Selections from the sermons and writings of joseph f. Doctrines of salvation joseph fielding smith works of joseph smith. Marriage, as understood by latterday saints, is a covenant ordained to be everlasting. Few men in this dispensation have approached him in gospel knowledge or surpassed him in spiritual insight, his is the faith and the knowledge of his father, president joseph f.
Cook, 2, the words of joseph smith, religious studies center, brigham young university, provo, utah 1980. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for in. This series of works by joseph fielding smith seemed to be rather confusing and did not line up with the truths of historic judeochristian faith. Ebook version pdf epub kindle full text djvu summary doctrines of salvation, volume, is an authoritative work, written by the most outstanding scholar of the gospel in the church containing a wealth of explanations about a vast array of gospel topics, many of which can not be found in other sources. Smith teach, in wisdom and moderation, practifcally every essential doctrine of the latterday saints concerning the present life and the life. Smith, in his writings, elucidated on many of the mormon doctrine and core truths of the restored gospel.
A voice from cumorah witnesses of book of mormon chapter 12. In it president joseph fielding smith points out the signs of the times, analyzes the prophecies relative to the second coming of our lord, sets forth the events. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation volume 3 chapter. What was the nature of our life in the preexistence and. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation volume 3. He draws analogies to the bible where only the israelites have the gospel.
The following doctrinal mastery activities could be done over the course of several class sessions or in a single class session. In the book of genesis inspired version, jesus is spoken of throughout as the only begotten of the father not less than 12 times, and in the book of mormon at least five times, and a great number of times in the doctrine and covenants. Doctrines of salvation, volume i3, is an authoritative work, written by the most outstanding scholar of the. Thus was the vision of the redemption of the dead revealed to me, and i bear record, and i know. Have you built your foundation upon the fact that you are justified not guilty of all your sins, righteous. July 19, 1876 july 2, 1972 was an american religious leader and writer who served as the tenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1970 until his death in 1972. Within recent years there has arisen among certain students of the book of mormon a theory to the effect that within the period covered by the book of mormon, the. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith by joseph fielding smith, journal of discourses, history of the church, the seer by orson pratt, articles of faith, achieving a celestial marriage, doctrines of salvation by joseph fielding smith, gospel through the ages by milton r. Straightforward answers to tough gospel questions salt lake city. Doctrines of salvation joseph fielding smith a voice from cumorah witnesses of book of mormon chapter 12 why plates were returned to moroni. Joseph smith, ancient documents and the lds plan of salvation. Doctrines of salvation volume 2 joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation volume ii preface this second volume in the doctrines of salvation series has one central theme.
Sermons and writings, volume 2 joseph fielding smith snippet view 1972. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation vol 1 free ebook download as pdf file. Understanding the doctrine 50 minutes segment 1 10 minutes write the heading plan of salvation on the board. Joseph fielding smith, prophet joseph fielding smith, relief society magazine, v. Sermons and writings of joseph fielding smith, comp. Doctrines of salvation by joseph fielding smith, bruce. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation vol 1 god. Doctrine and covenants, the entire civilization of the earth was destroyed in the flood except noah and. Does the church have in its possession the plates from which the book of mormon was translated by joseph smith.
It is the foundation for eternal exaltation, for without it there could be no eternal. They and their posterity could experience joy and sorrow, know good from evil, and progress. Refer students to the section the fall in doctrinal topic 2, the plan of salvation, in the doctrinal mastery core document. Elder talmage reported in a 23 february 1921 letter to apostle george albert smith that. Full text of doctrines of salvation volume 3 joseph fielding smith. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation volume 3 chapter 12. Doctrinesof salvation volume2 josephfielding smith identifierark ark. As a result of the fall, adam and eve could have children. I have dedicated this book, which will be the first of ma ny, to my pastor and mentor robert mclaughlin as well as my friend and fellow trainee pastor john farley. Doctrines of salvation, volume ii, chapter 4 pages 5879. Doctrines of salvation, volume, is an authoritative work, written by the most outstanding scholar of the gospel in the church containing a wealth of explanations about a vast array of gospel topics, many of which can not be found in other sources. Add an authoritative source on issues frequently discussed today. Before 1849, a few black men had been ordained to the priesthood under joseph smith. Scriptural teachings of the prophet joseph smith taken from his sermons and writings as they are found in the documentary history and other publications of the church and written or published in the days of the prophets ministry selected and arranged by the historian, joseph fielding smith, and his assistants in the historians office of.
Learn more about doctrines of salvation, volumes in the brigham young university digital collection. Having laid before us his remarkable vision, a complete and comprehensive confirmation of the established doctrine of the church where salvation for the dead is concerned, president smith climaxes his doctrinal contribution with a testimony. Continued one that will save will have works with it. Lesson 14 for a wise purpose enos, jarom, omni, words. The doctrine of salvation grace and truth ministries. For nearly half a century president joseph fielding smith, true to his apostolic anointing, has travelled in the church and. The promise is made in the book of mormon that all who desire to know whether it is true and contains the word of the lord may know that it is true if they will ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in christ, for he. Joseph fielding smith is the leading gospel scholar and the greatest doctrinal teacher of this generation.
Smith, and his grandfather, the patriarch hyrum smith. The idea that the faithfulness of the parents will save their children is comforting, but it is, after all, in tension with principles of agency and individual responsibility. According to scholar david john buerger, brigham young clearly taught that adam was the father of the spirits of mankind in addition to being the first procreator of mankinds physical bodies. Write the following statements of doctrine on the board.
Doctrine of salvation joseph fielding smith pdf joseph. Prophet joseph fielding smith, doctrines of salvation, v. Doctrines of salvation volume 1 joseph fielding smith. Joseph fielding smiths explanation of the doctrine of the fall of adam, the atonement of jesus christ, and the miracle of forgiveness is clear, wellsourced and quite few, too, had the mastery of basic church doctrine and command of the scriptures that he demonstrated. After the work on the book of mormon was completed, the committee turned its attention to the doctrine and covenants. The question has been asked many times of our elders.
The path to salvation and happiness is explored and explained. Smith teach, in wisdom and moderation, practifcally every essential doctrine of the latterday saints concerning the. Truth entirely permeates this great work of the lord that was established through the instrumentality of joseph smith, the prophet joseph f. We know, however, that there is something called intelligence which always existed. The idea that the faithfulness of the parents will save their children is comforting, but it is, after all, in tension with principles of. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith, compiled by. July 19, 1876 july 2, 1972 was an american religious leader and writer who served as the tenth president of the church of jesus. Doctrines of salvation, volume i3, is an authoritative work, written by the most outstanding scholar of the gospel in the church containing a wealth of explanations about a vast array of gospel topics, many of which can not be found in other sources. Doctrines of salvation, volume ii, chapter 4 pages 5891 joseph fielding smith celestial marriage marriage and exaltation marriage. From 1849 to 1978, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church prohibited men of black african descent from being ordained to the priesthood. Full text of doctrines of salvation volume 2 joseph. Messages of the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints compiled by james r. Sep 06, 2018 242 34 president joseph fielding smith was attending the first general conference of the eastern states mission, convened at the joseph smith farm near palmyra, new york, on sept.
Mcconkie preface vjoseph fielding smith is the leading gospel scholar and the greatest doctrinal teacher of this generation. Chapter 1 salvation page 1 coming to earth was necessary. Aaronic priesthood abraham anointing apostles authority bible. Full text of doctrines of salvation volume 1 joseph. Joseph smith on the doctrine of calling and election made sure the following are extracted from sermons given by the prophet joseph smith concerning the doctrine of calling and election made sure the prophets instruction on various doctrines june 27, 1839 history of the church, 3. Through it we learn that family ties are not to be broken, that husbands and wives will eternally have a claim upon each other and upon their children to the latest generation. Joseph fielding smith, doctrines of salvation, comp. The teaching that man can become gods, that the god was once a man, of eternal progression, etc. Joseph fielding smith s explanation of the doctrine of the fall of adam, the atonement of jesus christ, and the miracle of forgiveness is clear, wellsourced and quite few, too, had the mastery of basic church doctrine and command of the scriptures that he demonstrated. Romney, reported numerous errors in mcconkies initial edition of mormon doctrine. Ebook version pdf epub kindle full text djvu summary doctrines of salvation, volume, is an authoritative work, written by the most outstanding scholar of the gospel in the church containing a wealth of explanations about a vast array of gospel topics, many of which can not. In 1978, the churchs first presidency declared in a statement known as official declaration 2 that the restriction had been lifted. A voice from cumorah witnesses of book of mormon chapter why. Joseph fielding smith doctrines of salvation vol 1 god the.
We learn from the doctrine and covenants that eternal punishment, or everlasting punishment, does not mean that a man condemned will endure this punishment forever doctrines of salvation, vol. The idea and doctrine of a plan of salvation had been deleted from the official cannon sometime after 400 b. In an interview with mormon century, jason smith expresses his viewpoint that the membership of the church was not ready for black people to have the priesthood in the early years of the church, because of prejudice and slavery. Lesson 14 for a wise purpose enos, jarom, omni, words of. Joseph smith on the doctrine of calling and election made sure. Invite students to come to the board and write down what they feel are some of the most important elements of the plan of salvation. Joseph fielding smith explains the meaning of that passage. This continues the authoritative work written by former lds president and prophet joseph fielding smith. Doctrines of salvation volume 2 joseph fielding smith. Doctrinesofsalvationvolume2josephfieldingsmith identifierark ark.
The doctrine of salvation for the dead, of temple work, holds out to us the glorious prospect of the continuance of the family relation. The king james version of the bible, the book of mormon, the pearl of great price, and the doctrine and covenants comprise written scripture to mormons. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Behold, david and solomon truly had many wives and. This book provides a rich treasury of president smiths timeless gospel insights.
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