(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Gospel of Jesus Christ

We never outgrow these first principles. ... Man goes from unbelief to belief when he learns truth. ... Knowledge comes from contact with Jesus Christ (see Ether 1:14). ... This is the reason Joseph said, “If you could gaze into Heaven for five minutes you would know more than you would by reading everything that has ever been written on the subject” (TPJS, 324).9 Either one does, as Jacob (formerly known as James) says, and asks of God, or he will for ever remain ignorant of the only knowledge which can save a man (see JSH 2:3 referring to Epistle of Jacob 1:2). ... Fourth, the truth is intended to save all.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Mary, the Mother of Christ

These personifications reflect an eternal truth about these two parts of the One True God. ... Wisdom provides guidance and counsel to channel what comes from knowledge. ... Is it possible she was “the mother of God” before she came into mortality? ... If one can learn the answers, they would indeed be glorious. ... All of mankind are intimately connected to Her, for they came from Her.