How the Church of Jesus Christ Is Organized | Now You Know

[@ismailAx2011]

I am now living in accordance with the Word of Wisdom and have repented of all sins and hope to be baptized in a few weeks. God bless!

[@jime3281]

@@jamestaylor1975 I don't believe anyone is insinuating that we are perfect. As long as we sincerely repent, our sins are forgotten by Heavenly Father. We are not accountable for Adam's choices; only our own when we turn 8. It is certainly refreshing yes.

[@wendie8290]

@James Taylor you are absolutely correct. And we agree with you that there is nothing that we can do to to become clean. ONLY through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. Repentance is for us to learn and be reminded of who we are and what He has done for us. Praise God. And I am greatful for the Church of Jesus Christ of....

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[@wendie8290]

@Rodney Maxwell I was Jewish when I was 5. I know it's all true because God answered me. And just because someone was born in the church does not mean that they know it's true. We are encouraged to find our own answers. We are encouraged to read scriptures and to pray and ask God In The Name of Jesus Christ if these are things are true.

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Why wold you join those heretics?

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[@wendie8290]

Edwin Lucas, I want you to know that our Father in Heaven DID guide you here. Go to ComeuntoChrist.org It's even better. There are people to chat with 24 hrs a day. They are inspired of God. He will help them to teach you what you need most at this time. With love in Christ. Your sister, W.

[@VictorNobrega1986]

Are you a member of the church?

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[@churchofjesuschrist]

You're welcome! We're glad to hear they help you in sharing your beliefs.

[@kingbenjamin22]

Thank the Lord for revelation! I know the gift of the Holy Ghost is real and knowing that confirms my testimony of Joseph Smith and the Restoration

[@rutavitello7189]

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[@Name_760]

I going to pray to everyone who watch this I promise

[@timwrightfamily740]

Love the basic, simple organization that follows the same pattern of the early church. Its one thing to be good people trying their best to follow Jesus like many churches. But it so comforting to have Jesus' actual organization with Jesus at the head.

[@valerier3673]

I am proud to say I'm the Beehive First counselor in our class presidency in the ward :)

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for you comment, Valerie, and for your service in the Young Women's organization!

[@alliecharia6864]

I am beehive first counselor too

[@DPPayne45]

Enjoyed this, much. Thanks.

[@bushcraftbaxter]

I really hope I get to use these videos when I get called on a mission!

[@nsstawilliams3861]

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[@ZionturismoBrasil]

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This lady has a great voice

[@fidelceja585]

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[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for your comment, Fidel. We'll pass along your interest for more videos in Spanish.

[@wslines]

Amen.

[@morridin7766]

Amen

[@saintinlower48]

I know this, but I love it! I love to use visual aids when teaching and have been hooked on watching these church videos. Great explanation!

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[@jordigavira862]

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[@lorrainmarch7991]

AMEN PPAISE THE LORD

[@Glen.Danielsen]

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[@TheAbc2500]

Hi everyone! I'm 21yo male belgian and I've been researching LDS, the more I learn about LDS the more enchanted I become with LDS however I was wondering does the church require us to marry young or is it ok if I marry when I'm around 33 yo ?

[@Chillymosquito]

As far as my knowledge goes, and I am lds. We are counseled to marry young because we want to create famiLys, having multiple children when your older is more difficult when you are older...with that being said it’s not a sin if you marry later. No worries. If you look into the importance of familys in the church then I believe you would discover a natural desire to want a family sooner. Have a good day! I hope I answered your question!

[@cphorn15]

The Church does not require you to marry young, but it's often seen that way because of the importance that we place on families (as Tyler said). Another aspect that excites us is the eternal union ordinance that seals families together even after death (going beyond "till death do us part"). Speaking from personal experience, getting sealed is one of the best and most spiritual experiences I've ever had.

[@scorpioal13]

The ultimate blessing of the gospel is the promise of living in the presence of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ together with our families. This requires marriage. That being said, there is no requirement as to how old you are when you marry (as long as all laws in your area are properly followed). Also, if for some reason you are unable to marry in this life, all blessings, including marriage, will be available in God's timing.

[@TheAbc2500]

@@Chillymosquito Thank you so much for your great answer! The main reason why I was thinking about marrying at an older age was because in Belgium, mormon religion is very small (6,585 members) is there anything like an international singles ward?

[@hollyodii5969]

There are no marriage age requirements at all. This is Christ's Church on earth! I hope you feel welcome and get baptized!

[@shaguftaarif5530]

Amen

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[@REDFANGDALLRED]

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My lord!

[@TekaPereiracoach]

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[@sabrinasaldivar7748]

Can I find this in Spanish? I would love to share it with some people.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi Sabrina, the video is currently available in English, but we will pass along your request. Thanks!

[@raphaelalexandreyensen6291]

Two Questions on this, How are the leaders appointed to their positions? What are the separate duties of each member?

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Great questions, Raphael. Church leaders are chosen through inspiration by the Holy Ghost. You can learn more about how apostles are chosen here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/calling-an-apostle-of-god?lang=eng Willing members of the Church also receive individual callings, or an invitation from local leaders to accept an office or responsibility in the Church. Learn more here: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/calling We encourage you to contact missionaries from the Church, who can teach you more and help answer your questions: comeuntochrist.org/contact

[@00Fisher00]

Raphael, senior leaders of the Church have been serving for many years in local positions before God calls them to serve in higher positions. If you look up the apostles online, you can see that they served in local positions previously, such as being bishops of local congregations. All Church members have opportunities to serve; I've served in various positions over the years myself, such as teaching Sunday School, advising young men, leading a choir, or serving as a secretary for a bishopric, for example. One of my high school friends is currently serving as a bishop, which typically lasts for five years. No positions in any local congregation (ward) is compensated financially. These callings do not necessarily lead into any other responsibilities; as indicated by the Church, any leader seeks inspiration from God to know who to extend callings to for any position within their responsibility. However, serving helps us grow, and those called to serve in higher positions will have doubtless spent many years serving in other capacities first.

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[@dope4172]

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[@juanaoliva9269]

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[@cauliflowerpower1025]

So we just gonna ignore that the Catholic and Orthodox Churches have continued the order of Christ's Church unbroken since his crucifixion? No? Okay.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi there. For you or others interested, we believe that when Jesus was on the earth, He established His Church. After the Savior's death and resurrection, Peter and other Church leaders were rejected and killed, and key teachings and priesthood authority were lost from the earth. Then, in 1820, God and Jesus called a new prophet named Joseph Smith to restore the Church and its true teachings. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Jesus Christ's restored Church. To learn more, check out this short video about the restoration: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onvRf2V8oMx3Y8k

[@cauliflowerpower1025]

@@churchofjesuschrist And the Catholic Church teaches that St. Peter was suceeded by St. Clement was chosen by Peter before his death to suceed him, this is the sane with many apostles who named successors to replace them after death. The Catholics and Orthodox both carry on this ancient lineage.

[@pilotandy_com]

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[@bigfootnintendorazr]

Makes sense

[@WaqasSawer]

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[@lanbaode]

What a preposterous claim right at the beginning that the Mormon Church’s polity has been the same for “thousands of years” when it was founded only in 1830.

[@00Fisher00]

The point to take from what was said is that the original Church of Jesus Christ has been restored, which is why it is referred to as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in our time.

[@sagethyme837]

Love the design of these, they remind me of the Mormon beliefs videos! I do think they would benefit from music, though

[@allennunez2879]

Happy noises :)

[@enriqueahumada884]

😇

[@johnlewisiii2076]

Where did Russell M. Nelson get his credibility?

[@00Fisher00]

In whose eyes, and in what sense? I presume you mean as a religious leader, instead of a doctor, though he was an excellent surgeon that pioneered methods of open heart surgery. For members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we've been hearing words of great truth from him in his role as an apostle for decades. In the last few years in his role of President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he has spoken even more powerfully, and the actions he's taken have had a huge impact and those of us who have been following it all have absolutely loved it. I could go into detail, but I'm wondering if that's what you mean.

[@X4g6d7]

If the message is coming from white men in suits, you know the integrity of the Word is being preserved.

[@Hamann9631]

Another commenter recommended music. I strongly disagree with that person. I watch a video to hear the words spoken. Music makes it hard to understand a speaker. Please do not add music!

[@shimmyalot]

And I am just as confused now as I was before. Your video was good that's just far too many layers of authority for me to wrap my head around. Ya had me till you started going world wide and then back to wards and other divisions.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi, thanks for tuning in. What questions do you have? We'd be happy to answer your questions, or we encourage you to reach out to missionaries from the Church, who would be happy to answer your questions and teach you more. You can visit www.comeuntochrist.org/contact?cid=42001274 to request a video or voice call with missionaries. Take care!

[@liudvikas6534]

Church is not a state nor is it a herarchial structure. Church is comunity of all believers.

[@00Fisher00]

The Church of Jesus Christ is an organization, and the most impressive organization on the Earth. Through it, God does great works.

[@creatorsremose]

Adam was a prophet? The first person to ever be created, who was alone in the world, and without the "original sin" would've been one of the only two people to ever exist, was a prophet to teach the religion of Jesus Christ? I have one question... does this make sense to anybody?

[@00Fisher00]

Yes, it makes a lot of sense. He wasn't alone for most of his life. According to the Biblical account, Adam lived to be 930 years old and had many children with Eve. Their children had children, and theirs did also. By the time he died many, many people had been born. Adam served as a prophet to the people of his time.

[@kaleikaumaka7011]

If the Book of Mormon was a holy scripture, why is nothing that is taught in the Book of Mormon?.... repent of this cult and turn to the true and loving Christ. Galatians 1:6-12 says, “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 ¶ For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 11 ¶ But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

[@darthmcgee2216]

Adam was a prophet? That's news. Paul would have something to say about that especially after Romans 5:12 and even worse Romans 5:14. Perhaps he was the prophet of death and sin?

[@00Fisher00]

Adam committed a transgression of the law that introduced death, and yes, he was a prophet of God. If it's news to you, then you just be aware that there is much to learn.

[@shipmate3577]

How can the LDS Church ordain a Prophet when the Prophet was killed? Under J.Smith Jr., only senior could ordain someone to the same or lower level. Today's LDS Church breaks that.

[@00Fisher00]

In the early days of the restored Church, it wasn't obvious how things should proceed. Several events happened that made it clear that Brigham Young was Joseph Smith's successor. These days, we understand that full authority remains among the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles after the death of the President of the Church. There's nothing worrisome about apostles ordaining other apostles.

[@anna.propilates7598]

What about Holy Spirit?

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi @anna.propilates7598, thanks for the opportunity to clarify our beliefs. We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. You or others interested can learn more about our beliefs regarding the Godhead here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWnCfaanjaiUsJo

[@reignlopezvlog8439]

How do your church define "woman" and or Mother*

[@calebbacon6561]

www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/mothers-who-know?lang=eng

[@calebbacon6561]

www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/mothers-and-daughters?lang=eng

[@abhaysajan9224]

God the father and Jesus Christ never meet Joseph Smith

[@austinchannelvacant8261]

I agree with most but why do you allow the marriage of multiple wives

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Austin, the practice of polygamy is strictly prohibited in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and has been for over a century. No person can practice plural marriage and remain a member of the Church. You can learn more here: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/topic/polygamy

[@animationprofessor]

This is too simplified and not very helpful, it does not mention how the 70s are organized into different quorums and what exactly they do, it does not mention how the missions and mission presidents fit in and are organized, it does not mention districts and the district leadership, it does not explain where the divide is between general authorities that are full time and local authorities that are all voluntary part time, nor how the stakes are organized and led and how wards and branches and missions relate to stake and regional leadership and it should mention who CALLS who and so has the direct authority over the called leaders. Please do a more detailed leadership explanation.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for your feedback. This is an introductory video to Church leadership and organization, but for you or others interested, more resources and information are available at Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. To learn more about general Church leadership, see newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/leadership-and-organization/. To learn more about the organization and leadership of a Latter-day Saint stake (similar to a Catholic diocese), see the following link: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/stake For information about leadership in a Latter-day Saint mission, see newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/mission-president. We hope that helps answer some of your questions.

[@aaronchua5085]

sigh why is GOSPEL STUDY SUNDAY SCHOOL even allowed ? it should be GOSPEL STUDY SATURDAY SCHOOL , INSTEAD OF SUNDAY DUE TO ROMAN POPE changed the lord day From SATURDAY TO SUNDAY.

[@00Fisher00]

In some parts of the world, the Church of Jesus Christ does celebrate the Sabbath on Saturdays, but in most cultures it works best to do so on Sunday. The crucial part is not the exact calendar designation, but the weekly dedication.

[@carliehayes8821]

[@jmumali7115]

100percent..

[@morganfreeman8355]

Proverbs 30:6

[@omar90s91]

- And how is the catholic church no the first one?

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi, thanks for your question. As this video describes, we believe that when Jesus was on the earth, He called twelve Apostles and gave them the priesthood, God's authority. After the Savior's death and resurrection, Peter and other Church leaders were rejected and killed, and key teachings and this priesthood authority were lost from the earth. Then, in 1820, God and Jesus called a new prophet named Joseph Smith to restore the Church, its true teachings and the priesthood that had been lost. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Jesus Christ's restored Church. To learn more, see the video below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onvRf2V8oMx3Y8k

[@Tanmexam27]

“They [the apostles] were rejected and killed...” ...hmm well yes the apostles were slaughtered by pagans. And yet the faith lived on and Christianity continued with a line of apostolic succession. The structure looks similar because the LDS believes in a notion that the Church Christ founded was in complete apostasy within a few decades. It’s a complete disregard for Church history and early Christian theology. Omar, your suggestion is right. What ever semblances this structure has to the Catholic Church is because the Church Christ founded never “died out.” This notion of the Great Apostasy is a fabricated idea to relieve the cognitive dissonance created in believing that for 1800 years God abandoned his people until Joseph Smith came along.

[@00Fisher00]

@@Tanmexam27 Even during the time of the early apostles, it's clear that many incorrect notions were being introduced. Much of what Paul and others wrote in the epistles of the New Testament was written by way of correcting false practices and beliefs. When the apostles were no longer there to provide guidance, much truth was lost.

[@Terminatorguy34]

The Catholic church wasn't established till 325ad by Alexander the Great.

[@Nebiros21]

I already have hierarchies imposed on me by the government and workplace. I don't need an additional spiritual hierarchy. I accept a degree of authority for the sake of social well being but adding religious authority is cumbersome and restraining.

[@00Fisher00]

The authority of government and workplaces is all very temporary. God's authority is eternal. Leaders in the Church aren't there to boss people around; they're servants. Nothing compels us to follow their direction except a desire to serve and do God's will. Added government or work authority could be cumbersome and restraining, but the Church is very different.

[@Nebiros21]

@@00Fisher00 On the contrary; My boss makes me show up to work on time and I am rewarded with pay. A priest telling me to sit in church pews and that I will be rewarded with celestial promises on the other hand, that I simply cannot KNOW to be true.

[@00Fisher00]

@@Nebiros21 You raise an important point, perhaps indirectly, that there's a difference between what people say and what God tells us. I will be very happy to inform you that we indeed *can* know about spiritual truth, with greater certainty than we know anything else. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rely upon this--we don't believe in following people or doctrines without knowing that they are really God's truths. I would love to share more of my own experience with you if you care to hear it; in short, I have found that God is both loving and wise, and that following His counsel not only prepares me for eternity (the "celestial promises" you mentioned), but also vastly improves my life right now. I'm a United States Army officer by profession, and so I do have some real insight into both authority in government and also the constraints and benefits of work. I appreciate getting paid, and for years I've also seen positive and negative things about my work environment, including abuse of authority and wonderful leadership. The Church is different, and it's different in an amazing way. At Church I am compelled to do nothing by man's authority; people there seek to do God's will, and I do the same. Please consider that there is more to the Church of Jesus Christ than what you may have seen already, and that it is indeed possible to know for sure that God is directing the Church. I'd be happy to share all sorts of experiences with you that could lend insight. It is such a good, good thing.

[@Nebiros21]

@@00Fisher00I will grant you this: submitting to Church authority is a choice, while secular authorities there is no choice as that is a matter of survival in this world. However, the reason I do not choose to submit to a second or third body of authority in the form of the church is because I find no joy in it. For example: what if a church authority told me to rinse myself in ice cold water to suppress bad thoughts? That brings no more joy than getting a pay cut or being under-appreciated at work.

[@00Fisher00]

@@Nebiros21 Sure. For my part, I've never had anyone tell me anything like that. Church authorities tend to tell me things like, "Pray. Study scripture. Serve." I also don't have anyone forcing me to do them. I have had specific invitations to help people in need, and I have to say that I found the opportunities for service to be very pleasant and certainly fulfilling. I find God's authority to be useful in that way. Sometime you should attend a worship service of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and check it out for yourself. You can find meeting places and times at ChurchofJesusChrist.org or ComeUntoChrist.org. It's up to you, but I imagine that you'll find it to be a positive experience.

[@MrAlz62]

All your prophets arnt real prophets have all been chosen by man and why do yous habe one at a time??🤷🏽‍♂️👀

[@00Fisher00]

Prophets are chosen by God. I don't understand your question; could you rephrase it?

[@DavidOsborn68]

This video perpetuates the confusion in LDS culture between prophecy and presiding. The office of “the Prophet” simply does not exist. No one is ordained as “the Prophet”. There is an office of “the President” and this person is ordained as a “prophet, seer and revelator” but so are 14 other individuals. The President is not ‘the’ Prophet, other than by popular tradition. If the D&C is to be believed, prophecy is a collective function performed by the respective quorums and unanimity of prophecy is the objective. No where are we invited to put our faith in one individual alone, or to make that person our primary example.

[@kingbenjamin22]

We do get careless with our terminology which can muddy the facts

[@SusanDianeHowell]

The One exemplar is Jesus Christ, "the way, the truth, and the life" of whom all prophets, His chosen servants, testify. And with Christ at the head, "that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment." (1 Corinthians 1:10)

[@cerebralcaustic]

the church is organized so the men with the highest income or social status are promoted to leadership positions, regardless of their personalities or leadership skills.

[@00Fisher00]

Social status, income, personality are all incidental. Leadership ability is also incidental to a degree, except that leaders tend to gain some leadership ability through experience.

[@PolitiCars]

I dont know what church you go to, but that isn't this church. There are millions of average people with average income doing incredible things in the church. However, the same principles that make a person spiritually successful and strong will also cause them to be successful in other areas of life too. It would be odd to build up skills in leadership, self-reliance, faith, hard work, communication, studying and endless other talents without putting them into play for your career also.

[@monocuco818]

@@PolitiCars Great response

[@WaraynonFamilyVines]

Amen

[@MegWasHere2011]

Amen