What impact have the new scriptures had in helping the Saints better understand the word of God and prepare for the coming of the Lord? Packer has said that the “crowning achievement” of President Kimball’s ministry was the new edition of the scriptures (in Conference Report, Oct. How is scripture canonized? What contributions do these new additions make to the standard works of the Church?Įlder Boyd K.
Ask: What impact has this revelation had on the Church since it was received?ĭiscuss the new additions made to the scriptures in 1976. What events led to President Kimball’s receiving of this revelation? Tell students that the Church News named the revelation on the priesthood the most significant event of the twentieth century (see 18 Dec. Have students read Official Declaration 2 in the back of the Doctrine and Covenants. How did the revelation on priesthood, the new revelations added to the scriptures, and the new Latter-day Saint edition of the scriptures all help to fulfill President Kimball’s vision of “when the world will be converted”? Have students review President Kimball’s first address to the Regional Representatives of the Church, “When the World Will Be Converted” ( Ensign, Oct. The Church then published new editions of the scriptures. The Church added two revelations and an Official Declaration announcing the 1978 revelation on the priesthood to the standard works. In June 1978 President Kimball received a revelation granting all worthy males the right to receive the priesthood. Kimball stressed the importance of missionary work and urged Church members to “lengthen their stride.”
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