Divine Guidance: The Church and the U.S. Constitution
Introduction The United States Constitution is more than just a historical document—it is a divinely inspired framework that has shaped…
Category: Church History
Learning from Joseph Smith: The Journey of Repentance
Introduction The journey of repentance is a personal and ongoing process that allows us to grow closer to the Lord.…
Revelation: The Heavens are Open
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we often reflect on the profound experience of Joseph…
The Lost 116 Pages of the Book of Mormon
Come, Follow Me 2024: January 15-21; 1 Nephi 6-10 It is well known that the first 116 pages translated from…
The Timing of the Book of Mormon Translation
The Book of Mormon was translated from April to June of 1829. What does that tell us about the book?
The Book of Mormon Translation: Witness Statements
Many first-hand witnesses who observed Joseph Smith translating the Book of Mormon testified of what they saw and heard.
The Translation Begins: Martin Harris and Egyptian Characters
Joseph Smith copied characters from the plates, perhaps thinking that someone else would translate the record.
Joseph Smith Had the Plates, and He Had to Protect Them
After Joseph Smith obtained the plates, mobs tried to forcefully take them, causing Joseph and Emma to leave Palmyra.
Joseph Smith’s Seer Stones
Joseph Smith had at least three seer stones, which helped him receive revelation and translate the Book of Mormon.