Preparing the church for the Second Coming of the Savior is an unmistakable priority of President Nelson. The earth will be returned to its paradisiacal state and be made new. Are You Overthinking How to Share the Gospel? You will have days when you will be discouraged. So pray for courage not to give up! The Lord has reminded you, your children, and your grandchildren that you are lawful heirs, that you have been reserved in heaven for your specific time and place to be born, to grow and become His standard bearers and covenant people. But now the gathering takes place in each nation. For her, she said, that means worship in the temple. It consisted of only seven words: This is My Beloved Son. We are to build the Church and kingdom of God upon the earth (see Matthew 6:33). Mercifully, the invitation to come unto Christ (Jacob 1:7; Moroni 10:32; Doctrine and Covenants 20:59) can also be extended to those who died without a knowledge of the gospel (see Doctrine and Covenants 137:68). In this episode Todd, Rivka and Burke discuss the talk, "Preparing for the Second Coming of Christ" by Elder Christoffel Golden from the October 2021 General Conference. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares how we can prepare the world for the second coming of Jesus Christ. With increased emphasis on the Second Coming, we should also expect increased emphasis on the gathering of Israel. Families are to be sealed together for all eternity (see Doctrine and Covenants 2:23; 49:17; 138:48; Joseph SmithHistory 1:39). Missionary work connects people to the covenant the Lord made with Abraham anciently: Thou shalt be a blessing unto thy seed after thee, that in their hands they shall bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations; And I will bless them through thy name; for as many as receive this Gospel shall be called after thy name, and shall be accounted thy seed, and shall rise up and bless thee, as their father (Abraham 2:910). Preparing the church for the Second Coming of the Savior is an unmistakable priority of President Nelson. All members of the Church have access to the doctrine, ordinances, priesthood keys, and blessings of the gospel, regardless of their location. And some things will simply seem unfair. Those seven words launched the Restoration of His gospel. He wants His children to gain immortality and eternal life! Sister Wendy Nelson speaks in a devotional broadcast from the auditorium in the Church Office Building on Temple Square on Sunday, November 13, 2022. I emphasize again that construction of these temples may not change your life, but your service in the temple surely will. And every prophet has talked aboutourday, when Israel would be gathered and the world would be prepared for the Second Coming of the Savior. Thanks for the detailed analysis. These new narratives are helping everyone in the Church learn more about early Church history and deepen their testimonies. Construction of the steel frame for the two-story Burley Idaho Temple is making . The Latter-day Saint prophet has given 101 talks in general conference, including 38 as a member of the First Presidency alongside Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring.These Russell M. Nelson quotes are taken from all of his general conference talks from 1984 to 2022. "We are just building up to the climax of this last dispensationwhen the Savior's Second Coming becomes a reality." How amazing is it that messengers from heaven came to give authority and power to this work? 8% of official Church-reported membership for year-end 2021. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. Clearly, President Nelsons urgent enthusiasm for this topic has inspired several senior apostles to contemplate the Second Coming. Uttered by Almighty God, that announcement brought a young Joseph Smith to the Lord Jesus Christ. It consisted of only seven words: This is My Beloved Son. However, I promise you that as you follow Jesus Christ, you will find sustained peace and true joy. The time is coming when those who do not obey the Lord will be separated from those who do (seeDoctrine and Covenants 86:17). As you keep your covenants with increasing precision, and as you defend the Church and kingdom of God on the earth today, the Lord will bless you with strength and wisdom to accomplish what only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can accomplish. The devotional was for Latter-day Saints in Nevada and some parts of California and Arizona. Families are to be sealed together for all eternity (see Doctrine and Covenants 2:23; 49:17; 138:48; Joseph SmithHistory 1:39). "The Lord is hastening His work and urging us to prepare for His Second Coming," the prophet said. In that day He will bear new titles and be surrounded by special Saints. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Saviors Second Coming (PresidentNelson), Embrace the Future with Faith (PresidentNelson), A Compensatory Spiritual Power for the Righteous | BYUSpeeches, The Spirit Will Be Poured Out Upon All Flesh (Joel2:28-29). I cannot overstate how vital you and your choices are. We have great cause for concern. We are just building up to the climax of this last dispensationwhen the Saviors Second Coming becomes a reality. We are to be builders of an individual faith in God, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and faith in His Church. In a footnote from his October 2020 general conference address, President Nelson commented that he has spoken of Israel in at least 378 of the more than 800 messages he has delivered during his 36 years as an Apostle. In that day He will bear new titles and be surrounded by special Saints. I cannot speak of the Restoration in tempered tones. We are to build families and be sealed in holy temples. President Nelson admonished these Latter-day Saints to live wisely each day. Teach your children how to pray. ), Insights from Young Adults on the Restoration of the Church, The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Saviors Second Coming, Ensign, April 2020. President M. Russell Ballard speaks in a devotional broadcast from the auditorium in the Church Office Building on Temple Square on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Here are some examples (emphasis added): In April 2020, while announcing the latest Proclamation to the World, President Nelson said this: Now as we contemplate this significant time in the history of the world and the Lords charge to gather scattered Israel in preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, we, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles, issue the following proclamation. As you keep your covenants with increasing precision, and as you defend the Church and kingdom of God on the earth today, the Lord will bless you with strength and wisdom to accomplish what only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can accomplish. We had some audio issues in post-processing and a cat . But now the gathering takes place in each nation. Do whatever it takes to strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ by increasing your understanding of the doctrine taught in His restored Church and by relentlessly seeking truth. However, I promise you that as you follow Jesus Christ, you will find sustained peace and true joy. Our safest insurance is to continue to be worthy of admission to His holy house. Because difficult days are ahead. Elder Paul B. Pieper of the Seventy conducted the devotional and was joined by his wife, Melissa. Living a pure life, he said, is a critical way to prepare for worship in a temple. We are also referring to building faith and testimony in the hearts of those with whom we live, work, and serve. However, I promise you that as you follow Jesus Christ, you will find sustained peace and true joy.. Servants of the Lord go forth proclaiming the Restoration. Rarely in the future will it be easy or popular to be a faithful Latter-day Saint. We are to build families and be sealed in holy temples. How Young Adults Are Making a Difference in the Ongoing Restoration, Think You Dont Have a Purpose as a Young Adult? It is our chargeit is our privilegeto help prepare the world for that day. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. (LogOut/ Second, for statements from President Nelson to members addressing anxiety and stress in these historic times, there are better resources (see note at bottom of post). The presence of temples in communities around the globe reminds Latter-day Saints of the importance of faith in the common Father of all humanity, the need for constant improvement of the soul, the possibility of family relationships that reach beyond the grave and the salvation that comes only through the grace of Jesus Christ. They beautifully illustrate how God works through all of His imperfect children. Missionary work is such an important part of the gathering of Israel. The great latter-day work of which we are a part was established, on schedule, to bless a waiting and weeping world. So don't miss the message. It confirms my enthusiasm and excitement to hear what our leaders have to inspire us with this coming weekend. For these sacred purposes, holy temples now dot the earth. This gathering is the greatestchallenge,the greatestcause, andthe greatestwork on earth today! Missionary work connects people to the covenant the Lord made with Abraham anciently: Thou shalt be a blessing unto thy seed after thee, that in their hands they shall bear this ministry and Priesthood unto all nations; And I will bless them through thy name; for as many as receive this Gospel shall be called after thy name, and shall be accounted thy seed, and shall rise up and bless thee, as their father (Abraham 2:910). This doctrine of the gathering is one of the important teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A welding link is to be forged between the fathers and the children. READ PRESIDENT NELSONS FULL MESSAGE AT ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Sadly, some whom you thought were your friends will betray you. Today, the Lords work in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is moving forward at an accelerated pace. Within Our Grasp, by Jay Bryant Ward, may not be copied. President Nelson explained himself "countless privileges, blessings, and miracles upon the faithful". He was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for 34 years. The Lord has decreed the establishment of Zion (see Doctrine and Covenants 6:6; 11:6) in each realm where He has given His Saints their birth and nationality. President Russell M. Nelson waves to the crowd with his wife Sister Wendy Nelson during the Sunday morning session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 2, 2022. Do whatever it takes to strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ by increasing your understanding of the doctrine taught in His restored Church and by relentlessly seeking truth. Why? It is incredible! And then be sure that your temple recommends are renewed regularly. President Russell M Nelson Quotes About Jesus Christ. By President Russell M. Nelson. I humbly testify to you thatas the Prophet Joseph Smith proclaimedthe restored gospel of Jesus Christ will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done (History of the Church, 4:540). Water will issue from under the temple. Ben B. Braun, Deseret News. In his Sunday morning talk, "Let God Prevail," President Nelson focused on the gathering of Israel, which he said, "is happening right now" and is "an essential prelude to the Second Coming of the Lord.". We can extend an invitation. We are to build families and be sealed in holy temples. The earth will be returned to its paradisiacal state and be made new. The devotional was for Latter-day Saints in Nevada and some parts of California and Arizona. The past several months have brought these and other prophesies into clear focus. Uttered by Almighty God, that announcement brought a young Joseph Smith to the Lord Jesus Christ. Another temple will yet be built in Jerusalem. The fulfillment, the consummation, of those blessings comes as those who have entered the waters of baptism perfect their lives to the point that they may enter the holy temple. God's Power Always . Preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ is something were taught to do from the time were in Primary. Instead, he has given us consistent, staccato lightning bolts sprinkled in his talks. In that talk, he said: We share an enormous responsibility to be who the Lord wants us to be and to do what He wants us to do. Although no one knows when the Second Coming will be, its important to listen to our Church leaders for things we can do to prepare to be in His presence. Ministering has replaced home and visiting teaching, the three-hour block became a two-hour block, the principle of home-centered Church-supported learning was established, FSY conferences began worldwide, changes to temple ceremonies and clothing were made, many chapters in the new Church handbook have been gradually updated, the Ensign magazine was retired, structural changes were made to ward leadership responsibilities, Young Men leadership and Young Women classes, a new forthcoming Church hymnbook was announced, and many more. Temples are being built at an impressive rate, and Church members around the world are rejoicing. This doctrine of the gathering is one of the important teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is incredible! As you and I take care of the weightier matters, we can become a righteous people who are able, ready and worthy to receive the Lord when He comes again, Sister Nelson said. I issued this invitation to our youth because they are unusually gifted in reaching out to others and sharing what they believe in a convincing fashion. A renowned surgeon, President Nelson assisted on the first-ever human open-heart surgery. We are to prepare for our own divine destiny: glory, immortality, and eternal lives (see Romans 2:7; Doctrine and Covenants 75:5). The time is coming when those who do not obey the Lord will be separated from those who do (see Doctrine and Covenants 86:17). The Apostle Paul warned that in the latter days, those who diligently follow the Lord shall suffer persecution (2Timothy 3:12).That very persecution can either crush you into silent weakness or motivate you to be more exemplary and courageous in your daily lives. From these centers He will direct the affairs of His Church and kingdom. But if we listen carefully, we can also hear a quiet urgency that time is short and there is much to do. In many nations our members and missionaries have searched for those of scattered Israel; they have hunted for them out of the holes of the rocks (Jeremiah 16:16); and they have fished for them, as in ancient days. Why do we need such resilient faith? The Lord has declared: I give unto you a sign that I shall gather in, from their long dispersion, my people, O house of Israel, and shall establish again among them my Zion. (3 Nephi 21:1) The coming forth of the Book of Mormon is a sign to the entire world that the Lord has commenced to gather Israel and fulfill covenants He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Elder Gerald Lund weighs in with nearly 50 years of insights. The Church will have an unprecedented, unparalleled future. We have the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and sharing His gospel is a joy and a blessing for each of us. Remember that the fulness of Christs ministry lies in the future. You will have days when you will be discouraged. "The . Its title is The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World. Hear Him April 2020. I promise that if we will do our best to exercise faith in Jesus Christ and access the power of His Atonement through repentance, we will have the knowledge and power of God to help us take the blessings of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people and to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord. Missionary work is also crucial to that gathering. How exciting is that! We are just building up to the climax of this last dispensationwhen the Saviors Second Coming becomes a reality. Leaders are urging us to be spiritually and temporally self-sufficient. "When President Nelson was sustained as president of the Church, 159 temples were operating, an increase of 133 temples in the 34 years during which he served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. It is wherever righteous Saints are. People can be brought to the knowledge of the Lord (3Nephi 20:13) without leaving their homelands. Each of us will be tested. You will have days when you will be discouraged. He said, The adversary is increasing his attacks on faith and upon us and our families at an exponential rate. True, in the early days of the Church, conversion often meant emigration as well. A temple recommend permits Latter-day Saint to enter one of the faiths houses of the Lord. But when will it actually take place? I promise you that the Lord will bring the miracles He knows you need as you make sacrifices to serve and worship in His temples.. We are to prepare for our own divine destiny: glory, immortality, and eternal lives (see Romans 2:7; Doctrine and Covenants 75:5). We can combat those fears by strengthening our faith. The place of gathering for Brazilian Saints is in Brazil; the place of gathering for Nigerian Saints is in Nigeria; the place of gathering for Korean Saints is in Korea. Daily news, articles, videos and podcasts sent straight to your inbox. Receiving an endowment there seals members of the Church to the Abrahamic covenant. But there are many things we dont know, like when its going to happen. I. I invite all listening to this devotional to talk of Christ, to rejoice in Christ and to preach of Christ, President Ballard said. We gather pedigree charts, create family group sheets, and do temple work vicariously to gather individuals unto the Lord and into their families (see 1Corinthians 15:29; 1Peter 4:6). It is breathtaking! It is not man-made! This work is empowered by a divine announcement made 200 years ago. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. In many nations our members and missionaries have searched for those of scattered Israel; they have hunted for them out of the holes of the rocks (Jeremiah 16:16); and they have fished for them, as in ancient days. Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, Are we experiencing signs of the Second Coming? Anchored in pure doctrine, you will be able to step forward with faith and dogged persistence and cheerfully do all that lies in your power to fulfill the purposes of the Lord. Past issues of General Conference by the Numbers: April 2019, October 2019, March 2020, April 2020. A necessary prelude to that Second Coming is the long-awaited gathering of scattered Israel (see 1Nephi 15:18; see also the title page of the Book of Mormon). The doctrine of the gospel will forever stay the same, but the Lord is changing the way His church does some things. Another temple will yet be built in Jerusalem. We have great cause for concern. It is wherever righteous Saints are. The following chart shows how frequently the Second Coming has been mentioned in recent conference talks: This chart shows that over the past 50 years, the phrase Second Coming has been consistently mentioned in 5.7% of all conference talks. Let them see you going to the temple. 7 ways the Church has been thinking outside the box. Since he was sustained as President of the Church just three years ago, President Nelson has announced 83 new templesmore than any other Church president before him (President Hinckleys temple-building legacy led to 78 new temples during his 13 years as Church president). And President Nelson isnt the only one emphasizing the importance of gathering Israel. Waters of the Dead Sea will be healed. Children are instinctively receptive to truth, he said. We are engaged in the work of Almighty God. Temple recommend interviews with Gods servants help keep our attention focused on our Savior Jesus Christ and allow for course corrections if necessary.. Come, Follow Me: Book of Mormon (Mosiah 46). The Lord has told us that there are many yet on the earth who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it. We can help. That very persecution can either crush you into silent weakness or motivate you to be more exemplary and courageous in your daily lives. Further, And then shall many beoffended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another (Matt. As we listen to our Church leaders and prophet and heed their advice, we will be able to better ourselves and prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Because our living God is a loving God! By President Russell M. Nelson. The next two volumes will be released over the coming years. You and I get to participate in the ongoing Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are well known as LDS or Mormons. However, President Nelson announced that we should not refer to the Church as the LDS Church or the Mormon Church, but we should use the full name of the Church. The covenants and eternal truths of the temple are at the heart of the gospel, the prophet said in a live broadcast from the auditorium of the Church Office Building on Temple Square. Every time we go to the temple, our lives are reinforced by that light and by the covenants we make with God. In this day of intensifying evil, there is nothing that will protect us more than regular time in the temple. President Nelson. He will be known as Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that [will be] with him [will be those who] are called, and chosen, and faithful (Revelation 17:14) to their trust here in mortality. He will govern from two world capitals: one in old Jerusalem (see Zechariah 14) and the other in the New Jerusalem built upon the American continent (Articles of Faith 1:10). Each of us will be tested. The prophecies of His Second Coming have yet to be fulfilled, he said. It is incredible! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. We are engaged in the work of Almighty God. Waters of the Dead Sea will be healed. Because difficult days are ahead. We also recap the conference as a whole! He testified that the correction was commanded by the Lord and said, It was the Savior Himself who said, For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also noted, If we allow nicknames to be used or adopt or even sponsor those nicknames ourselves, He is offended., President Nelson promised that making this correction would result in numerous blessings, the likes of which we have never seen. He continued, We will have the knowledge and power of God to help us take the blessings of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people and to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord.. Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Break for the academic year 2022-2023. Strength comes when you remember that you have a divine nature, an inheritance of infinite worth. We are just building up to the climax of this last dispensationwhen the Saviors Second Coming becomes a reality.. During the past year, as I have studied recent General Conference data, it has become clear that President Nelson is urging all of us to focus our effort on preparation for the Second Coming. It is crucial for each member of the Church to gain a personal testimony of the gospel. He speaks from the Conference Center Theater on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, April 3, 2021. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. She said, When I am up against an impossible deadline and entirely out of time, energy and ideas, or when I am overwhelmed with far too many things to do, every time I make a sacrifice to the Lord by going to the temple or by doing family history research, I am blessed with the time and energy and ideas (which I was previously completely out of) and with some left over. In the April and October 2021 general conference sessions alone, gathering Israel was mentioned 32 times. This general conference data may be accessed at https://searchgeneralconference.com, Questions and comments are welcome at: [emailprotected]. Families are to be sealed together for all eternity (seeDoctrine and Covenants 2:23;49:17;138:48;Joseph SmithHistory 1:39). We do so as we help to gather the elect of the Lord on both sides of the veil. The prophet also gave a reminder that it is the duty of Latter-day Saints to prepare the world for the Second Coming and that all can come unto Christ, wherever they may be. Danielle is a features writer and editor for, Writing for LDS Living has given me a unique perspective, and at this point, not a lot catches me by surprise. From the life of a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. And some things will simply seem unfair. Those seven words launched the Restoration of His gospel. Why do we need such resilient faith? A welding link is to be forged between the fathers and the children. How you deal with lifes trials is part of the development of your faith. His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). Missionary work is also crucial to that gathering. Pray to cross paths with those who are ready to hear the gospel and embrace its truths.. We have been blessed with guidance, direction, and change over the past couple of years and its crucial for us to listen to their counsel. Anytime we do anything that helps anyoneon either side of the veilto make and keep their covenants with God, we are helping to gather Israel..
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