The Joseph Smith III Document and the Keys of the Kingdom

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1981 Saturday Afternoon Session

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  1. Doctrine and Covenants 107:24

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    For instance, in the great revelation on priesthood which we know as section 107 of the Doctrine and Covenants, which was received and recorded on March 28, 1835, the Lord spoke of the governance of his Church and said of the Twelve after speaking of the Presidency: “They form a quorum, equal in authority and power to” the presidency.

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  2. Doctrine and Covenants 112:30

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    revelation: “For unto you, the Twelve, and those, the First Presidency, who are appointed with you to be your counselors and your leaders, is the power of this priesthood given, for the last days and for the last time.”
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  3. Doctrine and Covenants 124:127

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    “Which Twelve hold the keys to open up the authority of my kingdom upon the four corners of the earth, and after that to send my word to every creature.” (D&C 124:127–28.)

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  4. Amos 8

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    Brethren and sisters, from the tragedy of that 27th of June, 1844, when Joseph Smith sealed his testimony with his blood, from the confirmation that came into the hearts of the thousands assembled in Nauvoo on that subsequent August 8th, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has gone steadily forward and has never taken a backward step.

    Alludes to High confidence
  5. Ephesians 2:20

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    “upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.”
    Quote High confidence

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  1. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 30: Jesus Returns to the Temple Daily

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    • Ephesians 2:20

      In Jesus the Christ:
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      Suddenly changing the figure, “Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

  2. Jesus the Christ

    Chapter 5: Earthly Advent of the Christ Predicted

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    • Ephesians 2:20

      In Jesus the Christ:
      Open paragraph (r)

      Immediately prior to its fulfillment, the blessed promise was repeated by Gabriel, sent from the presence of God to the chosen Virgin of Nazareth.p As made known to the prophet and by him proclaimed, the coming Lord was the living Branch that should spring from the undying root typified in the family of Jesse;q the foundation Stone insuring the stability of Zion;r the Shepherd of the house of Israel;s the Light of the world,t to Gentile as well as Jew; the Leader and Commander of His people.u...

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