(Covenant of Christ) Introduction

Other sources included The Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford University Press, 2nd ed. [1989], 3rd ed. [2010], and the online version at https://www.oed.com, The Joseph Smith Papers: Revelations and Translations, Volume 3, Parts 1 and 2: Printer’s Manuscript of the Book of Mormon (Salt Lake City: Church Historian’s Press, 2015), and other works from Royal Skousen including The Book of Mormon Critical Text Project, 6 vols.: Vol.

(Teachings and Commandments) Appendix: Excluded Revelations

.,” Sept. 1835 – Apr. 1836, JSP, https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-12-november-1835/1Two additional accounts of the First Vision; andA revelation recorded in the Council of Fifty Minutes regarding the name of the Council.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Accountability

In plain language and with sufficient truth to hold us all accountable, this is the standard by which we are to find our way back to the Lord in this last dispensation before His return.”5 1TPJS, 301; WJS, 202; JSP, Journals Vol. 3:17–18, Editorial Note; 17 May 1843; “Joseph Smith Discourse,” 17 May 1843 – A, in William Clayton Journal, p. [16], JSP, https: //www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/ discourse-17-may-1843-a-as-reported-by-william-clayton/1; CHL.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Bowels

This may only be imitative at first, but after it is informed by the experience, when one has acted consistent with His laws, what begins as imitation grows within to become genuine compassion for others.3See also HARDNESS OF HEART. 1TPJS, 301; WJS, 202; JSP, Journals Vol. 3:17–18, Editorial Note; 17 May 1843; “Joseph Smith Discourse,” 17 May 1843 – A, in William Clayton Journal, p. [16], JSP, https: //www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/ discourse-17-may-1843-a-as-reported-by-william-clayton/1; CHL.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Church

We are a Hebraic resurrection of God’s People, clothed with a covenant, and engaged in a direct relationship with God that makes us distinct from all other people.”5See also SYNAGOGUE; GREAT and ABOMINABLE CHURCH. 1 “Come Unto Christ,” Dec. 29, 2015, blog post.2 “3 Nephi 18:16,” Nov. 12, 2010, blog post.3 Strong’s Concordance, G1577.4 Online Etymology Dictionary, https: //www.etymonline.com/word/church.5 “Peoplehood,” May 8, 2010, blog post

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Exaltation

To become like God and inherit Celestial glory.1 Elevation to the highest degree in which all powers are increased.2 1Preserving the Restoration, 430n1146.2 “The Power of Words: 50 Words — Words that Lift, Inspire, Motivate, Elevate, and Transform Us,” Aug. 24, 2009, video, https: //www.youtube.com/watch?

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: First Principles of the Gospel

Christ’s gospel includes attaining to the resurrection from the dead, becoming gods, and walking the same path as the Lord walked.3 These are the real first principles.4 1TPJS, 149; see also WJS, 4; 17n1; JS, Discourse, Commerce, IL, between 26 June and 2 July 1839; in Willard Richards Pocket Companion, pp. 15–22; Willard Richards, Journals, CHL, JSP, https: //www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-between-circa-26-june-and-circa-2-july-1839-as-reported-by-willard-richards/32WJS, 17n5.3WJS, 344–345; 350, 358; WWJ, 2:384.4Preserving the Restoration, 306–308.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Grace

It is through charity one can bless others.8 1 “The Power of Words: 50 Words — Words that Lift, Inspire, Motivate, Elevate, and Transform Us,” Aug. 24, 2009, video, https: //www.youtube.com/watch?

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Holiness

Purity of heart.1See also SANCTIFICATION. 1 “The Power of Words: 50 Words — Words that Lift, Inspire, Motivate, Elevate, and Transform Us,” Aug. 24, 2009, video, https: //www.youtube.com/watch?

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Mansion

In process of time they included, not only barracks and magazines of provisions…for the troops, but commodious buildings adapted for the reception of travelers of all ranks, and even of the emperor himself, if he should have occasion to visit them.”3 A mansion can be interpreted as a temporary place of rest or reward on the path of progression. 1 Strong’s Concordance, G3438.2 Online Etymology Dictionary, https: //www.etymonline.com/word/ mansion#etymonline—v—68203 James Yates, “Mansio,” in William Smith, A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (John Murray: London, 1875), 729. http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/secondary/SMIGRA*/Mansio.html

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Mercy

Alma knew the truth and was teaching it to his son.”2 1 “The Power of Words: 50 Words — Words that Lift, Inspire, Motivate, Elevate, and Transform Us,” Aug. 24, 2009, video, https: //www.youtube.com/watch?

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Most Holy

They are intended to make you a suitable companion for a walk down a dusty road with the risen Lord who is trying to get you to notice exactly who it is that speaks to you.”3 1 Strong’s Concordance, H6944.2 Margaret Barker, “Temple and Liturgy, June, 2009, 7, paper: http://www.margaretbarker.com/Papers/3 “Christ’s Discourse on the Road to Emmaus,” Fairview, UT, April 14, 2007, 37, transcript.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Mysteries of God

“Discourse, 12 May 1844, as Reported by Thomas Bullock,” p. [1], JSP, https: //www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-12-may-1844-as-reported-by-thomas-bullock/15Preserving the Restoration, 20.6Preserving the Restoration, 20.7 Hugh Nibley, Eloquent Witness: Nibley on Himself, Others, and the Temple, 439.8 Joseph H.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Resurrection/Burial

And we have a knowledge that these we bury here, God bring[s] them up again, clothed upon and quickened by the spirit of the great God.”2 1WWJ, 2:226–227, spelling corrected; “Discourse, 16 April 1843, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff,” p. [25–27], JSP, https: //www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-16-april-1843-as-reported-by-wilford-woodruff/1; WJS, 197–198.2 “Discourse, 16 April 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards,” p. [143–147], JSP, https: //www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-16-april-1843-as-reported-by-willard-richards/9, spelling corrected; WJS, 194–197; JSP, Journals Vol. 2:358–361.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Righteousness

Without conforming conduct to the Lord’s commandments, it is impossible to enter into the kingdom of heaven.3 1 “The Power of Words: 50 Words — Words that Lift, Inspire, Motivate, Elevate, and Transform Us,” Aug. 24, 2009, video, https: //www.youtube.com/watch?

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Ruach

., paper.4 Strong’s Concordance, H7307.5 “JS Discourse, 17 May 1843 – B, Ramus, IL, as reported by William Clayton,” p. [18], J, CHL, accessed Aug. 23, 2018, http://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-17-may-1843-b-as-reported-by-william-clayton/1, spelling corrected.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Shewbread

See this reference for a description of the third and highest level of holiness in the temple.2 Online Etymology Dictionary, https: //www.etymonline.com/word/shewbread#etymonline—v—23387; Strong’s Concordance, H3899, H6440.3 Margaret Barker, The Hidden Tradition of the Kingdom of God, 125–126.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Surety, Christ as

Because the Father’s power was what came through and because the Father had attained to the resurrection, it was impossible for the Father’s plan to fail — the Father has already taken care of redeeming all the creations under His hand.2 1 Online Etymology Dictionary, https: //www.etymonline.com/word/surety#etymonline—v—22408.2 “Christ is the Surety,” Oct. 25, 2017, Instructions to scripture committee.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Unity

Oneness and undivided; having the same spirit dwelling in them.1 1 “The Power of Words: 50 Words — Words that Lift, Inspire, Motivate, Elevate, and Transform Us,” Aug. 24, 2009, video, https: //www.youtube.com/watch?

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: White Stone

For the original source from the Journal of William Clayton, see JSP, Journals Vol. 2:404, Appendix 2, 1–4 April 1843; WJS, 169, 171, 267n4.2 See WJS, 5; 17n1; JS, Discourse, Commerce, IL, between 26 June and 2 July 1839; in Willard Richards Pocket Companion, pp. 19–21; handwriting of Willard Richards; Willard Richards, Journals, CHL, JSP, https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-between-circa-26-june-and-circa-2-july-1839-as-reported-by-willard-richards/3.3 “White stone and a New Name,” March 23, 2010, blog post.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: World

“Account of Meeting and Discourse, 5 January 1841, as Reported by William Clayton,” 5, JSP, https: //www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/account-of-meeting-and-discourse- 5-january-1841-as-reported-by-william-clayton/2.2TPJS, 101; WJS, 13, 25n9.

(Teachings and Commandments) Glossary: Wrest

That is, an orderly take down of a competing hierarchy using someone ordained to accomplish that end that is put by God on a collision course with the targeted power structure.”5 1 “Alma 13:23,” June 17, 2010, blog post.2 Online Etymology Dictionary, https://www.etymonline.com/search?