Translation Book Of Mormon
The exact process by which the Book of Mormon was translated is known only to Joseph Smith. He described it as through the “gift and power of God,” and attributed the Urim and Thummim as a vehicle for translation. From contemporary accounts of others, including his...
Temple Enter
People often wonder why Mormon temples are not open to anyone who wants to enter. It helps to recognize that Mormonism is not a new, invented religion, but a continuation and restoration of ancient truth. If one hearkens back to Moses, who fulfilled the word of God...
Spiritual Gifts Mormonism
Latter-day Saints (Mormons) believe that if members of the LDS Church are faithful and worthy (obedient to the commandments of God in all aspects of their life) they will receive spiritual blessings from the Lord. The Book of Mormon prophet Jacob described this state...
Accountability Mormonism
Mormons do believe that agency, the ability of each person to choose right or wrong and to act freely, is a marvelous gift from God. Mormonism teaches that all individuals here on earth are being proven to see if they will use their agency to show their love for...
The Church In The World
Mormons are counseled by the General Authorities of the Church to be "in the world, but not of the world." Mormonism teaches that we need to live according to the commandments of God in every era and place. God never changes, and His commandments are eternal. Thus,...
Sabbath Mormonism
For Latter-day Saints (Mormons), The Sabbath Day is Sunday in most of the world. Mormons who live in Israel celebrate the Sabbath on Saturday, and in Moslem countries, on Friday, keeping the spirit of the law to set aside the seventh day, but enabling Mormons to...
Mormon Underwear
Mormon underwear is a curiosity for some and a subject of ridicule for others. It has been described as “magic,” “special,” and “secret,” along with countless other adjectives. Mormon underwear is usually called “garments” among Mormons, perhaps to distinguish them...
Seer Translation
The Book of Mormon is a translated document, originally written in a language which Joseph Smith Jr. described as Hebrew, written in “Reformed Egyptian” characters. As Joseph Smith was not well educated, even in English, how was he able to translate it? The Lord...