Theophany – Doctrine and Covenants

This page will be the jumping off point to the discussions of theophanies identified and discussed in the Doctrine and Covenants.  By definition, these will also be matter of LDS Church history, but were there is overlap between these two categories, I will include the discussion here. Section 6 – Joseph and Oliver are directed…

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Theophany – Doctrine and Covenants – Section 6

Doctrine and Covenants, Section 6, discusses many things that are wise and prudent to consider regarding following the counsel of the Lord in our lives and receiving answers to prayers.  At the end, though, we find Christ telling Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery: “Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of…

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Thomas B. Marsh

Thomas B. Marsh President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (April 25, 1835 – March 17, 1839) Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (April 25, 1835 – March 17, 1839) General Conference Addresses April 1985 General Conference Other Talks Articles in Church Publications Other Publications and Resources

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Heber C. Kimball

Heber C. Kimball First Counselor in the First Presidency (December 27, 1847 – June 22, 1868) Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (February 15, 1835 – June 22, 1868) General Conference Addresses April 1866 General Conference Blessings Secured By Faithfulness “If a man does not try to save himself through the means which are provided in…

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Orson Hyde

Orson Hyde President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (December 27, 1847 – April 10, 1875) Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (February 15, 1835 – November 28, 1878) General Conference Addresses April 1875 General Conference Education Necessary “Brethren and sisters, you do your duty toward your children; pray for them morning and evening; instruct…

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George A. Smith

George A. Smith First Counselor in the First Presidency (October 7, 1868 – September 1, 1875) Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (April 26, 1839 – September 1, 1875) General Conference Addresses October 1874 General Conference Faith Without Works is Dead, etc. “While we recommend and approve of using every reasonable means within our power to…

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Willard Richards

Willard Richards Second Counselor in the First Presidency (December 27, 1847 – March 11, 1854) Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (April 14, 1840 – March 11, 1854) General Conference Addresses April 1852 General Conference Dedication Prayer of the Tabernacle “We remember, our Father and our God, that we are indebted unto thee for our existence—for…

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Amasa Lyman

Amasa Lyman Counselor in the First Presidency (February 4, 1843 – June 27, 1844) Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (August 20, 1842 – October 6, 1867) General Conference Addresses April 1866 General Conference Marriage: Its Benefits “Virtue, when practiced by us, is the surest and best foundation that we can have for confidence, not only…

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David W. Patten

David W. Patten Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (February 15, 1835 – October 25, 1838) General Conference Addresses April 1985 General Conference Other Talks Articles in Church Publications Other Publications and Resources

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