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Prayers, Priesthood and the Demands of Justice

Posted on February 18, 2012 by John Pontius

To begin, let’s define justice in the eternal sense. Justice is inviolate, which means that even God cannot circumvent justice – or He would actually cease to be God. (Jacob 6:10; Mosiah 2:38) Justice demands that: . . Every soul … Continue reading →

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The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood, (Part 3)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by John Pontius

Renewing of Their Bodies Continued from “The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood (Part 2)” When our souls realign to magnify this grand Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood, then the remainder of our original quotation on the oath and … Continue reading →

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The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood, (Part 1)

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John Pontius

These lofty and greater blessings flow from the Father, through Christ, through priesthood ordinances. (D&C 84:20) Saying it the other way around, the power of ordinances is derived from the priesthood, and the power of the priesthood is granted unto … Continue reading →

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Entering the Holy Order (Part 3)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by John Pontius

Continued from “Entering the Holy Order (Part 2)” It is also worth observing that entering the divine presence is a blessing belonging to the priesthood we hold, and it is a privilege that will amplify our blessings, add to our … Continue reading →

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