F. Enzio Busche

F. Enzio Busche First Quorum of the Seventy (October 1, 1977 – October 7, 2000) General Conference Addresses October 2000 General Conference Freedom “from” or Freedom “to” “The fear of my friend did not grow into panic as he was able to calmly answer his boss that the reason he was not drinking had nothing…

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Loren C. Dunn

Loren C. Dunn First Quorum of the Seventy (April 6, 1968 – October 7, 2000) General Conference Addresses October 2000 General Conference Testimony “While every temple is important and offers the same ordinances necessary for eternal life, this dedication was, in many ways, historic. This is the first temple in a city recognized as the…

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Angel Abrea

Angel Abrea First Quorum of the Seventy (March 20, 1981 – October 4, 2003) General Conference Addresses April 2000 General Conference Your Own Personal Testimony “I’m sure that many questions have come to your mind. The truth is that you will not be condemned for wondering or questioning if you make a sincere effort to…

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Angels – Book of Mormon – Moroni 10

In Moroni Chapter 10, verse 14, Moroni describes the viewing of angels and ministering spirits to be a gift of the spirit, and that if all of the gifts of the spirit are done away, it will be because of lack of faith among the children of men.

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Angels – New Testament – Matthew 2

In Matthew, Chapter 2, there are two instances of angelic visitations recorded, both received by Joseph.  First, the angel came and told him to flee with Mary and Jesus into Egypt to avoid Herod’s wrath.  The second visitation gave direction for their return from Egypt.

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Theophany – Old Testament

This page will be the jumping off point to the discussions of theophanies identified and discussed in the Old Testament. Genesis 3 – God appears to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

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Theophany – Old Testament – Genesis 3

In Genesis 3 we read about Adam and Eve partaking of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil and their subsequent expulsion from the Garden of Eden.  In it, God confronts them regarding their transaction, and there is discussion amongst gods, plural, regarding how Adam has become like them, as well…

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Angels – Book of Mormon – Moroni 7

Moroni Chapter 7 is the text of a sermon preached by Mormon and covers a wide range of important topics. As touching angels, Mormon does not relate an account of any particular visitation.  Instead he talks about the conditions under which angels minister to men. In the first place, he makes the statement that angels…

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Angels – New Testament – Matthew 1

In Matthew Chapter 1 we find the genealogy of Jesus Christ set forth, and are further informed that Mary, who was engaged to Joseph, has become pregnant.  Joseph intends to not go forward with the marriage, but is visited by an angel who attests to Mary’s virtue.  The angel then testifies to Joseph of the…

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Angels – New Testament

This page will be the jumping off point to the discussions of angels and their ministries identified and discussed in the New Testament. Matthew 1 – an angel appears to Joseph Matthew 2 – two instances of an angel appearing to Joseph.

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