Burial location is sacred — Willard Richards Account (April 16, 1843) . . . I would esteem it one of the greatest blessings, if I am to be afflicted in this world, to have my lot cast where I can find brethen & friends all aroud me, but​ this is not. thing. I referred to […]

Being Born Again Comes by the Spirit of God through Ordinances — William Clayton Account (Between circa June 26 and circa August 4, 1839) Being born again comes by the Spirit of God through ordinances. Discourse, between circa 26 June and circa 4 August 1839–A, as Reported by William Clayton, p. 24, The Joseph Smith […]

Blood Is Corrupted and Must Be Replaced with the Spirit of God before Entering God’s Presence — George Laub Account (May 12, 1844) Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the kingdom of god or the kingdom that god inhabits But the flesh without the blood and the spirit of god flowing in the veins in the […]

Joseph Smith Believes in the Bible (February 5, 1840) He then took up the Bible. I believe, said he, in this sacred volume— In it the Mormon faith is to be found. We teach nothing but what the Bible teaches. We believe nothing but what is to be found in this Book I believe in […]

Baptism Is a Prepatory Ordinance before the Holy Ghost Can Be Administered — Wilford Woodruff Account (Between circa June 26 and circa July 2, 1839) Baptism Is a Holy ordinance preparatory to the reception of the Holy Ghost; It is the Channel & Key by which the Holy Ghost will be administered. The gift of […]