topic? First, some background. … Continue reading →

Man, though a child of God, is estranged from God. His is estranged because of the Fall of Adam, which caused mankind to become unlike God. Salvation is the process of becoming like God so that when we again see … Continue reading →

S. Grandfather, would you have some time to talk with me before Fast Meeting? G. Sara, there is nothing I’d rather do than talk with you. What shall we discuss? S. Tell me about fasting, Grandfather. I know some of … Continue reading →

(CCR Nov 92, amended May 2025)) Etymology: English: at-one-ment: agreement, reconciliation, unification. Greek: katallage: drastic change. Hebrew: kaphar, kippur: to cover, expiate. The parts of the Atonement of Christ: Goal of the atonement: To enable each human being to love … Continue reading →

A Conservative View of the World Fundamental to the conservative ideal is a belief in pluralism, which is the honorable coexistence of ideas and systems which are diverse one from another. That is why the article a is used in … Continue reading →

I would like to call to your attention a simple yet profound truth which is found in Acts 17:28: In God we live, move and have our being. We cannot draw a breath, speak a word, make a decision, or … Continue reading →

The following is an attempt to set forth in an organized fashion and in brief compass the principles by which the Law of Consecration is to be applied to individuals and families according to the Doctrine and Covenants:

“Overcome the World and Find Rest,” October 2022