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Jesus once gave a sermon on the Mount of Olives, famously called the Sermon on the Mount. It’s where he revealed a higher law of love and taught the Beatitudes: A spiritual character we can aspire to even today.

VIDEO: Philippians 4:13—I Can Do All Things

by Guest Author | Aug 18, 2019 | Book of Mormon, church, education | 0 |

When we turn to Jesus Christ, we are able to do things we never dreamed were possible—or survive things we hoped we’d never have to face.

VIDEO: Two Purposes—Accepting and Including People with Disabilities at Church

by Guest Author | Aug 18, 2019 | autism, church | 0 |

Many people do not understand how to best accept and include people who have disabilities. Even at church.

Watch this video and learn what you can do to make a positive difference in the life of someone with a disability.

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: August 12–18 Romans 7–16 “Overcome Evil with Good”

by Guest Author | Aug 7, 2019 | church, Come Follow Me lessons, scriptures & study | 0 |

Romans 7: The law of Moses is fulfilled in Christ—Paul delights in the law of God after the inward man.

Romans 8: The law of Christ brings life and peace—Those adopted as children of God become joint heirs with Christ—God’s elect are foreordained to eternal life—Christ makes intercession for man.

Romans 9: Paul explains how the law of election (foreordination) operates—The people of Israel are chosen (foreordained) to receive the adoption, covenants, promises, and blessings of the gospel; yet they are not all Israel who are of Israel—They must seek their blessings by faith—The Gentiles also attain to righteousness and salvation by faith.

Romans 10: Salvation comes through righteousness to those who believe in Christ—Faith comes by hearing the gospel taught by legal administrators sent of God.

Romans 11: Israel was chosen (foreordained) according to the election of grace—But some harden their hearts against it—The Gentiles are adopted into the house of Israel—The gospel goes preferentially to the Gentiles until the fulness of the Gentiles.

Romans 12: Paul counsels the Saints to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, to use their own grace-given gifts, and to live as Saints should live.

Romans 13: Paul counsels, Be subject unto God’s ministers; keep the commandments; love one another; righteousness leads to salvation.

Romans 14: PAvoid quarreling about opinions and making unrighteous judgment of each other—Every knee will bow to Christ—The kingdom of God embraces righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15: True Saints fellowship one another—Paul recounts his diligence in preaching the gospel—The gifts of the Spirit are poured out upon the Gentiles.

Romans 16: Paul sends greetings to various Saints—He counsels the Saints to avoid those who cause divisions—The Saints should be wise concerning good and innocent concerning evil.

VIDEO: How the Church of Jesus Christ Is Organized

by Guest Author | Aug 6, 2019 | church, church history, leadership | 0 |

Jesus Christ is the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Prophets, apostles, and local leaders throughout the world work to serve Christ and assist all members as they develop stronger relationships with Him.

VIDEO: Latter-day Saints ( aka Mormon ) beliefs on God’s Love

by Guest Author | Jul 26, 2019 | church, forgiveness, goals & systems, health | 0 |

No one is past the point of receiving or feeling the love of God in their lives.

FAITH IS NOT BLIND podcast: Ben Shilaty (Mormon and Gay)

by Guest Author | Jul 16, 2019 | church, cool links | 0 |

Ben shares his experiences about being a gay, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He offers unique counsel for gay members, family members, and for ward members.

VIDEO: Did Joseph Smith Use A Seer Stone? Uncovering the truth about The Book of Mormon

by Guest Author | Jun 30, 2019 | Book of Mormon, church, church history | 0 |

The power of God was similarly demonstrated with Joseph Smith, who used “seer stones”—stones believed to transmit revelation.

The Immediate Atonement

by Matthew Watkins | Jun 9, 2019 | church, cool links, Easter | 0 |

This post first appeared on Power in the Book of Mormon The Atonement of Christ is the center of...

COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: MAY 13 – MAY 19; Matthew 19–20; Mark 10; Luke 18 “What Lack I Yet?”

by Guest Author | May 12, 2019 | church, Come Follow Me lessons | 0 |

Matthew 19: Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce—Eternal life is for those who keep the commandments—The Twelve Apostles will judge the house of Israel.

Matthew 20: Jesus gives the parable of the laborers in the vineyard—He foretells His crucifixion and resurrection—He came to give His life as a ransom for many.

Mark 10: Jesus teaches the higher law of marriage—He blesses little children—Jesus counsels the rich young man, foretells His own death, and heals blind Bartimæus.

Luke 18: Jesus gives the parables of the unjust judge and the Pharisee and publican—He invites little children to come unto Him and teaches how to gain eternal life—He tells of His coming death and resurrection and gives sight to a blind man.