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KEYS OF THE MYSTERIES, Part 2 of Chapter 2 of The Church and The Gospel

KEYS OF THE MYSTERIES, Part 2 of Chapter 2 of The Church and The Gospel    Pages 19 to 25 Eternal Progression We have the blessing of learning and progressing in knowledge not only in this life but also in the next-and for all eternity. Said Brigham Young: Those persons who strive to gain eternal life, gain that which will produce the increase their hearts will be satisfied with. Nothing less than the privilege of increasing eternally, in every sense of the word, can satisfy the immortal spirits. (JD 1:350) And again: . . . if we are striving with all the powers and faculties God has given us to improve upon our talents, to prepare ourselves to dwell in eternal life, and the grave receives our bodies while we are thus engaged, with what disposition will our spirits enter their next state? They will be still striving to do the things of God, only in a much greater degree-learning, increasing, growing in grace and in the knowledge of the truth. (JD 7:333) Furthermore, President Young taught that if we do not increase in knowledge, we are bound to retrogress: . . . there is no such thing as principle, power, wisdom, knowledge, life, position, or anything that can be imagined, that remains stationary-they must increase or decrease. To me, life is increase; death is the opposite. (JD 1:350; also Contributor 5:22) A few scholars have promoted the concept that it was possible for souls to reach a point where they knew everything and there would be an end to gaining knowledge. A dispute arose over this doctrine between Brigham Young and Orson Pratt in 1852.

48m
Mar 07
KEYS OF THE MYSTERIES, Part 1 of Chapter 2 of The Church and The Gospel

KEYS OF THE MYSTERIES, Chapter 2 of The Church and The Gospel    Pages 12 to 25   Learning the Gospel is not a simple task because it is coupled with serious contemplation and study, followed with the responsibility to live what we learn. We may learn a great deal from books and some from hearing inspired teachers, but we should not overlook another important source: personal inspiration. The more we study and delve into the Gospel, the deeper we enter into what are termed the mysteries. But according to Joseph Smith, this is our calling: We are called to hold the keys of the mysteries of those things that have been kept hid from the foundations of the world until now. Some have tasted a little of these things, many of which are to be poured down from heaven upon the heads of babes; yea, upon the weak, obscure and despised ones of the earth. (TPJS, p. 137) It was in the early days of the Church that Joseph Smith gave such restrictions to the missionaries: Oh, ye elders of Israel, hearken to my voice; and when you are sent into the world to preach, tell those things you are sent to tell; preach and cry aloud, “Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand; repent and believe the Gospel.” Declare the first principles, and let mysteries alone, lest ye be overthrown. Never meddle with the visions of beasts and subjects you do not understand. (TPJS, p. 292)

1h 21m
Mar 06
KEYS OF THE MYSTERIES, Chapter 2 of The Church and The Gospel

KEYS OF THE MYSTERIES, Chapter 2 of The Church and The Gospel    Pages 12 to 25   Learning the Gospel is not a simple task because it is coupled with serious contemplation and study, followed with the responsibility to live what we learn. We may learn a great deal from books and some from hearing inspired teachers, but we should not overlook another important source: personal inspiration. The more we study and delve into the Gospel, the deeper we enter into what are termed the mysteries. But according to Joseph Smith, this is our calling: We are called to hold the keys of the mysteries of those things that have been kept hid from the foundations of the world until now. Some have tasted a little of these things, many of which are to be poured down from heaven upon the heads of babes; yea, upon the weak, obscure and despised ones of the earth. (TPJS, p. 137) It was in the early days of the Church that Joseph Smith gave such restrictions to the missionaries: Oh, ye elders of Israel, hearken to my voice; and when you are sent into the world to preach, tell those things you are sent to tell; preach and cry aloud, “Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand; repent and believe the Gospel.” Declare the first principles, and let mysteries alone, lest ye be overthrown. Never meddle with the visions of beasts and subjects you do not understand. (TPJS, p. 292)

1h 21m
Mar 06
THE GREAT SEARCH, Chapter 1 of The Church and The Gospel.

The Church and the Gospel, Preface and Chapter 1   Pages 5 to 11   PREFACE:  There are volumes and volumes on LDS Church history, but not much has been written on the actual history of its doctrines. Little doubt exists among the Mormon people as to the origin and beginning events of the Church, but there are many diverse opinions on its doctrines. Mormonism has more than its share of confusion, contradiction, and controversy among its members. For example, about 20 years after the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Reorganized LDS Church was born because of disagreements over correct doctrine and authority. Approximately 200 break-offs from the Mormon Church have been created mostly over differences in those two areas. From dispensation to dispensation, history records that the course of many civilizations and churches is “one eternal round”: (1) pure at its inception from God; (2) gradually changed (“polluted”) by mankind in their efforts to “improve” it; and (3) eventually restored back to its righteous state.  The Church of Jesus Christ in these latter days is no exception, as this book will show by tracing the history and evolution of some of its ordinances and doctrines during the 160+ years since its organization in 1830. This publication can, of course, contain only a very small representation of quotations and references that could be included on the ten doctrines selected to be discussed: Gifts of the spiritWithout purse or scripThe SeventiesThe gathering of IsraelRe-baptismUnited OrderThe only true GodPlural marriageBlacks and the PriesthoodThe Kingdom of God

1h 55m
Mar 05
A Marvelous Work & a Wonder, Chapter 11 of As it is Translated Correctly Part 1

A Marvelous Work and a Wonder, Chapter 11 of As it is Translated Correctly Part 1    Pages 174 to 199   Conclusion:  Old and New Revelation   No one can deny the inspiration and spiritual help the Bible has been to the nations of the earth. Children sitting upon their mothers’ knees have listened with awe and adoration to the marvelous dealings of God with man; Sunday School teachers have enthralled and persuaded men to a better course through life. In the depths of sorrow and difficult trials, good men continue to turn with hope and faith to the Bible. It has been a fortress against trouble, a comfort in sorrow, and a compass through the darkness of life. The Bible has remained the most important and widely read document of spiritual teaching throughout the history of man.   No one should deny the veracity and divine purity of the revelations originally given to those ancient prophets. Their inspiration, and the prophecies of those scriptures, are beyond the capacity of any man to create. But no serious advocate of the Bible should be so vain or blind in his faith to say that the Bible is “inerrant”, “perfect”, or “without error”. Through centuries of man-handling, the copyists and translators have had to use the wisdom and weakness of man to transmit and publish those scriptures, resulting in inconsistencies and defects within its pages.

59m
Feb 23
JOSEPH’S INSPIRED TRANSLATION Chapter 10 of As It Is Translated Correctly Part 2

JOSEPH’S INSPIRED TRANSLATION, Chapter 10 of As It Is Translated Correctly Part 2 Episode 710   It is evident that some Bible translators received more divine help or inspiration than others. And it should be no great surprise that the Prophet Joseph Smith should receive more than all the others.   When the Prophet Joseph was only 20 years old, he understood the adverse effects mortal men had had on Bible translations. From the Book of Mormon, he read about the incompleteness and the inaccuracies of the Bible, and why these conditions had occurred;   For behold, they have taken away from the gospel of the Lamb, many parts which are plain and most precious; and also many covenants of the Lord have been taken away; and all this have they done, that they might pervert the right ways of the Lord; that they might blind the eyes and harden the hearts of the children of men: wherefore, thou seest that after the book had gone forth through the hands of the great and abominable church, that there are many plain and precious things taken away from the book, which is the book of the Lamb of God; and after these plain and precious things were taken away, it goeth forth unto all the nations of the Gentiles. (I Nephi 3:168-172)   It was clear to the Prophet what had happened to those ancient manuscripts and he commented:   From sundry revelations which had been received, it was apparent that many important points touching the salvation of men, had been taken from the Bible, or lost before it was compiled. (D.H.C. 1:244)   Because so many uninspired translators had made errors in their work of copying or translating, the Bible had lost some of its original scriptures and books. The Prophet clearly indicated that it was the work of men, not the original prophets, who had made the blunders.

1h 4m
Feb 17
JOSEPHS INSPIRED TRANSLATION Chapter 10 of As It Is Translated Correctly P 1

JOSEPH’S INSPIRED TRANSLATION, Chapter 10 of As It Is Translated Correctly Part 1 Episode 709   Pages 146 to 173   I resumed the translation of the Scriptures, and continued to labor in this branch of my calling…. (D.H.C. 1:238)   For many centuries uninspired men have fractured Christianity into a thousand different, contending sects; and, from out of all these have come many different versions of the Bible. Because of this confusion, the Lord saw the necessity of bringing more enlightenment among men to clarify this atrocious mess.   Since the problems had not been solved by the scholarship of men, it became necessary for the Lord to send a prophet. So He did–the Prophet Joseph Smith. One of Joseph’s first works was that of a more inspired translation of the Bible.   Most scholars and translators realize the problems of trying to get an authentic copy of the Bible from the manuscripts that were available for translation. A statement from those who worked on the English Revised Version admitted:   We recognized from the first, the responsibility of the undertaking; and through our manifold experience of its abounding difficulties, we have felt more and more, as we went onward, that such a work can never be accomplished by organized efforts of scholarship and criticism, unless assisted by divine help. (Preface to English Revised Version, p. 22)

2h 15m
Feb 16
BIBLICAL ERRORS, Chapter 9 of As It Is Translated Correctly

BIBLICAL ERRORS, Chapter 9 of As It Is Translated Correctly     Pages 106 to 145 Read The Full Chapter Here: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/741904916289896448/biblical-errors-chapter-9-of-as-it-is-translated?source=share It is obvious to non-Mormons that there are very few members of the Latter-day Saint Church who can point out errors in the Bible, nor do they know these inconsistencies even exist. As one anti-Mormon publication stated:   Ask the Mormons to show you exactly where the errors (in the Bible) exist. (Mormonism, by “Saints Alive”, p. 2)   The purpose of this chapter, then, is to show that there definitely are Biblical errors and inconsistencies, how they occurred, and what some of them are. * * *   Ancient prophets usually dwelled among wicked people, as the masses didn’t believe in revelation from God, in visions, or angels. Thus, the common fate of most prophets was excessive persecution and cruelty. Unbelievers sought to destroy the writings of the prophets and if possible tried to kill the prophets themselves. (Our generation has been no different.)   Too often the manuscripts of the prophets were, of necessity, hastily handed down to other believers, few in number and usually uneducated. Many times they had to make copies under dire circumstances and in most unfavorable conditions. Thus, the information on the copies became sporatic and erroneous. Copies of copies had to be made because of the temporary life of the materials upon which original translations had been written.

1h 34m
Feb 10
APOCRYPHA AND THE CANON OF SCRIPTURE, Chapter 8 of As It Is Translated Correctly

APOCRYPHA AND THE CANON OF SCRIPTURE, Chapter 8 of As It Is Translated Correctly   Pages 94 to 105 Read the Full Chapter Here: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/741904793438748672/apocrypha-and-the-canon-of-scripture-chapter-8-of?source=share Question: Is not the canon of Scriptures full? Answer (by Joseph Smith): If it is, there is a great defect in the book, or else it would have said so. (D.H.C. 3:30)   The collection of books, letters, and histories compiled within the Bible is called scripture. All those writings that have been selected and accepted as valid are called “The Canon of Scripture”. But different churches accept different books as scripture, resulting in varying canons of the scriptures.   Many of the letters and gospels of the New Testament were read in churches and congregations for nearly two centuries before they were considered as canon scripture. In fact, many other works were also read and accepted as important scriptural material. The term “Closed Canon of Scripture” is a more recent Catholic and Protestant determination, as they consider that the canon is full and complete with nothing more to be added.

1h 13m
Feb 10
THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS, Chapter 7 of As It Is Translated Correctly

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS, Chapter 7 of As It Is Translated Correctly  Pages 70 to 93 For over a decade, nations suffered through the blood and devastation of World War II; then finally the announcement of peace gave relief to the whole earth. But the thunder and smoke had hardly settled when another worldwide, revolutionary proclamation was made. This was the announcement of one of the greatest discoveries ever made in the field of Biblical archaeology. In 1947, a cave near the Dead Sea offered up a treasure of ancient manuscripts–portions of the Old Testament–predating any others by about 1,000 years. But this was just the beginning of the discovery of hidden caves and ancient manuscripts in that area.

2h 46m
Feb 01
THE SONG OF SOLOMON & THE BOOK OF JASHER, Ch 6 of As It Is Translated Correctly

THE SONG OF SOLOMON AND THE BOOK OF JASHER, Chapter 6 of As It Is Translated Correctly    Pages 60 to 69

1h 1m
Jan 31
LOST BOOKS OF THE BIBLE, Chapter 5 of As It Is Translated Correctly

LOST BOOKS OF THE BIBLE, Chapter 5 of As It Is Translated Correctly

1h 24m
Jan 24
DIFFERENT BIBLES AND TRANSLATIONS, Chapter 4 of As It Is Translated Correctly

DIFFERENT BIBLES AND TRANSLATIONS, Chapter 4 of As It Is Translated Correctly    Pages 42 to 52   Our Bible is a collection of books written over a period of 1600 years. It gradually grew until its compilation consisted of 66 books, with the last one being written at the close of the first century A.D. The arrangement of the books has differed through the years, but not necessarily in chronological order.   The twentieth century has seen a surge of new translations of these ancient manuscripts. “All of them have their faults, of course, but some of them are especially good and can be of great help to the Bible reader.” (How We Got the Bible, Lightfoot, p. 116)   Even the most popular and respected King James Bible is not complete and needed revision.   No one translation is infallible. With the advance of time it was inevitable that revisions would have to be made of the classic King James Version: (1) its translation was based on manuscripts of late (instead of early) dates; (2) it contained obsolete expressions which were often misleading; and (3) it did not always represent an exact translation of the original tongues. (Ibid., p. 116)

45m
Jan 08
TRANSLATING AND REVISING SCRIPTURE, Chapter 3 of As It Is Translated Correctly

TRANSLATING AND REVISING SCRIPTURE, Chapter 3 of As It Is Translated Correctly  Read full chapter here: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/fundamentallymormon/2023/12/31/translating-and-revising-scripture-chapter-3-of-as-it-is-translated-correctly Pages 20 to 41 Too often over-zealous and misinformed preachers of today profess to have a Bible without error. However, any honest Christian scholar will admit mistakes and inaccuracies in all Bible translations. Perhaps the erudite scholars of Bible history said it best when they declared: The need for NT textual criticism results from a combination of three factors: (1) The originals, probably written on papyrus scrolls, have all perished. (2) For over 1,400 years the NT was copied by hand, and the copyists (scribes) made every conceivable error, as well as at time intentionally altering (probably with the idea of “correcting”) the text. Such errors and alterations survived in various ways, with a basic tendency to accumulate (scribes seldom left anything out, lest they omit something inspired). (3) There are now extant, in whole or in part, 5,338 Greek MSS, as well as hundreds of copies of ancient translations (not counting over 8,000 copies of the Latin Vulgate), plus the evidence from the citations of the NT in the writings of the early church fathers. Moreover, no two MSS anywhere in existence are exactly alike. (Biblical Criticism, Harrison, Waltke, Guthrie and Fee, p. 128)

1h 48m
Dec 31, 2023
HISTORY OF BIBLICAL MANUSCRIPTS, Chapter 2 of As It Is Translated Correctly

HISTORY OF BIBLICAL MANUSCRIPTS, Chapter 2 of As It Is Translated Correctly Episode 701 Pages 12 to 19 Did God write the Bible? Did prophets or apostles write every word of the Bible? Is every word in the Bible inspired of God? The answer to all of these questions is, of course, no. Some of it contains the words of God; some parts are the words of men; sometimes it quotes the devil; and in once place a jackass spoke. Hence, the Bible is a compilation of records from various sources, containing the words of God, men, and the devil. In every case men who were “inspired” in one way or another, were free to write in the particular style or expression of their own choice. Some were more learned than others and therefore their style of expression was different. There was only one Author but many writers. Youtube: https://youtu.be/a7_9FQGh6tM?si=cTvWtuo1pEv-cXkA Read this Chapter:  https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/736658848610484224/history-of-biblical-manuscripts-chapter-2-of-as Read this Book: http://ogdenkraut.com/test/?page_id=35 Read more books on Restoration Theology: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30 Thanks for Listening!!!

31m
Dec 14, 2023
Textual Criticism, Chapter 1 of As it is Translated Correctly Episode 700

Textual Criticism, Chapter 1 of As it is Translated Correctly Episode 700 Pages 1 to 11 Today we have over a thousand different “Christian” religions, all claiming to be right as they denounce all the others as being wrong. All are preaching different doctrines, yet they hold the same Bible in their hands. Unbelievable as it may seem, they still contend and make war upon each other. Why so much confusion? There may possibly be several reasons for such a labyrinth of discord and contention: (1) the Bible is being misinterpreted or discarded; (2) it is not written clearly enough for universal understanding; (3) the translators and scribes made errors; (4) many plain and precious truths have been left out; (5) and possibly, it is a combination of all of the above. It is certainly evident that something is wrong. All this contention, confusion, and warring among the Christians, indicate that man has misinterpreted, mistranslated and misunderstood the words of God. Read Book for free online:   http://ogdenkraut.com/test/?page_id=35   Buy the Book: https://images.app.goo.gl/2bm7fzpFi3FXsMDo6 Youtube Podcast: https://youtu.be/FvS0YYzlwH0?si=CwsVigFROkoEGyJ5   Read more books for free on Restoration Theology:   http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30

35m
Dec 08, 2023
CONCLUSION, Chapter 20 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 699

CONCLUSION, Chapter 20 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 699 Pages 191 to 199 Read this Chapter: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/735350883938893824/conclusion-chapter-20-of-mysteries-of-creation In the beginning, the head of the Gods called a council of the Gods; and they came together and concocted a plan to create the world and people it. (Joseph Smith, TPJS, p. 349) The mysteries of creation are similar to the mysteries of the Gospel. They often become entwined with each other. Unfortunately, because of insufficient and conflicting information, many of the details remain unclear. In this book we have presented scriptures and sayings of the prophets to help resolve some of these mysteries. Hopefully, a few more pieces of this masterful puzzle have fit into place. Read Mysteries of Creation: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 Read more books on Restoration Theology: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30 Thank you for Listening!!!

54m
Nov 29, 2023
ETERNAL DESTINY OF EARTH AND MAN Chapter 19 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 698

ETERNAL DESTINY OF EARTH AND MAN, Chapter 19 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 698 Pages 181 to 190 Read The Chapter here:   Parallels of Earth and Man The earth, like man, was once in the presence of God, and is a living creation. Brigham Young said, “the earth is a living creature and breathes as much as you and I do.” (Tchgs. of B.Y. 3:241) Like man, the earth also had a spiritual creation or birth before it became temporal or physical. Then this sphere “fell” from the presence of God, and it, too, must follow the Gospel plan of redemption. Because of its “fallen” condition, an atonement was required to redeem the earth. According to Parley P. Pratt, this atonement for the earth was made by Jesus Christ: Christ offered himself a sacrifice for this earth, for men, for the animals, for fishes, and the creeping things. Christ died for the earth and for the elements; Christ died for all mankind upon its face. (JD 3:315-316) Prior to this atonement, however, the earth experienced a baptism by water (at the time of Noah), and it will receive another baptism, of fire, some time in the future. Brigham Young explained: This earth, in its present condition and situation, is not a fit habitation for the sanctified; but it abides the law of its creation, has been baptized with water, will be baptized by fire and the Holy Ghost, and by-and-by will be prepared for the faithful to dwell upon. (JD 8:83) Read Mysteries of Creation: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 Read More On Restoration Theology: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30 Thanks for Listening!!!

1h 9m
Nov 28, 2023
“ADAM–WHICH IS MANY”, Chapter 18 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 697

“ADAM–WHICH IS MANY”, Chapter 18 of Mysteries of Creation    What a monumental work for those who become an Adam and an Eve! The First Dispensation The fall of Adam (Michael) and the redemption of Christ were meant to work together. Paul says: The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. The first man is of the earth, earthy; the second man is the Lord from heaven. (I Cor. 15: 45, 47) Adam’s fall was from heavenly to earthly, and Christ’s sacrifice was restoring from earthly to heavenly. Not all sermons about Adam refer to the office or station, but sometimes refer to the person who filled that position. Consider the following from the Prophet Joseph Smith: The Priesthood was first given to Adam; he obtained the first presidency, and held the keys of it from generation to generation. (TPJS, p. 157) Adam holds the keys of the dispensation of the fullness of times; i.e., the dispensation of all the times have been and will be revealed through him …. (TPJS, p. 167) This, then, is the nature of the Priesthood; every man holding the Presidency of his dispensation, and one man holding the presidency of them all, even Adam; . . . (TPJS, p. 169) He (Adam) is the father of the human family, and presides over the spirits of all men. . . . (DHC 3:387) He had dominion given him over every living creature. (TPJS, p. 157)

1h 54m
Nov 21, 2023
“CREATING” MORTAL MAN, Chapter 17 of Mysteries of Creation, Episode 696

“CREATING” MORTAL MAN, Chapter 17 of Mysteries of Creation, Episode 696 Pages 160 to 168 A Variety of Theories There are various organizations throughout the world who have delved with particular interest and enthusiasm into the various theories of creation. Two of these are called “Creation Research Society” and “Bible Science Association.” Henry M. Morris, president of the former, has some interesting views on the mystery of man’s creation: His creative acts consisted of calling the physical universe into existence, of calling animal life into existence, and of calling human life in His own image, into existence. The reason why He took six days instead of only the twinkling of an eye to do this was in order for His work week of six days to serve as a pattern for man’s work week of six days. Real creation obviously requires creation with an “appearance of age.” Thus, Adam was made as a full-grown man. (Evolution and the Modern Christian, pp. 58, 650, 62) So, according to Morris, Adam was the only man who never had a boyhood, and genealogically speaking he never had a father either. Hopefully, this chapter will shed a little more light on the subject so more accurate conclusions can be drawn. Many different theories and ideas have been presented as to how mankind originated on this earth, such as–   To continue reading this Chapter: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/733512854508093440/creating-mortal-man-chapter-17-of-mysteries-of To Read Mysteries of Creation:  http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157

1h 27m
Nov 09, 2023
“CREATING” PLANTS AND ANIMALS, Chapter 16 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 695

“CREATING” PLANTS AND ANIMALS, Chapter 16 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 695   Pages 154 to 159 Read this Chapter Here: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/733379774090788864/creating-plants-and-animals-chapter-16-of Read this book here: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 Once the world was built and ready for habitation, the problem arose of how to put plants and animal upon it. Some ministers preach that these things came about by some form of spontaneous combustion or magical creation from nothing. But God operates on very genuine and scientific principles–the same that man is learning to use. President Brigham Young declared: But it is hard to get the people to believe that God is a scientific character, that He lives by science or strict law, that by this He is, and by law He was made what He is; and will remain to all eternity because of His faithful adherence to law. * * * He is their Author. Our Spirits are His; He begot them. We are His children; He set the machine in motion to produce our tabernacles;… (JD 13:306) Youtube:  https://youtu.be/jVFVLGPRahM?si=xZKS3va0nuBA0Thp

30m
Nov 08, 2023
THE FULLNESS OF GLORY, Chapter 15 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 694

Read along here: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/730268891524284416/the-fullness-of-glory-chapter-15-of-mysteries-of Pages 145 to 153 Read Mysteries of Creation here: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 The purpose of this chapter is to show that Jesus Christ did not “receive a fullness at first”, but will receive the fullness of His glory after His resurrection, at the time when all wickedness on this earth is overcome. Therefore, He cannot be as the Gods until after this time. It is interesting to note that everything on this earth seems to symbolize or represent things in heaven. The true principles of science, chemistry, mathematics and other fields of learning, are used by the Father. Even the family, marriage and children are a part of the work of the Father. Many things that happen on this world are typified by what happened in the pre-mortal life of man. The beginnings of both the spirit world and the physical world were very similar. For example, in the beginning of this mortal world, Adam had two sons–one very honorable and righteous and the other disobedient and wicked. So it was in the pre-mortal life: God began with two sons–one righteous and one unrighteous. The Pre-Existent spirits of the Father became disorganized and the unrighteous son of God rebelled and was cast down to earth that had just been created. Then Jesus was given the power, authority and calling to reorganize mankind. Jesus was selected to become the Savior, Redeemer and Organizer (Creator) of the world (mankind). So He accepted the authority and calling to prepare all the sons and daughters of the Father to receive the Gospel in the flesh

1h 33m
Oct 04, 2023
GODS AND SONS OF GOD, Chapter 14 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 693

GODS AND SONS OF GOD, Chapter 14 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 693   Pages 132 to 144  Read along here: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/730169723292155904/gods-and-sons-of-god-chapter-14-of-mysteries-of Read Mysteries of Creation: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 “Gods Many and Lords Many” Generally speaking, today’s Christian believes there is only one God in all the universe. Yet many passages of scripture infer that there are others. Surely this must be one of the mysteries of creation, because in the first chapter of the Bible it reads, “Let US make man in OUR image, after OUR likeness.” (Gen. 1:26) Then after the tree of good and evil was planted in the garden, one of the greatest promises in the Bible was given when the serpent said, “God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.” (Gen. 3:4-5) There was truth to that because after they ate of that tree, “the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil….” (Gen. 3:22) Two important principles were revealed in this part of Genesis: (1) that there was more than one God in the creation and (2) that man could learn good and evil and become as Gods. Read more about Restoration Theology here: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 Thanks for Listening!!!

1h 42m
Oct 03, 2023
THE FATHER-SON RELATIONSHIP, Chapter 13 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 692

Read this Chapter: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/729450561462829056/the-father-son-relationship-chapter-13-of Read this Book:  http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 God is usually referred to as our Father, but at times the scriptures say that Jesus is the Father. As mentioned in a previous chapter, Jesus does assume the role of a father in a spiritual sense at the time we accept Him through baptism and take His name upon us. However, He is not actually the father of our spirits or bodies, as He is our elder brother. It is interesting that we never read that God, the Father, is the Son. An example is the oft quoted statement of John: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. (John 1:1-3) In this one short sentence, there seems to be a direct contradiction. “The Word was with God” indicates two personages, but “the Word was God” depicts only one. This rendering of scripture in the King James version could have been an error in translation, for the Prophet Joseph Smith made it much clearer in the Inspired Version of the Bible: In the beginning was the gospel preached through the Son. And the gospel was the word, and the word was with the Son, and the Son was with God, and the son was of God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made which was made. (John 1:1-3, Insp. Version) Read More Books on Restoration Theology: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30

1h 13m
Sep 25, 2023
THE PLURALITY OF GODS, Chapter 12 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 691

THE PLURALITY OF GODS, Chapter 12 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 691   Pages 117 to 121   Another problem in the creation account will be discussed in this chapter–whether it was one or two or more individuals who played a part in the creation of this earth. Some scriptures declare there are three Gods, while a few indicate there is only one God. From the Book of Mormon come these confusing statements: . . . every thing shall be restored to its perfect frame . . . and be arraigned before the bar of Christ the Son, and God the Father, and the Holy Spirit, which is one Eternal God, to be judged according to their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil. (Alma 11:44) . . . to sing ceaseless praises with the choirs above, unto the Father, and unto the son, and unto the Holy Ghost, which are one God, in a state of happiness which hath no end. (Mormon 7:7) And from the Bible there are similar passages, such as: For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. (I John 5:7-8) For centuries, these three Gods have been called the Trinity.

1h 35m
Sep 11, 2023
CONFINED TO THIS WORLD, Chapter 11 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 690

CONFINED TO THIS WORLD, Chapter 11 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 690 Read along here: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/728084044112412672/confined-to-this-world-chapter-11-of-mysteries-of Pages 112 to 116 Read this book here: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 Jesus told His disciples, “I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (Matt. 28:20) So He is not far away. His mission and responsibilities rest with this world until His work is finished. Everything that God created “remaineth in the sphere in which I, God, created it, yea, even all things which I prepared for the use of man….” (Moses 3:9) Brigham Young commented on this: Read more books on Restoration Theology here: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30 Enjoy!!!

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Sep 10, 2023
BEGOTTEN SONS AND DAUGHTERS, Chapter 10 of Mysteries of Creation episode 689

BEGOTTEN SONS AND DAUGHTERS, Chapter 10 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 689 Read Chapter 10 of Mysteries of Creation: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/727994973322117120/begotten-sons-and-daughters-chapter-10-of Pages 101 to 111 Read Mysteries of Creation: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 This chapter will show (1) that all are begotten sons and daughters of the Father, (2) that some become begotten of the Son, and (3) even a few become begotten of the devil. The difference between natural and adopted will also be discussed.   All Begotten of the Father The origin of man is by birth–first a spiritual birth, then a physical one. All mankind are the begotten sons and daughters of a heavenly Father. This is taught in the scriptures and by the leading authorities of the Church. Talking about His spiritual offspring, God asked Job, “Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth . . . and all the sons of God shouted for joy?” (Job 38:4,7) Peter makes this implication in his writings: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us…. (I Peter 1:3) Paul the Apostle understood this spiritual birth, and he also wrote about it: Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?” (Heb. 12:9) Read More Books on Restoration Theology: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30

1h 25m
Sep 09, 2023
THE ONLY BEGOTTEN, Chapter 9 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 688

THE ONLY BEGOTTEN, Chapter 9 of Mysteries of Creation  Pages 90 to 100 Read this Chapter here: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/727904524274204672/the-only-begotten-chapter-9-of-mysteries-of Read this Book here:  http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 Read more books about Restoration Theology here:  http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30 In a literal sense begotten refers to procreation and being the father or sire. However, the word has a much broader definition which should be kept in mind in reading the next two chapters: to bring into being; produce. (Webster’s New World Dictionary) Various forms of “beget” are frequent in the OT both in the literal sense and the metaphorical. * * * When understood prophetically of Christ, the word passes far beyond the adoptionist sense. In the NT, the literal sense is still common but the metaphorical use is greatly extended. For instance, in 1 Corinthians 4:15 an evangelist may be said to have “begotten” his converts to new spiritual life. Christ, by contrast, is the “son” of God, to John, but this verb is not used in the NT to describe God’s relationship to Him. “Only Begotten” is a mistranslation in older VSS of “only”, “unique”, probably corresponding to Hebrew of which “beloved” is another NT tr. (Zondervan Pic. Enc. of the Bible 1:510)

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Sep 08, 2023
JEHOVAH, Chapter 8 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 687

JEHOVAH, Chapter 8 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 687 Pages 68 to 89 This chapter will show the evolution of the nebulous title and position of Jehovah in both Christian circles and within the LDS Church. It will be evident that many Biblical spokesmen had different perceptions of God, just as Mormon authorities have. It is just as difficult to harmonize these Biblical writers as it is Mormon authors. The word Jehovah has become a slippery and inconsistent term, too often used in generalities. In the first 50 years of Mormon history, it had a different meaning than it has had in the past 100 years. The interesting development of this part of the Gospel will be traced in the next few pages. To Read This Chapter: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/725935127765696512/jehovah-chapter-8-of-mysteries-of-creation To Watch the Youtube Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWhn4Er6Y4oifSlk7VfaH1fyDblZPQVWS To Read the Book Mysteries of Creation: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 To Read More Books on Restoration Theology: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30

3h 8m
Aug 17, 2023
NAMES, TITLES AND OFFICES, Chapter 7 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 686

NAMES, TITLES AND OFFICES, Chapter 7 of Mysteries of Creation Episode 686 Pages 58 to 67 The names and titles used in scripture to describe Deity are multitude. Some names are actually titles that signify a particular office, work, mission, authority, etc. For this reason, it has resulted in much confusion and controversy, causing many to misunderstand the proper identity and position of the God and Christ of this earth. Read Along: https://www.tumblr.com/fundamentallymormon/725829909158789120/names-titles-and-offices-chapter-7-of-mysteries Read Mysteries of Creation:  http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=157 Read more books on Restoration Theology: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=30

1h 22m
Aug 16, 2023