Doctrine Archives | FAIR

<h1 >Is Exaltation Blasphemous or Worship?</h1> <p >by Autumn Dickson</p> <p></p> <p>In case it was ever in question, we believe in exaltation. As I worked on this post, I felt like I was addressing a non-member even...

<h2 >“Controversies in Joseph Smith’s Polygamy: New Evidences and New Observations Indicate Fawn Brodie Should Have Done More Research” by Brian C. Hales at the 2010 FAIR Conference</h2> <p></p> <p>Why did Joseph Smith...

<h1 >What are Priesthood Keys?</h1> <p >by Autumn Dickson</p> <p></p> <p>The Lord restored the priesthood to mankind some time ago, and yet, He did not reveal the structure in which He wanted everything to be organized...

<h1 >“The Olive Leaf”; the divine natures of God and man (D&C sections 88, 93)</h1> <p >by Mike Parker</p> <p >(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally...

<h1 >The Vision of the three degrees of glory (D&C section 76)</h1> <p >by Mike Parker</p> <p >(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the...

<h2 >“The God of Abraham, Isaac and Joseph Smith: Defending the Faith” by David L. Paulsen at the 2004 FAIR Conference</h2> <p></p> <p >Scott asked me if I would share with you some of my work defending our LDS...

<h1 >The Church in Ohio, August–November 1831 (D&C sections 63–69)</h1> <p >by Mike Parker</p> <p >(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the...

<h2 >“The Fallacy of Fundamentalist Assumptions” by Blake T. Ostler at the 2005 FAIR Conference</h2> <p ></p> <p >I’d like to begin my presentation (there should have been an outline that was handed out that you have in...

<h1 >Avoiding Confusion</h1> <p >by Autumn Dickson</p> <p></p> <p>Leman Copely was a convert to the church who wanted the gospel preached to his former congregants – the Shakers. The Shakers held some beliefs that were...

<h1 >The doctrine of agency; the Lamanite Mission (D&C sections 29–34)</h1> <p >by Mike Parker</p> <p>(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the...

<h1 >Nuances of Baptism</h1> <p >by Autumn Dickson</p> <p></p> <p>Let’s talk about historical context again quickly so that we can have a reference for what we read this week. Chronologically, Section 21 came before...

<h1 >Truths About Eternal Punishment</h1> <p >by Autumn Dickson</p> <p></p> <p>My message this week is given through a couple of verses in Section 19, but it’s also given through a couple of quotes that are found in the...

<p></p> <p>We are pleased to introduce a new podcast series that will be hosted by Ryan Sorensen. In this first episode, he talks with Brent Schmidt about “Uncovering the Truth About Grace.”</p> <p>Brent’s book may be...

<h1 >Introduction; reception, editing & publication of Joseph Smith’s revelations</h1> <h1 >(D&C Section 1)</h1> <p >by Mike Parker</p> <p>(Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use...

<p>On this episode, Brian Hales joins us to discuss the history and significance of the crowning ordinance of the temple.</p> <p> </p> <p>Brian C. Hales is the author or co-author of several books dealing with Joseph...