Becoming a Zion Society: Six Principles- R. Quinn Gardner

LINK R. Quinn Gardner, “Becoming a Zion Society: Six Principles”, Ensign, Feb. 1979, 31 Zion is the scriptural name given to the kingdom of Jesus Christ on earth. (D&C 105:32) It is composed of a society of Saints who have covenanted to live in righteousness, and who, through living fully the laws and ordinances of the gospel, are made “the pure in heart.” (D&C 76:54–70) All that is not of Zion is called Babylon, whose king is Lucifer. Babylon may be described... ...more

Creating a Zion Culture in the Midst of Babylon

Elder David R. Stone of the Seventy delivered a fantastic talk in the April 2006 General Conference on the Subject of “Creating Zion in the Midst of Babylon” I found particularly poignant his comments on popular culture: Link to Full Article Text with links for video or Audio I quote some specific excerpts below that stood out by their relevance to the issue of Popular Culture. Too many of the people of the world [ and I would add even people of the church] have come to resemble the... ...more

Building up the Kingdom of God on Earth- Zion (video)

Building up the Kingdom of God on Earth- Zion. LDS Mormon Leaders Prepare us for the Future.  Read More →

Articles of Faith

OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS History of the Church, Vol. 4, pp. 535—541 1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. 2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression. 3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. 4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith... ...more