

139 - D&C 84 CFM - The Power of Godly Living - E31 July 28 - August 3
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The discussion centers on the power of godly living as outlined in Doctrine and Covenants 84. Key insights into priesthood revelations highlight Joseph Smith's transformative experiences during turbulent times. The urgency of gathering saints to build the New Jerusalem underscores early believers' dedication. Controversies around the Missouri Temple prophecy illustrate challenges faced by Latter-day Saints. The conversation emphasizes the significance of temple work and the importance of personal worthiness in relation to priesthood authority and divine guidance.
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Church's Restoration Thesis
- The church was established to restore God's people and gather saints to the New Jerusalem.
- This clarifies the primary purpose behind the restoration and early church efforts.
Priesthood and Temple Linked
- Priesthood and temple doctrine develop together, requiring linked understanding.
- Early church officers were distinct from priesthood holders, a concept evolving over time.
Power of Godliness via Priesthood
- The greater priesthood governs ordinances through which the power of godliness is manifest.
- Without these ordinances, no one can see God the Father and live.