Church History Matters 162 - D&C 115-117 CFM - Trusting God When The Future Is Unclear - E42 October 13-19
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Oct 7, 2025 Explore the intriguing history surrounding Doctrine & Covenants 115-117. The hosts dive into the founding of Far West and the significance of the church's full name. Discover the tensions from Sidney Rigdon's Salt Sermon and the formation of the Danites. Unpack the prophetic link between Adam-ondi-Ahman and Daniel 7, and discuss interpretations of Adam as the Ancient of Days. Finally, learn about the transitions in leadership and property commands as the church moved from Kirtland to Missouri.
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Name And Far West Temple Mandate
- Section 115 establishes the official name: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, reconciling use of Jesus' name with 'Latter-day Saints.'
- It also designates Far West as a commanded gathering place and a site for a temple according to a pattern yet to be revealed.
Far West Temple Was To Be A New Pattern
- Section 115 commands a temple at Far West with a foundation date and warns leaders not to incur debt for its construction.
- The revelation implies a new temple pattern linked to keys restored in Kirtland and future ordinances like those later administered in Nauvoo.
July 4th Cornerstone And 'Salt Sermon'
- On July 4, 1838 the saints laid cornerstones at Far West and celebrated independence from mobs and persecution.
- Sidney Rigdon's fiery 'Salt Sermon' that day used violent rhetoric and later drew heavy criticism from Brigham Young and others.
