Doctrine and Covenants sections 13, 20, 27, 84, and 107 contain significant revelations related to the Restoration of the gospel and the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Section 13 discusses the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood, Section 20 outlines the foundational principles and ordinances of the Church, Section 27 focuses on the …
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Retroactive Mormon Priesthood Restoration Problems
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that in May 1829, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were busy translating the Book of Mormon and were curious about the authority to baptize. They went to ask God and were visited by a heavenly messenger, John the Baptist, who conferred upon them the Aaronic Priesthood, …
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Witnesses Saw Gold Plates With Spiritual Eyes
The Three Book of Mormon witnesses offer a fascinating and contradictory window into the authenticity of Joseph Smith’s claims about the gold plates. The accounts of the witnesses—both official and unofficial—regarding whether they saw the plates with their natural eyes or spiritual eyes are highly contentious and have been subject to much debate. The church …
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