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…scripture, and the foundations of LDS faith. Explore Topic History History and Restoration Learn about the origins of the Church, Joseph Smith, and key events in restoration history. Explore Topic…
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Why did the church change its name usage?
…New Testament patterns in which apostles conferred authority through the laying on of hands. Authority is therefore something received, not claimed. This transmission ensures continuity between Christ’s original church and…
History of Initiatory Ordinances
Initiatory ordinances in Mormon temples come from ancient religious patterns that predate Christianity and reach back to the earliest biblical accounts. These rites involve washing, anointing, sacred clothing, and the…