(D&C 84:38; see also D&C 84:3344.) He claimed the divine gifts of healing, being reported as having even raised the dead. Jesus taught his disciples that they were to receive the mysteries of the kingdom but that others were not to receive them because they were not prepared for them. Name: *. 24 And to Jesus the amediator of the bnew ccovenant, and to the dblood of sprinkling, that speaketh ebetter things than that of Abel. (Lorenzo Snow 1:57; see also Teachings, p. 10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his aholiness. 22 But ye are come unto mount aSion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of bangels. 10:36. make him my firstborn, higher than the kings, Ps. Behold, thou art one in me, a son of God; and thus may all become my sons. (Moses 6:6768.) Those who magnify their callings in the priesthood are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies. (D&C 84:33.) And what are the virtues found in Jesus life to which Peter refers? It cannot be obtained without some effort. Because Joseph Smith received the keys of the mysteries of those things which have been sealed (D&C 35:18), and because these keys remain with the prophet of the Church today, the member who keeps the commandments may receive the mysteries of my kingdom, and the same shall be in him a well of living water, springing up unto everlasting life. (D&C 63:23; see also D&C 42:65.) 9 10; Written in New York, April 6, 1845. I pronounce you clean from the blood of this generation and say unto you, your sins are forgiven you and I seal upon you every blessing, gift, right and authority pertaining to this holy ordinance and I do it in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 197 98.) 17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with atears. What is necessary to receive this inestimable blessing? I know this work is Gods very truth, and I know that only at our peril would we allow doubt or devils to sway us from its path. ([p. 42] Journal of Henry Eyring, BYU Special Collections, Mor/M270.1/Ey67, pp. . The name of God is sacred. sealed up unto eternal life 17:18), he said that although they had heard the voice of the Father declaring that Jesus was his Son, this was not sufficient to obtain the blessingthere was a more sure word of prophecythe calling and election made sure. As to the future, I have no misgivings. He spoke by the power of the Holy Ghost; so can we. kings and priests unto God, -And the general assembly of the church of the firstborn shall come down out of heaven, and possess the earth, and shall have place until the end come. 90 91.) By the next world war the name "General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn" was recognized by all except the Idaho/Oregon group and a small California community and the Enid, Oklahoma group. But if we are faithful, and live by every word that proceeds forth from the mouth of God, I will venture to prophesy that we shall get a blessing that will be worth remembering, if we should live as long as John the Revelator; our blessings will be such as we have not realized before, nor received in this generation. . An eternal compact was made in the premortal world that the sons and daughters of God would receive an eternal exaltation provided they were true and faithful to covenants made in this life. ), -On January 21st, Elder Woodruff records the fact that Apostle Parley P. Pratt had just received second anointings and that he had been instructed by the Prophet that it was his duty to have his wife sealed to him for eternity in order that his glory might by full. celestial glory is glory of Church of Firstborn: D&C 88:5 . They will be priests and priestesses, kings and queens, receiving the Father's glory, having the fulness of knowledge, wisdom, power, and dominion (D&C 76:56-62; cf. Here the Savior revealed to Joseph Smith that in due time, if we keep the commandments of God, we can receive the fulness of the Father. 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. (Eph. Then I would exhort you to go on and continue to call upon God until you make your calling and election sure for yourselves, by obtaining this more sure word of prophecy, and wait patiently for the promise until you obtain it. (Teachings, p. . 323. Wm Paxman Juab It means yielding ones heart to God, becoming one with the Savior in building his kingdom, and working for the eventual establishment of Zion. (Wilford Woodruff His Life and Labors, Matthias F. Cowley, pp. The influence of the Holy Ghost received by keeping the commandments also leads one to sanctification, or becoming holy and pure in heart, which involves forsaking all evil and learning to love and serve God with all [our] mights, minds, and strength. (D&C 20:31.) Your email address will not be published. 1:4 . We have no claim in our eternal compact, in relation to eternal things, unless our actions and contracts and all things tend to this. This is according to a memo filed by defense attorneys James Egan and Paul Kuebrich in a 1996 case against church member Loyd Hays of Brownsville, who was convicted of charges of criminally negligent homicide regarding the death of his 7-year-old son. Marion Reece, a veteran of the Civil War, was baptized, and also immediately called to preach. 307 9, 311 12. Ira N. Hinkley Millard 15:23; Rev. He kept the commandments; so can we. **** Note: Not all churches using the name Church of the First Born or General Assembly are affiliated with this group. I blessed the bread and wine in the name of the Lord, when we all ate and drank, and were filled; then we sung a hymn, and the meeting adjourned. (History of the Church, 1: 323 24. One adds to faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 59 Wherefore, all things are theirs, whether life or death, or things present, or things to come, all are theirs and they are Christs, and Christ is Gods. should qualify. Blessing three: We can be sanctified by the Spirit, have dross and evil burned out of us as though by fire, become clean and spotless, and be fit to dwell with gods and angels. Even as the first principles and ordinances, including baptism in water and the reception of the Holy Ghost, constitute the gate into the earthly Church of Jesus Christ, so higher ordinances of the priesthood constitute the gate into the Church of the Firstborn. Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe. When faith is sufficient to sacrifice all earthly things, even life itself if necessary, it is possible for a person to know that he is accepted of the Lord for what he has done, and with this strong faith he may eventually receive eternal life. 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, astriving against sin. My wife Mary Ann and I received our second anointing. Having continued all day in fasting, and prayer, and ordinances, we closed by partaking of the Lords supper. 6, Appendix: pp. but ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, ==Other names== Older newspapers refer to them as "Faith preachers" or "Christian Faith".[1]. He went about doing good; so can we. The more sure word of prophecy means knowing that one is sealed up unto eternal life: D&C 131:56; ) (Conference Report, October 1965, p. Eternal life is the name of the kind of life God lives. In the scriptures Jesus Christ is called the Firstborn. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Lord I Believe General Conference, Apr. Above are links to information about Church Camp and Ski Weekend (you can also click on these text links). 298.) 323. 5:9-10), -But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. (1 John 2: 27), -On the 23rd, we again assembled in conference; when, after much speaking, singing, praying, and praising God, all in tongues, we proceeded to the washing of feet (according to the practice recorded in the 13th chapter of Johns Gospel), as commanded of the Lord. Amen. (History of the Church, 6: 251, 253. Integrity to the work beyond question; for it would be very unfortunate to apostatize afterwards. The assurance of being accepted of the Lord was also known to many of the Nephites: Enos (see Enos 1:27), Alma the Elder (see Mosiah 26:20), the Three Nephites (see 3 Ne. Verse Hebrews 12:23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,- King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition Is not this holy ordinance one of the many signs of the true Church? (Bruce R. McConkie, Mortal Messiah: From Bethlehem to Calvary, vol. 8-9, 41-49. I do not want the presidents of Stakes to send any person to our Temples to receive the highest blessings that have ever been bestowed upon man since the world began, until it can be said of him, He pays his full tithing. When you find an honest, faithful Latter-day Saint who is worthy of receiving His blessings, send him along. Feed the flock of God, 1 Pet. In other words, the Lords work is to bring about the resurrection (immortality) of all of his Fathers children and to make it possible for them to receive exaltation or godhood (eternal life). 7:21 (1525); 2Ne. We would love for you to come to one of these events, but it also is wonderful when people come at other times of the year. Religious organization (See, e.g., Titus 1:12.) Revelations to the Prophet Joseph Smith supplement those of the New Testament to indicate that the Church of the Firstborn consists of those who have the inheritance of the Firstborn and become joint-heirs with Christ in receiving all that the Father has (Rom. I think the peace here referred to is implicit in the Prophets statement, I am going like a lamb to the slaughter, but I am calm as a summers morning. L. John Nuttall Kanab The General Assembly and Church of the First Born (often shortened to just "Church of the First Born") is a fundamental faith healing sect. . To put at defiance the armies of nations, to divide the earth, to break every band, to stand in the presence of God; to do all things according to his will, according to his command, subdue principalities and powers; and this by the will of the Son of God which was from before the foundation of the world. (JST, Gen. It seems the couple stood by as their child suffered and died. Jon R Murdock Beaver Amen, and Amen. (Joseph Smith, Dedication of Kirtland Temple, Doctrine and Covenants 109: 35, 80), -Soon after this, the word of the Lord came, through President Joseph Smith, Jun., that those who had entered the holy place, must not leave the house until morning, but send for such things as were necessary, and also, during our stay, we must cleanse our feet and partake of the Sacrament that we might be made holy before Him, and thereby be qualified to officiate in our calling, upon the morrow, in washing the feet of the Elders. The more sure word of prophecy means a mans knowing that he is sealed up unto eternal life, by revelation and the spirit of prophecy, through the power of the Holy Priesthood. (D&C 131:5.) ), -The question is frequently asked, Can we not be saved without going through with all those ordinances? A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z, https://eom.byu.edu/index.php?title=Church_of_the_Firstborn&oldid=4466. He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. As the sons of God, we also have power to advance and progress until we become joint-heirs with Christ, until we have conformed to the image of Gods Son, as Paul expressed it. He was the first spirit child born of God the Father in the premortal existence and was in the beginning with God (John 1:1-5, 14). This decision applies to all ordinances attended to in the House of the Lord, except Second Anointings, which last named will still require the approval of the President of the Church before they can be administered. Under these circumstances, then, he can obtain the faith necessary for him to lay hold on eternal life. (Lectures on Faith, 6:58; see also D&C 98:1115 and Teachings, p. Some of these meanings are obvious, and well within the understanding of our children. . I covenant with thee that thou shalt have eternal life: Mosiah 26:20; John and Leonora Taylor were sealed and anointed. I ascended the pulpit, and remarked to the congregation that we had passed through many trials and afflictions since the organization of the Church, and that this is a year of jubilee to us, and a time of rejoicing, and that it was expedient for us to prepare bread and wine sufficient to make our hearts glad, as we should not, probably, leave this house until morning; to this end we should call on the brethren to make a contribution. 56 They are they who are priests and kings, who have received of his fulness, and of his glory; 71: 105, Charles W. It must be built in this central place; for every man who wishes to save his father, mother brothers, sisters and friends, must go through all the ordinances for each one of them separately, the same as for himself, from baptism to ordination, washing and anointings, and receive all the keys and powers of the Priesthood, the same as for himself. And the fullness of these blessings can only be obtained in the temple of the Lord! The secrets of the Lord are with them that fear him, and they who do not fear him sufficiently to keep to themselves that which was only intended for them and which they are forbidden to make known to others, prove themselves unworthy to receive the fulfillment of the promise of God, to crown them with honor, immortality, and eternal life. (Millennial Star, Vol. To ensure that we receive the blessings of covenants righteously entered into and followed, the Lord has established a means by which ordinances and covenants may be approved. It is an eternal ordinance, with eternal import, understood only by enlightened saints. The time will come when it will be translated and be filled with the spirit and power of God. Each Elder washed his own feet first, after which I girded myself with a towel and washed the feet of all of them, wiping them with the towel with which I was girded. That is the meaning of the Prophets reference to the Lords putting his name upon his people in that holy house. And reign with the Saviour, as priests and as kings. The Church of the Firstborn is Christ's heavenly church, and its members are exalted beings who gain an inheritance in the highest heaven of the celestial world and for whom the family continues in eternity. Although the process of obtaining exaltation continues even into the spirit world, the knowledge that one will become exalted with the privileges of continuing on to eternal life can be certain in this life. Let us be faithful and silent, brethren, and if God gives you a manifestation, keep it to yourselves; be watchful and prayerful, and you shall have a prelude of those joys that God will pour out on that day. BY ROY W. DOXEY see https://www.lds.org/ensign/1976/07/accepted-of-the-lord-the-doctrine-of-making-your-calling-and-election-sure?lang=eng), -We are the servants of the Lord, his agents, his representatives. 16:34). Reuben the firstborn defiled his father's bed, 1 Chr. I spent the day in the upper part of the store, that is in my private office *** in council with General James Adams, of Springfield, Patriarch Hyrum Smith, Bishops Newel K. Whitney and George Miller, and President Brigham Young and Elders Heber C. Kimball and Willard Richards, instructing them in the principles and order of the Priesthood, attending to washings, anointings, endowments and the communication of keys pertaining to the Aaronic Priesthood, and so on to the highest order of the Melchizedek Priesthood, setting forth the order pertaining to the Ancient of Days, and all those plans and principles by which any one is enabled to secure the fullness of those blessings which have been prepared for the Church of the Firstborn, and come up and abide in the presence of the Eloheim [Hebrew for gods] in the eternal worlds. The ceremony used by Prest Taylor was about as follows: In the name of Jesus and by the authority of the holy priesthood I wash your feet in accordance with the pattern set by our Lord Jesus Christ when he washed his disciples feet and told them to wash each others feet, and also according to the pattern given by the Prophet Joseph Smith as an introductory ordinance to the School of the Prophets. Therefore, let no cunningly devised fable, no false delusive spirit, or vision, no man or set of men who go out from us, but are not of us, have any influence on your minds for a moment, to draw your minds away from this all important work. 21:17. lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, Josh. Who receivd, and believd, and repented likewise, This was a restriction of the rule in such cases which obtained during the lifetime of Presidents Brigham Young and John Taylor. (Your Brethren, Wilford Woodruff, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith November 6, 1891The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, Messages of the First Presidency, Vol. 90 91. Verily, verily, I say unto you, the servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. 31:1920). Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. . There are other meanings as well, deeper meanings that the more mature members of the Church should understand and ponder as he or she partakes of the sacrament. He shall then be ordained, washed, anointed with holy oil, and arrayed in fine linen, even in the glorious and beautiful garments and royal robes of the high priesthood, which is after the order of the Son of God; and shall enter into the Holy of Holies, there to be crowned with authority and power which shall never end. 3:2226.) F. S. Bramwell, LeGrande: Only married men to be recommended for 2nd annointings (sic). I would exhort you to go on and continue to call upon God until you make your calling and election sure for yourselves, by obtaining this more sure word of prophecy, and wait patiently for the promise until you obtain it. (Teachings, p. -celestial heirs are Church of Firstborn: D&C 76:54, 67, 71, 94 . (See Teachings, p. Of such faithful persons among the ancients, Alma says: They were called after this holy orderthat is, they held the Melchizedek Priesthoodand [they] were sanctified, and their garments were washed white through the blood of the Lamb. Smith, on rising, ***** alluded to councils which had been held in Nauvoo, and to the fact of the Prophet Joseph calling the Twelve together, and, at a meeting called for that purpose, of Joseph and Hyrum the Patriarch administering to Brigham Young, then President of the Twelve Apostles, what is known as the Second Anointing, and instructing him to administer in like manner to his brethren of the Twelve, which he did to the nine of the Twelve who were then at home. This being the decision, Bishops of Wards and Presidents of Stakes will see the increased necessity for care, so that no unworthy person will be recommended for ordinances in the Temples. Then they receive what Jesus here gave the Twelve, for as the Prophet (Joseph Smith) said: The house of the Lord must be prepared, . 35 Because their hearts are set so much upon the things of this world, and aspire to the honors of men, that they do not learn this one lesson When the Lord has thoroughly proved him, and finds that the man is determined to serve Him at all hazards, then the man will find his calling and his election made sure. (Teachings, p. . (George A.) ), -(to) Salt Lake City, Utah, April 14th, 1900. 20.) . Willingness to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ can therefore be understood as willingness to take upon us the authority of Jesus Christ. 2105 S. Park Ranch Rd. These things are revealed in the most holy places in a Temple prepared for that purpose. As to these particulars, John says: Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Jesus replied: What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. That is: You assume that I am acting only as any slave or host might, which is far from the case. The document titled "Articles of Faith of the Church of the Firstborn known as the Followers of Christ" incorporates both names by which the group was known. Church service is held Sunday at 10:30 AM from house to house. (The House of the Lord (1968 ed. This was a manifestation of the Saviors supreme love to seal his friends up unto eternal life in his Fathers kingdom. ((Bruce R. McConkie, The Mortal Messiah, 4 vols., Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1979 81, 48.) ), -Let the anointing of thy ministers be sealed upon them with power from on high. 63 These are they whom he shall bring with him, when he shall come in the clouds of heaven to reign on the earth over his people. (D&C 76:50-63, especially 54 and 63), -The Church of the Firstborn is Christs heavenly church, and its members are exalted beings who gain an inheritance in the highest heaven of the celestial world and for whom the family continues in eternity. Cliff and Loretta Kirkpatrick. of the Church 2:307-310), -34 Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen. 1:25 (Luke 2:7). Marriage for eternity is an order of the priesthood in which the participating parties are promised kingdoms and thrones if they are true and faithful to their obligations. (Joseph Fielding Smith, Ensign, December 1971, p. 299.) Angus M. Cannon Salt Lake The time is now at hand when the Latter-day Saints can be greatly and abundantly blessed, so that they can make the preparation in its fulness. And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. (2 Pet. December 24th 1883 A school of the Prophets was organized in the Temple with Erastus Snow Prest and Jno D T. 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