Book of mormon gospel doctrine study guide deseret book. Mormon doctrine 2nd edition, 1st printing by mcconkie, bruce r. According to lds doctrine, the lds church is the only true church on the earth today. Included in the first lds hymnbook and all since, 1835. This volume features articles that look at doctrines in the book. An exhaustive concordance of the book of mormon, doctrine. My husband is an avid reader of church doctrine and says that this has been one of the best gifts he has ever recieved for christmas. Book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great. Anyway, this book was great and using the lds churchs official institute study guide while reading this another fantastic book in the canon of scriptures that the church of jesus christ of latterday saints uses daily. Deseret book publishes under four imprints with media ranging from works explaining lds theology and doctrine, ldsrelated fiction, electronic resources, and. Books for many uses the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon doctrinal mastery study pages these printable book of mormon doctrinal mastery study pages are a great accessory to our posters and flash cards.
Get the latest updates on book of mormon topics and research for free. As the keystone of our religion, the book of mormon is highpriority reading. Mormon doctrine 1st edition by mcconkie bruce r abebooks. Despite deseret books claim that the decision was based on declining sales, some observers opined that the move was because of the books.
After he died i heard a rumor that he died because he was not worthy, taken by the will of the lord. Mormon doctrine originally subtitled a compendium of the gospel is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. Anyway, this book was great and using the lds churchs official. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. On the etymology of deseret book of mormon central. There is a single page for each of the 25 book of mormon doctrinal mastery. Mckonkie, seemed to be a valid and true author as well as an apostle, is his workbook still a valid source of inspiration and true to the mormon creed of joseph smith. Out of the ashes of this second awakening arose what would eventually become one of americas largest and somewhat controversial churches, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible. This volume features articles that look at doctrines in the book of mormon, including resurrection, the allegory of the olive tree, and the appearance of jesus christ to the brother of jared. Ive read many books that way, and now that im riding the bus and have an even longer commute i foresee reading even more books. Also found at the official lds church website link.
Lee expressed similar thoughts when he taught that any doctrine, advanced by anyoneregardless of position that was not supported by the standard works, then you may know. Doctrine is something taught as the principles or creed of a religiona rule, theory, or principle of law. This book is good, however i made a mistake, when i order book, i thought i was ordering a 1956 edition of this book, when in reality it is not, which makes this book less valuable i do. I would give this book a much higher rating if it was actually mormon doctrine and not bruce rs opinions of mormon doctrine.
According to holy writ, whenever the lord has a people whom he acknowledges as his own, that acknowledgment comes in the form of a covenant. Deseret book to phase out books with mormon or lds in titles. Ludlow a companion to your study of the book of mormon. Hinckley, past president of the lds church, made a very. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire. Often mormons will say that they believe in the same jesus as standard christianity. The things which i saw while i was carried away in the spirit. Hinckley, past president of the lds church, made a very telling comment about jesus christ in a talk in geneva, switzerland, june 6, 1998. Not only do we have a glorious mandate to teach all nations the gospel, we also have numerous charges to teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom. Though i cannot say i have read it from cover to cover i can say i have spent many hours. Dbd5117275 the role of the spirit in teaching and learning in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, we are all teachers. Mcconkie, mormon doctrine, 2nd edition, p 309 in a discussion of general authorities 17 every soul is free.
Unofficial and unauthoritative opinion on doctrine of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints concerning the nature of god, the atonement of jesus christ, the plan of salvation, the apostasy and restoration, and priesthood authority. Mckonkie, seemed to be a valid and true author as well as an apostle, is his workbook still a valid source of inspiration and true. The doctrine and covenants, one of the four sacred books of mormonism states, christ, the firstborn, was the mightiest of all the spirit children of the father. Mcconkie, a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mormons thus often refer to the lds movement as the restoration. The writings of the mormon church, contained in the mormon studies collection 45 vols. We design each one to reflect important doctrines and principles found in each doctrinal mastery passage so that children and youth can connect to, and remember, each passage.
Download deseret bookshelf lds books and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Until possible language affinities for jaredite names can be determined, all suggestions for etymologies of jaredite names must remain more speculative than substantive. Doctrine evolving doctrine the godhead god an exalted man god has a physical body god is progressing god has a father heavenly mother god is a polygamist god lives near kolob brothers. The book of mormon contradicts the doctrine and covenants this chart was written by a former mormon doctrine book of mormon doctrine and covenants. Were it not so, the holy ghost could not dwell in us. Each poster contains an illustration, the key phrase, scripture reference. Book of mormon gospel doctrine lessons book of mormon. Out of the ashes of this second awakening arose what would eventually become one of americas largest and somewhat.
The book of mormon contradicts the doctrine and covenants. The church has confined the sources of doctrine by which it is willing to be bound before the world to the things that god has revealed, and which the church has officially accepted, and those alone. Each section provides the weeks reading assignment and questions to enhance your study. According to the book of mormon, deseret meant honeybee in the language of the jaredites, a group believed by. Greg prince held at the salt lake city community of christ on march 17, 2018. Doctrine evolving doctrine the godhead god an exalted man god has a physical body god is progressing god has a father heavenly mother god is a polygamist god lives near kolob. The first coming of christ deseret book, 1978, first volume of a. Son of god, same ontologyessence as god the father, perfect in every way, incarnation both fully god and fully man, without beginningend, dwells within his people john 14.
Book of mormon doctrinal mastery study pages pdf download. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. Joseph fielding mcconkie joseph fielding mcconkie was a professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university when this was published. The doctrine and covenantssection 1 wikisource, the. Book of mormonplain and precious doctrines fairmormon.
However, their leaders definition is very different. This compilation of groundbreaking book of mormon articles is selected from over fifty years of lds scholarship published by byu studies. An exhaustive concordance of the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants. The church has confined the sources of doctrine by which it is willing to be bound before the world to the things that god has revealed, and. Book of mormon vs mormonism by richard packham most people mormons and nonmormons alike assume that the mormon religion is based on its holy book, the book of mormon and that by reading. This collection of religious lds nonfiction books covers a variety of intersting topics related to gospel subjects. Young tommy was asked to clear a spot for a campfire near his familys cabin, but learned a valuable lesson after a fire.
Mormon doctrine is an excellent reference book for talks, personal study, research, and gaining gospel knowledge. Life has a way of making us forget the timeless truths of eternity, especially when we get caught up in the tasks of today. Lee expressed similar thoughts when he taught that any doctrine, advanced by anyoneregardless of position that was not supported by the standard works, then you may know that his statement is merely his private opinion. Customers at deseret book stores soon will see fewer offerings with the words mormon and lds in the title. It was intended primarily for a latterday saint audience and is often used as a reference book by church members because of its.
Though i cannot say i have read it from cover to cover i can say i have spent many hours bruce r mcconkie was one of the greatest lds scholars of our time and his years of notes were compiled into this book. Son of god, same ontologyessence as god the father, perfect in every way, incarnation both fully god and fully man, without beginningend, dwells within his. The book came in new condition, without any cosmetic damage or even creases on the spine. Jan 17, 2012 according to lds doctrine, the lds church is the only true church on the earth today. A comparison of mormon doctrines with the book of mormon. Mormon doctrine is an encyclopedic work written in 1958 by bruce r. It is divided into numbered sections that correspond with the lessons in the book of mormon gospel doctrine course. The doctrine of a covenant people book of mormon central. These study pages help you or those you are teaching dive into each book of mormon doctrinal mastery passage as you reflect and write what each one teaches you. At the turn of nineteenthcentury came americas second great awakening. An exhaustive concordance of the book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, and pearl of great price shapiro, r. Mormon doctrine by mcconkie, first edition abebooks.
Book of mormon vs mormonism by richard packham most people mormons and non mormons alike assume that the mormon religion is based on its holy book, the book of mormon and that by reading that book one can learn what mormonism is all about. This study guide is designed as a companion to your study of the book of mormon. See the largest official lds church materials ebook selection including lesson manuals, member study guides, teachings of presidents of the church. He recognized that the prophet could bring forth new doctrine. If belief in the book of mormon was a prerequisite to joining the church, it was a belief in the book s divine origin rather than the doctrinal content of the book.
The book of mormon taught nothing different from what early 19thcentury religious seekers would have already been familiar with. Although he is correct in many instances he is also very far off the. Join popular author, speaker, and scholar alonzo gaskill in this enlightening examination of the most oftforgotten doctrines that lead to eternal life. Revelation through joseph smith, hiram, ohio, november 1, 1831.
Book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price. Christianity was apostate fallen away between about the second century and 1830, the year that joseph smith organized the lds church. Mcconkie was a seventy, a position of authority in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, but lower in. These would include the bible, the book of mormon, the doctrine and covenants. An exhaustive concordance of the book of mormon, doctrine and. The doctrine and covenants wikisource, the free online. Good with lightly bumped and rubbed edges, mushy spine, and a short closed tear in head of backstrip.
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