HIGH COUNCIL (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Direct & Individual Business in High Council — George W. Robinson (May 12, 1838) This day Prests Smith & Sidney Rigdon together with myself, attended the High Council to Lay before it, some buisness pertaining to themselves directly, and individually. Journal, March–September 1838, p. 41, The Joseph Smith Papers.

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HELL (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Faith & Repentance Cannot Save a Murderer until after They Suffer in Hell — William P. McIntire (January 12, 1841) . . . in the Eternal Judgment there is many things to know & to under stand in Gods Judging for instance Peter said David had not yet ascend to heaven & that he was […]

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HEAVEN (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Men That Receive the Gospel Receive the Inheritance That the Apostles Did — Willard Richards (Between circa June 26 & August 4, 1839) Let not your heart be troubled &c, There are a great many Mansions in my Father’s house. I am going to prepare one for you rather Better than common. It is the […]

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HEALTH (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Joseph Smith Asks the Congregation to Pray So His Lungs Can Be Strengthened — William Clayton (April 8, 1843) I have three requests to make of the congregation . . . [one] is, that I may have your prayers that the Lord may strengthen my lungs so that I may be able to make you […]

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HEALING (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Healing Sickness by Prayer & the Laying on of Hands — Warren Parrish (October 11, 1835) . . . at Evening Bro. David Whitmer came in we called on the Lord in mighty prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, and laid our hands on him, and rebuked the diseas and God heard and answered […]

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GRACE (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Grace Abounds When People Stop Sinning — Thomas Bullock (January 16, 1842) I preached at my own house morning and evening, illustrating the nature of Sin, and shewing that it is not right to sin that grace may abound. History, 1838–1856, volume C-1 [2 November 1838–31 July 1842], p. 1269, The Joseph Smith Papers.

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GOVERNMENT (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Political Motto of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — George W. Robinson (March 13, 1838) Motto of the Church of Christ of Latterday Saints. The Constitution of our country formed by the Fathers of Liberty. Peace and good order in society Love to God and good will to man. All good and […]

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GOSSIP (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Do Not Gossip about Those Who Desire to Do Right — Joseph Smith (November 14–19, 1833) The man who willeth to do well, we should extol his virtues and speak not of his faults behind his back Journal, 1832–1834, p. 22, The Joseph Smith Papers. Joseph Smith Advised to Ignore Rumors about Heber C. Kimball […]

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GOSPEL (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

First Principles of the Gospel — Willard Richards (October 15, 1843) The first principles of the gospel as I believe. first Faith. Repentance. Baptism for the remission of sins. with the promise of the Holy Ghost. Discourse, 15 October 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards, pp. 129-130, The Joseph Smith Papers.

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GOD (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

God Has More Power than All Other Beings Because He Has Greater Knowledge — William Clayton (April 8, 1843) In knowledge there is power. God has more power than all other beings, because he has greater knowledge, and hence he knows how to subject all other beings to him. Discourse, 8 April 1843, as Reported […]

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GABRIEL (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Gabriel (Noah) Stands Next to Adam in Priesthood Authority — Willard Richards (Between circa June 26 & circa August 4, 1839) The Priesthood was. first given To Adam: he obtained the first Presidency & held the Keys of it, from genration to Generation . . . Then to Noah who is Gabriel, he stands next […]

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FRIENDSHIP (Teachings of Joseph Smith)

Self-Defense for Yourself or a Friend Is Different than Vengeance — William P. McIntire (March 2, 1841) Joseph [Smith] said there was a diferance Between the vengeance that Belongeth to the Lord, & a man Defending himself or friend Discourse, circa 2 March 1841, p. 13, The Joseph Smith Papers. A Benevolent Rich Friend Will […]

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