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On Agency

… The Atonement itself is a fruit of Christ's own agency: he freely suffered and gave his life for mankind, … . The Articles of Faith reflect the importance of moral agency in God’s plan for his children. They begin with a …

Agency and Freedom

… most important doctrinal insights on the significance of agency in the gospel plan. I have therefore chosen to speak about agency and freedom. The scriptural terms are agency and free. …

Joseph Smith and Agency

… The principle of agency as revealed to and taught by the Prophet Joseph Smith … part of the restored gospel. Joseph once referred to agency as “that free independence of mind which heaven has so …

Free Agency and Freedom

… important doctrinal insights on the significance of free agency in the gospel plan. I have therefore chosen to speak about free agency and freedom. The scriptural terms are agency and free …

Agency and Freedom in the Divine Plan

Agency is fundamental to the Lord’s plan of salvation. … and learning therefrom. The doctrinal principle termed agency is often referred to in the Church as moral agency or … and discuss the doctrine of agency. It will also explore agency’s relationship to freedom, what freedom means, how it …

Agency and Self-Deception in the Writings of James and 1 John

… obligation to choose the right. Lehi’s witness about moral agency matches the position of Samuel the Lamanite, cited … the source of hope and healing. Terrance D. Olson, “Agency and Self-Deception in the Writings of James and 1 …

Agency and Self-Deception in the Writings of James and 1 John

… obligation to choose the right. Lehi’s witness about moral agency matches the position of Samuel the Lamanite, cited … us, and that transgresseth them” (2 Nephi 9:25, 27). … Agency and Self-Deception in the Writings of James and 1 John …

Agency—It’s Our Choice: Book of Mormon Insights

… will, including why and how we submit our will to His. Agency is the key word Latter-day Saints use to describe this … of Mormon prophets enrich and amplify our insights into agency’s seven key words and elements. Perspectives on Agency

“Wherefore, Ye Are Free”: How the Plan of Salvation Ensures Perfect Agency and Accountability

… progression (see D&C 93:30–31). In the heavenly plan, “agency is absolutely central to our ability to learn and to … to our Heavenly Father.” [3] How did God ensure unfettered agency and thus create an equitable sphere for us to act in …

A Pattern of Integrity

… of integrity are three fundamental gospel principles: agency, order, and obedience. These principles combine in … that provide the basis for a pattern of integrity is agency. Agency, according to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, is “the …