What is the Doctrine and Covenants?

[@BadlyPlaying]

I’ve never been religious but since stumbling onto this channel I’ve found myself fascinated with this church

[@emal6619]

Same as you a year ago. Still learning, but I love it!

[@zenosvillondo9733]

Stella Davis obviously this all that is out of context and meant to demonize. Let’s all look at things in their truth with as much candor and respect possible. Yes!

[@MichaelEllisYT]

@@stelladavis7832 And there it is. The classic trifecta used by leftists to shut down dialogue by calling people names. Come back when you have a real opinion.

[@jasontscott-west6037]

Stella Davis I’m bisexual and I’m getting baptized by a mixed race man in the church tomorrow. And it was organized by two female missionaries.

[@sashakwapinski2251]

@@wokebloke469 Regarding the CES letter, Read the 370-plus page reply/rebuttal online, by author Jim Bennett (Stallioncornell)

[@from1stday]

Can't you believe that we are blessed with 4 standard works or these holy scriptures and truly from the Lord? 💛💜 *my fave section is Section 88* Ps: I love you Kwaku. 🙆🏾✨💛

[@TheSpindrift76]

Yes the D&C is the best! I read it last year and was blown away.

[@smdh99]

Which part? The one where god threatens to destroy Emma if she doesn't let her husband marry a bunch of women?

[@heatherluna5075]

@@smdh99 ya so cute😁

[@shannonjade2416]

Thank you for making these videos!

[@TBIhope]

I can definitely see the quality in the Doctrine and Covenants, and I like it, but this gives me some new perspective on the value! Also, I LOVE Hamilton, so 👌🏻 excellent comparison!

[@zenosvillondo9733]

I feel that Doctrine and Covenants provides waaaaaay more context for church history and doctrine that allows the ages to appreciate the fallibility of servants of God WHICH IN TURN allows us to appreciate their obedience to the gospel EVEN MORE

[@pacard33]

The Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion. The Doctrine and Covenants is the CAPSTONE of our religion.

[@Dreammaster695]

Phil Cardenas you don’t follow the Book of Mormon though

[@suzannemenuet947]

I watched this expecting to find out what they actually are, like an in depth look. Not just hear how much you love them. I'm not LDS but I like learning about other denominations.

[@nickvolesky]

“Almost like the Nicene Creed, but with the Priesthood” 😂 😂 😂 As someone who grew up Catholic, I can 100% get behind that statement.

[@realtomtomeny]

The modifications to scripture are a big part of what makes the Church true. The living God requires living scripture. Perhaps its near time to add a few more sections. My favorite is the last, 138, as it mirrors the theme of a favorite song, The Impossible Dream, "willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause", though the song didn't arrive until the 1960's, a golden age of musicals, especially The Sound of Music.

[@zenosvillondo9733]

Well said in regards to the living God

[@smdh99]

How come God hasn't had any new scripture to reveal to someone since early 1800s? If it's living scripture do we wait another 2000 yrs for Him to speak again.

[@seans5289]

Are you referring to how many modifications have been made to the original text for the doctrine and covenants?

[@heatherluna5075]

@@smdh99 We recieve 8 hours of scripture every six months a d personal revelation from God for our families every day. Yippee❤💚💙💛💜🧡

[@bl4454]

Edit request: please include the fact that the modern church has doctored the Doctrine and Covenants to obscure certain teachings that delegitimize Brigham Young and his successors. You should support the truth by informing your audience that if they want the pure and unaltered revelations, they will find them in the Joseph Smith Papers.

[@shauraelainecuyan6112]

YAAAAASS D&C!!!! Section 77 fascinates me so much! Thoughts?

[@antyrak7905]

I love the D&C written while he was in jail(i don;t remember the number) but it blew my mind!

[@jacobvance3073]

"I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 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. 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." Galatians 1:6-9, KJV

[@KirillKlimov_lds]

How do you prefer to study the scriptures (paper or Gospel library app)?

[@zenosvillondo9733]

Kirill Klimov paper man that’s the good stuff

[@nathanielchristian3717]

I love the unscripted format! Keep it up boys.

[@jacobherring6380]

I’ve only read Doctrine and Covenants 87. That was it haha!

[@jacobvance3073]

“Now if any of you will deny the plurality of wives, and continue to do so, I promise that you will be damned; and I will go still further and say, take this revelation, or any other revelation that the Lord has given, and deny it in your feelings, and I promise that you will be damned…” Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses 3:266

[@caitlinwhite237]

Hi I’m not sure if you’re aware of this but journal of discourses is actually considered apocryphal in the LDS religion. That is because it’s not a reliable source of information. From a solely non-LDS historical standpoint- the book does not stand up to scrutiny. The records of what Brigham Young and others said which are listed in the book do not match the multiple shorthand accounts of the same quotes and sermons that we have from other contemporary scribes. The other historical accounts agree with one another but do not agree with the journal of discourses. Modern technology and processes were not available for verifying the accuracy of transcriptions, and some significant mistakes have been documented. So when trying to disprove the validity of a religion- be sure you’re 1. Using historically accurate documents 2 using doctrines that religion you’re criticizing actually believes. I say this because many opponents of our religion recycle tired old arguments that began in the 1800s gathered moss for a hundred odd years and haven’t been updated since the 1980s- not realizing that - No, that is not what we believe- these arguments have already been debunked and the only people who you might convince are either people who already agree with you or people who-like yourself- appear to be woefully ignorant of history. I know that comes across as kind of harsh. You probably mean well and don’t know any better. Maybe bought the ‘Where is that written’ green book of proselytizing Mormons from some evangelical prayer group and wanted to make a difference or something by telling Mormons ‘the truth about their religion’. Not realizing that the majority of those arguments are apocryphal and have already been debunked. My heart goes out to you. Really it does. I suggest focusing on your own relationship with Christ and seeking to live a happy life rather than trying to tear down the faith of other Christians.

[@tpbarron]

That was fun, thanks

[@ricardoluque1931]

do a video in proving if there is a God.

[@Dreammaster695]

Enigma ?¿ Mormons believe in many gods so which god do you Mean

[@getbig2501]

Something I was told once was "we all just didn't come from nowhere." try reading Moroni 10:4 and ask yourself.

[@jamesmaclean5586]

D&C is blessed amazing treasure!

[@rockosbasilisk75]

6:21 Phantom of The Opera is my favourite!:D

[@heatherluna5075]

Awesomeness 🧡💜💛💙💚❤

[@531katie]

Thank you for lightening me up. I’m new I’m clueless ( in general ). My sister isn’t and she’s allowed me to join her in teaching these adorable kids after service every Sunday. Well we’re doing these lessons in order per the handbook for teaching (“come follow me - for primary..”) and on top of being relatively uneducated about religion in general and a serious lack of maturity for a woman my age AND having severe concentration issues (a lack thereof even before a pin drops. Don’t like to make excuses by using the medical term adult attention deficit disorder or A.D.D. but I just did anyway…. although they didn’t call it that when I was a kid nor medicate it beyond “SHUT UP please ..”. always the please and the nicer teachers asked me if I might pay attention “Little Miss Chatterbox Social Butterfly Katie…”. ) Anyway this is all a method of stalling before I return to what confuses me very much and my sister wants me to learn this coming Sunday’s lesson D&C 102-105 because I’m going to be on my own 🥶 instead of one of the students asking very good questions. Because I do think like a 7-yr old, I am good at asking questions and it helps to love kids-to love their amazing minds that don’t complicate what is so wonderful when left simple. So the only trouble is I have to understand what I’m responsible for relaying to the kids. Before i return to the specific 102-105, I saw the simplicity in your title and I’m grateful to have found a little levity because I’m kind of panicking at being overwhelmed by as much as I’ve yet to learn being new to the LDS faith. I was drawn to the religion by its mentioning of joy and most of all a Christianity in action as opposed to ceremony and words. I found the meaning of Christianity-deeds instead of words, groups at food banks, giving up months to go somewhere away from home to bring a message of hope. Unselfish people from whom I couldn’t distance myself in the emptiness inside me that accused all organized religions of hypocrisy - that’s what I saw and all I saw when I stopped looking. I want to end this now and get back to what I’m struggling through to learn for this Sunday. It’s not about me anyway but I remain in awe at the joy and generosity in the people I’ve met and keep meeting in the LDS faith which has given me a lot more than it’s asked for in return and set itself a world apart from religions as i knew them -past experiences where the emphasis on guilt and shame left little room for much else but alas not so in the Mormon faith that talks less about Christianity than the life’s beauty it teaches. And thanks for your video to explain to minds like mine unfamiliar until my 60’s !! with Christianity in deed and spirit and no better time than this moment… whatever the moment … to let the sun in.

[@ernestmarcucella6918]

I have the Book of Mormon but not the Doctrine and Covenants. How can I get a copy of the book of Doctrine and Covenants. ?

[@sapphirelily54]

You can read it online here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/title-page?lang=eng

[@ANT96-x8d]

Question. What is the Mormons’ view on The Spirits’ Book by Allan Kardec?

[@ernestmarcucella6918]

@@sapphirelily54 Thank you very much.

[@ernestmarcucella6918]

@@ANT96-x8d thank you.

[@ANT96-x8d]

Ernest Marcucella for what?

[@bill99208]

Where has Kwaku been all his life? To not know The Sound Of Music (which by the way is somewhat true) seems like it should be punishable by having to watch all the Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals one after another. I admit it that I always cry towards the end when the Von Traps are escaping from their country due to Hitler taking over, but then freedom comes from hardship. Not to spoil it, but have Kwaku look up the Von Trap Family Singers in Stowe Vermont and he’ll want to know more. Btw my all time favorite Musical is The Music Man. It’s basically a morality play because Harold Hill is trying to con people out of their hard earned wealth (it’s not always about money) and time with family, and in the end he sees the error of his ways and winds up not getting what he wanted, but rather what he needs-a girl and other people who are stubborn but willing to reform him into something he never suspected he was-a very decent person. Almost like what God does for us when we accept Jesus Christ and start living the Gospel. (It’s similar to what we do, but not totally like it). So Kwaku, don’t give your Saints Unscripted peers too bad a time; they’re only trying to broaden your horizons by introducing you to great things that may have passed you by.

[@ronaldhiler7449]

Doctrine and covenants 132! I know that I play my cards correctly it would be forever & a year! I need to ensure that my covenants will be honored.

[@madelynburgener4731]

Hamilton is the best!!!

[@marionmoynihan5787]

Me also Genz but younger and loving Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

[@heatherluna5075]

Great 😁

[@seans5289]

When you say “people” changed the doctrine and covenants, can you be more specific? Who, exactly, changed it?

[@coltonkerbs7466]

Church leaders/historians

[@seans5289]

Colton Kerbs: Again, not very specific.

[@Michael-jo9jz]

Quite frankly, the D&C is the only scripture I personally have an issue with.

[@brettmajeske3525]

Why?

[@PapaKryptoss]

I'm done with the new Testament yet dangit. I'm reading the D&C tonight

[@Dreammaster695]

Heaven and hell is talked about in the apocalypse of peter they removed it from the bible though

[@cinnamondan4984]

It is kinda like the Quran. Nice observation

[@smdh99]

What does the BoM tell us that the Bible hasn't already?

[@heatherluna5075]

The Bible tells WHAT happens . The Book of Mormon tells WHY it happened.

[@smdh99]

@@heatherluna5075 Please explain.

[@smdh99]

Another new explanation. 😩

[@ag7228]

The D&C is not comparable to the glorious Quran. Read and compare. “Verily had this Quran been from any other than Allah you would have found in it many discrepancies”

[@jordanmay6153]

8:32 What does the Nicene Creed or Council of Nicea have to do with the canon of scripture?

[@smdh99]

It's scary how you mock God's word in the Bible, but Joseph Smith's word is law. 2 Thessalonians 2:11

[@SaintsUnscripted]

We believe in the Bible. So why would we mock God's word in it?

[@Hamann9631]

Jai Mac. They didn't mock God's word. I will apologize if you reply with the time stamp at which they did that (and they did that).

[@Dreammaster695]

Saints Unscripted question, why has no more revelation been revealed since Joesph Smith was killed? Why didn’t he warm him about the attackers also, is god dead now or is Joesph smith the only one who could hear voices in his head?

[@skylergerald3546]

Do you believe the original manuscripts of the Bible were not divinely inspired?

[@seans5289]

S G: Is there any reason to believe the biblical manuscripts were divinely inspired?

[@skylergerald3546]

Sean S 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 3:15-16 seem to make a strong case for it

[@seans5289]

S G: You believe the Biblical manuscripts are divinely inspired, because it says so in the biblical manuscripts?

[@skylergerald3546]

@@seans5289 Of course this entire conversation is paired with presuppositions. I would point out, however, that it is what the Bible claims about itself. We can have an entire apologetical discussion but at the end of the day... if you take the Bible to have any amount of divine authority (as LDS people do), you would have to say that the original autographs were divinely inspired. Otherwise, you couldn't logically hold up the claim that it has divine authority in any reasonable capacity.

[@seans5289]

S G: If it is divinely inspired, why would someone need to presuppose that it is? Shouldn’t it stand on its own as a divine work? Shouldn’t it be obviously divinely inspired when compared with non-divine works?

[@walliegirl2]

Why are Mormons (Latter-day Saints) so weird?

[@BlueskyGladue]

Doctrine and Covenants Contradict the Book of Mormon. That's how we know it's a false religion. Bible says preach a different Jesus youvare not saved, preach another gospel other than Apsotle Paul's Gospel of Grace let them be accursed.

[@watcherfor7169]

Wolves.Nice masonic hands.ya perps.Repent.

[@Dreammaster695]

Pair of gays

[@brettmajeske3525]

You do know david is married.