The full name is taken from the Letter to the Hebrews, in the Bible: Legal paperwork filed by defense attorneys in 1996 for a church member accused in the faith healing death of his son stated that, at that time, the church had about 100 congregations nationwide, with between 16,000 to 20,000 members. Cliff and Loretta Kirkpatrick. 298.) 3:21.) To secure the blessings that pertain to the Church of the Firstborn, one must obey the gospel from the heart, receive all of the ordinances that pertain to the house of the Lord, and be sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise in the Celestial Kingdom of God (D&C 76:67, 71, 94;77:11;78:21;88:1-5; TPJS, p. 237). Most of Reece's children stayed around Enid, Oklahoma. The name of God is sacred. By men called of God, as was Aaron of old. Earth life, a necessary part of eternal progression, is the proving ground for the exalted-to-be, a state in which we are undergoing a period of testing and proving to see if we will do the Lords will. What is it to be kings and priests? Only through the priesthood may these blessings accrue to the member of the Church. He was the first spirit child born of God the Father in the premortal existence and was in the beginning with God (John 1:1-5, 14). And what are the virtues found in Jesus life to which Peter refers? Further, all that the Father hath shall be given unto them. Reuben the firstborn defiled his fathers bed, 1Chr. For more information go to Smith, Joseph Fielding. 150.) Those who have been washed in the waters of baptism, who have been freed from sin and evil through the waters of regeneration, who have come forth thereby in a newness of life, and who then press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, keeping the commandments and walking in paths of truth and righteousness, qualify to have an eternal seal placed on their godly conduct. J. . TGGod the Father, Elohim; Man, Potential to Become like Heavenly Father. The time will come when it will be translated and be filled with the spirit and power of God. Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. Email: * Check here to receive email updates. 1:25 (Luke 2:7). It was claimed there were about 1400 brethren in Oklahoma at this time, but since there are no official records it is not indisputable. 305, 149.) Contact Us. I live and am heir to the inheritance, titles, honours, priesthood, sceptre, crown, throne, and eternal life and dignity of my fathers, who live for evermore. 58 Wherefore, as it is written, they are gods, even the sons of God 7:21 (1525); 2Ne. Nothing but the unpardonable sin can prevent you from inheriting eternal life for you are sealed up by the power of the Priesthood unto eternal life, having taken the step necessary for that purpose. (History of the Church, 5:391.) . And this Melchizedek, having thus established righteousness, was called the king of heaven by his people, or, in other words, the King of peace. ApologeticsIndex.org is published by Anton Hein together with his wife, Janet, and the Apologetics Index team. The General Assembly and Church Of The Firstborn "But ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant, and . (The Ten Blessings of the Priesthood BRUCE R. MCCONKIE) (https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1977/10/the-ten-blessings-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng), -Our witness [during the partaking of the sacrament] that we are willing to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ has several different meanings. The Lord on his part covenants to give such faithful persons all that my Father hath, which is eternal life in the kingdom of God. In statements to the press church officials generally says that members can seek medical aid, but former members say that those who do so are considered weak in faith (or even to have sinned against God by demonstrating a lack of faith), and tend to be shunned. For behold, this is my work and my gloryto bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. (Moses 1:39.) The fullness of eternal life is not attainable in mortality, but the peace which is its harbinger and which comes as a result of making ones calling and election sure is attainable in this life. Those who are found worthy to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ at the last day are described in the great revelations recorded in the ninety third and seventy sixth sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Then the Lordto show the binding nature of his promiseswears with an oath that the promised reward shall be obtained. 107:19). Now they, after being sanctified by the Holy Ghost, having their garments made white, being pure and spotless before God, could not look upon sin save it were with abhorrence; and there were many, exceeding great many, who were made pure and entered into the rest of the Lord their God. (Alma 13:1112.) Brown, The Gate of Heaven, 235) (http://www.templestudy.com/2008/05/06/washing-of-feet/#footnote_0_279), -After reclining at the Passover table, Jesus and his apostolic friends ate the Passover meal with such portion of its rites and ceremonies as then suited their purposes. (Ivan J Barrett, Harold B. Lee Library, http://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Church_of_the_Firstborn) (See this page in the original 1992 publication.) When he has proved himself by a worthy life, having been faithful in all things required of him, then it is his privilege to receive other covenants and to take upon himself other obligations which will make of him an heir, `and he will become a member of the Church of the Firstborn. Into his hands the Father has given all things. He will be a priest and a king, receiving of the Fathers fullness and of his glory. Being buried in water, as Jesus had been, 14 Follow apeace with all men, and bholiness, without which no man shall csee the Lord: 15 Looking diligently lest any man afail of the bgrace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; 16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his abirthright. 16:34). Your Brother in the Covenant, I then said to the Elders, As I have done so do ye; wash ye therefore, one anothers feet; and by the power of the Holy Ghost I pronounced them all clean from the blood of this generation; but if any of them should sin willfully after they were thus cleansed, and sealed up unto eternal life, they should be given over unto the buffetings of Satan until the day or redemption. 2, pp. In the last days the general assembly of the Church of the Firstborn will join the righteous on earth. 3:12 (8:18). Others remained unaffiliated, however, and in 1863 a group of Latter Day Saints from Illinois and Indiana united under the leadership of Granville Hedrick and reclaimed the name of the movement's original organization, the "Church of Christ." This group was the first group of Latter Day Saints to return to Independence, Missouri, to "redeem Zion." this is down to the small details that some readers may be unaware of. They have served as bishops and presidents of stakes. The examples and perspective in this article, General Assembly and Church of the First Born, Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1876. This is the crowning blessing of mortality. Abram. Dalton is the president of the Holy Ghost of the Church of the Firstborn of the General Assembly of Heaven, a group of former Mormons who fled Utah last year after federal authorities raided their headquarters. United Church of God Pastor. I seal upon you your exaltation: D&C 132:49; A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z, https://eom.byu.edu/index.php?title=Church_of_the_Firstborn&oldid=4466. 305.) In the evening attended prayer meeting at the Assembly Room. the Winter Fun Weekend page. Who askd and receivd a remission of sin, Even as the first principles and ordinances, including baptism in water and the reception of the Holy Ghost, constitute the gate into the earthly Church of Jesus Christ, so higher ordinances of the priesthood constitute the gate into the Church of the Firstborn. ), -On January 21st, Elder Woodruff records the fact that Apostle Parley P. Pratt had just received second anointings and that he had been instructed by the Prophet that it was his duty to have his wife sealed to him for eternity in order that his glory might by full. They are "sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise" and are those "into whose hands the Father has given all things" (D&C 76:51-55). 346.) ), -To this city (New Jerusalem), and to its several branches or stakes, shall the Gentiles seek, as to a standard of light and knowledge; yea, the nations and their kings and nobles shall say Come, and let us go up to the Mount Zion, and to the temple of the Lord, where His holy Priesthood stand to minister more fully, and receive the ordinances of remission, and of sanctification, and redemption, and thus be adopted into the family of Israel, and identified in the same covenants of promise. 1:1314.) 89:27. The Bishops and their Counselors were then washed, after which we partook of the bread and wine. Building the priesthood family order on this earth by receiving sealings in the temple is a preparation and foundation for this blessing in eternity (see Gospel of Abraham). There must, however, be a place built expressly for that purpose, and for men to be baptized for their dead. May 8, 1899, in St. George, Utah on Tithing Talk Tour. TGMan, Antemortal Existence of; Man, a Spirit Child of Heavenly Father; Spirit Body; Spirit Creation. . Therefore, let no cunningly devised fable, no false delusive spirit, or vision, no man or set of men who go out from us, but are not of us, have any influence on your minds for a moment, to draw your minds away from this all important work. . I preached in the grove, on the keys of the kingdom, charity, &c. The keys are certain signs and words by which [p. 20] false spirits and personages may be detected from true, which cannot be revealed to the Elders till the Temple is completed. 2. 36 That the rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness. Today, Geody gave me a tour of the property that his religious group has been calling home since June. Brother George A. Smith (of the First Presidency), in the foregoing recital, incidentally remarked that Elder Sidney Rigdon had never received the Second Anointing, nor the keys pertaining to baptism for the dead. ***** Prest. They are men who since the days of their youth have held the priesthood of God, have walked in its light, and have magnified their callings. It is evident, however, that the Jews also had sacred ordinances performed in their temple, a knowledge of which has not been preserved, nor could it be, in any literature that has come down to us. At the close of the scene, Brother Fredrick G. Williams, being moved upon by the Holy Ghost, washed my feet in token of his fixed determination to be with me in suffering, or in journeying, in life or in death, and to be continually on my right hand; in which I accepted him in the name of the Lord. And reign with the Saviour, as priests and as kings. 31:9. give my firstborn for my transgression, Micah 6:7. till she had brought forth her firstborn son, Matt. Of the latter we partook about one third of a Tumbler full each and of the former as much as our appetite would prompt us. Let us be faithful and silent, brethren, and if God gives you a manifestation, keep it to yourselves; be watchful and prayerful, and you shall have a prelude of those joys that God will pour out on that day. I also think it is implicit in this statement of the late Apostle Alonzo A. Hinckley which he wrote in a letter to the First Presidency after he had been advised by his physician that his illness would be fatal: I assure you I am not deeply disturbed over the final results. Blessing two: We have received the gift of the Holy Ghost, and we are entitled to receive the gifts of the Spiritthose wondrous spiritual endowments which set us apart from the world and raise us above carnal things. 8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. That is to say, they will be kings and priests forever; their priesthood will continue to all eternity; they will have eternal life. We will breathe that Spirit instead of the atmosphere that we now breathe. The ceremony used by Prest Taylor was about as follows: In the name of Jesus and by the authority of the holy priesthood I wash your feet in accordance with the pattern set by our Lord Jesus Christ when he washed his disciples feet and told them to wash each others feet, and also according to the pattern given by the Prophet Joseph Smith as an introductory ordinance to the School of the Prophets. Among the number, my father presented himself, but before I washed his feet, I asked of him a fathers blessing, which he granted by laying his hands upon my head, in the name of Jesus Christ, and declaring that I should continue in the Priests office until Christ comes. This town later became the "port of entry" for those readying themselves for the Oklahoma land rush. What, then, is the calling and election made sure? Jesus then said: If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Catching a partial glimpse of the cleansing power of the new ordinance, Peter, ever impetuous, ever desiring to do all and more than need be, exclaimed Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus replied: He that has washed his hands and his head, needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit; and ye are clean, but not all. Salt Lake City, 1973.; IVAN J. BARRETT It being after the order of the Son of God; which order came, not by man, nor the will of man; neither by father nor mother; neither by beginning of days nor end of years; but of God; That rise in the first resurrection of Christ. Having continued all day in fasting, and prayer, and ordinances, we closed by partaking of the Lords supper. It is a network of more than 100 churches in 20 US states. 27 We met at the Assembly Room: Willard Richards and his wife Jenetta were sealed and received their second anointing. Divine covenants must be entered into and honored before a person can have his calling and election made sure. Chief qualifications are worthiness, fitness and unshaken integrity; need not be presiding men, but the presiding officers (Stake President, High Council, Pres. We have been endowed with power from on high. ) (Accepted of the Lord: Making Your Calling and Election Sure by Roy W. Doxey, Ensign, July 1976. https://www.lds.org/ensign/1976/07/accepted-of-the-lord-the-doctrine-of-making-your-calling-and-election-sure?lang=eng, -The anointing and sealing is to be called, elected and made sure. Blessing three: We can be sanctified by the Spirit, have dross and evil burned out of us as though by fire, become clean and spotless, and be fit to dwell with gods and angels. This calling and election begins with repentance and baptism. 21:17. lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, Josh. . Here the Savior bears record that all those who are begotten through me are partakers of the glory of the [Father], and are the church of the Firstborn. (D&C 93:22.) 40 Hence many are called, but few are chosen. (D&C 121:34-40), -First, I give unto you Hyrum Smith to be a patriarch unto you, to hold the sealing blessings of my church, even the Holy Spirit of promise, whereby ye are sealed up unto the day of redemption, that ye may not fall notwithstanding the hour of temptation that may come upon you. (D&C 124:124), Your email address will not be published. (307) 733-5935. That is the meaning of the Prophets reference to the Lords putting his name upon his people in that holy house. Church of the First Born members do use first-aid, however, and hearing aids and glasses are used by church members because they are like the crutches of the lame in the Bible. It is to have honor, authority and dominion, having kingdoms to preside over, and subjects to govern, and possessing the ability ever to increase their authority and glory, and extend their dominion. Verse Hebrews 12:23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,- King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition . of the Church 2:307-310), -34 Behold, there are many called, but few are chosen. Christ also became the Firstborn from the dead, the first person resurrected, that in all things he might have the preeminence (Col. 1:18; Acts 26:23; 1 Cor. The firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me, Ex. (The House of the Lord (1968 ed. ), -Well wash and be washed, and with oil be anointed, 25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. The Lord may seal you his: Mosiah 5:15; It will bless us as it blessed Melchizedek and Abraham. 63 These are they whom he shall bring with him, when he shall come in the clouds of heaven to reign on the earth over his people. (D&C 76:50-63, especially 54 and 63), -The Church of the Firstborn is Christs heavenly church, and its members are exalted beings who gain an inheritance in the highest heaven of the celestial world and for whom the family continues in eternity. F. S. Bramwell, LeGrande: Only married men to be recommended for 2nd annointings (sic). . 1: 323, 324. ye are Church of Firstborn: D&C 78:21 . A modern revelation speaks of those who are valiant in the service of the Lord during this testing period: This group claims no affiliation with the various Mormon fundamentalist groups with similar "Firstborn" names. In a glorious sermon preached by the Prophet Joseph Smith, this same fundamental purpose of earth life was expressedexcept that this time the other side of the matter, mankinds responsibility, was emphasized: You have got to learn how to be Gods yourselves, and to be kings and priests to God. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Deseret Book Co., 1938, p. As written theyre Gods, even sons of the Lord. . (Manuscript History of Brigham Young, Watson, p. The names of the Prests of Stakes who received membership in Salt Lake City are as follows: If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. We must have all things prepared, and call our solemn assembly as the Lord has commanded us, that we may be able to accomplish His great work, and it must be done in Gods own way. Do not watch for iniquity in each other, if you do you will not get an endowment, for God will not bestow it on such. 1:5). They received the gift of the spirit of truth, 5: 110 112. 9 10; Written in New York, April 6, 1845. And his people wrought righteousness, and obtained heaven, and sought for the city of Enoch which God had before taken, separating it from the earth, having reserved it unto the latter days, or the end of the world; 159. The Lord has promised that he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come. (D&C 59:23.) That group followed Charley Smith, who was a brother-in-law to Reece. Hatch Wasatch My wife Mary Ann and I received our second anointing. Joseph Smith himself was told by the Lord that he had been sealed unto exaltation and that the Lord had prepared a throne for him in the kingdom of my Father, with Abraham your father. (D&C 132:49; see also Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 3:34750 for further discussion.) 1, 708), -CALLING AND ELECTION He then introduced the ordinance of the washing of feet. 39 We have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority, as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion. He is under covenant, for baptism is a new and an everlasting covenant. (D&C 22:1.) To have ones calling and election made sure is to be sealed up unto eternal life; it is to have the unconditional guarantee of exaltation in the highest heaven of the celestial world; it is to receive the assurance of godhood; it is, in effect, to have the day of judgment advanced, so that an inheritance of all the glory and honor of the Fathers kingdom is assured prior to the day when the faithful actually enter into the divine presence to sit with Christ in his throne, even as he is set down with his Father in his throne. (Rev. Wait patiently for the promise until you obtain it implies that every effort will be made by the member of the Church to obtain it. For a video presentation of this article, click here. 54 They are they who are the church of the Firstborn. Fundamental to our understanding of the reason for existence in mortality is our knowledge that men and women were born as spirit children of the Eternal Father and that Jesus Christ is our elder brother in the spirit. As a general rule, such recommends are issued only in behalf of those who have had endowments in lifetime, and have been sealed and lived together faithfully as husband and wife, [p. 53] and who have been valiant in the defense of truth and active in all good works. (Declarations of the First Presidency on Temple Work, Vol 3:144), -Bishops are not to issue recommends for second annointings: that is the province of Presidents of Stakes, under approval of the President of the Church, and the individuals selected must not be informed until after the issuance of such recommend. Find service times, program times, giving opportunities, photos, and more. What Does the Old Testament Say About Hell? 5:1. firstborn of our sons bring to the house of our God, Neh. It seems the couple stood by as their child suffered and died. 17:18), he said that although they had heard the voice of the Father declaring that Jesus was his Son, this was not sufficient to obtain the blessingthere was a more sure word of prophecythe calling and election made sure. ), -Dear Brethren: It has been decided that it is no longer necessary for those going to the Temples to attend to ordinances therein to send their recommends to President Woodruff to be by him endorsed. Indeed, the Melchizedek Priesthood is the very power that Christ himself will use to govern the nations in that day when the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. (Rev. Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about what's great and not so great in Fullerton and beyond. To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect . At the second coming of Jesus Christ, the general assembly of the Church of the Firstborn will descend with him (Heb. The ordinance of the washing of feet was then introduced by the Lord as the means whereby someone could be rendered clean from the blood of this generation (D&C 88:138141), and when Joseph Smith administered this ordinance, he stated that those who received it were not only clean in a ritual sense but were also sealed up unto eternal life (HC, 1:323-24; see also MD, 829-32) (see also Matthew B. Jon R Murdock Beaver Where the Melchizedek Priesthood is, there is the Church and kingdom of God on earth; there is the gospel of salvation; and where there is no Melchizedek Priesthood, there is no true Church, and no power that will save men in the kingdom of God. The Prophet Joseph Smith indicated that when a person has been proved of the Lord by hungering and thirsting after righteousness, and living by every word of God, he may then have the privilege of receiving the Second Comforter. . Behold, thou art one in me, a son of God; and thus may all become my sons. (Moses 6:6768.) (Your Brethren, Wilford Woodruff, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith November 6, 1891The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, Messages of the First Presidency, Vol. Peter admonished the ancient saints to make your calling and election sure, and the apostle Paul also gave thanks to the Lord for providing such a sealing. The gospel is the plan of salvation; it is the way and the means, provided by the Father, whereby his spirit children have power to advance and progress and become like him. ), -Oct 11th we were invited to the endowment house, where we were told that a school of the Prophets would be organized and that only those who are willing to observe the word of wisdom and observe all other laws, God has given us, could be admitted. A great revival happening about 1876 near Arkansas City, Kansas. Jim Hays (18541916) was another minister of note who is said to have baptized over 1,000 souls in his life from Kansas to Washington and back into Canada. The priesthood is the power and authority of God, delegated to man on earth, to act in all things for the salvation of men. the Church Camp page. 2: 429 31. The worthy male member must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, which holds the key of the mysteries of the kingdom, even the key of the knowledge of God (D&C 84:19; see also D&C 107:1819), in order to receive these mysteries. Therein lies the key to the principal purpose of the higher priesthoodto reveal the principles of exaltation in the house of the Lord through ordinances, consisting of washings, anointings, the priesthood endowment, and marriage for eternity. Make Offerings Online! as many as come will be brought to Church of Firstborn: D&C 77:11 . This is the ultimate significance of taking upon us the name of Jesus Christ. Each Elder washed his own feet first, after which I girded myself with a towel and washed the feet of all of them, wiping them with the towel with which I was girded. According to this meaning, when we witness our willingness to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ, we are signifying our commitment to do all that we can to achieve eternal life in the kingdom of our Father. Thus the Prophet Joseph said: Dear Brother: During the lifetime of the late President Wilford Woodruff a rule was established by him not to permit a woman to be anointed to a man unless she had lived with him as a wife. A third meaning appeals to the understanding of those mature enough to know that a follower of Christ is obligated to serve him. ), -Let the anointing of thy ministers be sealed upon them with power from on high. I pronounce you clean from the blood of this generation and say unto you, your sins are forgiven you and I seal upon you every blessing, gift, right and authority pertaining to this holy ordinance and I do it in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. House here named should have been translated kingdom; and any person who is exalted to the highest mansion has to abide a celestial law, and the whole law too. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 331), -(Sunday) Preached in the city. The scriptures call this process making our calling and election sure (2 Pet. . And he lifted up his voice, and he blessed Abram. And let these, thine anointed ones, be clothed with salvation, and thy saints shout aloud for joy. 197 98.) Obviously the apostate peoples of the world, being without revelation to guide them, cannot comply with our Lords command given on the occasion of the last supper. (Bruce R. McConkie, Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, vol. 5: 110 12. To secure the blessings that pertain to the Church of the Firstborn, one must obey the gospel from the heart, receive all of the ordinances that pertain to the house of the Lord, and be sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise in the Celestial Kingdom of God (D&C 76:67, 71, 94;77:11;78:21;88:1-5; TPJS, p. 237). 23 To the general assembly and church of the a firstborn, which are b written in heaven, and to God the c Judge of all, and to the d spirits of e just men made perfect, 24 And to Jesus the a mediator of the b new c covenant, and to the d blood of sprinkling, that speaketh e better things than that of Abel. They are thus ready to be endowed with power from on high. Pratt. Blessing six: We can enter into the patriarchal order, the order of eternal marriage, the order which enables the family unit to continue everlastingly in celestial glory. In September 2012, Russsel and Brandi Bellew were. It is offered by that God who is no respecter of persons to all the faithful in his kingdom. Ordained in 1981, he has served in the ministry for 40-years and assumed the role of Pastor in January 2011. It is an eternal ordinance, with eternal import, understood only by enlightened saints. The scriptures suggest two sacred possibilities, once concerning the authority of God, especially as exercised in the temples, and the other closely related concerning exaltation in the celestial kingdom. 0. Marion Reece, a veteran of the Civil War, was baptized, and also immediately called to preach. We are a kingdom of brethren, a congregation of equals, all of whom are entitled to receive all of the blessings of the priesthood. This group claims no affiliation with the various Mormon fundamentalist groups with similar "Firstborn" names. Then shall they be gods, because they have all power, and the angels are subject unto them. (D&C 132:20.) 78:51). . . To overcome by faith through the righteousness of God and Jesus Christ is to become partakers of the divine nature, as Peter testified. All those who receive the Melchizedek Priesthood enter into a covenant with the Lord. 335.) In this regard, Joseph Smith said: The atmosphere around it will be the spirit of the Almighty. priesthood to commune with Church of Firstborn: D&C 107:19 . ), -136 Behold, verily, I say unto you, this is an ensample unto you for a salutation to one another in the house of God, in the school of the prophets. There are in this greater priesthood five offices or callingselder, seventy, high priest, patriarch, and apostleyet the priesthood is the same; and the priesthood is greater than any of its offices. And thus, having been approved of God, he was ordained an high priest after the order of the covenant which God made with Enoch, This appears to be a general summary of all that transpired.
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