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Galatians 3: God gave the gospel to Abraham—The Mosaic law was added because of transgressions—The law was a schoolmaster until Christ—The Saints are children of God by faith—All who are of the faith and baptized into Christ become Abraham’s seed.

Galatians 4: The Saints are children of God by adoption—Paul calls the Galatians back to Christ—He compares the two covenants.

Galatians 5: Stand fast in gospel liberty—Seek faith, love, Christ, and the Spirit—The works of the flesh and the fruits of the Spirit are named.

Galatians 6: Bear one another’s burdens—As you sow, so shall you reap—Be not weary in well-doing.

Despise the shame of the world

by Matthew Watkins | Sep 15, 2019 | editorials | 0 |

I always interpreted despising the “shame” of the world to mean despising the shameful practices and attitudes of the world. But now that I read it, another meaning comes out that I hadn’t considered before: despising the shame the world heaps on us.

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 16–22 2 Corinthians 8–13 “God Loveth a Cheerful Giver” #ComeFollowMe

by Guest Author | Sep 8, 2019 | Come Follow Me lessons | 0 |

2 Corinthians 8: True Saints impart of their substance to the poor—Christ, out of His poverty, brought eternal riches.

2 Corinthians 9: God loves and rewards a cheerful giver—Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift.

2 Corinthians 10: Bring every thought into obedience—Paul glories in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 11: Maintain the simplicity that is in Christ—Satan sends forth false apostles—Paul glories in his sufferings for Christ.

2 Corinthians 12: Paul is caught up to the third heaven—The Lord gives men weaknesses that they may triumph over them—Paul manifests the signs of an Apostle.

2 Corinthians 13: Saints should test themselves as to righteousness—Be perfect and of one mind; live in peace.

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: September 9–15 2 Corinthians 1–7 “Be Ye Reconciled to God”

by Guest Author | Sep 8, 2019 | Come Follow Me lessons, Uncategorized | 0 |

2 Corinthians 1: God comforts and cares for His Saints—The Saints are sealed and given assurance by the Spirit in their hearts.

2 Corinthians 2: Saints should love and forgive one another—They always triumph in Christ.

2 Corinthians 3: The gospel surpasses the law of Moses—Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

2 Corinthians 4: Gospel light shines on the Saints—Mortal trials are nothing as contrasted with eternal glory.

2 Corinthians 5: Saints walk by faith and seek tabernacles of immortal glory—The gospel reconciles man to God—God’s ministers carry the word of reconciliation to the world.

2 Corinthians 6: Now is the day of salvation—God’s ministers must walk uprightly and bear all things—Saints should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.

2 Corinthians 7: Godly sorrow for sin leads to repentance—The sorrow of the world leads to death.

VIDEO: Book of Mormon Live-Action Series Nears Completion of Season Three and Releases First Trailer

by Guest Author | Sep 5, 2019 | Book of Mormon | 0 |

The Book of Mormon. Is it a musical? Is it history? Is it scripture? What is this book that teaches of Jesus Christ and brings hope and joy to so many people around the world? It’s the story of a man and wife and their descendants trying to serve God the best they can. Lehi, a prophet in Jerusalem around 600 BC, was warned by God to flee with his family to avoid death or deportation. This series of videos will take you on their journey into the wilderness, across the ocean to a new promised land, and through the subsequent events of a thousand years of growth, cultural development and decay, political and military campaigns, and above all, the personal ministry of the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ. Prophets among this people saw our day and left a message that offers hope and help to all.

VIDEO: One in Christ

by Guest Author | Sep 5, 2019 | blogging | 0 |

In a recent General Conference talk, Elder Ulisses Soares spoke of two large rivers that unite to become the mighty, majestic Amazon River.

VIDEO: We Don’t Need to Be the Same to Be One

by Guest Author | Sep 5, 2019 | blogging | 0 |

We can be different and still be together. We can be kind. We can be patient. We can not judge. We can forgive over and over again because we don’t have to be the same to be one. We are all God’s children.

VIDEO: President Nelson Greets Missionaries in Brazil During Latin America Ministry

by Guest Author | Sep 2, 2019 | prophets | 0 |

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints greeted missionaries in the capital of Brasilia, Brazil. A devotional was held Friday for the young men and women who are serving full-time missions for the Church in an area of the world where membership is growing.