Exploring Mormon Thought 006-The Attributes of God Ch 3 - The Restoration and Systematic Theologies (Part 1)
May 8, 2017
Dive into the fascinating realms of Joseph Smith's evolving revelations and the nature of God in this thought-provoking exploration. Discover the key elements of Mormon theology and the profound implications of the Lectures on Faith. Delve into the King Follett Discourse and the Sermon in the Grove, uncovering different interpretations and the relational aspects of faith. Examine how divine presence, power, and the uncreated nature of intelligence shape Latter-day Saint thought and challenge traditional Christian beliefs.
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Lectures on Faith Explain Godhead
- The Lectures on Faith were authoritative theological statements by early LDS leaders including Joseph Smith.
- Lecture 5 explains the Godhead with the Spirit as the shared mind of the Father and Son but having some independence as a divine person.
Lectures Removed Due to Incompleteness
- The Lectures on Faith were removed from Doctrine and Covenants because their understanding of the Godhead was incomplete.
- The 1921 revision updated spelling, grammar, and reorganized but removed the Lectures to avoid confusion.
Faith Drives All Existence
- The Lectures reject proofs of God's existence and assume His existence based on tradition or personal experience.
- Creation occurs because all things have faith in God, and God acts because He has faith in Himself.
