TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1884·George Q. Cannon·Apostle
   4. "But thus saith the Lord God; O fools, they shall have a Bible; and it shall proceed forth from the Jews, mine ancient covenant people. And what thank they the Jews for the Bible which they receive from them? Yea, what do the Gentiles mean? Do they remember the travels, and the labors, and the pains of the Jews, and their diligence unto me, in bringing forth salvation unto the Gentiles?
2. 1946·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   the name of his Son and that we will keep his commandments. This amounts to a virtual renewal of the covenant of baptism, for you will recall that candidates for baptism are, among other things, to
3. 1960·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   Now, I am tempted to comment on this covenant at length, but since it is not the heart of my message, I will say only that, as I understand it, all of us who receive the Melchizedek Priesthood enter into an agreement with our Heavenly Father to magnify it. On
4. 1970·LeGrand Richards·Apostle
   The priesthood restored, 58; Fullness of the priesthood, 58; Oath and covenant, 58; A preparatory priesthood, 59; Women share blessings, 59; Putting God's kingdom first, 59; Spiritual and temporal blessings, 59.
5. 1978·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   “But whoso breaketh this covenant [of the priesthood] after he hath received it, and altogether turneth therefrom, shall not have forgiveness of sins in this world nor in the world to come.” ( D&C 84:33–41 .)
6. 1987·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   A covenant is a sacred promise, as used in the scriptures, a solemn, enduring promise between God and man. The fulness of the gospel itself is defined as the new and everlasting covenant (see D&C 22:1 ; D&C 66:2 ).