This was beautifully done Brother Griffiths. I have been taught all of these principles for decades (as have you), and yet the way you explained things so simply and faithfully - I loved it. I particularly enjoyed how you visited the important locations where these principles were first taught. I thought it was interesting how Joseph first sealed Brother and Sister Johnson, who were not particularly prominent in the Church, in a personal ceremony right in their own home. I thought they somewhat stood in for all of us regular members of the Church who would later receive this ordinance. These amazing blessings are available to all of us - we don't have to be a general authority or other prominent Church leader to receive the greatest blessings imaginable.

This is incredible! The use of storytelling, the flow between narrative & interview, the back and forth between Dr. Griffiths & Dr. Woodward, the videography, the use of music to enhance the narrative… you guys have taken it to the next level! History Channel meets LDS Church history. I loved every minute of this video. 😊

Thank you so much. You not only expand on how our Temple ordinances evolved but also bring the Doctrine & Covenants to life. Truly grateful for this. Thank you.

I loved the facts simply put. Not the breathy voiced over sugary videos that many other LDS makers do. Loved this.

Beautiful! Great information!

Thank you very much for this excellent video! Educational, very inspiring, very clear, easy to understand, I think I have no words to describe it! Also, it was very good seeing Scott Woodward, I recognized his voice immediately! Hopefully Casey you keep doing this wonderful job. Thank you!!!☺️☺️

beautifully amazing insights into the restoration....thank you so much. love from Accra, Ghana!!

Great work and it was good to see the face behind the Scott Woodward videos.

I look forward to your video casts each week Love the Spirit you bring and insights

Thank you for sharing your personal experiences as a Church historian for us who do not have the previledge to be in those places where history occured. My testimony of the gospel came from the witness of the Holy Ghost to me indipendent from any human philosophy.

This was wonderful!! Thank you 🙏

A great production explaining the prophet’s teachings in serving the Saviour.

Thank you so much for your teachings about Joseph Smith

Thank you so much for this! So well done, informative, and inspiring!

Great presentation. Humbled to be a part of it all. Thanks Casey.

I can't thank you enough brother . There sre some dear friends of mine of another faith who i wish to share this vedio with. Just to let them know what and why we belive as we do .

I needed to know what it's like to live there now and how different it is in this new generation.

This is a wonderful video I'm so happy for the blessings of the Temple and to have been able to go to Nauvoo and feel such strong spirit still there.

I learned so much from this video...thank you. Thank you Zander for producing this, and Casey Griffiths for teaching us...and all the others who contributed to this video.

@zandersturgill

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I thank HEAVENLY FATHER & BELOVED HOLY HEAVENLY MOTHER forever, Brethren's, for this amazing work you're doing. Please, keep up the good work.

I really enjoyed this and have been edified by the spirit emanating from these truths.

This added significantly to my knowledge and my preparation for gospel doctrine. Thank you.

What a perfect teaching aid to explain what temples are and why they're so important!

Man I loved this!! I want more content just like this!! This should be it’s own series!

These video are really educating and I really look forward to them!!

Thank you so much for this tour of Navoo and surroundings! ❤🇨🇦

Just discovered this wonderful channel and subscribed.

What an amazing video explaining those sacred beliefs! Thank you so much for such an awesome presentation.

Why have the ordinances of the temple endowment changed over the years? It continues to change even today.

@callmegon2152

2 жыл бұрын

@Benjamin Smith Thank you so much 💖

To me a convert to this great church, who have come from knowing basically nothing, about temples, to what I understand and know what a temple really is. To be part of the family of Christ, has been one of the greatest blessings of my memberships in church.

Great job, Scott. And thanks for sharing on Facebook! 👍🏻🥰👍🏻

5:30 I love the parallel between this funeral, and Alvin's funeral where a minister got up and told everyone Alvin was burning in hell because he hadn't been baptized

wonderful and insightful! thank you!

This was excellent

Thank you very much for this video. This is just wonderful to be able to be sealed, as families, in the Temples of the Lord. I am always so stunned when people tell me that death is the end. What a horrific perspective. Also, what is (for those people) the purpose of this life?

Excellent video thanks for sharing these things with me, so special! ( just one comment on the last line of the show, no not all temples are different. Here in the Eastern United States many of them look the exact same, Columbus, Ohio; Louisville, Kentucky; Birmingham, Alabama; Nashville, TN. Don't get me wrong we are so blessed to have temples, it would just be kinda fun and interesting if they could have made each one differ so they would be distinguishable and unique 😘)

Really beautifully told

Really enjoyed this thank you

Great series!

Thank you for sharing this

No conversation about Mormon temples is complete without discussing the Second Anointing. Google the second anointing. It was called the Second Anointing by John Taylor (3rd president of the church).

There's a great book by an LDS author that shows that there's perfect harmony between the prophetic statements concerning the garden of Eden being in Missouri and the Old Testament account concerning the garden of Eden. It's called Canaan, Babylon, and Egypt A Comparative Theological Analysis on Creation sold by Eborn Books.

Wow! Great infos etc. Thank you!

Wonderful. Where does the clips come from of the sealing of Joseph and Emma and Joseph sealing another couple? The actors are from the Prophet of the Restoration movie but not the clips.

@TheVanguard47

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps unused footage they got access to.

@DoctrineandCovenantsCentral

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. It is from a show called "Emma My Story". They used the same footage (and lots of extra footage) from the Prophet of the Restoration.

@emaartamor

2 жыл бұрын

@@DoctrineandCovenantsCentral that's great, no problem. Thank you for replying :)

@james8996

Жыл бұрын

​@@DoctrineandCovenantsCentral You Mormons are from Kolob, won't you just go back to your own planet and leave us humans alone, 😆😂😆😂😆😂😂😆😂😆😂

This is so inspiring! Much love from the Republic Of Liberia?

Restoration really happened didn't it!!! Baptism for the Dead and Sealing of family Wow. Thank you.

It was fun to run into you on filming day.

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I thought the information was wonderful. The background music reminded me of secular investigative journalism music that builds intrigue and mystery that for me took away from the Spirit of the messages. This is hard to explain but maybe your aim was to spur interest in people who like a secular approach to information. Sorry if someone feels my comment is nitpicky but I was trying to figure out why there was a different feel to this production than other church videos and I finally figured out it was the music. Just my opinion.

@jonathanaffeltranger9088

2 жыл бұрын

I second that observation. The emphatic drum was very distracting.

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Where Did Joseph Get the Doctrine? Even if Joseph had obtained historical facts from local libraries or community conversations-for which there is no substantiating evidence-the real issue still remains: Where did he get the deep and expansive doctrine taught in the Book of Mormon-much of which is contrary to the religious beliefs of his time? For example, contemporary Christianity taught that the Fall was a negative, not a positive, step forward, as taught in the Book of Mormon (see 2 Nephi 2). Likewise, contrary to contemporary beliefs, the Book of Mormon refers to a premortal existence in Alma 13 (see Alma 13:1-11) and to a postmortal spirit world in Alma 40 (see Alma 40:11-14). Where did Joseph Smith get these profound doctrinal truths that were in fact contrary to the prevailing doctrinal teachings of his time? Where did he get the stunning sermon on faith in Alma 32? Or one of the greatest sermons ever recorded in all scripture on the Savior’s Atonement as delivered by King Benjamin (see Mosiah 2-5)? Or the allegory of the olive tree with all its complexity and doctrinal richness (see Jacob 5)? When I read that allegory, I have to map it out to follow its intricacies. Are we supposed to believe that Joseph Smith just dictated these sermons off the top of his head with no notes whatsoever? The doctrinal truths taught in the Book of Mormon are overwhelming evidence of its divine authenticity. Nephi prophesied that in our day an exceeding great many would stumble in finding the truth. Why? “Because of the many plain and precious things which have been taken out of the [Bible]” (1 Nephi 13:29). Here are but two examples of plain and precious doctrinal truths that were clarified or restored in the Book of Mormon: 1. Baptism. Much of the Christian world debates whether or not baptism is essential for salvation; they stumble over this issue. Let me read just one of many scriptures on this subject from the Book of Mormon: “[God] commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptized in his name, . . . or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God” (2 Nephi 9:23). Should there be any debate about the necessity of baptism after that scripture? The Book of Mormon makes clear that which is unclear to much of the Christian world. The majority of the Christian world embraces sprinkling and pouring as legitimate modes of baptism. The Savior Himself addressed this issue in the Book of Mormon: “Then shall ye immerse them in the water, and come forth again out of the water” (3 Nephi 11:26; emphasis added). What is ambiguous for many is crystal clear in the Book of Mormon. Must one be baptized by authority, or is sincerity sufficient? Do we make covenants at the time of baptism, and, if so, what are those covenants? Should infants be baptized? Again and again the Book of Mormon comes to the rescue, giving answers and restoring many plain and precious truths about baptism that were distorted or lost during the Apostasy. How did Joseph Smith know all these answers when the rest of the Christian world was so confused? Because he received them by revelation from God as he translated the Book of Mormon. 2. What about Christ’s Atonement-the central doctrine of all Christianity? The clarity and expansiveness of this doctrine as taught in the Book of Mormon is beyond honest dispute. The Old and New Testaments have some scattered doctrinal gems on the Atonement (which we greatly appreciate and benefit from), but the Book of Mormon has numerous sermons-entire master­pieces-on the subject. For example: a. 2 Nephi 2 is a mind-expanding sermon on the relationship between the Fall and Christ’s Atonement. While the rest of the Christian world believes that the Fall was a step backward in man’s progress, Lehi taught us the truth-that the Fall coupled with the Atonement is a giant step forward. b. 2 Nephi 9:7 introduces for the first time the phrase “an infinite atonement,” revealing the expansiveness, scope, and depth of Christ’s saving power. c. Mosiah 2-5 is King Benjamin’s sermon. It gives insights about the depth of Christ’s suffering, the retroactive as well as prospective nature of Christ’s Atonement, and the power of the Atonement to remove our guilt as well as our sins. d. Alma 7 explains that the Savior suffered not only for our sins but also for our “pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind” (Alma 7:11). e. 3 Nephi 11 is the most powerful witness we have of the resurrected Lord, as 2,500 believers, consisting of men, women, and children (see 3 Nephi 17:25) came forth and “thrust their hands into his side,” felt “the prints of the nails in his hands and in his feet,” and “did know of a surety and did bear record” (3 Nephi 11:15) that He was the Son of God. Who can read that account and not feel the witness of the Spirit testifying of its truthfulness? f. The Bible teaches us that, through the Atone­ment, Christ can make us clean; the Book of Mormon teaches us that, through the Atonement, Christ can also make us perfect (see Moroni 10:32-33).31 Does anyone honestly believe that Joseph Smith somehow invented these profound doctrines with their compelling powers of reason, their mind-expanding insights, and their language, which is divinely eloquent? If these doctrines were the product of Joseph’s creative mind, one might ask, “Were there no other creative geniuses in the 1,800 years following Christ’s ministry who could produce similar doctrines?” The argument that Joseph Smith wrote the Book of Mormon is simply counter to the realities of life. It is one thing to have creative ideas; it is quite another to put them into a complex but coherent and harmonious whole, inundated with majestic doctrinal truths and all done in a single draft in less than ninety days. Joseph Smith’s wife, Emma, the person who knew him better than any other, confirmed this conclusion: “Joseph Smith [as a young man] could neither write nor dictate a coherent and well-worded letter; let alone dictat[e] a book like the Book of Mormon.”32

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Why are we not talking about the zillion other wives of Joseph Smith? Was he sealed to them also? Or was this video just made for non LDS people where the LDS hush up about plural marriage?

There is such a thing as a degree in LDS history ? Hahahah not just history ?

Man-made theology to appease the desires of man. It is the same reason for the revelation of Plural Marriage, which happened much after Joseph Smith had already married and had relations with many women. Baptism for the dead is also a human construct to appease sorrow of potential separation, and has no instruction from God. These and more are all human constructs...'Word of Man vs. Word of God.

@quinnbeasley451

8 ай бұрын

Agreed

@user-vv7er6qu3p

5 ай бұрын

All of the doctrines you mention are taught in the Bible! For example, baptism for the dead is mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:29 in the context of teaching about the resurrection. He makes no effort to dispute the practice but mentions it very casually as though it is generally practiced! I could go on but for what purpose?? You wouldn't believe the evidence regardless of the weightiness of it's proof! You don't receive definitive answers to spiritual questions through scholarship! You go to the Lord in humble prayer to seek the witness of the Lord's Spirit!! You obviously have not done that !!

The music and sound effects aren't intense enough - needs Hans Zimmer

It's absolutely ridiculous nonsense. But i am fascinated by the history of Joseph smith and the founding of the Mormon church.

Very early in Genesis the reader is introduced to cosmic evil and the deceptions of that evil. The serpent tells Eve "you too can become like God". Guess, what religion tells the parishioner that they too can become gods? The Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints...

Why aren't you mentioning his polygamy and the fact that he was married to a 14-year-old girl?

@user-vv7er6qu3p

5 ай бұрын

If you are interested the church has some good websites that address these issues! But of course you are not interested so what would be the point??!!

@user-vv7er6qu3p

5 ай бұрын

Don't need to we know you will bring it up!!

@IrishKamikazeh

4 ай бұрын

We don't deny it but people like you won't accept anything that we say.

Maybe they should have spent the money that went to building that fancy temple on providing proper medicine and shelter (tangible, actionable aid - not thoughts and prayers) then maybe all that wasted human potential & pointless suffering could have been minimized. This is a clear case where religion “values” literally increase the suffering and death of that own religion’s followers. 🤯

@user-vv7er6qu3p

5 ай бұрын

Nick you have no idea what you are talking about! You have such a shallow, misguided understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ which teaches the purpose of mortality that it would be fruitless to even try! Perhaps in the spirit world you will be humble enough to listen and learn??!!

Great selective retelling of Church history. Next video probably on Plymouth and the great feast between the pilgrims and natives

Kings and Queens in heaven is another way of saying the Mormons believe they (men) can become gods. Blasphemy and anti-scripture.

@nerd_patriot_disciple

8 ай бұрын

It is neither blasphemous nor antiscriptural. Psalms 82:6 “I have said, Ye are gods ; and all of you are children of the most high.” Matthew 5:48 “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” Revelations 3:21 “To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me on My thrown, even as I have overcome, and set down with my Father in His throne. “

@thereddalek6513

8 ай бұрын

@nerd_patriot_disciple the word elohim in Psalm 82:6 refers to earthly judges who have authority over other human beings and derive their power from God himself. It does not equate them to God, and therefore use of the lower case g, god. LDS teaches doctrine of attaining full equality and power of God. In Revelations, the reference is that a place in Heaven is prepared for us. When the King invites you to sit at his banquet, it does not make you a king, nor give kingly powers.

@nerd_patriot_disciple

8 ай бұрын

@@thereddalek6513 read the verse. It literally says sit on my thrown with me. Only royalty sits on throwns. And it’s It is lower case g in psalms because we have not fully reached our full potential yet. We still have a process to become as perfect as the Father as Christ said in Matthew

@thereddalek6513

8 ай бұрын

@nerd_patriot_disciple wow. You got your point covered well. I used to drink kool-aid when i was a child. Best wishes to you in your exaltation.

@user-vv7er6qu3p

5 ай бұрын

What a childish way to end a discussion