To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect . Israel is my son, even my firstborn, Ex. those who are begotten through Christ are Church of Firstborn: D&C 93:22 . 1:10; Wherefore, as it is written, they are gods, even the sons of God ), -We cannot speak too emphatically on this subject to our brethren who are on missions, by way of caution against the infraction of their covenants, and in condemnation of those who do this for the purpose of impressing others with their self-importance when they boast of having received the highest blessings, conveying the idea that they are more advanced in those things than some of their fellow laborers. I know this work is Gods very truth, and I know that only at our peril would we allow doubt or devils to sway us from its path. Missions. I pronounce you clean from the blood of this generation and say unto you, your sins are forgiven you and I seal upon you every blessing, gift, right and authority pertaining to this holy ordinance and I do it in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. You will receive notifications of new posts by email. And the two ordinances about to be revealedthose of the washing of feet and of the partaking of the emblems of his flesh and bloodthese two become an eternal manifestation of the grace and goodness and love of the Lord for the Twelve and for all who believe and obey the gospel, thereby making themselves worthy to receive each of these ordinances. An eternal compact was made in the premortal world that the sons and daughters of God would receive an eternal exaltation provided they were true and faithful to covenants made in this life. Parents in groups like this have been prosecuted and laws were enacted in Colorado . (See Eph. It was through this sacrifice, and this only, that God has ordained that men should enjoy eternal life; and it is through the medium of the sacrifice of all earthly things that men do actually know that they are doing the things that are well pleasing in the sight of God. It means yielding ones heart to God, becoming one with the Savior in building his kingdom, and working for the eventual establishment of Zion. Salt Lake City, 1973.; IVAN J. BARRETT The Church of the Firstborn is Christ's heavenly church, and its members are exalted beings who gain an inheritance in the highest heaven of the celestial world and for whom the family continues in eternity. . The more sure word of prophecy means a mans knowing that he is sealed up unto eternal life, by revelation and the spirit of prophecy, through the power of the Holy Priesthood. (D&C 131:5.) 12:22-23; JST Gen. 9:23; D&C 76:54, 63). Peter made it clear that a testimony of Jesus Christ is not in itself evidence that ones calling and election has been made sure. The Lord on his part covenants to give such faithful persons all that my Father hath, which is eternal life in the kingdom of God. When the curse in part shall be removed from the world; when wickedness and abomination shall be known no more in the land, then will the Saints come forth clothed with immortality, and be crowned with power and glory as a reward for all their labors. I covenant to receive the priesthood; 150.) We have been endowed with power from on high. [p. 51]), -Letter by First Presidency to Pres. -celestial heirs are Church of Firstborn: D&C 76:54, 67, 71, 94 . He is under covenant, for baptism is a new and an everlasting covenant. (D&C 22:1.) . ), -Yes, brethren, we verily know and bear testimony, that a cloud of blessing and of endowment, and of the keys of the fullness of the priesthood, and of things pertaining to eternal life, is hanging over us, and ready to burst upon us or upon as many as live worthy of it, so soon as there is a place found on earth to receive it. [T]hose who exercise faith in the sacred name of Jesus Christ and repent of their sins and enter into his covenant and keep his commandments (see Mosiah 5:8) can lay claim on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The following scripture gives the definition: (Millennial Star Vol. 1:14.) D T. McAllister St George Willingness to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ can therefore be understood as willingness to take upon us the authority of Jesus Christ. To him be glory and dominion, forever and ever. 2105 S. Park Ranch Rd. In the evening attended prayer meeting at the Assembly Room. calling and election made sure 22 But ye are come unto mount aSion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of bangels. I met some such the other day when I was at the St. George Temple. 139 And he shall be received by the ordinance of the washing of feet, for unto this end was the ordinance of the washing of feet instituted. In our dispensation many Saints have made their calling and election sure. He had institutednay, reinstituted, for the order of the house of God has been, and ever will be, the same he had reinstituted one of the holy ordinances of the everlasting gospel. Although the process of obtaining exaltation continues even into the spirit world, the knowledge that one will become exalted with the privileges of continuing on to eternal life can be certain in this life. 14 Follow apeace with all men, and bholiness, without which no man shall csee the Lord: 15 Looking diligently lest any man afail of the bgrace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; 16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his abirthright. The priesthood is the power and authority of God, delegated to man on earth, to act in all things for the salvation of men. Then shall they be gods, because they have all power, and the angels are subject unto them. (D&C 132:20.) 197 98.) 348.) 322.) ), -Prest. 3:35.) Then I would exhort you to go on and continue to call upon God until you make your calling and election sure for yourselves, by obtaining this more sure word of prophecy, and wait patiently for the promise until you obtain it. (Teachings, p. It consists, first, of the continuation of the family unit in eternity, and second, of an inheritance of the fulness of the glory of the Father. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. And he lifted up his voice, and he blessed Abram. Blessing two: We have received the gift of the Holy Ghost, and we are entitled to receive the gifts of the Spiritthose wondrous spiritual endowments which set us apart from the world and raise us above carnal things. They are thus ready to be endowed with power from on high. 3. 80 83 (italics in the original)), -The Lord mentioned in a revelation on 1 November 1831 that he had granted unto his disciples the authority to seal both on earth and in heaven (D&C 1:8). Each Elder washed his own feet first, after which I girded myself with a towel and washed the feet of all of them, wiping them with the towel with which I was girded. Apologetics Index curates research resources on religious movements, cults, sects, world religions and related issues. This greater priesthood administereth the gospel. It continueth in the church of God in all generations, and is without beginning of days or end of years. (D&C 84:19, 17.) . This is what making ones calling and election sure is all about. We usually meet at Cliff and Loretta's house, but call ahead to confirm location. Friday, December 25, 1874. We are his agents; we represent him; we are expected to do and say what he would do and say if he personally were ministering among men at this time. Bibliography The rich can only get them in the Temple, the poor may get them on the mountain top as did Moses. TGJesus Christ, Authority of; Jesus Christ, Messiah. The names of the Prests of Stakes who received membership in Salt Lake City are as follows: Jackson, WY 83001. 51 They are they who received the testimony of Jesus, and believed on his name and were baptized after the manner of his burial, being buried in the water in his name, and this according to the commandment which he has given Ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests: Ex. 5: 1, 2. (President Gordon B. Hinckley, Magnify Your Calling,), -1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; Cliff and Loretta Kirkpatrick. Faithful priesthood holders become the church and kingdom and the elect of God: D&C 84:3334; offspring of God It is not all to be comprehended in this world; it will be a great work to learn our salvation and exaltation even beyond the grave. (Teachings, p. Bishops are not to issue recommends for second anointings: that is the province of Presidents of Stakes, under approval of the President of the Church, and the individuals selected must not be informed until after the issuance of such recommend. (See D&C 20:77.) Women do not hold the priesthood, but if they are faithful and true, they will become priestesses and queens in the kingdom of God, and that implies that they will be given authority. 2105 S. Park Ranch Rd. Wm B. Preston Cache Abram. 15:23; Rev. Some of these meanings are obvious, and well within the understanding of our children. celestial glory is glory of Church of Firstborn: D&C 88:5 . mine elect 1:1619.) ), -The item to which I wish the more particularly to call your attention to night, is the ordinance of washing of feet. See this page in the original 1992 publication. In season and out of season, in sunshine and in storm, in defeat as well as in victory, they have kept their eyes at the right end of the lens, magnifying their callings and bringing closer, as it were, the sacred and eternal things of God. Wait patiently for the promise until you obtain it implies that every effort will be made by the member of the Church to obtain it. From the first existence of man, the faith necessary unto the enjoyment of life and salvation never could be obtained without the sacrifice of all earthly things. (Ivan J Barrett, Harold B. Lee Library, http://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Church_of_the_Firstborn) (See this page in the original 1992 publication.) 90 91.) For behold, this is my work and my gloryto bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. (Moses 1:39.) Jesus then said: If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Catching a partial glimpse of the cleansing power of the new ordinance, Peter, ever impetuous, ever desiring to do all and more than need be, exclaimed Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus replied: He that has washed his hands and his head, needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit; and ye are clean, but not all. Your Brother in the Covenant, The Church of the Firstborn is the divine patriarchal order in its eternal form. Church of the Firstborn. But it will be a great while after you have passed through the veil before you will have learned them. I think the peace here referred to is implicit in the Prophets statement, I am going like a lamb to the slaughter, but I am calm as a summers morning. He served as a missionary; so can we. 4. Inasmuch as the calling and election made sure is the greatest of all blessings received in this life, what greater counsel may Latter-day Saints receive than the following from the Prophet Joseph Smith: The scriptures suggest two sacred possibilities, once concerning the authority of God, especially as exercised in the temples, and the other closely related concerning exaltation in the celestial kingdom. hopefully this will help someone question . Their hair is now white, and they do not walk with that vitality which was once their characteristic. This was a restriction of the rule in such cases which obtained during the lifetime of Presidents Brigham Young and John Taylor. Sometimes the church is referred to merely as COFB. And with reference to all others who also receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, the scripture saith: And all those who are ordained unto this priesthood are made like unto the Son of God, abiding a priest continually. (JST, Heb. But to the text. 1:25 (Luke 2:7). The spirit, power, and calling of Elijah is, that ye have power to hold the key of the revelation, ordinances, oracles, powers and endowments of the fullness of the Melchizedek Priesthood and of the kingdom of God on the earth; and to receive, obtain, and perform all the ordinances belonging to the kingdom of God, even unto the turning of the hearts of the fathers unto the children, and the hearts of the children unto the fathers, even those who are in heaven. The Holy Spirit rested down upon us, and we continued in the Lords House all night, prophesying and giving glory to God. And it was delivered unto men by the calling of his own voice, according to his own will, unto as many as believed on his name. Find service times, program times, giving opportunities, photos, and more. Messages of the First Presidency, Vol. The Ensign (April 1988), pp. Many of the sects cry out, Oh, I have the testimony of Jesus; I have the spirit of God; but away with Joe Smith; he says he is a prophet; but there are to be no prophets or revelators in the last days. Stop, sir! 228. And it came to pass, that God blessed Abram, and gave unto him riches, and honor, and lands for an everlasting possession; according to the covenant which he had made, and according to the blessing wherewith Melchizedek had blessed him. (JST, Gen. 14:2629, 3337, 40.) DS, Vol. Who askd and receivd a remission of sin, In December 2014 they were sentenced to 10 years in prison each. 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