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Great Teachings from the Doctrine and Covenants
Great Teachings from the Doctrine and Covenants Author:H. Dean Garrett "Search these commandments," the Lord said of the revelations contained in the Docrine and Covenants, "for they are true and faithful." Many are the great commandments and principles found in the Doctrine and Covenants. This book focuses on those teachings that have particular application to the process of exaltat... more »ion -- to the process of becoming all that God wants us to be and ultimately returning to live forever in his presence.
Following a brief review of how the revelations contained in the Doctrine and Covenants came to be compiled and published and of the book's role as a "voice of warning," the author explores specific themes from these revelations that can help Latter-day Saints serve effectively in building God's kingdom and become fit candidates for celestial glory. Steps for qualifying and preparing for such service, as outlined in early revelations to the Prophet Joseph Smith, are highlighted, and principles for receiving inspiration from the Holy Ghost--principles derived in great part from Oliver Cowdery's recorded experiences -- are analyzed. Also discussed are the roles of the gospel, the priesthood, and the Church in the salvation of souls, as well as the importance of selected gospel covenants and commandments -- baptism, the sacrament, the law of consecration, Sabbath observance, repentance, and so on. The exalting power of the priesthood, temples and ordinances associated with them, the process of sanctification -- all of these Doctrine and Covenants concepts receive the author's attention as he describes the compelling relevance to our time of this book of modern scripture.
Informative and helpful, this book provides a fascinating survey of great teachings from a treasure trove of gospel principles and teachings, the Doctrine and Covenants, a compilation of revelations that latter-day prophets testify is "worth more to us than the riches of the earth."« less