Archive for November, 2011

Should Churches Today Have Twelve Apostles?

Monday November 28th, 2011 in Learning About Mormons | No Comments »

When Jesus Christ organized His church, He chose twelve men to assist Him in His work. He called them apostles, which means, “one sent forth.” (See Luke 6:13.) In John 16, He taught them their role in His ministry: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should [...]

Thomas S. Monson on Being a Light to the World

Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 in Talks by Thomas Monson | No Comments »

On November 2, 2011, Thomas S. Monson spoke to students at Brigham Young University. Thomas Monson is the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is also their prophet. The members of this church are sometimes referred to as Mormons, an acceptable nickname for the people, but not for the religion. [...]

Drawing Lessons From a “Mormon Prophet”

Tuesday November 1st, 2011 in Christian Living, Learning About Mormons | No Comments »

We can draw lessons from prophets of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently called by friends of other faiths as the “Mormon Church“). I believe a prophet’s example is one of the strongest sermons given over the pulpit of life. VISUAL ACUITY In John 1:35-36, John the Baptist discerned Jesus Christ as [...]