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Show y if THE DESERET NEWS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1943 Ot3k Seaclun Church Edition het o5ejoh Smith w hereunto ye do well that ye take wish myself accursed according to as unto a light abining in a dark heed the flesh not according to the spirit. Now, wherein could they have place. Why did God say to Pharaoh, For a more sure word of prophecy than this cause have I raised thee up? Beto hear the voice of God saying. This cause Pharaoh was a fit instrument ' is my beloved Son. IZT a wicked man, and had committed Now for the secret and grand key. acts of cruelty of the most atrocious nature. The election of Jhe promised .Though they might hear the voice of esus was - seed stili eontinuesf-and-.inth- a,. last .Gandknow no evidence thls wouldbe" -brethren would be patiefrt as they had dayrthey-sha- li SQJhi)God have- the Priesthood their election and calling was a considerable distance (to. go). Also restored unto them, and they shall be said that the promise of God was that the saviors on Mount Zion, the min-- ' ' made sure, that they had part with the greatest blessings which God had isters- of our God; if it were not for Christ, and were joint heirs with Him. -They then would want that more sure to bestow should be given to those the remnant which wdsleft, then word of prophecy, 'that they were who contributed to the support of his might men now be as -- Sodom and sealed in the heavens and had the . family... while-he..w- as translating the ' Gomorrah. The whole of the chapter fulness of the scriptures. Until we had reference to the Priesthood and promise of eternal life in the kingdom, of God. Then, having this promise have perfect love wet are liable to the House of Israel; and unconditionsealed unto them, it was an anchor fall and when we have a testimony al election of individuals to eternal to the soul, sure and - steadfast. that our names are sealed in the life was not taught by the Apostle. Though the thunders might roll and Lamb's book of life we haye perfect God did elect or predestinate, that all lightnings flash, and earthquakes bellove and then it is impossible for false those who would be saved, should be Christs to deceive' us; also said, that saved in Christ Jesus, and through low, and war gather thick around, yet the Lord held the Church bound to obedience to the Gospel; but He passes this hope and knowledge would support the soul in every hour of trial, over no mans sins, but visits them provide for families of the absent Ei trouble and tribulation. Then knowlders while proclaiming the Gospel; with correction, and if His children edge through our Lord and Savior JeHesins will will of God sealed not had often their that up further, repent sus Christ is the grand key that undiscard them. the heavens because of covetousness locks the glories and mysteries of the in the Church. The Lord would cut This is an imperfect sketch of a kingdom of heaven. short his work in righteousness and very interesting discourse, which ocCompare this principle oiice with except' the Church receive'the fulness cupied more than two hours in deChristendom at the present day, and of the scriptures that they would yet livery, and was listened to with markwhere are they, with all their boasted fail. F. W. R., p. 10. (Oct. 25, 1831.) ed attention, by the vast assembly 4.358-3G- o religion) piety and sacredness while C. H. (9) D. present. (May 1G, 1841.) ' . . - (189) . .1 at the same time they are crying out. THE DOCTRINE OF ELECTION against prophets, apostles, angels7revelations, prophesying and visions, etc. CALLING AND ELECTION He then spoke on the subject of Why, they are just ripening for the election, and read the 9th chapter of Now, there is some grand secret of hell. They will be damndamnation Romans, from which it was evident here, and keys to unlock the subject. that the election there spoken of was Notwithstanding the apostle exhorts ed, for they reject the most glorious of the Gospel of Jesus Christ thm to add to their faiths virtue, principle pertaining to the flesh, and had referand treat with disdain and trample g ence to the seed of Abraham, knowledge, temperance, etc., yet he., under' foot the key that unlocks the promise God made to Abrar exhorts them to make their calling heavens and puts in our possession in and In ham, saying. thee, thy and election sure. And though they the glories of the celestial world. Yes, seed, all the families of the earth shall had heard an audible voice from I say, such will be damned, with all be blessed. To them belonged the heaven bearing testimony that Jesus their professed godliness. Then I adoption and the covenants, etc. Paul was the Son' of God, yet he says we would exhort you to go on and consaid, when he saw. their. unbelief, I have a more sure word of prophecy. tinue to call upon God until you make your calling and election sure for yourselves, by obtaining this more sure word of prophecy, and wait pa- Lesson 43 (Third-Lessofor January, 1943) tientlv for the promise until you ob tain it, etc. (298) The Second Comforter - . .. TKE"SK OMMW1 FORTER THE other Comforter spoken of is a subject of great interest, and perhaps understood by few of this generation. After a person has faith in Christ, repents of his sins, and is d baptized for the remission of his receives the Holy Ghost, (by the laying on of hands), which is the first Corpforter, then let him continue to humble himself before God, hungering and thirsting after right sms--an- eo.usness, and living by every word of Cod and the Lord will soon say unto him. Son. thou shall be exalted. When the Lord has thoroughly proved him. and finds that the man is determined to serve Him at all hazards, then the man will find his calling and his election made sure, then it will be his privilege to receive the other w inch the Lord hath promised the Saints, as is recorded in the testimony of St 'John, jn the 11th chapter, from the 12th to the 27th verses. Com-forte- Note the lft, 17, 18, 21 and 23 verses: 10 And 1 will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter. tliat he may abide with you forever. 17. Een the Spirit of Truth; whom the world cannot receive, because. it seeth him not, neither know-ethim: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you 18 I will not leave you comfortless- I will come to you. 21. IP that hath my command--ments- , and keepeth them he it is that loveth nvi: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him. and will manifest myHL self to him. 23 If a man love me. he will keep mv words: and my Father will love him. and we will come unto him, and ' our abode with him t make Now what is this other Comforter. It is no more nor less than the Lord Je; sus and this is the sum and substance of the whole matter; that when any man obtains this last's Comforter.. he wiLLhave the personage. of Jesus Christ to attend him, or .appear unto him from time to time, and even Ha will manifest the Father unto bimatMl tbev will take-u- p their abode with him and the visions -- of- the heavens w ill be opened unto him. and the Lord wiM teach him face to face, and he mav have a perfect knowledge, of tho mysteries of the Kingdom of God, and this is the state and place the ancient Saints arrived at when thew-h- ad such glorious visions- Tsa- iaii Ezekiel. Jolinupon t he' Isle of J Patinos Si "Paul in the three heavens, and aM the Saints who held communion with the general assembly and Church of the First Born - TUI,' SlIIUT The Spirit of Revelation is in with these blessings. A tiers' m mav profit by noticing the first intjma'ion of the spirit of revelation: for instance, when you feel mire intelligence flowing into you. it may give vott sudden strokes of ideas? so th't bv noticing it. you may find it -- fulfilled the same. day or soon: (L e.) . those things that were presented unto , your minds by- - the. Spirit of God. will come to pass; and thus by learning the Spirit of. God and understanding It. you may grow into the principle of revelation, until ou lieoome perfect in Christ Jesus. (150151) h Christ-Himsetf- - con--r.ecti- -- to -- PERFECT LOVE A SAFEGUARD AGAINST FALLING FROM GRACE Brother Joseph Smith, Jr., said: That he Intended to do his duty before the Lord and hoped that the . lat -- - -- accord-ing'LTTh- Priesthood Lesson Outline n THE SECOND COMFORTER ; The Second Comforter , John 21, 23) , a. Given to those who after baptism and confirmation live by every word of God (150) b. Given to those the Lord has thoroughly proved, and found determined to servehimat all' hazards (150 c. The Lord will then say unto ; him. Son, thou shalt be exalt- - 2. b. When we have perfect love we have testimony our names are sealed in the Lambs book of (150-151- 14:15-18- life (1) Then it is impossible for us to be deceived c. God passes over, no man's sins (189; 339) - ed His calling and election made sure e The Second Comfortey, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, will attend him, or appear unto hirn from time to time' f. He will manifest the Father unto him, and they will take up their abode with him teach him face- gThe Lord-w- ill to face, and he may have a perfect knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom hr He 'is sealed up unto eternal d. - life (D. & C. G8:12) i. Given those who overcome by faith, and are sealed by the 1 loly Spirit of promise. which the Father sheds forth upon all those who are just and true (D.-- & C. 70:53-54- ) Another Comforter, even the Holy Spirit of grom i se, w h kh other Comforter is.. the same that I promised unto my disciples, as recorded in the of John. (D. & C. 88.3-5- ) 'k. This Comforter is the promise. I give unto you of eternal life; even the glory of the celestial kingdom; which glory is that of the Church of the first born testi-.mon- - (D. & C. y 88:4-5- ) Calling and election made sure a. Until we have perfect love we are liable to fall from grace (9) I (1) Unconditional election of individuals not taught by the apostlesJ2 Salvation only through obedience to the gospel (3) AH men have power to resist the devil Exhortation to make calling and election sure (298, 305) The more sure word of (1) "prophecy that they were sealed in the heavens -- (2)Had the promise of eternal life in the kingdom of God - (298, 301). (3) An anchor to the soul, sure and steadfast, tojsupport -- in every hour of trial J4) Evidence" that they were joint heirs with Christ (5) Climax to 'alt other righteous attainments (305, 30G) (G) Hear the voice declare to you. you have a. part and ' 1 ,lot in ihat - kingdom (300; 'Cf. II Peter L17-19- ) DISCUSS: 1. Show that receiving the Second Comforter, being sealed hy the Holy of promise, and having your calling and election made sure are synonymous. 2. Can an unworthy person ever receive the more sure word of prophecy that he shall obtain eternal life? 3. Emphasize the conditions laid down of living by every word of God and of overcoming by faith. jt . . Cf. D. & C. 130.20-21- . CALLING AND ELECTION TO BE MADE SURE Contend earnestly for the like precious faith with the Apostle Peter, and add to your faith virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, charity; - for if hese-things be in. ..you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither lie barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.3 Another point, after. having all these qualifications,, he lays, this injunction, upon the people to' make. your calling and election sure. He is emphatic upon this subject after adding all this virtue, knowledge, etc, Make your calling and election sure. What is the secret the start- 1pg point? According as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and. godliness.. How did he obtain all things? Through the knowledge of Him who hath called him There could not anything be. g i ven. pert a i n t n g to Jifo and Woe! godliness, without knowledge. woe! woe to Christendom! esoeciallv the divings and nriesfs if this he true. Salvation is for a man to tie saved from all his enemies; for until a man can trjlimph over death, he is not sav- wjr a - knowledge of the priesthood alone will f16 this.. (305) GOD'S DESIGN The design of the great God In sending us into this world, and z'n us PrePare us for the eternal worlds, I shall keep in mv.own bosom " at" present. . Qe We have no claim in our eternal compact, in relation to eternal things, unless. our actions and contracts and all things tend to this. But after all this, you have got to make your calling and election sure. If this Injune-- ' (Continued On Page- - Eight! ' ! km |