This is a “remarkable season” of temple building for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. In this Church News video titled “Come to Zion,” Elder Bednar explains that the Church’s 315 dedicated, announced or under construction temples are one of the great indications that the Restoration is ongoing.
“In the early history of the Church, the call to the Latter-day Saints all over the world was: ‘Come to Zion, come to Kirtland, [Ohio], come to Nauvoo, [Illinois], come to Salt Lake.’ And Joseph [Smith] taught that the purpose of the gathering was so that the Saints would be in a position – in a place – where temples could be built.”
Now in a world that is growing increasingly dark and wicked, “access to the power of godliness through the covenants and ordinances” is a great blessing for Latter-day Saints, he said.
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Video: Elder David A. Bednar on how temples change hearts
This Church News video titled ‘Inside Out’ features Elder Bednar talking about the purpose of temples and how covenants and ordinances change hearts.
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Sarah Jane Weaver: Why in a world of contention, thick skin does not exist
My job has afforded me a unique view of the Church. From this perspective, I have written about and watched senior Church leaders who all have something in common.
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This week on social: Elder and Sister Uchtdorf visit significant sites from the Savior’s life
He and other Church leaders shared their insights and answered questions about a variety of gospel topics this week on social media.
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