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| | Ordinance (Mormonism) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The emphasis on the physical aspect of the ordinance is the basis for the Mormon practice of performing ordinances vicariously for the dead. | | | In Mormonism, an ordinance is a religious ritual of special significance, often involving a covenant with God. | | | These and several other ordinances may be performed vicariously or by "proxy" in behalf of the dead, and Latter-day Saints believe that it is up to the deceased to accept or reject the ordinance in the spirit world. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordinance_(Mormonism)
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| | Temple (Mormonism) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Temples and their associated ordinances are a vital part of the theology of the LDS church. | | | In Mormonism, a temple is a building designed as a house of God and often reserved for special forms of worship. | | | Latter-day Saints perform these proxy ordinances because they believe deceased non-Mormons are in a condition referred to as "Spirit Prison." They believe that Christ went to the righteous spirits in prison and organized a great missionary force to teach the gospel to the dead who, in turn, may be baptized by proxy in a temple. |
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http://www.hartselle.us/project/wikipedia/index.php/Temple_(Mormonism)
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| | Mormon America - The Power and the Promise |
| | Accounts of Mormons and the Mormon Church--officially the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--tend toward one of two extremes. | | | What matters to Mormons is their "living prophet"; the Ostlings are correct to quote the late Mormon Church president and prophet Ezra Taft Benson that "a living prophet trumps dead ones." But when the institution is a church and a religion, then the rhetorical tools by which that trump is played matter a great deal. | | | The Book of Mormon, for example, the first work of Mormon scripture, purports to be a historically true account of pre-Columbian people in the New World; it teaches that they were part of the Tribes of Israel who were visited and converted in America by the resurrected Jesus. |
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http://www.lds-mormon.com/mormonamerica.shtml
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| | Did Jesus Establish Baptism for the Dead? |
| | Although the Book of Mormon is described as containing “the fullness of the everlasting gospel” (Doctrine and Covenants 27:5), and although baptism for the dead is a central teaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ, according to the LDS church, the Book of Mormon contains no reference whatever to the practice, either direct or indirect. | | | According to these Book of Mormon passages, those who die in ignorance of gospel do not need baptism, and further, since it is a covenant for mortality, it could have no relevance to those in the spirit world. | | | The silence of the Book of Mormon on baptism for the dead is an important fact, for it means that a single verse in the Bible — 1 Corinthians 15:29 — constitutes its sole mention in ancient Christian Scripture. |
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http://www.irr.org/mit/baptdead.html
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| | Mormon Church :: Few changes to free-speech laws |
| | Theologically, Mormonism - the so-called 'Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' is a cult of Christianity. | | | Given that the theology and practice of the Mormon Church violates essential Christian doctrines, Mormonism does not represent historical, Biblical Christianity, is not a Christian denomination, and is not in any way part of the Christian church. | | | Salt Lake City Rocky Anderson had Rutan examine the city's ordinances governing free speech after clashes arose between Christian street preachers, who are critical of the LDS Church, and attendees of the October semi-annual general conference. |
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http://www.religionnewsblog.com/6348-.html
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| | List of articles about Mormonism |
| | Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Baptism for the dead, Endowment (Mormonism), Eternal Marriage, Marriage, Infant baptism, Ordinance (Mormonism), Patriarchal blessing, Prayer circle, Rebaptism (Mormonism), Sacrament (Mormonism), Sealing (Mormonism), Second Anointing, Temple, Temple (Mormonism), Temple garment (Mormonism), Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple garment, Washing and anointing | | | Church of Christ (Mormonism), Latter-day Saint, Latter Day Saint, Latter Day Saint movement, Mormon, Mormonism, Mormonism and Christianity, Mormonism and Freemasonry, Mormonism and Judaism, Restorationist (Church of Christ-Elijah), Saint | | | Ammon (Book of Mormon), Captain Moroni, Coriantumr, Enos (Book of Mormon), Ether (Book of Mormon), Ishmael (Book of Mormon), Jaredite, Joseph (Book of Mormon), King Benjamin, King Noah, Laban (Book of Mormon), Laman, Lamanite, Lamoni, Lemuel, Limhi, Mahonri Moriancumer, Mosiah, Mulek, Nephite, Sam (Book of Mormon), Sariah, Zedekiah, Zeniff, Zoram |
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http://hallencyclopedia.com/List_of_articles_about_Mormonism
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| | Jerry Stokes Glossary of Mormon Terms |
| | Mormonism, Mormons* Unofficial terms for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members; members prefer to use the official name of the Church and to be referred to as Latter-day Saints. | | | first principles and ordinances of the gospel* Faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion in water for the remission of sins, and the laying on of hands for the.gift of the Holy Ghost. | | | The Mormon Jesus is also said to have ministered in the Precolumbian Americas according to the Book of Mormon. |
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http://churches.net/churches/utmiss/Glossary/Glossary.html
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| | Mormonism 201: Chapter 15 The Temple |
| | Mormonism 101 was elucidating that the practice of baptizing for the dead had no biblical basis. | | | Obviously many temple Mormons have come away from the ceremony with exactly the same understanding, whether or not they remained faithful to their church afterward. | | | Although temple Mormons have continuously denied that their temple ceremony is secret, it can be clearly seen that the LDS temple ceremony fits this description. |
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http://www.mrm.org/articles/mormonism_201/chapter_15
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| | Temples |
| | The temple endownment came by revelation from God, but it is possible that Masonic phraseology influenced the development of the wording used to teach the sacred elements of the LDS endowment. | | | A: The ordinances and basic gospel of Jesus Christ do not change. | | | Although we believe the eternal marriage ordinance was also performed anciently at times when the proper priesthood and keys were present, there are no Biblical scripture that specifically mention it. |
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http://www.mormonhaven.com/temple.htm
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| | Gospel Link |
| | Performing ordinances and seeking the will of the Lord in the temple are a sacred and meaningful form of worship in Latter-day Saint religious life. | | | In the temple, holy truths are taught and solemn covenants are made in the name of Jesus Christ, both by the individual members on their own behalf and as proxies on behalf of others who have died (the latter have the choice in the spirit world to accept or reject such vicarious service). | | | Each ordinance worker is finally interviewed carefully by the temple president or one of his counselors who, when satisfied as to personal worthiness, attitude, and ability, sets the person apart by the laying-on of hands, thus conveying the authority essential to officiate in temple ordinances. |
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http://ldsfaq.byu.edu/emmain.asp?number=187
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| | The Mormon Church Attempts to Conceal - TheologyWeb Campus |
| | The Mormon Church has attempted to deliberately conceal LDS temple ordinances for Adolf Hitler. | | | Furthermore, we believe that ordinances performed in behalf of any deceased individual are valid only if that person is worthy of and chooses to accept what has been done in his or her behalf. | | | Mormons apparently overlooked the LDS ordinance records of other well-known Nazis during their IGI purge. |
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http://www.theologyweb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7492
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| | Chapter 15 - The Story of Polygamy-Beauties of Polygamy |
| | The words of this Saint are characteristic of Mormon polygamy. | | | A certain elder in Israel desired to build up a celestial kingdom after the divinely ordained plan, and married a young widow, against the wishes of his wife, who had no belief in polygamy. | | | One day, while endeavoring to gain her consent, [179] and speaking of the advantages of the divine ordinance, she met him with the question: " Brother M you are not a rich man; you do not, or cannot, provide for the families you have already; how do you expect to support any more ?" |
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http://www.biblebelievers.net/Cults/Mormonism/WomenofMormonism/kjcwom15.htm
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| | Washing the Feet and the 2nd Anointing |
| | While some Mormons emphasize that the word “gods” in the revelation is not capitalized, an official statement of the LDS First Presidency did use the capitalized form, and declared that man’s ultimate goal was to evolve “into a God.” (Ensign, Feb. 2002, p.30) | | | The ordinance of foot washing, following the example of Jesus in John 13:4-10, was performed, and the veils were rolled up. | | | The couple receiving their second anointing were to go to the temple, and then dress in their temple robes. |
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http://www.concernedchristians.org/nocomparison_temple7-misc4.php
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| | Teachings About The Holy Ghost |
| | Baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost refers to the experience of an individual who receives the ordinance of the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. | | | It is considered one of the essential ordinances of the gospel of Jesus Christ and an absolute prerequisite of salvation." Encyclopedia of Mormonism | | | The gift of the Holy Ghost is the right or privilege of receiving divine manifestations, spiritual gifts, and direction from the Holy Ghost. |
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http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/basic/godhead/holy_ghost
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| | LDS Mormon Temples Endowment Garments |
| | Recent changes to temple ordinances and what it means for church members | | | Polygamy's Lasting Effect on Mormon Temples and Garments | | | A true-believing Mormon tries to make sense of the endowment ceremony |
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http://www.i4m.com/think/temples
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| | Mormon News for WE 11 May 2001: Business News |
| | And The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is conserving says Orange County spokesman Joe Bentley. | | | The moratorium was imposed and the ordinance proposed after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to rebuild the Nauvoo Temple and real estate developers announced building plans in the town. | | | As the California energy crisis heats up, a coalition of California churches is trying to help its members conserve energy. |
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http://www.mormonstoday.com/010511/BBusiness.shtml
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| | Gospel Link |
| | In LDS temples, men and women who receive priesthood ordinances wear this undergarment and other priestly robes. | | | The white undergarment worn by those members who have received the ordinance of the temple endowment is a ceremonial one. | | | The word "garment" has distinctive meanings to Latter-day Saints. |
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http://ldsfaq.byu.edu/emmain.asp?number=88
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| | Mormon News for WE 19Mar00: Nauvoo is trying to juggle growth, |
| | An ordinance requiring permits for solicitors was also passed. | | | The planning commission has met twice monthly hoping to hammer out an ordinance which will reconcile the interests of tourists in the historic sites and the rebuilding of the Nauvoo Temple with the zoning laws about to be put into place. | | | A temporary halt to issuing building permits for commercial and multi-family dwellings placed Nauvoo on hold for 90 days. |
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http://www.mormonstoday.com/000319/D6Nauvoo01.shtml
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