The Gospel Restored

This week has gone well. I have been reading "Increase In Learning" by David A. Bednar. So far its amazing. I have also been taking subjects each day to study. Now, seeing as you can learn a lot about one subject, so I can probably take one subject and week and dive deeper but since this is the first time I'm doing this, I want to start small.

This week one of my topics I studied was the RESTORATION.

When Jesus Christ was on this earth, He taught his Gospel. He had his 12 apostles. Before the Savior's death, He have his Apostles authority to teach his gospel and perform the ordinances of salvation, and establish His Church in the world.

Then the Apostles got killed and the priesthood was taken from the earth. This was a time of darkness. Some people wanted to continue learning but didn't remember everything that was taught so they made a church with what they remembered. Or some started churches and left out what they didn't like. That is why there are so many churches. But no churches were the TRUE GOSPEL of JESUS CHRIST.

In 1820, Joseph Smith wanted to know what church to join. He turned to the scriptures for answers. James 1:5 "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given." He then decided to ask God. So he went to a grove of trees and knelt in prayer. He described this experience:
           "I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended
            gradually until it fell upon me...When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose
            brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake
            unto me, calling me by name, and said, pointing at the other- This is My Beloved Son. Hear
            Him!"

The Father and His Son told him not to join any of the churches for they were all wrong.

Years later Joseph Smith became a Prophet of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. He restored the Priesthood to the world again.

Joseph Smith was directed by a heavenly messenger named Moroni where the Gold plates were. These gold plates were translated by the power of God. The Book Of Mormon is a record of ancient inhabitants of the Americas.

Christ's original church has been restored and we are guided by Prophets who are called of God.

Now, this is a lot of information! I know there are people out there that do not believe that Joesph Smith was a prophet. They also have a hard time believing we have a prophet on the earth. I ask that you do as James 1:5 says, And ask god if Joseph Smith was a prophet. Ask him if the book of Mormon is true. If you do this, with a sincere heart, and really mean it. The Holy Spirit will testify to you.

Now this is just a little tid bit of the Restoration. I encourage you to learn more-- meet with missionaries, read the Book Of Mormon, attend church.

You can always learn more. We must continue learning and draw closer to Christ.

We must remember Christ and get to know him. How do we do this? Just like you would a friend. Spend time with him! As we do this we will continue on our journey towards Christ.

I hope that this week you all will find out for yourself the truths. Continue to seek, ponder and pray.

"Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified b the reception of the Holy Ghost" 3 Nephi 27:20