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Preaching to the spirits in prison

… &c.”—1 PETER III, 18—20. “For this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might … the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the … they be visited.” Now, after Jesus Christ came to the world, according to that which was prophesied about him, his …

Doctrine and Covenants 110 and the Mission of the Church

… for the sound shall go forth from this place into the world, and the occurrences of this day shall be handed down … and are pronounced clean before Him. In verse 6, the Lord proclaims rejoicing in the hearts of all who helped with the … This is possible through the second principle of the gospel, repentance. Following the horrible destruction before …

Finding Peace in the Doctrine and Covenants

… the Latter-day Saints can find peace through him and his gospel even in the troubled times prior to his return. In our … finger of his love, yes, one ray of glory from the upper world, or one word from the mouth of the Savior, from the … overcoming the world (see Doctrine and Covenants 75:16). Proclaim Peace The Doctrine and Covenants reminds us to share …

Introduction

… for personally leading the Latter-day Saint errand to the world over the ensuing decades. Between 1849 and 1851, Young … took very seriously the scriptural injunction to carry the gospel” to all the world, argues historian David J. …

The Fourth Gospel and Expectations of the Jewish Messiah

… The author of the Gospel of John emphatically stated that the Fourth Gospel was … which God’s people would see the wicked punished and the world ruled in righteousness.” [10] The sheer number of … The Fourth Gospel and Expectations of the Jewish Messiah …

Sharing the Gospel in a Global Setting

… about the challenges of religious proselytism in today’s world. The First Presidency approved the project. He then … and doctrine that motivate Latter-day Saints to proclaim the gospel “among all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people,” … Sharing the Gospel in a Global Setting …

"Thy Will Be Done"

… the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the … also quoted this passage in the synagogue at Nazareth and proclaimed, “This day is this scripture fulfilled your ears” … 61:1–5; Jeremiah 34:8–17; Ezekiel 46:17] in the Synoptic gospels.” [5] Established under the Mosaic law, the Jubilee …

What is the gospel?

… J7 [JONES, Dan.] Beth ydyw yr efengyl? (What is the gospel?) Rhydybont: Printed by John Jones, [1847?]. 12 pp. 17 … cannot be enclosed between the covers of any book in the world. 2. Nor is the gospel the sermons or words of even the … What is the gospel? …

Was it God who sent Joseph Smith?

… and the tireless devotion of the Saints to convince the world of the truthfulness of their testimony, and the … through the thick, black deceit of the ages, and proclaiming perfect doctrine in every sense, against which … stories and baseless tales about its character, and have proclaimed its death, its burial, and have sung its elegy; …

International Diplomacy and the Church

… you: and lo, I am with you alway even unto the end of the world.” [2] This commission was renewed with the restoration … the keys, to open the door by the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. [3] In this responsibility, they are … into the twentieth century. The apostolic commission to proclaim the gospel and the early community building laid the …