how do u feel about the articles of faith lds church?
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Of this classic, Elder B. H. Roberts (1857–1933) of the First Council of the Seventy wrote: “The letter is one of the choicest documents in our church literature; as also it is the earliest published document by the Prophet personally, making any pretension to consecutive narrative of those events in which the great Latter-day work had its origin. … For combining conciseness of statement with comprehensiveness of treatment of the subject with which it deals, it has few equals among historical documents, and certainly none that excel it in our church literature.” 1
March 1, 1842.—At the request of Mr. John Wentworth, editor and proprietor of the Chicago Democrat, I have written the following sketch of the rise, progress, persecution, and faith of the Latter-day Saints, of which I have the honor, under God, of being the founder. Mr. Wentworth says that he wishes to furnish Mr. Bastow [Barstow], a friend of his, who is writing the history of New Hampshire, with this document. As Mr. Bastow has taken the proper steps to obtain correct information, all that I shall ask at his hands is that he publish the account entire, ungarnished, and without misrepresentation.
I was born in the town of Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont, on the 23rd of December, a.d. 1805. When [I was] ten years old, my parents removed to Palmyra, New York, where we resided about four years, and from thence we removed to the town of Manchester. My father was a farmer and taught me the art of husbandry. When about fourteen years of age, I began to reflect upon the importance of being prepared for a future state, and upon inquiring [about] the plan of salvation, I [found] that there was a great clash in religious sentiment. If I went to one society they referred me to one plan, and another to another, each one pointing to his own particular creed as the summum bonum of perfection. Considering that all could not be right, and that God could not be the author of so much confusion, I determined to investigate the subject more fully, believing that if God had a church it would not be split up into factions, and that if He taught one society to worship one way, and administer in one set of ordinances, He would not teach another, principles which were diametrically opposed.
Believing the word of God, I had confidence in the declaration of James—“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him” [James 1:5]. I retired to a secret place in a grove and began to call upon the Lord. While fervently engaged in supplication, my mind was taken away from the objects with which I was surrounded, and I was enwrapped in a heavenly vision and saw two glorious personages, who exactly resembled each other in features and likeness, surrounded with a brilliant light which eclipsed the sun at noonday. They told me that all religious denominations were believing in incorrect doctrines and that none of them was acknowledged of God as His Church and kingdom; and I was expressly commanded “to go not after them,” at the same time receiving a promise that the fullness of the gospel should at some future time be made known unto me.
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8 Responses to “how do u feel about the articles of faith lds church?”
I’d say Mormons have some serious doctrinal problems, starting with Galatians 1:8, which warns about receiving “another gospel” including one from an angel (in the case of Mormonism, from the angel Moroni). But there are many other issues as well that the links below spell out.
i have to be honest i didn’t read all of that but i know most of the history behind the Articles of Faith.
i think that they are a good way to show people what we believe in and it is easier than trying to think about every little detail that they teach you in sunday school and primary.
Ah the Wentworth Letter. When it is published in the Ensign, I’ve heard it is the most requested issue.
I love it.
I also have a special place in my heart for the AofF, for they are what led me to the church.
Will you do me a favor, when you copy/paste, will you only copy the article itself and not all the “^Back to top”, “Next”, “Previous” etc stuff. I’m assuming you will not stop posting lengthy articles, so at least consider doing this.
Thanks.
“The Standard of Truth has been erected; no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear; till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done.”
— Everyone in my mission memorized this part - I used to be able to say it off the top of my head in Portuguese! I never actually read the whole letter before though, that was great, thanks for posting it.
I love the Articles of Faith and find them a simple way to share the gospel with others.
I answered the first question you asked. The cardinal doctrines of faith do not reflect the teachings of the Bible or the Book of Mormon.
The book of Hebrews tells us that the priesthood is a false restoration and not a true one.
People don’t understand them or practice them.
I see the Articles of Faith as critical spiritual concepts, which distinguish the LDS as a spiritual path rather than a religion. James Talmage’s exposition/elaboration on the Articles is essential reading for any LDS member.
One one level, the Articles define faith, but on a deeper level, they teach one to quicken (in the archaic sense) their experience of faith. This is why those who magnify priesthood and relief callings tend to develop strong spiritual muscles and minds…
The 13 Articles of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will SAVE YOUR LIFE!
It did mine!
Specifically it was the 2nd one that lead me on my endeavors to learn once and for all that the Church was actually NOT true!
Why would the church believe that “man will be punished for their own sins and not for Adam’s transgression?” meaning that we are not accountable for our ancestor’s mistakes, yet the church for so long banned Blacks from having the priesthood based upon some idiotic belief that previous sin causes skin to become dark?