Why Was Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail? The Charges, the Winter, and D&C 121ā€“123
Joseph Smith spent the winter of 1838ā€“39 in Liberty Jail on charges from the Missouri conflict, never tried. Why he was there, and what D&C 121ā€“123 says.
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Author: Traviš¯•¸
What Were the 116 Lost Pages? Why Joseph Smith Didnā€™t Just Retranslate Them
The 116 pages were the first Book of Mormon manuscript, lost in 1828. What they held, why Joseph didnā€™t retranslate them, and what D&C 3 and 10 say.
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How Is a Prophet Chosen? How the Church of Jesus Christ Picks Its Next President
No election, no campaign: when a prophet dies, the Twelve lead, and the senior apostle is set apart as President. How it works and why, from scripture.
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Who Was Brigham Young? The Prophet Who Led the Saints West, Hard Parts Included
Brigham Young, second President of the Church, led the Saints to Utah in 1847 and founded hundreds of towns. His life, his revelation, and the hard parts.
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Aaronic vs. Melchizedek Priesthood: What Is the Difference?
The Aaronic Priesthood administers outward ordinances like baptism; the Melchizedek holds the keys of all spiritual blessings. Offices, duties and scripture.
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