Why Did Moroni Deliver the Plates on September 22?
This article was originally published on Book of Mormon Central. The emergence of the Book of Mormon from its hiding place began on September 21, 1823. That night, the angel … Read More
Category: RESTORATION
The Most Important R’s in the Steps of Repentance
Throughout my years of membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I have participated in many lessons dealing with the topic of repentance. Invariably, someone will mention … Read More
How President Oaks Hopes We’ll Spend Our Extra Time at Home
President Dallin H. Oaks shared the following message on social media on March 24th, 2020. Given current circumstances, many of us are now spending more time at home. I invite … Read More
Church Announces Location of Bengaluru India Temple Along With Rendering
An exterior rendering has been released showing the planned Bengaluru India Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The 38,670-square-foot temple will be built on a 1.62-acre … Read More
Are There Really 9 Separate Accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision?
In the spring of 1820, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith as he prayed in a grove of trees near his home in western New York. … Read More
First Presidency Announces a Session Change to April 2020 General Conference
President Russell M. Nelson put Latter-day Saints around the world on notice in October that the April 2020 general conference “will be different from any previous conference” because it “will commemorate the … Read More
What is a Bishop’s #1 Responsibility and How Members Can Help
President Russell M. Nelson said in the October general conference that the bishop’s “first and foremost responsibility” is to care for the youth of his ward. As Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of … Read More
Did the Angel Nephi or Angel Moroni Appear to Joseph Smith?
In 1823 an angel named Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith and told him of the existence of an ancient record engraved on plates, buried in a hill near his home. … Read More
President Ballard Weeps During Powerful Visit to Vermont Birthplace of Joseph Smith
President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, embarked on a weekend journey to New England, an area … Read More
Incredible Video Details Growth of Church and it Will Have You Shouting Hosanna
From the small beginnings of the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where six individuals were gathered together as members on April 6th 1830, the Church … Read More
Details of the New Jerusalem Temple Lot in Independence Missouri
In this Latter-day Perspectives podcast, R. Jean Addams talks about the various owners of the land in the center of Independence, Missouri, which revelation designates as the future center of … Read More
Wilford Woodruff’s Audio Recorded Testimony of Joseph Smith is Awesome! Listen Here!
Have you ever wished you had the opportunity to hear Joseph Smith speak? I have on, on many occasions. Joseph Smith is one of my heroes. It was prophesied that … Read More
Why Did Joseph Smith Translate the Book of Mosiah First?
Many readers of the Book of Mormon naturally assume that Joseph Smith translated its books in the order we find them today, that is, beginning with First Nephi and ending … Read More
DNA Evidence Does Not Disprove The Book of Mormon
A 2015 study from two DNA anthropologists shows that DNA evidence cannot disprove the Book of Mormon. When DNA testing became widely available, scientists originally found that DNA from Native … Read More
Think the Church Has Been Fully Restored? President Nelson’s Response: “Wait Till Next Year!”
President Russell M. Nelson recently visited Latter-day Saints in five countries in South America during a nine-day trip, offering prophetic counsel in English and Spanish to thousands of Latter-day Saints in … Read More
If You Thought Last General Conference Was Exhilarating, Buckle Up!
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland referred to it as the “rush of revelation.” It’s that feeling you get when you witness prophetic direction first hand, and when it comes in a flurry. … Read More
Saints: The Official Latter-day Saint History Published in 14 Languages
For only the third time, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a new set of multivolume books about its history. The first book covers key events in the early history of the Church … Read More
Powerful Face to Face Events Answers Tough Questions About Church History
With the majestic Nauvoo Illinois Temple as a backdrop, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles hosted an engaging discussion on the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints … Read More
5 Reasons Why We Need the Book of Mormon
There are many reasons why the Book of Mormon is important in our day. Some people may ask you why we need the Book of Mormon when we already have … Read More
New Clues To Uncovering Contents of the Lost 116 Pages of The Book of Mormon
For those who love the Book of Mormon, the mystery of the lost 116 pages of the manuscript containing a translation of the Book of Lehi has always been fascinating. … Read More