4:3. firstborn among the sons of Aaron, D&C 68:16. right of the firstborn, or the first man, Abr. Fri, March 12th - Mon, March 14th, 2022. ), -I know there are those in our midst who will seek the lives of the Twelve as they did the lives of Joseph and Hyrum. But after all this, you have got to make your calling and election sure. After looking at things, let us know what we might add and how we can improve things. Elder David B. Haight, Remembering the Saviors Atonement, calling and election made sure Nothing but the unpardonable sin can prevent you from inheriting eternal life for you are sealed up by the power of the Priesthood unto eternal life, having taken the step necessary for that purpose. (History of the Church, 5:391.) (Orson Pratt in a funeral address: Times & Seasons, Vol. . Receiving a fulness of glory and light; Family, Children, Responsibilities toward, Jesus Christ, Relationships with the Father, Man, Potential to Become like Heavenly Father, See also Birthright; Firstling; Jesus Christ, Divine Sonship; Jesus Christ, Firstborn; BDFirstborn. ), -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. 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. That rise in the first resurrection of Christ. Now, my brethren, this is the priesthood which we hold. Marriage for eternity is an order of the priesthood in which the participating parties are promised kingdoms and thrones if they are true and faithful to their obligations. (Joseph Fielding Smith, Ensign, December 1971, p. It is to have honor, authority and dominion, having kingdoms to preside over, and subjects to govern, and possessing the ability ever to increase their authority and glory, and extend their dominion. 306.) Divine covenants must be entered into and honored before a person can have his calling and election made sure. Obedience to the mysteries of the kingdomthe higher ordinances of the gospelis the answer. (Messages of the First Presidency, Vol. General Assembly Church 161 Baker Road Hohenwald, TN 38462 Debbie Landers, Pastor Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 7: . The member of the Church prepares himself by striving for sanctification; and when he has become just through the ratifying of his covenants by the Holy Ghost, and in the sight of the Lord has sanctified his life, he is a candidate for having his calling and election made sure. 4: 608. Our revelations say: 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.) Both men and women receive the blessings of the fullness of the priesthood in the temple, even though women are not ordained to the priesthood; for as President Joseph Fielding Smith said: They are they who are priests and kings who have received of his fulness, and of his glory; 27 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. In statements to the press church officials generally says that members can seek medical aid, but former members say that those who do so are considered weak in faith (or even to have sinned against God by demonstrating a lack of faith), and tend to be shunned. And why are they not chosen? 1:25 . 8-9, 41-49. 6 And unto him who loved us, be glory; who washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God, his Father. . 348.) Wm R. Smith Davis The fullness of eternal life is not attainable in mortality, but the peace which is its harbinger and which comes as a result of making ones calling and election sure is attainable in this life. 35 Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men, that they do not learn this one lesson Blessing five: We have power to become the sons of God, to be adopted into the family of the Lord Jesus Christ, to have him as our Father, to be one with him as he is one with his Father. To him be glory and dominion, forever and ever. Only through the priesthood may these blessings accrue to the member of the Church. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. There are signs in heaven, earth and hell; the Elders must know them all, to be endowed with power, to finish their work and prevent imposition. As we do so, we glory in the mission of the risen Lord, who lived and taught and suffered and died and rose again that all mankind might have immortality and eternal life. (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Taking Upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ, The Ensign (May1985), pp. Journey on. When one comes to understand these purposes, ones heart rejoices in the knowledge that the greatest blessing available to mangodhoodmay be received by those who desire it with all their hearts. Those who magnify their callings in the priesthood are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies. (D&C 84:33.) This Comforter is the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the visions of the heavens will be opened unto him, and the Lord will teach him face to face. Joseph Smith went on to say that this was the condition of a number of the ancient saints, naming Isaiah, Ezekiel, John the Revelator, Paul, and all the saints who held communion with the general assembly and Church of the Firstborn. (See Teachings, pp. I spent the day in the upper part of the store, that is in my private office *** in council with General James Adams, of Springfield, Patriarch Hyrum Smith, Bishops Newel K. Whitney and George Miller, and President Brigham Young and Elders Heber C. Kimball and Willard Richards, instructing them in the principles and order of the Priesthood, attending to washings, anointings, endowments and the communication of keys pertaining to the Aaronic Priesthood, and so on to the highest order of the Melchizedek Priesthood, setting forth the order pertaining to the Ancient of Days, and all those plans and principles by which any one is enabled to secure the fullness of those blessings which have been prepared for the Church of the Firstborn, and come up and abide in the presence of the Eloheim [Hebrew for gods] in the eternal worlds. With reference to this, our scriptures say: For God having sworn unto Enoch and unto his seed with an oath by himself; that every one being ordained after this order and calling should have power, by faith, to break mountains, to divide the seas, to dry up waters, to turn them out of their course; 5: 1, 2. What, then, is the calling and election made sure? And the communications I made to this council were of things spiritual, and to be received only by the spiritual minded: and there was nothing made known to these men but what will be made known to all the Saints of the last days, so soon as they are prepared to receive, and a proper place is prepared to communicate them, even to the weakest of the Saints; therefore let the Saints be diligent in building the Temple, and all houses which they have been, or shall hereafter be, commanded of God to build; and wait their time with patience in all meekness faith, perseverance unto the end, knowing assuredly that all these things referred to in this council are always governed by the principle of revelation. Penrose. Critics familiar with the church have said that some members have been known to call a vet for a sick animal, while shunning proper medical care for sick family members. No one can truly say he knows God until he has handled something, and this can only be in the holiest of holies. (Declarations of the First Presidency on Temple Work, Vol 3:144), -Bishops are not to issue recommends for second annointings: 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. 1:5). As a general rule, such recommends are issued only in behalf of those who have had endowments in lifetime, and have been sealed and lived together faithfully as husband and wife, [p. 53] and who have been valiant in the defense of truth and active in all good works. They have left home at personal sacrifice to serve as missionaries and as mission presidents. (History of the Church, 7: 281), -This great and good man (Joseph Smith) was led, before his death, to call the Twelve together, from time to time, and to instruct them in all things pertaining to the kingdom, ordinances, and government of God. TGMan, Antemortal Existence of; Man, a Spirit Child of Heavenly Father; Spirit Body; Spirit Creation. 63 These are they whom he shall bring with him, when he shall come in the clouds of heaven to reign on the earth over his people. (D&C 76:50-63, especially 54 and 63), -The Church of the Firstborn is Christs 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. Providing info related to the New Jersey Brethren in the General Assembly & Church of the Firstborn Meeting. 26 The twelve met at my house: Orson Pratt received his second anointing. Patriarch Zebedee Coltrin, who was the only surviving member of the school of the Prophets organized by the Prophet Joseph Smith at Kirtland washed the feet of President John Taylor and Prest Taylor in turn washed the feet of Zebedee Coltrin and then the feet of his Counselors, then of ten of the Apostles (Elders C C Rich and John H. Smith being absent the former sick, the later presiding in England) then the feet of Counselor D H. Wells (J W Young absent). Smith, Joseph Fielding. I seal upon you your exaltation: D&C 132:49; They are men who since the days of their youth have held the priesthood of God, have walked in its light, and have magnified their callings. 7 If ye aendure bchastening, God dealeth with you as with csons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? Who would know all that is involved unless God revealed it? But it will be a great while after you have passed through the veil before you will have learned them. 6:920, publication date June 1st, 1845, see above for the date of the funeral address. 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) BY ROY W. DOXEY see https://www.lds.org/ensign/1976/07/accepted-of-the-lord-the-doctrine-of-making-your-calling-and-election-sure?lang=eng), -We are the servants of the Lord, his agents, his representatives. There was a migration after his death of many to Idaho(Ancestry), where they, although now split into several different sects, still hold to the name Followers of Christ. 8-9, 41-49. 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