Church History Matters 118 - D&C 41-44 CFM - The Most Misunderstood Law in the Church - E18 April 28 - May 4
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Apr 23, 2025 Dive into the transformative concept of consecration and its importance in building a trusting community. Discover the historical context of early church governance, including the appointment of the first bishop. Explore how God's commandments nurture relationships while revealing divine purposes. Understand the law of consecration as an essential practice that differs from communism, emphasizing voluntary contributions. Examine the challenges of spiritual revelations in early church history and the significance of following prophetic guidance for spiritual growth.
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Early Zion Law and Consecration
- Section 41 and 42 reveal how early saints were taught to receive divine laws and empowered for building Zion.
- This law aimed to unify members, eliminate poverty, and strengthen community via consecration.
Discipleship and First Bishop
- The Lord defines discipleship as hearing and doing His law, not just professing it.
- Edward Partridge was called as a full-time bishop to administer the law of consecration.
Gathering Before Zion's Centralization
- The law of the church includes gathering patterns; build the church everywhere before the New Jerusalem is prepared.
- The ultimate gathering aims at Zion where people dwell in unity and righteousness.