Witnesses of Christ
Dallin H. Oaks October 1990 Saturday Afternoon Session
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do all that thou doest in the name of the Son, and thou shalt repent and call upon God in the name of the Son forevermore”
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In the beginning, God commanded Adam, “Thou shalt do all that thou doest in the name of the Son, and thou shalt repent and call upon God in the name of the Son forevermore” (Moses 5:8).
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Adam and Eve, and they “blessed the name of God, and they made all things known unto their sons and their daughters”
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Later, Enoch described how God had taught Adam that all must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, whose atoning sacrifice made possible the forgiveness of sins, and that they must teach these things to their children (see Moses 6:52–59).
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The prophet Nephi described the ordinance of baptism as an occasion when persons would witness unto the Father that they were willing to take upon them the name of Christ (see 2 Ne.
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The prophet Nephi described the ordinance of baptism as an occasion when persons would witness unto the Father that they were willing to take upon them the name of Christ (see 2 Ne.
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The prophet Nephi described the ordinance of baptism as an occasion when persons would witness unto the Father that they were willing to take upon them the name of Christ (see 2 Ne.
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The prophet Nephi described the ordinance of baptism as an occasion when persons would witness unto the Father that they were willing to take upon them the name of Christ (see 2 Ne.
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The prophet Nephi described the ordinance of baptism as an occasion when persons would witness unto the Father that they were willing to take upon them the name of Christ (see 2 Ne.
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We also witness of Christ by our membership in the Church that bears his name (see 3 Ne.
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We also witness of Christ by our membership in the Church that bears his name (see 3 Ne.
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We are commanded to pray unto the Father in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ (see 3 Ne.
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We are commanded to pray unto the Father in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ (see 3 Ne.
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We are commanded to pray unto the Father in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ (see 3 Ne.
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We are commanded to pray unto the Father in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ (see 3 Ne.
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In answer to the question, “What are the fundamental principles of your religion?” the Prophet Joseph Smith said, “The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel.
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When Alma spoke to a group of prospective members at the Waters of Mormon, he instructed them on the duties of those who were “desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people” (Mosiah 18:8).
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When Alma spoke to a group of prospective members at the Waters of Mormon, he instructed them on the duties of those who were “desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people” (Mosiah 18:8).
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When Peter and the other Apostles were brought before the civil authorities, he testified that Jesus Christ was “a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31).
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When Peter and the other Apostles were brought before the civil authorities, he testified that Jesus Christ was “a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31).
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When Peter and the other Apostles were brought before the civil authorities, he testified that Jesus Christ was “a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31).
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When Peter and the other Apostles were brought before the civil authorities, he testified that Jesus Christ was “a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31).
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Apostles have the calling and ordination to be special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world (see D&C 107:23), but the duty to witness and testify of Christ at all times and in all places applies to every member of the Church who has received the testimony of the Holy Ghost.
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Anna and Simeon were eyewitnesses to the infant, but, just like the Apostles, their knowledge of his divine mission came through the witness of the Holy Ghost.
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Anna and Simeon were eyewitnesses to the infant, but, just like the Apostles, their knowledge of his divine mission came through the witness of the Holy Ghost.
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Anna and Simeon were eyewitnesses to the infant, but, just like the Apostles, their knowledge of his divine mission came through the witness of the Holy Ghost.
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The scriptures describe other occasions when ordinary members—men and women—bore witness of Christ.
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The scriptures describe other occasions when ordinary members—men and women—bore witness of Christ.
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The scriptures describe other occasions when ordinary members—men and women—bore witness of Christ.
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that every person “might speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world”
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Spiritual gifts come by the power of the Holy Ghost, that all the faithful may be benefited.
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others it is given to believe on their words, that they also might have eternal life if they continue faithful”
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Spiritual gifts come by the power of the Holy Ghost, that all the faithful may be benefited.
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with some I am not well pleased, for they will not open their mouths, but they hide the talent which I have given unto them, because of the fear of man. Wo unto such, for mine anger is kindled against
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in bearing testimony: “For I will forgive you of your sins with this commandment—that you remain steadfast in bearing testimony to all the world of those things which are communicated unto
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In his vision of the spirits of the dead, President Joseph F.
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In contrast, in his vision of the three degrees of glory, the Prophet Joseph Smith described those souls who go to the terrestrial kingdom as the “honorable men of the earth,” who were “not valiant in the testimony of Jesus” (D&C 76:75, 79).
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In contrast, in his vision of the three degrees of glory, the Prophet Joseph Smith described those souls who go to the terrestrial kingdom as the “honorable men of the earth,” who were “not valiant in the testimony of Jesus” (D&C 76:75, 79).
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“sanctify the Lord God in [our] hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh [us] a reason of the hope that is
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We live in a time when too many who purport to be Christians have a cause that comes ahead of Christ.
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the Apostle Paul, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth”
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talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins”
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 5: Earthly Advent of the Christ Predicted
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Acts 1:8)
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John the Baptist, whose ministry immediately preceded that of the Christ, proclaimed the coming of One mightier than himself, One who should baptize with the Holy Ghost, and specifically identified Jesus of Nazareth as that One, the Son of God, the Lamb who should assume the burden of the world’s sins.h
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Moses 6:52)
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The Lord’s revelation to Adam making known the ordained plan whereby the Son of God was to take upon Himself flesh in the meridian of time, and become the Redeemer of the world, was attested by Enoch, son of Jared and father of Methuselah.
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Rev. 19:10)
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Thus the scriptures of both hemispheres and in all ages of ante-meridian time bore solemn testimony to the certainty of Messiah’s advent; thus the holy prophets of old voiced the word of revelation predicting the coming of the world’s King and Lord, through whom alone is salvation provided, and redemption from death made sure.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 37: The Resurrection and the Ascension
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Acts 1:8)
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In that last solemn interview, probably as the risen Savior led the mortal Eleven away from the city toward the old familiar resort on the Mount of Olives, the brethren, still imbued with their conception of the kingdom of God as an earthly establishment of power and dominion, asked of Him, “Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” Jesus answered, “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Luke 24:49)
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Assuring the apostles anew that the promise of the Father would be realized in the coming of the Holy Ghost, the Lord instructed them to remain in Jerusalem, whither they had now returned from Galilee, until they would be “endued with power from on high”;o and He added: “For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.”p
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 38: The Apostolic Ministry
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Acts 1:8)
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At the time of Pentecost, which fell on the fiftieth day after the Passover,i and therefore, at this particular recurrence, about nine days after Christ’s ascension, the apostles “were all with one accord in one place,” engaged in their customary devotions, and waiting, as instructed, until they would be endowed with a particular bestowal of power from on high.j The promised baptism by fire and the Holy Ghost befell them on that day.
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Luke 24:49)
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- Open paragraph (j)
At the time of Pentecost, which fell on the fiftieth day after the Passover,i and therefore, at this particular recurrence, about nine days after Christ’s ascension, the apostles “were all with one accord in one place,” engaged in their customary devotions, and waiting, as instructed, until they would be endowed with a particular bestowal of power from on high.j The promised baptism by fire and the Holy Ghost befell them on that day.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 18: As One Having Authority
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Acts 10:42)
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On the day after that of the miracle last considered, Jesus went to the little town of Nain, and, as usual, many people accompanied Him.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 25: Jesus Again in Jerusalem
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- Open paragraph (Luke 24:49)
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John, the recorder, remarks parenthetically that this promise had reference to the bestowal of the Holy Ghost, which at that time had not been granted, nor was it to be until after the ascension of the risen Lord.m
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 3: The Need of a Redeemer
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Moses 6:52)
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The application of the atonement to individual transgression, whereby the sinner may obtain absolution through compliance with the laws and ordinances embodied in the gospel of Jesus Christ, is conclusively attested by scripture.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 30: Jesus Returns to the Temple Daily
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Luke 24:49)
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- Open paragraph (Luke 24:49)
The Called and the Chosen.—Edersheim’s reflections upon this subject follow in part (vol. ii, pp. 429, 430): “The King entered to see His guests, and among them he descried one who had not on a wedding garment.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 36: In the Realm of Disembodied Spirits
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (Acts 10:42)
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The victory of Christ over death and sin would be incomplete were its effects confined to the small minority who have heard, accepted, and lived the gospel of salvation in the flesh.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 39: Ministry of the Resurrected Christ on the Western Hemisphere
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (3 Ne. 18:19, 21, 23)
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“Therefore ye must always pray unto the Father in my name; and whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you.
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 8: The Babe of Bethlehem
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- Open paragraph (Luke 2:25)
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Among the righteous and devout Israelites were some who, in spite of traditionalism, rabbinism, and priestly corruption, still lived in righteous expectation of inspired confidence, awaiting patiently the consolation of Israel.o One of these was Simeon, then living in Jerusalem.
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The Articles of Faith
Article 6
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- In this talk:
- Open paragraph (D&C 107:23)
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- Open paragraph (D&C 107:23)
“As set forth in the further revelations, they are to work under the direction of the First Presidency and to go forth as ‘special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world’ (D&C 107:23).
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Jesus the Christ
Chapter 29: On to Jerusalem
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