Helaman's Army

Freedom, Determinism, & Foreknowledge

"Marriage between a man and a woman is fundamental to the Lord’s doctrine and crucial to God’s eternal plan. Marriage between a man and a woman is God’s pattern for a fulness of life on earth and in heaven. God’s marriage pattern cannot be abused, misunderstood, or misconstrued. Not if you want true joy. God’s marriage pattern protects the sacred power of procreation and the joy of true marital intimacy. We know that Adam and Eve were married by God before they ever experienced the joy of uniting as husband and wife. In our day civil governments have a vested interest in protecting marriage because strong families constitute the best way of providing for the health, education, welfare, and prosperity of rising generations. But civil governments are heavily influenced by social trends and secular philosophies as they write, rewrite, and enforce laws. Regardless of what civil legislation may be enacted, the doctrine of the Lord regarding marriage and morality cannot be changed. Remember: sin, even if legalized by man, is still sin in the eyes of God!" Russell M. Nelson, Decisions for Eternity, 2013 Semiannual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/decisions-for-eternity?lang=eng

Cosmos & Creation Consolidation of Truman Madsen's lectures on Mormon philosophy ... including gospel reflections on ageless questions.

Mind & Matter Consolidation of Truman Madsen's lectures on Mormon philosophy ... including gospel reflections on ageless questions.

Theomorphic Man & The Nature of God Consolidation of Truman Madsen's lectures on Mormon philosophy ... including gospel reflections on ageless questions.

The Sources Of Knowledge Consolidation of Truman Madsen's lectures on Mormon philosophy ... including gospel reflections on ageless questions.

Revelation & Inspiration Consolidation of Truman Madsen's lectures on Mormon philosophy ... including gospel reflections on ageless questions.

Ethics Consolidation of Truman Madsen's lectures on Mormon philosophy ... including gospel reflections on ageless questions.

The Problem Of Evil Consolidation of Truman Madsen's lectures on Mormon philosophy ... including gospel reflections on ageless questions.

In August, 1978, Truman G. Madsen presented a series of 8 Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith in the BYU Marriott Center. Introduction

In August, 1978, Truman G. Madsen presented a series of 8 Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith in the BYU Marriott Center. Joseph Smith Lecture 1: Truman Madsen on Joseph Smith’s early life, First Vision, and life in the aftermath, including lessons, experiences, and consequences.

In August, 1978, Truman G. Madsen presented a series of 8 Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith in the BYU Marriott Center. Using quotes and stories from those who personally knew Joseph Smith, Truman Madsen describes the Prophet’s personality and character.

In August, 1978, Truman G. Madsen presented a series of 8 Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith in the BYU Marriott Center. Truman Madsen discusses spiritual gifts and how Joseph Smith used them to bless the Saints and teach them the fulness of the gospel.

In August, 1978, Truman G. Madsen presented a series of 8 Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith in the BYU Marriott Center. An account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character.

In August, 1978, Truman G. Madsen presented a series of 8 Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith in the BYU Marriott Center. Truman Madsen describes the experiences and sacrifices of Joseph Smith and the Saints in Kirtland, Ohio while building the temple.

In August, 1978, Truman G. Madsen presented a series of 8 Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith in the BYU Marriott Center. Truman Madsen on the lessons learned and taught by Joseph Smith in Nauvoo while the Prophet directed the saints in building the temple.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints In the spring of 1820, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith as he prayed in a grove of trees near his home in western New York. This event is known as the First Vision. In the early 1800s in the United States there was great excitement about religion. Joseph’s family members had joined different churches, but Joseph was unsure which one he should join. When Joseph was 14 years old, he was inspired by James 1:5, which promises, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” Joseph determined to pray to know which church he should join and to ask for forgiveness of his sins. When Joseph knelt to offer up the desires of his heart, a dark power overcame him. It bound his tongue as thick darkness gathered around him. Joseph exerted all his power to call upon God. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/first-vision?lang=eng

In August, 1978, Truman G. Madsen presented a series of 8 Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith in the BYU Marriott Center. The qualities and experiences that made Joseph Smith a teacher, speaker, and counselor for those around him, focusing on his time in Kirtland.

In August, 1978, Truman G. Madsen presented a series of 8 Lectures on the Prophet Joseph Smith in the BYU Marriott Center. Truman Madsen covers the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and the last few months of the Prophet’s life before adding his personal testimony.

Teaching in the home is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, where the influence of the adversary is so widespread and he is attacking, attempting to erode and destroy the very foundation of our society, even the family. Parents must resolve that teaching in the home is a most sacred and important responsibility. While other institutions, such as church and school, can assist parents to “train up a child in the way he [or she] should go” (Proverbs 22:6), ultimately this responsibility rests with parents. According to the great plan of happiness, it is parents who are entrusted with the care and development of our Heavenly Father’s children. Our families are an integral part of His work and glory—“to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). L. Tom Perry, Mothers Teaching Children in the Home, 2010 Annual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/mothers-teaching-children-in-the-home?id=p13&lang=eng#p13

It's an important goal to take time to feel the influence of The Spirit of God every single day. We should give ourselves a moment of peace. We deserve it and we need it. "The Spirit cannot be restrained from attending a gathering of holy people. If you hope to feel the Spirit, be with people with whom the Spirit can easily dwell. The Savior said it this way: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Gary E. Stephenson, Promptings of the Spirit, 2023 Semiannual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/25stevenson?lang=eng

We are now entering a period of incredible ironies. Let us cite but one of these ironies which is yet in its subtle stages: we shall see in our time a maximum if indirect effort made to establish irreligion as the state religion. It is actually a new form of paganism that uses the carefully preserved and cultivated freedoms of Western civilization to shrink freedom even as it rejects the value essence of our rich Judeo-Christian heritage. Neal A. Maxwell, Meeting the Challenges of Today, BYU Speeches, October 10, 1978

THAT'S AMAZING! Vaughn J. Featherstone, A Man After God’s Own Heart, BYU Speeches, 9-12-1995

"I believe in God’s great justice, that for those who are consigned into homes where he knows they will be violated, somehow he will reach down and judge them as if that had never happened. That would only be just. It would only be merciful. And those who have perpetrated great frauds and great deceit and abuse on others may get out of this life without ever having confessed. People may believe that they didn’t do it, and so the perpetrator may escape punishment. We all think that is not fair—the innocent suffer and the guilty do not. No. Justice is “according to the supreme goodness of God,” and by and by, all those who have been guilty will pay the cost. We will either repent or suffer; there isn’t any way around that. I am so grateful for justice." Vaughn J. Featherstone, A Man After God’s Own Heart, BYU Speeches, 9-12-1995 https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/vaughn-j-featherstone/man-gods-heart/

"One of our most sacred responsibilities is to help our children come to know deeply and specifically that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, their personal Savior and Redeemer, who stands at the head of His Church! We cannot allow our covenant voice to become muted or silent when it comes to Him." Jan E. Newman, Preserving the Voice of the Covenant People in the Rising Generation, LDS General Conference, October 2023. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/23newman?id=p19&lang=eng#p19