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GENESIS AND THE TWO CREATIONS, Chapter 5 of PRE-EXISTENCE 

Pages 57 to 65

In the first chapter of Genesis we read of a creation of man and all things; then in the second chapter it says there was not a man to till the earth. Most theologians explain this apparent inconsistency as a mistake in the writing or translating of the scriptures. But, it is no mistake. The quotations compiled in this chapter will show that one chapter was referring to a spiritual creation and the other, a mortal creation.

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THE PRE-EXISTENCE OF CHRIST, Chapter 4 of PRE EXISTENCE

Pages 47 to 56

The modern Christians believe that Christ came down to earth from heaven–that He had a pre-existence as is very evident in the scriptures. But they have difficulty understanding that Christ was not the only mortal to have that pre-mortal life. However, a close look at the scriptures will show that we were all with Him in the presence of the Father.

John: (New Testament)

What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? (6:62)

I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. (16:28)

 

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CHRISTIAN IGNORANCE OF THE PRE-EXISTENCE, Chapter 3 of Pre Existence

Pages 32 to 46

Modern Christianity generally has little or no understanding of the pre-mortal life of mankind. Without this knowledge, however. it is almost impossible to have any valid concept of the purpose or reason for a mortal existence. To the Latter-day Saints this great concept was revealed, and with it came a vast scope of light and understanding that completely overshadows the limited and incorrect beliefs of modern preachers.

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SCRIPTURAL REVIEW, Chapter 2 of Pre-Existence 

Pages 5 to 31

Life and intelligence are not the result of organization, but they are the cause; and, therefore, they must exist before the effects can follow. Our bodies are formed from the dust of the death, but are our spirits made from the same materials? If they were, then they would, at death, return to dust; but as they are not reduced to dust, like the body, they must be formed of materials far superior to those of the earth. Where did those materials come from? They came from God. Solomon, when speaking upon the subject of death, says, “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall RETURN unto God who gave it.” (Eccles. 12:7) According to this passage, the spirit has, not an earthly origin, but a heavenly one: it came from God–it returns to God. “God who gave it,” also receives it back into His presence.

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Introduction, Chapter 1 of Pre-Existence

All men, male and female, that ever have lived, or that ever will live on this earth, had a pre-existence before the formation of the earth commenced; and during our pre-existence in the heavens, the earth was undergoing this formation.                                                                                                                                            –Orson Pratt    J.D. 16:318

Pre-existence is not only logical and reasonable, it is scriptural and predicated upon an all-wise and divine plan. It is one of the most beautiful doctrines of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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CONCLUSION, Chapter 16 of Gift of Tongues 

Pages 158 to 161

We stand at a critical juncture in the destiny of this wicked generation. We may have already fallen into enough wickedness to prove our apostasy and suffer our deserved destruction with the rest of the world. Or, we may heed the warnings of the prophets to repent, and get back to living the original and eternal principles of the gospel. But that will take an about face, which would be too difficult for most people. Mormonism has become a world church, with worldly ways.

By showing God our faith and repentance, God may restore those gifts to us. We may again receive revelation, prophecy and even the gift of tongues to guide us through the coming catastrophes.

There is hope for a few faithful souls because some prophecies indicate that a few people will prove true to God and will help usher in the great promised Millennium. According to scripture the time is coming when there will be many grand gifts and powerful blessings given to these few faithful Saints. 

 

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THE GIFTS OF GOD IN THE TRUE CHURCH, CHAPTER 15 OF GIFT OF TONGUES 

Pages 148 to 157

Wherever the miraculous gifts of the Holy Ghost are enjoyed, there the kingdom of God exists; wherever these gifts are not enjoyed, there the kingdom does not exist. (Orson Pratt’s Works, p. 76)

The Protestant and Catholic churches say the gifts, powers and miracles of the church which Christ established were done away because they were no longer needed.

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OBEDIENCE TO THE COMMANDMENTS, CHAPTER 14 OF GIFT OF TONGUES 

Pages 143 to 147

The gifts of the gospel are not just given to anyone, nor even to just anyone who is seeking for them. The Lord offers blessings which are predicated upon certain laws and principles, and to obtain any blessings we must obey the law or principle upon which it is based. 

The Apostle George A. Smith explained:

Many of these blessings descend on the children of men in numerous instances regardless of their conduct, and apparently independent of their actions. But there are blessings which mankind cannot receive, only through obedience to the commandments of God, our heavenly Father; there are privileges and gifts which cannot be enjoyed, only through the diligence of those upon whom they are bestowed. The gifts that pertain to the gospel of Jesus Christ can only be obtained by obedience to the truth; and can only be retained by a faithful adherence to the commandments of God; and in order that these may be multiplied upon the people, they must be appreciated by those upon whom they are bestowed. When our hearts are filled with thanksgiving, gratitude, and praise to God, we are in a fit condition to receive additional blessings, and to have more of the outpouring of His Holy Spirit. (JD 11:330)

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EVIL TONGUES, Chapter 13 of Gift Of Tongues 

Pages 132 to 142

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However great or small a manifestation may be, people should be very cautious in the discernment of its source. Giving the Lord honor for the devil’s manifestation is a sure snare. By the same rule, a gift or manifestation from God should never be branded as the workmanship of the devil. Thus, whenever a supernatural power or influence is made known–by God or the devil–the danger or blessing rests with those who witness it. It is the spirit of God, through the spirit of discernment, which is of greatest importance to every saint.

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INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES, Chapter 12 of Gift of Tongues 

Pages 117 to 131

We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc. (7th Article of Faith)

Closely associated with, but distinctive from the gift of tongues, is the interpretation of tongues.  This gift is essential when someone speaks an unknown tongue.

Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.  (Paul, I Cor. 12:10)

Be not so curious about tongues; do not speak in tongues except there be an interpreter present. (Joseph Smith, TPJS, p. 248)

 

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