Mormon Church: The Message of the Restoration

[calebblair]

this very video changed my life.

[sensualfold]

I truly believe that Joseph Smith saw God and his beloved son Jesus Christ on that day, i never doubted it ever. We are truly blessed to have open hearts and contrite spirits which allows us to know the gospel. Thank you Lord for choosing me to be a servant.

[scottwins2]

I agree the Gospel is here in its fullness and is true and Joseph Smith was good and honorable and Christ is at this center.

[spid3rpig42]

I love it that everyone shares something and helps out when someone wants to find an answer to a question

[munnsy32]

@eppingmelb

Visit a local LDS chapel on a Sunday, and you'll find many people who can get you a book of Mormon. Or go to LDS.org you should be able to find one there for free

[eppingmelb]

I want to read the book of Mormon, how can I get a copy please?

[BRUNNINHA1906]

@eppingmelb Hi, you can request a free copy at this site, believe me if you read it with pure heart and ask God our Heavenly Father you will know the truth, is amazing. I could never imagine how wonderfull changes i could have in my life! and i leave this things in name of our savior Jesus Christ, amen. mormon.org/book-of-mormon

[pumpkin2244]

@eppingmelb Where do you live? Look up the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in your area and go to any chapel near you and ask them for a book of Mormon and they will give you one for free. They are open most days and times, especially on Sundays. :)

[rsstso]

@eppingmelb

Have you been able to locate a copy of the Book of Mormon? I'd be happy to have one sent to you.

[munke2112]

To "all who WILL (choose to) listen"

[welterweight001]

Hebrew 5:4

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

When all the apostles was killed and many early day saints martyred, the church of Christ was taken over by the empire. Divine authority lost. The church of Christ was no longer on earth until this event. "The Marvelous Work & Wonder" of the restoration that no worldy wise men would beliieve.

[bgulbrandsen]

I believe with all my heart that Joseph Smith really was called of God to bring back Christ's original church to the earth. I prayed about these things and the Holy Spirit testified to me of their truthfulness just as He has testified to me the truthfulness of the Bible and Jesus Christ's atonement. I am so grateful for all the happiness and joy that the gospel has brought my life.

[azspringtime]

I am grateful for a loving spouse who was willing to share this good news with me and that I eventually listened and obeyed. Truly, we are members of the only church with the fullness of the Gospel. So, happy there was a young boy willing to ask, "Which of all these churches are true?" Thankful our Heavenly Father answers our prayers. Yes, I believe in God, the Eternal Father and in His Son, Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. Jesus is the head of this church. Holy Ghost told me this.

[Snooperking]

this definitely builds up self confidence!

[blckchrysda]

I have a couple questions.

Why Did God not identify by name Jesus Christ as the person to "hear him"?

If there was a need for a restoration please tell me in the Bible where it says the Biblical Apostles had the Priesthood?

[Lowness07]

@blckchrysda As far as Bible verses concerning Apostles and Priesthood, here are a few verses:

Matt 10:1 "When He had called unto him his twelve disciples, He gave them power..."

Matt 16:19 "I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven.."

John 15:16 "I have chosen you, and ordained you.."

There are several other verses that refer to the special power that the apostles had.

As to your first question, I 'm not really sure what you're asking and why it's significant.

[Sephuskal]

@blckchrysda Question on apostles and prieshood. Eph 2:20 Foundation of Apostles and prophets. Eph 4:11. Father gave Jesus authority Heb 5:4-6. and in return gave it to his apostles., thatthey migh have authority to go and preach and doworks for the Father. Luke 9:1-2 / Mark 3:14. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you. John 15:16

Let me know what else I can do for you.

[welterweight001]

@blckchrysda

Hebrew 5:4 And no man taketh this honour (priesthood)

unto himself, but he that is called

of God, as was Aaron.

Jesus ordained called & ordained 12 apostles. After Judas died they ordained Matthias. Some others were killed and they ordained Stephen, Silas. Paul was killed, James beheaded, Peter crucified upside down until complete martyrdom of many saints and apostles, then church of Christ & priesthood power no longer on earth.

[majinish]

@blckchrysda The priesthood was the authority Christ spake of that He gave to the apostles to go out and teach, heal the sick, & baptize. Why do you think Christ went specifically to John the Baptist who was a good walk away and not someone nearby?

[wagmaster5000]

@blckchrysda I am not sure the answer to your first question, but in the Bible when Jesus was baptized, God identified him in the same way. Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

To your second question, in John 15:16, Jesus tells us that he chose and ordained his apostles. He gave them his Priesthood.

I know that God and Jesus visited the boy Joseph Smith, and I know that we all lived before we came to earth. Remember you can always ask God anything.

[thexperiments]

Please translate this video into Spanish. This is such a powerful message that I would like to share the video of to my Spanish speaking family and friends.

[dancinXthruXtheXrain]

Watching Mormon messages always inspire me and make me want to be better, even if it is a bad day. I am thankful that the church puts these online so I can easily hear the words of the prophets and help me be a better person. :)

[ccolimon]

@dancinXthruXtheXrain Does the LDS church believe in the Holy Spirit ?

[amoleff]

@ccolimon yes

[Sephuskal]

@ccolimon yes the Church does believe in the Holy Spirit.

[wagmaster5000]

I will never forget the day when I recieved confirmation from the Spirit of God that Joseph Smith was a prophet. I was seeking truth in this world and was so confused by all the ways of the world. Then as I went and prayed for myself, I recieved an answer that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God and the Church of Jesus Christ was the path I was to follow. I am so greatful for a loving Heavenly Father that answers prayers!

[dgbingham]

I know God called Joseph Smith to be a prophet to restore His church on the Earth again - the Book of Mormon is evidence of that. I am grateful for a loving Father in Heaven that calls prophets for us today!

[trappedhere2]

What a wonderful calling to the children of god to awake.

[biggyCwell]

Oh how true how true how true this church is. I am so grateful for this church and the priesthood. I feel sorrow for anyone who doubts it. I have seen the works of the lord through the priesthood. I have seen all my prayers be answered and continue to be answered. I have witnessed more than enough miracles. If you doubt this church i feel sorrow for you. Instead of doubting the church get on your knees and ask GOD yourself with real faith and ask if this church is true, he WILL let you know.

[67dodgepolara]

Indeed my heart if filled with joy that I was one of the priveledged few to be able to recieve the true gospel of Jesus in this life. How grateful I am for the Bible and the Book of Mormon to lead me to Jesus the Christ. Pleas do as he says and humbly kneel and ask your Father in Heaven if this Gospel is true... It will be the best thing you've ever done !

[RosaeCrucis52]

I am looking forward to speaking with the young Mormon Men that want to share the Gospel with me....God Bless you all!

[09msballer]

This is the True Church. What an amazing miracle it is to have had it put back on this earth thru the propeht Jospeh Smith

[09tholbrook]

Christ always wants us to be happy; so he gave us the restored gospel in this time. God will always be there for us, that is why we have the gospel.

[StratusFox]

This is the true and LIVING church of Jesus Christ with modern day revelations and prophets because we so badly need it God loves all His children in every dispensation and when they choose not to reject Him, He blesses them with truth, light and knowledge. I know Joseph Smith was called to be a prophet and restorted the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the earth once again.

[jwellsboy]

This is the official church of Jesus Christ. Come and be saved for there is no other way nor name given under heaven whereby man may be saved. Only in and through the name of Jesus Christ with the proper authority that NO OTHER church has. This is true I bare testimony.

[goosejocke]

thanks for this message!

God lives!

Jesus Christ lives!

We all live!

I know that Joseph smiths life was Inspired by God and Jesus Christ!

[KidsandKarma]

You say Life is a Test; how could God be a Fair and Just Being and give only the Mormons the Answers to the Test?

[ProjectMayhem11]

he doesnt give to just mormons. he invites all men everywhere to know the knowledge of the gospel. you just have to be willing to accept and learn of his word

[LDS4life121]

and ask of him of course

[fluffythecat2]

:D

He gives the answers through His prophets to EVERYONE in the world.

You can know for yourself of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon by studying the Book of Mormon and sincerely praying to our Heavenly Father, asking if the book is true.

In the Book of Mormon, read in the book of Moroni chapter 10 especially verse 4. The Lord makes you a promise there and He will keep that promise.

You can know for yourself that it is true.

You can know.

Feel free to ask ...

[silverthrill]

This is your opportunity to understand the answer; the Plan of Salvation. The church is highly dedicated to missionary efforts around the globe. We see the gospel not through the eyes of privilege but through the understanding of great responsibility. All are welcome and your observance of these messages provides you with the same opportunity to understand the truth of the restored gospel.

[DjFixxxer01]

Read James 1:5, all of those who have the capacity to read the bible have the ability to ask the Lord for truth. Not merely the Mormons alone. Anyone that seeks for the Lord shall find him.

[psmithut]

The answers are not only given to the Mormons....

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints offers freely to teach the Gospel of Jesus to all who seek it.

[calamarimom]

Noah had the right answer to his times.

Moses had the right answer for the Hebrews in Egypt.

Jesus had the right answers - the fulness of the His gospel.

Prophets today are called by Jesus (Acts 3:19-21) to restore that fulness.

In any age, the 'right' answers have come to prophets from God - the message is open to all those who 'have ears to hear, eyes to see, and hearts to follow.'

[cardiganchic]

Even after we die, if we did not find the truth, God has made it possible for us to receive His gospel. That is what temples are for. We do vicarious work for those who have passed on, for those we love. God is a just and fair being because He will make sure that ALL of His children have the opportunity to accept or reject His gospel.

[dgbingham]

He gives answers to all of his children. When they are ready and seek after them He reveals his truth to them. When the world is ready he calls a prophet. We are actively trying to share this wonderful message with all those that will listen.

[marette18]

truth has been restored

[dude8001]

God Bless our prophets

[alfonsolds]

I only know that this is completely true, im so thankful for prophet Joseph being so brave and for the love of our heavenl y father

[FastestFalcon]

No one who really wants to know the truth has to remain in darkness. The Lord will bless those who earnestly seek His will with a sure knowledge that this is His true church upon the face of the earth.

[markallenfletcher]

I know that this event happened because when I was 16, I knelt and prayed and asked if the Book of Mormon was as true as the Bible and if Joseph Smith had seen Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. A feeling of peace and warmth came over me and confirmed to me that it was true.

[6leavitts]

I am excited for the time we as a people will go back to Zion. And become like those of the city of Enoch. The Gospel is true and I am excited for what is to come it will be a great day. I just hope that I and my posterity are ready. I give Great thanks to Joseph Smith he truly was a Prophet of God.

[luv4evri1]

Joseph Smith was and still is such a inspiring prophet. He went through such persecutions, such loss, such pain, and yet he still stood, doing what he did best, and what he was sent here to do. To restore the Gospel, and spreading the Gospel. We are not the Church of Joseph Smith. We are the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The true gospel is real, it is here, and His kingdom on earth is growing every day. This is the Lord's church. I testify of that. Happy easter everyone! Xoxo

[Uberballer47]

I love Joseph Smith. He was and is a prophet of the Almighty.

[kivalu8]

what blessing we have..

[kivalu8]

awesome..

[0mgwhat]

this is a really good video, but i want to give you a tip to reach more viewers. if you add more tags to it like "mormon, morman, joseph smith" (pretty much anything that even remotely relates to the Church) it will show up in more people's searches. Thanks for this amazing channel!

[dlcsuzuki]

Lovely & succinct. Great summary about what we're all about.

[CaptainJoshUwa]

should be featured.

[allellei001]

Simple..

And Good..

[koreankuno]

Everytime I watch these kind of presentations, my mind opens that I can aswer every question in it about the gospel. Thank you.

[Juarezbenja]

I love this this gospel...we are so blessed!

[tomdeabreu]

This video is very good! Thanks! I know that Joseph Smith is and was a prophet of God and the Church of Jesus Christ is real!

[DrewLeSueur2]

Thank you

[viphomes]

We have been sharing reflections at the end our stake dances and the youth are very receptive. These little videos would be a perfect way to end the dance on a spiritual note!

[See4]

This message is true and is for the whole world to hear. Jesus Christ is real and died for us. Joseph Smith was a prophet just as Thomas S. Monson is a prophet today.

[frosch455]

awesome

[galoterajg]

Powerful message to those who truly seek the truth, i love it.

[LdsNanaAskMormon]

What a beautiful and powerful testimony, concerting the restoration of the Church.

tDMg

[darkendpool]

thank you for this, elder L. tom perry is truely an apostly from God, he has that certain personality, as do all the apostles, that make you want to listen.

[cybermark70]

I am shut in. Other than home teachers and an occassional visit from the bishop, The church Web site is my main source for news of the church. Each Sunday I listen to a session of general conf. and I am always discovering new things. Today I found lds gems and this site. I think it is great. What a fantastic tool the internet can be for learning, teaching and sharing the Gospel. I am so thankful for it. To whom ever is responsible thank you and keep ,up the good work.

[OurFamilyLineage]

Thank you- I felt so peaceful while I watched this.

[captainteancum]

I'm also glad the Church has another official YouTube Channel. It is one that we can trust unreservedly. I hope, as am sure many others do also, that you will post many good videos that we can use to share the Gospel with friends and family everywhere. Thank you for this and all videos.

[gjeann]

The Lord loves all of his children and He wants you to have a testimony of His love for you and me. He is there for you as He has been for me. He loves enough to send us to this earth to learn how to be like Him. Try it, just a simple prayer will do wonders if you just ask in faith.

[sweetere]

I rember when the missionaries were teaching the discussion to me and my family,when they were sharing with us about the first vision I felt in my heart that was true but my brain will tell me that it wasn't.I told the missionaries why an american and not someone else and their simple answer was we know that is true but you have to know for yourself. And one day I just knew it with out a doubt.I know the church is true.I invited everyone to try and ask Hevenly Father he'll tell you the true too.

[blckchrysda]

@sweetere Jeremiah 17:9, God doesnt want us to rely on emotion to make choices especially when it regards our souls. What did you do to prove to yourself the LDS church is the one and only true church?

[mrmn8honeybee]

@blckchrysda What is the difference between emotion and the Holy Spirit? Do you have a knowledge that God lives and loves you? Do you know that the Bible is true? How do you know? The Holy Spirit will bare witness of the truth of all things.

[nightshadow73]

@blckchrysda your emotions are one step in gaining knowledge. Then what you learn and feel must be backed up by what you experience. Only through this way is knowledge gained and confirmed, through the Spirit. Doubt is replaced by surety. Something you cannot deny. Not everyone wants to or is ready to take that journey, but eventually everyone gets off teh fence and searches it out for themselves.

[mrmn8honeybee]

@sweetere What a beautiful testimony. <3

[EarthlyDerision]

@sweetere how can anyone know anything by revelation?

[ccconrad88]

@sweetere Story of my life.

[lemanusamoa]

I am so glad that the Church has this official Channel; I am excited to learn and share!

[SethAdamSmith]

I love it! I'll share it with everyone. Where did you get the music?

[hlproffitt]

Just as prophets of old were bidden to speak the words of hope and faith to the inhabitants of the earth who are the sons and daughters of God. Just so God speaks today through the mouths of men He has called to warn and prepare His people. He is the same yesterday today and forever and I testify that this message is true and from God for the benefit if men and women everywhere

[tylermatthewmarz]

Thank you for that simple testimony; a testimony that i know as well.