Restoration of Christ’s Church | Now You Know

When Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His Church, “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone” (Ephesians 2:20). After Christ’s death and Resurrection, He told His Apostles to continue teaching the gospel. They did as He asked, but eventually they died and the truth of Christ’s Church disappeared during a period called the Apostasy.
In the early 1800s, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to a young man in answer to his prayer about which church to join. This young man, Joseph Smith, was told not to join any of them but that Christ’s Church would be restored through him. This led to the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 6, 1830, a direct answer to the Apostle Peter’s prophecy in the New Testament that there would be a “restitution of all things” (Acts 3:21).
The divine return of the Church of Jesus Christ, coupled with modern-day prophets, apostles, priesthood authority, and all gospel light and knowledge, is what members of the Church refer to as the Restoration.
God restored His Church for a very simple reason: He loves all His children and wants them to have joy in this life and eventually return to live with Him. Through His living prophets and the truths in His restored Church, God shows us the way.
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[@nathanbanks2935]

We are so blessed to have Christ's New Testament Church restored to the earth in our day! I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that church, and that all the essential ordinances pertaining to eternal life and exaltation have been restored to the earth!

[@robertrhyndress9351]

i just watched this show and i found it to be both honest and true as well

[@chief643]

This made me cry in happiness Amen 🙏🙏

[@gotit5297]

Greeting from Turkish Mormon Church 😊🙏🏻🕊♥️🇹🇷

[@elton3891]

Oh it's true. This message is very simple. I love that message. The Gospel of Jesus was restored by the great prophet of God, Joseph Smith. He was guided by a Heavenly messenger for translate the book of Mormon. It's amazing. I love Jesus Christ, he is the way for happiness.

[@kellynorman7452]

It's a shame the Mormons are false

[@debwhite5281]

The Bible says not to add or take away from the Holy Bible!!!

[@00Fisher00]

@@debwhite5281 Actually, it doesn't. How much do you know about the Bible? John the Apostle wrote in his book of Revelation the words you're citing. When he wrote it, the Bible had not yet been compiled into a single volume. The writings of the old prophets were separate. Thus, it's obvious that John was referring to the Book of Revelation when saying that nothing should be added or taken away. John himself wrote wrote his "gospel", or his account of Jesus's life, after recording the Revelation. Interestingly, Moses wrote the same thing about his written works back in Deuteronomy 4:2 and 12:32, but we don't reject everything after Deuteronomy, do we? I'd encourage you to learn more about the Bible, and also to learn more about the great work God is doing in our day in the Church of Jesus Christ.

[@alethabelmonte4716]

@@kellynorman7452 ,How can you say?I invite you pray about it if that is true or not,the Holy Ghost will testify you about it,for more information you can log on to www.mormon.org

[@MultiNater]

With all due love and respect, I pray that God will open your eyes to see TRUTH. Do y’all believe that y’all will become gods one day? Do y’all believe in a “prophet” named Joseph Smith? I hope and pray that you would take heed the scripture in Isaiah 43 that there are no other gods before me, none after me.

[@reeselynn5262]

I am a Catholic but this video helped me know better about Mormon beliefs!

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for your comment, Reese. We're glad the video was informative, and we're happy to know we share a common belief in Jesus Christ. Have a wonderful day!

[@Ryan_Zell]

And also to stay away.

[@00Fisher00]

@@Ryan_Zell Why? When God gives us something wonderful, we have every reason to embrace it.

[@alethabelmonte4716]

Nice,we invite you more to learn of our doctrine for more information you can log on to www.mormon.org,they can help you answer your questions about this learning

[@7ajhubbell]

Thank you.

[@ronlifestyle837]

no matter how strong the truth is; doubt stronger then truth but faith in Christ stronger then doubt but attacks from other can destroy are belief.

[@jasonsellers56]

Thank you *SO* much for making this! I'm going to share this everywhere! 😄

[@churchofjesuschrist]

You are very welcome. Hope that sharing it started some great conversations.

[@almahuertas4237]

bh

[@michaelgrey7854]

@@churchofjesuschrist it did. I can now confirm that the spirit told me it was not true. Thanks :)

[@00Fisher00]

@@michaelgrey7854 Facetiousness doesn't help anyone.

[@enesegoteqz8425]

Michael Grey thats okay sometimes the lord will make you wait and see

[@PumaCanIChange]

What a beautiful video... So clear and simple to understand. I wish it was available in Spanish to share with Friends and Family.

[@KitClan]

Jose, It is available in Spanish as are all of our Scriptures... The Bible, The Book of Mormon and The Doctrine and Covenants. The Bible, or course you know. The Book of Mormon is the history of God's people when some fled the middle East and came to this part of the world and The Doctrine and Covenants... prophecies and instructions given in the early days of the Church and all of our current teachings and magazines are published in Spanish and several other languages. Go to lds.org to find more information. They could also arrange for you to receive teaching by LDS Missionaries in your area. God bless your interest and hope this gives you the information you might start out with. John D Kitch YourConscience (is my nick)

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hello, a translated version of this video is still in the works, we do have many other videos in Spanish though. www.canalmormon.org/

[@mrdasilver]

@@KitClan I think he meant he wished the video itself was in Spanish. ;)

[@mrdasilver]

I agree! It would be wonderful to have all these amazing videos translated into as many languages as possible. I live in Brazil and would love to share it with my friends who only speak Portuguese.

[@gailwalker158]

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[@usner21]

So kind! Very proud, so many Christians!

[@matthewheun1458]

Grace is unmerited favor from God. Faith is trust in Christ. Salvation is by grace through faith, not of works plus faith. The book of Mormon says that you are saved by grace after all that you can do. Which contradicts what God's word has said, which is by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourself it is the gift of God not of works least any one should boast. Salvation has always been by grace through faith, always from the time of Paul, to Martin Luther to now, Jesus did call us to repent and trust in him but repentance is not what grants you salvation but is what is required with faith in Jesus, faith in Jesus is what counts us righteous before god. Jesus who is God who has always existed with the father and the holy spirit as one God in three distinct persons for enternity. That Jesus died for your sins, took the punishment we deserve, he was than buried, and on the third day he rose from the grave, you must repent and trust in Christ, but know that the repentance and faith and salvation is a gift from God freely given, you can not earn it, nor lose it.

[@larry81953]

We must live the best we can.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi @Matthew Huen, thanks for watching and for giving us an opportunity to share our beliefs about grace. We believe that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all mankind may be saved. As Elder Uchtdorf, a Church leader, has taught, "Salvation cannot be bought with the currency of obedience; it is purchased by the blood of the Son of God." We strive for improvement and progress and obey the commandments of God to show our love for Him. You and others interested can learn more about our beliefs on grace at the links below: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-gift-of-grace?lang=eng www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/grace?lang=eng

[@00Fisher00]

Matthew, let me help you out here. 2 Nephi 25:23 reads, "For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do." This passage shows that nothing we can do of ourselves is enough, and we must look to our Savior Jesus Christ for the grace we need to receive salvation. The Church's response above highlights this. Please feel free to learn more by following the links provided by the Church.

[@ellielegler338]

We do believe that grace is a gift from God. We believe that we are already saved by grace through Jesus Christ's atoning sacrifice. We also believe that we cannot lose or earn his grace nor have to be worthy of it because He already paid the price. All men have access to His grace and atonement. However, we believe that because of that gift we must strive to follow Him and love him and keep his commandments to show our appreciation for that gift. Grace indeed does not come after our works, more we show appreciation for his wonderful gift of grace through our works. We believe that our works reflect our faith and that we should do good to all men and come unto Christ and become like him. Here is a video on grace and what we believe Christ's grace to be. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r327o2yfqcSjmLs (His Grace Is Sufficient - Brad Wilcox)

[@HexenDieJuvel]

So easy to explain, it's just great!

[@clarkusbatimus]

Well done. Using it with my mission prep class.

[@Dustin_McNab]

Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? I've talked to a few missionaries and asked them how someone knows the LDS church is true and they talked about praying about it. But I still don't understand how exactly that's supposed to work because I've grown up going to a protestant church and we already pray and receive answers about those prayers. I've personally been involved in bible studies where we study the gospel and we usually open and close the study each night praying that God would guide us in the study. But if the LDS church is true, that means those studies were teaching a false gospel. So how would I trust my prayer about the LDS church while also doubting the prayers about a gospel I've been studying for many years?

[@jime3281]

@@Dustin_McNab Our church believes that most Christian denominations have truths of the restored Gospel. Your case is of course individual to yourself, but feeling the Spirit and/or receiving answers to questions from the Lord from those classes should not be discounted. It takes a lot of skill to discover what truly is individual revelation- I mean every world religion has devout followers that claim they've felt a spiritual experience. You have to try to study our teachings and pray- you claim you've received answers. Why should this be any different?

[@00Fisher00]

@@Dustin_McNab Different churches teach different doctrines, and while that means that there is necessarily some error in the various denominations, there is also some truth to be found in them, and the Holy Ghost will testify of that truth. There's no need to doubt what you have received from God already. However, if God has restored His Church, then should we not seek the greater truth there? God will always guide us as we seek him, but there are some things we can ask of Him specifically that will be particularly important. A great place to start is the Book of Mormon, and I'll explain why. As we study the Book of Mormon and pray about it, we can receive a very real witness from God about its truth as another book of scripture. Moroni, the last prophet to write in the Book of Mormon, encouraged exactly this in Moroni 10:3-5 (www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/10). When God reveals the truth of the Book of Mormon to us, we then have an assurance that Joseph Smith was a true prophet and that the church he restored is indeed the true Church of Jesus Christ. Then, as you come to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you will see more and more of what God has revealed to mankind in our day.

[@milsteven03]

I love this so easy o u derstand. I am eager to share this to my family and friends after my social media fast. 🙏🙏💞

[@fsymusic-porisaaca.salgado1321]

i like this video !! it's simple to understand

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you, we're so glad that you enjoyed it.

[@dianacampbell7482]

Thank you

[@UmelfUhr]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@churchofjesuschrist]

You're welcome. we're glad you enjoyed it.

[@cheater820]

Its very simple thanks

[@laurachavez957]

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[@JoshuaSAlt31]

Another Fantastic Video

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed it.

[@gabe5569]

the ancient church needs to restoration.

[@champsworld3993]

prayers for the baptist people they dont agree with the mormons,myself im just a christian,i just want to learn ,i just let them talk,and be silent,im not up for a fist fight no more..im at peace

[@user-qi2sx2bt3d]

Hi i love mormon .

[@kirbyawesome5077]

I'm learning about the Restoration in seminary right now, I'm so glad to live in these latter days

[@happylatter-daysaint3503]

Amen!! 💙💙💙

[@eduardorivera8956]

Amen

[@adamakanu7179]

Awesome❤❤thanks for uploading....

[@feporpor5694]

Beautifully said

[@tommysandman3708]

Good

[@MargieM10]

Fantastic job on the video. You guys have been putting out great content lately. 💙

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you. Keep watching for some more great content coming in the next few weeks.

[@adrianomenezesjr8714]

Fantastic

[@meggsmeggs302]

Thank you!

[@haloguy]

This is fantastic!

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it.

[@stephaniegardner9104]

love this. So simple and clear to understand. I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ!!

[@wizardswordfish5875]

This video was an add on a telltale video nice

[@SamanthaCke]

I love you so much and you are amazing

[@grimgrowlithe6111]

That's how I found it...

[@SusanDianeHowell]

And on the third day, the body of Christ did rise again. The restored Church of Jesus Christ is the breaking light of dawn that faithful worshipers of the most High have looked forward to for passing millennia. Praise to the Father and His beloved Son, Jesus Christ, the Messiah.

[@sadingcastigo6088]

Simple but true and powerful!😊

[@donnacaulfield9229]

Great introduction to the LDS faith. I wish it was broken down into longer, different parts that went into more CD detail. I have listened intently to President Gordon Hinckley for many years and was so sadden when he passed away.

[@alethabelmonte4716]

No worry,you can get more information about this you can log on to www.mormon.org,they can answer your questions about this.

[@matthewheun1458]

They misquoted the verse on 2 Thessalonians 2:3 it actually reads let no one deceive you in any. For that day will not come,unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.

[@waynejespersen2722]

Just curious, to what translation are you referring?

[@aluf2567]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints use the King James Version of the Bible. Even with the other translations, the text are still the same, with a different wording, and definitely support the Church's explanation of why there was an Apostasy of the original Church or Christ.

[@sevensickszero6112]

@@aluf2567 the apostasy in Thessalonians is a future apostasy ....

[@davidjanbaz7728]

@@aluf2567 no, Jesus didn't lie to his Apostles that the Gates of Hell would not stand against the true church of Christ. Your total Apostasy doctrine makes Jesus Christ into a lier ! It never happened! No reason for the Mormon church to exist!

[@00Fisher00]

@@davidjanbaz7728 The restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ is a fulfillment of His words that the gates of hell would not prevail. Even though there was broad apostasy for a time, it is now over. Thus, although Satan made efforts against the early Church, they have not prevailed.

[@gerrymorales1668]

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in. sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves

[@00Fisher00]

@FightPeople Joseph Smith was a true prophet. Jesus Christ taught that we shall know prophets by their fruits, and the work that Joseph Smith performed for God was a great work.

[@ellielegler338]

@The Clown I do not appreciate you replacing the name of the Savior Jesus Christ with the term Narcissist. You are welcome to have your opinion but please treat the name of Jesus Christ with respect.

[@johnfici4189]

Sincere question.... If Joseph Smith was a prophet, why did God abandon him and his flock when he was given a revelation to go into Missouri and make Zion, the ultimate kingdom of God?? Would God make such a grievous mistake and allow everyone to fail for kicks?? Because one of 2 things smell awful like bull dung. Either your "Prophet" was mistaken in revelation, making him a false one, or God made a mistake...which so far he has never.

[@00Fisher00]

@@johnfici4189 Or you have limited vision and understanding and haven't come to the right conclusion yet. Frankly, I doubt the sincerity of your question. You only asked the question to try to make a point. There are a lot of things that really aren't hard to understand if you try, but you don't seem to want to understand this. Accuse all you want; it doesn't change the great work that God did through Joseph Smith and is still doing today.

[@00Fisher00]

@@fescot349 There is an enormous amount of good fruit, and anyone with an open mind and heart can see it. Brigham Young had similar views about race as most other people of his time. You can condemn him and reject the great work that God is doing through the Church of Jesus Christ, or you can accept what God gives us through the Church. It's up to you.

[@timothysmith746]

First!

[@puppyunicorn9143]

Great video ❤️

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it.

[@SoCalUmpire]

I'm grateful for this video, good job. I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ was indeed restored through Joseph Smith, The Book of Mormon and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

[@koalabears4038]

❤️

[@jeremiahandirenesjourney154]

Love the simplicity,!💚

[@sarahp287]

I really liked this video. I just thought the narrator talked way too fast. It was hard to keep up at times. With so much info it would be nice to slow it down just a bit.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Thanks for your comment, Sarah. We'll pass along your feedback.

[@annettesmith4050]

2 Thessalonians 2:3 The falling away written by the Apostle Paul, is referring to the masses of people we see today that are falling away from belief in God and into atheism.

[@arnelcope6828]

Simple but Clear video. Thanks

[@melissagallegos6209]

Love this video

[@churchofjesuschrist]

So glad you loved it.

[@terrycarleson6371]

Great

[@JLxpez]

Lesson 1 PMG 😍

[@alethabelmonte4716]

Hi Jairo,If you have questions about this ?you can log on to www. mormon.org,they can answer your questions

[@tomassantana3477]

Thank you - AMEN

[@lippertkaleb]

Proud Catholic

[@00Fisher00]

I'm glad we have a shared faith in Jesus Christ.

[@alethabelmonte4716]

Nice

[@laruz2012]

no lo tienen en español?

[@_j22t_]

Lamentablemente no.

[@johnrungai826]

Simple explanation. Like it. 😄

[@churchofjesuschrist]

So glad you liked it.

[@isabelgarcia3805]

Thank you for this video..i want to share to others especially to my family...

[@Mikha335]

If the authority to administer the ordinances necessary for salvation vanished from the earth, the why did the Messiah say that the "the gates of hades would not prevail" against his "church", and why did he promise, "I am with you always, even to the end of the world"? Why would he say this only to allow the authority (necessary for salvation) to disappear from the face of the earth?

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi @Mikha'El ?, thanks for your thoughtful question. To learn more about the period of apostasy following the death of Jesus Christ's apostles and biblical prophecies of a restoration, see the following links: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/apostasy?lang=eng; www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/jesus-christ-church

[@mongo4utube]

@@churchofjesuschrist Sorry, but you did not answer those questions. Neither does your link.

[@00Fisher00]

@@mongo4utube The Restoration is the manifestation of God's promise that the gates of Hell would not prevail against the Church. Even though Satan has had some power to deceive people and turn them away from truth, the Church has been restored and is doing God's work in our time. God is with anyone who seeks His presence, always; that has never stopped.

[@josebaldonado1613]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@anhuinevermore9958]

One thing that always comes up when I talk with baptist apologists is how in Daniel 2, it talks about how the kingdom of God, once established on earth (when Jesus first came) would never be destroyed and will endure forever, therefore the apostasy could never happen. I mean to me it definitely seems like there was an apostasy just because of all the horrible things that happened in the world at that time and all the atrocious things that people supposedly did in Gods name at the time. But it also seems to say In Daniel that the kingdom of God was still present during that time. Any body have any ideas on that

[@DwaineWoolley]

Bryan Mullan perhaps it’s referring to the 3 nephites and John the Revelator who were promised they would not die? They were still on the earth during the apostasy. Just my guess

[@brookegoing2466]

When you look at the footnotes for "days" in Daniel 2:44 in gospel library, it takes you to the topical guide for "the last days." Perhaps this verse is referring to after the Restoration or after the Second Coming.

[@eriality]

This is what I understood on Daniel 2. Daniel did interpret the King's dream of a stone cut without hands and shall fill the whole earth, which is a representation of Christ church. And in verse 28, Daniel said that the dream that the King had is what will happen in the latter days(or what we believe is the last days or the days we are living right now), therefore, supporting other prophecies of other prophets that there would be a "falling away first (Apostasy), then the "restitution of all things" or the Restoration of Church of Jesus Christ and His gospel, which represented the "stone cut without hands and shall roll forth and fill the earth."

[@KevlarX2]

That scripture you are referring to was Daniel 2:44, part of Daniel's interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, that the God of Heaven would set up a kingdom that would never be destroyed, and would not be left to another people, but that it would break into pieces and consume all these kingdom's, and would stand forever. The church Christ set up, could not have been the kingdom Daniel foresaw. In Matthew 21:43 We see where "Christ and The Kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof." So, the church Christ organized was left and given to another people. This supports the apostasy that was prophesied and it did happen. So the kingdom that would be set up that would stand forever and not be given to another people, would be a church that would be set up in the last days.

[@hazevault1]

Daniel 2:28 Daniel informs Nebuchadnezzar that his dream is regarding the latter day, not the time of Christ, which might be called the meridian of time. The stone appears after many kingdoms have already fallen and given rise to others. The stone is the latter-day kingdom of God.

[@marcelomoeller1900]

I love it, and I know the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is true

[@NoahIsmael]

I wonder why this video says that the original apostles died off and the priesthood vanished. Did the apostles not ordain other bishops and priests to hand on the faith? Christian tradition in the early church says yes... so therefore the faith was never lost and there was never a restoration.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi Noah Ishmael, thanks for your thoughtful question. As the Church of Jesus Christ grew, the apostles faced dissent among believers and harsh opposition from nonbelievers. Many apostles were martyred, and people disagreed about the meaning of Jesus’s teachings. People began forming various churches without God’s authority to do so. These churches strayed from Jesus Christ’s original Church. As a result, Christianity experienced a widespread Apostasy, or departure from core religious beliefs. God’s priesthood, or the authority to act in His name, was lost, pure principles were corrupted, and the truths of the gospel were scattered. To learn more about the period of apostasy following the death of Jesus Christ's apostles and biblical prophecies of a restoration, see the following links: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/apostasy?lang=eng; www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/jesus-christ-church

[@00Fisher00]

One thing that's interesting to notice is that even in the apostles' time, they had need to correct false ideas and practices within the Church, as is seen in the epistles of the New Testament. When the apostles were no longer on the Earth, this guidance was lost. The priesthood was lost as well, but restored in our day.

[@00Fisher00]

@Josiah Valentine Members of the Church of Jesus Christ respect each individual's right to choose their beliefs; if you'd like to learn more about ours, feel free to follow the links provided in the Church's response above.

[@RidewithJD]

Good video. Thank you - JD

[@truthersunite8658]

Now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

[@missmichelle9807]

TruthersUnite the other half is living it

[@andersonbridgelal8980]

Not sure if you respond to comments, but is this shared on any of the LDS Facebook pages? I'll go see to share with my friends this beautiful yet simple to the point. Some don't like to click on the KZbin links, and Facebook videos auto play to get their attention to watch. Thank you

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi Anderson bridgelal, we try to reply to comments when we can, there are so many :-) Please share the video as much as you would like on all platforms. The more people it can reach the better.

[@alexandralloyd650]

Excellent, simple and accurate explanation of the what, why and how the Gospel of Jesus Christ was restored in its fulness.

[@valholladay2116]

I don't want to appear sarcastic but are you going to have to change the web site name to "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Channel"?

[@1zcott]

Maybe

[@williamjerz4243]

Yes... It'll be waited!!!

[@virtualmariel5414]

Hmmmm. That makes sense 😊 just like James the Mormon, yeah?

[@MargieM10]

Heh! Good question.

[@Rhyto]

That'll be fun to see honestly.

[@letycantero]

The pilgrims history was before or after this?

[@00Fisher00]

Joseph Smith lived in the early 1800s, which was after the United States of America became a nation, which was in turn after European pilgrims came to the Americas.

[@reubenjoseph2499]

Good morning/evening Brothers and Sisters! my first question do we truly believe everything that was in Christ original church was restored through the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints?

[@reubenjoseph2499]

Please no fights and arguments just need answers.

[@HaroldJoshua593]

all you need is to foray about It, God gave us the chance to know by ourselves, if you lack of wisdom ask of God James1:5

[@00Fisher00]

It seems that more is being revealed in our day than was known in previous times.

[@gladysarias2858]

En español por favor gracias.

[@mizzlediz7398]

❤❤❤❤What a wonderful video!

[@Thebusysuperhuman]

Yes and we won’t go into the damage Henry the 8th did Love your vids. Very clear and concise

[@Bellg]

What does Henry VIII have to do with anything?

[@UXSpecialist]

The whole world is calling us Mormons today, as taught to them by our ourselves. To change this, we must refer to ourselves by the true name of the church, not Mormons. The first word in this video is Mormons. This is what will stick in the minds of people, not the real name. I predict as long as we use the word Mormons in any context, the world and we ourselves will continue to call ourselves Mormons. It will not change until we stop using the word Mormons altogether. 50 years from now they will still be calling us Mormons unless we begin to refer to ourselves as members of the church is Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

[@jedwebster8976]

It’s important to understand what Peter was saying in Acts chapter 3. First off in verse 21 the Bible tells us Heaven “receives” Him until the restoration of all things. This is after his resurrection and ascension to Heaven. At this point He doesn’t leave his Father’s side until his second coming. Second, Peter was trying to tell the jews that Jesus was the prophet spoken of by Moses in Dueteronomy 18:15. Peter was quoting that in Acts 3:22 on. Yet for context sake one needs to start reading further back to have an understanding of what Peter was saying to these people. He was telling them that through Moses’ writings, the prophets and such they should have known that this Jesus whom they crucified was the one foretold snd the one they all should hear. God is the one who restores all things. Please take the time to study look for yourself. God bless you!!

[@00Fisher00]

Just FYI, the Church of Jesus Christ as a whole is studying the New Testament this year, as we do every four years. We studied the Old Testament last year, as individuals, families, and congregations. As you converse with many Christians, you will find various different understandings of scripture, but we definitely do a lot of study for ourselves. The restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ in our time is one of the greatest blessings the world has known.

[@danvan2683]

I was born into the mormon church, the history is contrived and the reality is still accessible through primary sources, do your homework, it redefines every term to sound biblical but it's not related.

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi @DanVan 2 Ruth, thanks for sharing your perspective. We invite you and everyone to learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ and the history of the restoration. Have you heard of the recently-published history of the Church called "Saints?" The first volume was released in 2018 and discusses the history of the church in a very open and transparent way. Along with the publication of the history, over 100 supplementary essays and videos were posted on the Church's website on a wide variety of topics, including Seer Stones, Slavery, Masonry, Joseph Smith and Plural Marriage, and many more. We hope you and others will read "Saints" and become familiar with the resources in the essays and videos-- see the link below for more information: history.churchofjesuschrist.org/saints?lang=eng Take care!

[@danvan2683]

@@churchofjesuschrist I do appreciate the transparency that the internet has caused, I study the gospel message from the Bible and recognize the differences, I do see your church moving closer to a Christian perspective, I hope this continues and your leaders can make the lds a Christian Church in truth. For me it's amazing the content that's been on your website, I grew up learning to stay away from those things and they were lies from sources opposed to the church, it's been interesting seeing who was lying and where the integrity was the whole time.

[@00Fisher00]

@@danvan2683 We really shouldn't give heed to people that oppose Jesus Christ and His Church, even if they present some things that are factual. Members of the Church continue to learn and do so more readily than ever with the access to information provided by the Internet. I'm glad for clarification we have today. May I ask you something? As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I know why I believe in the Bible and study it, but why do you? Why do you consider the Bible to be scripture?

[@bartercoins]

Joseph Smith performed a _three-fold_ restoration, restoring the gospel, the priesthood and the church of Christ. This is what Mormons refer as "the restoration." This is not to be confused with the "restitution of all things," which comes afterward, during the end times. The restitution of all things will be accomplished by the end-time Elias, which is the title of the _forerunner_ of Jesus Christ's Second Coming. (John the Baptist was the _forerunner_ of Jesus' First Coming and therefore was also given the title of Elias.) Neither John the Baptist nor Joseph Smith the seer restored all things, therefore neither one was the end-time Elias. The man that comes during the end times must complete his "all things" mission _before_ Jesus' Second Coming. Doctrine and Covenants 77:12 refers to that end-time servant's "all things" mission, and notice that the text specifically says that it must happen _before_ Christ returns. Thus the idea that Christ restores all things _after_ He comes is not correct. It happens before His coming and it will be performed not by Christ nor by the members of Christ's church working together, but by one, singular, miracle-working seer doing it all by himself. (Just as Christ worked out the atonement alone, so Elias will restore all things alone.) Now, as yet, this end-time man has not made his public appearance, therefore latter-day saints promote Joseph Smith's three-fold restoration until Elias shows up on the scene.

[@patrickrose567]

A corner Stone is symbolic symbolism visually. The church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. If we look at a Pyramid , the structure the corner stone leads to the Top , to bottom the foundation. 4 Corners of the earth , be the four directions facing the outward directions. The Corner Stone is the top structure of the Pyramid and that leads to the foundation that is Parable to all the stones in the structure. Now days the Corner stone in below grade as the baptism font is below grade the Corner stone in a building removed for the purposes of baptizing the dead to proxy the living. The Corner stone of the baptism font is Important so is the sacrament table , all things lead to Jesus Christ in the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints so does the Temple. Primary class leads to that corner stone. So does sacrament meeting , so does the calling to be in the corner stone to office in the sustaining a show as the arm is by the square. As baptism is , to be sustained by the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost that leads to the corner stone , are is the corner stone. Set apart to corner stone the calling to take Jesus Christ name on , in all callings. I be inspired to magnify and sustain the view point to this topic. The restoration to fullness is by the Temple to Zion the covenant to be , to phase the season in life before the world to the , Holy Garments that be symbolic to the teaching they be in to firts the last. Corner stone. Practical and Oral to One fold the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints.

[@jacobandersen6075]

Sending it out to my friend right now.

[@TheOneStoneAngell]

So you all are the only way to truth and to God?

[@waynejespersen2722]

We are not, I am not, and you are not; Jesus Christ is the only way. Come follow Him. That is what His church teaches.

[@OohNachos]

No, Jesus Christ is the only way. Faith in Christ saves. No church has a monopoly on faith. Come, bring what you have. Let's see if we can add to it!

[@00Fisher00]

As the others above have said, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that Jesus Christ is our Savior and the only way to God.

[@anthonybrunske8782]

@@00Fisher00 which Jesus? Galatians 1:8

[@00Fisher00]

@@anthonybrunske8782 The true, living Jesus Christ who is the Son of God and the Savior and Redeemer of the world. Revelation 14:6.

[@fernandapena1655]

💙📘

[@xxyoshi122rodriguez5]

I love god and jesus because they save my life and because I always love them I love you god

[@ruthhayes2942]

Praying for your eyes and hearts opened to God's truth, Jesus is HIS py begotten SON.

[@00Fisher00]

Indeed, Jesus is the only Begotten Son of the Father, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is His true Church upon the Earth.

[@lukegehring8331]

It's a good thing that Smith knew nothing of the Eastern Church, so it is relatively easy to see that LDS nothing like the unaltered original Church.

[@hirambrooks2082]

Joesph Smith with out doubt is an ordain prophet revelator, there is no other other church other then LDS Church.

[@rosee7011]

There are lots of other churches. That doesn't make them right.

[@chrisperrywv]

So we are cleared to say Latter Day Saints then?

[@mrs.schmenkman]

It was just using "lds" to describe the church that he was speaking of. We are indeed Saints of the Latter Days. The only challenge there....you get to teach people what "saint " meant in the Bible since some think that it means we think we are the Catholic style 'saint'... Ah yes the 1980's when we abhorred the term mormon and spent our whole mission trying to teach people we are not mormon.....

[@00Fisher00]

We always have been. It's a descriptive term. President Nelson has encouraged us to make sure we focus on Jesus Christ, both when stating the name of the Church and when professing our beliefs.

[@michaelgrey7854]

Hang on, which version of the restoration is this one?

[@ellielegler338]

Would you care to share which 'version' of the restoration you have heard so I or someone else can clarify any questions you might have?

[@miqueasbello5382]

Every false sect starts with the claim that the true Church was lost and they are the restoration of it. The truth is though, “on this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). If Mormonism is true, Jesus was a liar.

[@00Fisher00]

The concept of a restoration is not at all as common as you suggest, but false sects really aren't important here. What "Mormonism" is exactly, I don't know, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is indeed the restored Church of Jesus Christ, and He leads it today. Indeed, the gates of hell will not prevail.

[@miqueasbello5382]

@@00Fisher00 There was no need for a restoration because the Church that Jesus established in the first century has been preserved throughout the centuries until today. If the LDS is the true church, what was the point of establishing a church in the first century that would collapse into apostasy two minutes later?

[@00Fisher00]

@@miqueasbello5382 Throughout the ages, God has called prophets and people have sometimes listened and sometimes turned to apostasy. It has been foretold in scripture many times. God gave us moral agency because He knows it's best for us, and even when we have turned away from Him, He is still there to invite us back. As I examine the religions of the world that have existed from the time of Christ, it's clear that His Church was lost. Early on, apostles gave guidance to the Church in the different regions, often correcting beliefs or practices that were not right. That's what we see a lot of in the epistles of the New Testament. The "rock" of revelation given to apostles was and still is crucial. But apostles were killed, banished, or otherwise driven off, and without apostles to lead them, the members of the Church continued making mistakes and corrupting the teachings of Christ. Over the centuries, residual Christianity adopted pagan culture and split into Orthodox and Roman Catholic chunks. Martin Luther and others realized that many things were incorrect about common Christian practices; after the protestant reformation, many people and many churches tried in some way to follow what Christ had given them, but without God's authority given to apostles and other leaders and thus without that rock that was so important. Joseph Smith found himself among many churches that did not agree and did not act in unity--the very existence of multiple churches with differences in doctrine and practice indicates a lack of the unity that Christ and the early apostles taught--and so he went to ask God about it. He was given the task of restoring what Christ had started. I am blessed to be able to see what the restored Church of Jesus Christ does today, and what I feel most toward God about it is gratitude; to give us so much shows that He is so very merciful toward us. I don't expect anyone to simply take my word for it, but I know that you or anyone else can do the same thing that Joseph Smith did and go to God in prayer. One of the most common messages in scripture is "seek, and ye shall find." God wants to answer us. Jesus knew that there would be false prophets in our time and warned us of them in Matthew 7:15-20, but rather than telling us that there would be no true prophets, he gave us a key to discern the true from the false. As he said in verses 16 and 20, we will "know them by their fruits." Among the fruits of Joseph Smith were the translation of the Book of Mormon and the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ. I know these fruits. I have studied the Book of Mormon, I have worshipped and served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I have heard the words of modern prophets. I've asked God in prayer, and many times I have received His witness of these things. I know that they are good fruits. My hope is that you and anyone else will come to know the same thing. I invite you to begin learning about the Church of Jesus Christ by visiting ComeUntoChrist.org or ChurchOfJesusChrist.org. The first site is intended for people who are new to the Church, while the second has many resources that are more intended for Church members. Feel free to read the Book of Mormon for yourself. Feel free to worship with latter-day saints at our meetinghouses or in our homes. We are imperfect people, but the faithful among us strive to be true disciples of Christ, and I promise you that if you earnestly seek, you will find the fruits to be good. If you do not want to, then I still wish you the best, but I hope you will open your heart to what God has given us in our day.

[@breblackmusic]

“No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.” ‭‭John‬ ‭1:18‬ KJV‬‬ “Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.” ‭‭John‬ ‭6:46‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Hey everyone from these verses alone we know that know one has seen the father except the lord Jesus Christ So how can it be possible that Joseph Smith seen the father? Also Acts 3:21 does speak of restoration “Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:21-23‬ ‭KJV‬‬ All of the prophets spake of the deliverance of Gods people the coming of the messiah and the revelation of Gods kingdom to man through Jesus Christ our lord There is no scripture in the original bible manuscripts or KJV that point to Joseph smith they all point to God the love of the father, sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and sanctification of the Holy Spirit If we all agree that the Holy Spirit is among us in this world why would we need Joseph smith to do the restoration work that the Holy Spirit is to do? “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.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them. Luke 21:8 There’s no addition or change needed to what God has already established through Jesus Christ the fulfillment of the law I pray you all ask the Holy Spirit to guide into to truth by reading his word for it is living and breathing and needs no explanation please be careful of our own sinful minds and people that corrupt what the Bible says Trust God’s word not what people say about it

[@00Fisher00]

Passages about people seeing God can be confusing, especially given the multiple other passages that describe them seeing Him. True prophets, including Joseph Smith, aren't in competition with God and haven't claimed to be Him or His Son, but rather testify of Them and have parts to play in doing Their work. Thankfully, Joseph Smith restored the original gospel and has helped the world to understand it despite centuries of confusion. Hopefully that helps clear up your concerns a bit. May I ask you about your beliefs? It's clear that you study from the Bible as I do. I know why I consider the Bible to contain God's word, but why do you?

[@lindalds]

Galatians 1: 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. Let's break this down. _But though we_ ...We, meaning the apostles of Christ, including Paul. _Or an angel from heaven_ ...Or *EVEN IF* an angel from heaven. Angel=messenger Heaven=God So, even if a messenger from God So, even if it means Moroni, he *was* an angel from heaven, or a messenger from God. And God doesn't send angels with messages that are not from Him. _Preach any other gospel unto you_ ...If you read the second chapter of Galatians, you will see what the "other gospel" Paul was referring to and it has nothing to do with Moroni or the Book of Mormon, etc. And what is "Gospel"? It is the good news of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Context.

[@frankNigan]

Father and Son seen physically sitting next to each other, side by side, in Heaven - Acts 7:55-56 Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have bodies of flesh and bone - Gen 6:3, Gen. 3:22, John 3:13 Christ suddenly appears out of thin air with a body of flesh and bone - Luke 24:36-39 Christ is taken back up into heaven with a body of flesh and bone - Luke 24:41, Acts 1:9-11 God reveals his physical body to Moses by walking past him - Exodus 33:18-23 When Moses spoke with God, it was in face to face "as a man speaketh to a friend" - Exodus 33:11, Num. 12:8. Deu. 24:10, etc. Moses, Aaron and others with the 70 elders met and saw the God of Israel - Exodus 24:9-11 God physically comes down, speaks mouth to mouth in person when and with whom he so chooses - Numbers 12:5-10 God seen “face to face” - Genesis 32:30

[@terryslade6240]

God himself said, in the Old Testament, "Have I not appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob?" Jacob also said, "...for I have seen God face to face." Moses saw God face to face. These are only a few of the many scriptures where men have seen God.

[@germanslice]

@@lindaldsJohn already had an angle of heaven come down to him and tell him that God would send down an angle of heaven in the last days to preach his everlasting gospel to all the planet (note, not another gospel, but the everlasting gospel the angle of heaven would be preaching.). So the everlasting gospel was not going to be preached by those carrying around a Bible. That's not how the everlasting gospel was going to be preached.. Its going to be preached instead by an angle that God would send and that angle would have a Sealed Book in his possession containing the everlasting gospel within it,the same sealed book Isaiah saw in Isaiah Chapter 29. That angle would hand the book over to a man called Joseph Smith to translate it. He would translate the unsealed portion of the book and give it out to the people to read and their eyes would be opened and they would come out of darkness and obscurity and come to knowledge of the truth and they who murmured shall learn doctrine.. So you got a problem in your own interpretation of Galatians. Paul wasn't condemning John's latter-day prophecy because Paul knew there would be a restitution of all things that would occur in the last days. That is why the angle was sent with the everlasting gospel to begin the restoration. But Paul warned the Galatians for following another gospel by another angle in his time because he knew the everlasting gospel would not be restored back to earth not until the latter days which was shown clearly in vision to John what God was planning to do with the everlasting gospel in the latter-days.

[@genessablauvelt815]

Hi

[@theosebes9975]

Please research Eastern Orthodoxy.

[@terryslade6240]

No thank you. I'll stick with my Church of Jesus Christ.

[@MultiNater]

With all due love and respect, I pray that God will open your eyes to see TRUTH. Do y’all believe that y’all will become gods one day? Do y’all believe in a “prophet” named Joseph Smith? I hope and pray that you would take heed the scripture in Isaiah 43 that there are no other gods before me, none after me.

[@dankeapolis]

Amen

[@RobertMerrill-Recruiter]

Yes. There are no other gods before God The Father. That is a core tenant of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thank you for sharing your witness. I am glad we find alignment in this core doctrine. One question that others have wrestled with, though, in reference to Isaiah 43 is that Jesus Christ is also God. How does that fit with God the Father having a Son that is also God, and Isaiah 43 being interpreted as you describe here? It’s a challenging conundrum without the Holy Spirit to guide us all. Hallelujah for the blessing of revelation to share all the things God has revealed, all the things He now reveals and the many great things He shall yet reveal pertaining to His merciful and glorious kingdom!

[@elysehunter8243]

We in the church don't believe we will become gods, just return with our father in heaven.

[@zachtrix8428]

The exegesis for Acts 3:21 in this video is one of the worst cases of eisegesis that I’ve seen in a while- please, read the prophets in their historical context and background, and then read Acts.

[@reubenmalekutu2099]

At 5:13 notice how the light representing the gospel of Jesus covers the world.,..the whole world is covered except one potion.. North of Africa... Just curious

[@alexherron5596]

I think the lights represent the official presence of The Church of Jesus Christ throughout the world in chronological order. I can't tell you how accurate the lights are on such a simple illustration, but that's my guess.

[@kdinakdina2273]

Reuben malekutu the truth of God will go forth boldly nobly and independents, till it has penetrated every continent visit every climb swept every country and sounded in every ears, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished and a great Jehovah shall said the work has done..

[@danielkimball7644]

there is a huge desert there www.catsg.org/cheetah/07_map-centre/7_1_entire-range/thematic-maps/human_density_africa_2000.png

[@yazminevalencia7159]

🍿🥜🥜🍫. 🥜

[@mikeescalante8362]

Guys I'm so greatful with your videos they're perfect, just one thing you should do, you should change the name **mormons** please let's do what we were told to do by CGod we love you guys keep the good work

[@Rhyto]

We're currently living in the transitional phase of the announcement given by President Nelson, the nickname isn't going to be removed from everyone else's minds in a day unfortunately.

[@LuisRodriguez-ou4fg]

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[@wendyeder6193]

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[@Dustin_McNab]

I don't get how the apostasy happened in the first place. The Bible talks about how God did many powerful plagues and miracles. He turned a tribe of nomads into a superpower nation. Time and time again, he showed his people that it was his power that saved them, not the strength of men. But the God of the LDS church couldn't preserve the early church for more than a generation. Their God waited 1700 years for human politicians to develop religious freedom laws before he restored the church. There certainly weren't religious freedom laws when Israel was dealing with pagan nations, but they still thrived. Why should anyone follow the LDS god when it seems just as weak as gods made of wood or stone that have to rely on human power?

[@00Fisher00]

There was more than one period of apostasy. In several centuries before the birth of Christ, for example, there was a general lack of prophets. As to why people should follow God, it is simply this: because you pray to Him and He answers you. As you read the Book of Mormon and pray about it, God will testify of the truth of the book and of the restored Church through the Holy Ghost.

[@CaBaum23]

@@00Fisher00 periods of apostasy? Yes. A total apostasy? No. I have read the book of mormon, and I have prayed about it. And I found it to not be true. It doesn't even teach what the lds church currently teaches.

[@00Fisher00]

@@CaBaum23 Maybe you're not thinking of the actual Book of Mormon. We study from the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and additional scripture all the time, and we teach from all of that scripture. We could get into details about the word "apostasy" and its meaning, but the basic idea is that the authority of God has been lost from the Earth at times. In our day, it has been restored, and God does His work in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have seen so much good that is being done through the Church, and I am grateful for it.

[@reubenjoseph2499]

How are you Brothers and Sisters! it has been four days since i asked a question and nobody responded ?

[@robicurner1872]

19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. 20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. so joseph smith may God have mercy on your soul

[@00Fisher00]

May God have mercy on us all! Joseph Smith was a true prophet. What is your concern?

[@johnwebb5402]

The verse you quote is from the book of Revelation, written by the Apostle John. He was referring only to the book of Revelation (the words of the book of this prophecy), not to the entire Bible. In fact, the Bible as we know it was not compiled until the 3rd Century A.D. Even the book of St. John, written by the same author, most biblical scholars agree that he wrote it after he wrote the book of Revelation. An ancient prophet on this continent, Nephi, also saw the same things the Apostle John saw, and he testified of Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem. But when he reached the "end of the world" part of what he saw, he wrote that the Spirit of the Lord forbade him from writing about it: "And I looked and beheld a man, and he was dressed in a white robe. And the angel said unto me: Behold one of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. Behold, he shall see and write the remainder of these things; yea, and also many things which have been. And he shall also write concerning the end of the world. Wherefore, the things which he shall write are just and true; and behold they are written in the book which thou beheld proceeding out of the mouth of the Jew; and at the time they proceeded out of the mouth of the Jew, or, at the time the book proceeded out of the mouth of the Jew, the things which were written were plain and pure, and most precious and easy to the understanding of all men. And behold, the things which this apostle of the Lamb shall write are many things which thou hast seen; and behold, the remainder shalt thou see. But the things which thou shalt see hereafter thou shalt not write; for the Lord God hath ordained the apostle of the Lamb of God that he should write them." I hope this helps. I know that my Father in Heaven lives, and loves me. I know that Jesus is the Christ. I am thankful to Them for providing another witness of the Savior's majesty and love. I know, by the power of the Holy Ghost, that the Book of Mormon is the Word of God, and will lead those who seriously study the book to live better lives.

[@lukewagstaff6232]

Dont you guys believe in polygamy

[@churchofjesuschrist]

Hi Luke, thanks for your question. 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

[@MoonMan-Moonie]

This is untrue, this treats apostles as so magical thing when it was just for a season