Category Archives: Restored Gospel

A Model of the Conversion Process

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

Posted in Class Notes, Philosophy, Restored Gospel | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on A Model of the Conversion Process

Trusted with Great Knowledge

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

Posted in Ensign, Restored Gospel | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Letter to Michael

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

Posted in Ensign, Restored Gospel | Tagged , | Comments Off on Letter to Michael

Prayer

THE ENSIGN, MARCH 1975 BY CHAUNCEY C. RIDDLE Praying is more than “saying prayers.” True prayer is an experience that takes place under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. One fundamental distinction between the saint and what the scriptures call … Continue reading

Posted in Ensign, Prayer, Restored Gospel | Comments Off on Prayer

Becoming a Disciple

Ensign, September 1974 By Chauncey C. Riddle If we are serious about following Jesus, we must question all that we previously have been and accepted. The New Testament account of our Savior’s mortal ministry is a rich treasury of knowledge … Continue reading

Posted in Ensign, Restored Gospel | Tagged , | Comments Off on Becoming a Disciple

A Matter of Life and Death

JAMES E. TALMAGE LECTURE SERIES 1970-1971 by Chauncey C. Riddle You have all heard the saying, “Fools rush in. . .” We have selected topics tonight that are interesting but usually discussions of these topics are quite charged with emotion. … Continue reading

Posted in Priestcraft, Restored Gospel | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on A Matter of Life and Death

The Pillars of Testimony

AN ADDRESS GIVEN TO THE BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY STUDENT BODY DR. CHAUNCEY C. RIDDLE Dean of the Graduate School June 30, 1970 – Devotional with an introduction by Dr. Dean A. Peterson Dean of the Summer School DR. DEAN A. … Continue reading

Posted in Devotional, Faith, Restored Gospel, Testimony | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on The Pillars of Testimony

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

CHAUNCEY C. RIDDLE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE GOSPEL AS PORTRAYED BY DR. CHAUNCEY RIDDLE, CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY PROFESSOR AT BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY. AN ADDRESS DELIVERED IN A YOUNG MARRIEDS’ FIRESIDE ON A SUNDAY EVENING IN … Continue reading

Posted in Restored Gospel, Young Marrieds Fireside | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Stewardship

(Talk given by Chauncey C. Riddle at Education Week, 1968.) Once a person understands the basics of the gospel and decides to embark on a life of service to the Lord, Jesus Christ, that is to say that person has … Continue reading

Posted in Education Week, Restored Gospel | Tagged | Comments Off on Stewardship

Stewardship: The Establishment of Zion

Chauncey C. RiddleCampus Education Week Lectures12 June 1968 Note: This is the version that Chauncey Riddle handed out in his BYU class. The basis of establishing Zion is the perfecting of the souls of individuals. As individuals accept the gospel … Continue reading

Posted in Class Notes, Education Week, Philosophy, Restored Gospel | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Stewardship: The Establishment of Zion