Whit's Gospel Doctrine Links

Welcome!

2020-09-20T12:48:00.002-06:00

Welcome to my Gospel Doctrine links. I really enjoy supplementing my gospel doctrine reading each week with information found around the internet. Because I was already finding these links each week for my personal study, I decided to post them online in hopes that others would also find them useful. Plus, I don't have to redo my efforts every four years! If you have any links you would like me to add, please feel free to contact me.

“A Chosen Generation”

2011-11-14T06:38:00.069-07:00

THE PURPOSE

To live in holiness and be a chosen generation.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Howard W. Hunter, "'All Are Alike unto God'," Ensign, June 1979, 72
Earl C. Tingey, "Area Authority Seventies: 'To Bear Record of My Name in All the World'," Liahona, Oct. 2002, 26
L. Aldin Porter, "A History of the Latter-day Seventy," Ensign, Aug. 2000, 15
Arnold K. Garr, "Growing with a Living Church," Ensign, Oct. 1996, 25
Boyd K. Packer, "What Every Elder Should Know—and Every Sister as Well: A Primer on Principles of Priesthood Government," Ensign, Feb. 1993, 7
Boyd K. Packer, "Called to Serve," Ensign, Nov. 1997, 6
David Rolph Seely and Jo Ann H. Seely, "Paul: Untiring Witness of Christ," Ensign, Aug. 1999, 22
Russell M. Nelson, "Honoring the Priesthood," Ensign, May 1993, 38
Kent P. Jackson, "Early Signs of the Apostasy," Ensign, Dec. 1984, 8
Stephen E. Robinson, "Background for the Testaments," Ensign, Dec. 1982, 25
Ezra Taft Benson, "Godly Characteristics of the Master," Ensign, Nov. 1986, 45
Howard W. Hunter, "'Exceeding Great and Precious Promises'," Ensign, Nov. 1994, 7
Marion G. Romney, "Your Gift from God," Ensign, Nov. 1976, 70
James E. Faust, "That We Might Know Thee," Ensign, Jan. 1999, 2

“Pure Religion”

2011-11-07T06:38:00.073-07:00

THE PURPOSE

To understand the characteristics we should develop to live our religion more fully.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Richard Lloyd Anderson, "Their Lives and Epistles," Ensign, Aug. 1988, 16
Howard W. Hunter, "Blessed from on High," Ensign, Nov. 1988, 59
Arthur R. Bassett, "The Royal Law," Ensign, June 1976, 75
L. Tom Perry, "But Be Ye Doers of the Word," Ensign, May 1977, 59
Richard G. Scott, "Learning to Recognize Answers to Prayer," Ensign, Nov. 1989, 30
Marvin J. Ashton, "Pure Religion," Ensign, Nov. 1982, 63
Gene R. Cook, "Gossip: Satan’s Snare," Ensign, Jan. 1981, 27
Marion G. Romney, "Speak Kind Words," Ensign, Aug. 1977, 2
Theodore M. Burton, "'Blessed Are the Peacemakers'," Ensign, Nov. 1974, 54
Terrance Olson, "Agency and Self-Deception in the Writings of James and 1 John," Oct. 26, 2002 Sperry Symposium

“Thou Hast Testified of Me”

2011-10-03T07:24:00.000-06:00

THE PURPOSE

To remember that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to his commandments.

SCRIPTURES

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Stephen E. Robinson, "The Law after Christ," Ensign, Sept. 1983
Robert J. Matthews, "A Crisis, a Council, and Inspired Leadership," Ensign, Oct. 1995
Richard D. Draper, "The Reality of the Resurrection," Ensign, Apr. 1994
James E. Faust, "The Importance of Bearing Testimony," Ensign, Mar. 1997
Stephen R. Covey, "How to Testify," Ensign, Oct. 1977
Kenneth L. Higbee, "Five Ways to Bear Testimony," Ensign, Feb. 1977
Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Pure Testimony," Ensign, Nov. 2000

Jesus Christ: “The Author and Finisher of Our Faith”

2011-09-19T07:55:00.001-06:00

THE PURPOSE

To remember that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to his commandments.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Edward J. Brandt, "New Testament Backgrounds: Thessalonians through Hebrews," Ensign, Apr. 1976, 56
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, "The Father and the Son," Ensign, Apr. 2002, 13
Howard W. Hunter, "The Temptations of Christ," Ensign, Nov. 1976, 17
Jeffrey R. Holland, "'An High Priest of Good Things to Come'," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 36
Boyd K. Packer, "What Every Elder Should Know—and Every Sister as Well: A Primer on Principles of Priesthood Government," Ensign, Feb. 1993, 7
D. Todd Christofferson, "Justification and Sanctification," Ensign, June 2001, 18

“Beloved of God, Called to Be Saints”

2011-09-12T07:26:00.001-06:00

THE PURPOSE

To remember that we are children of God and to strive to live worthy of our divine inheritance.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER NT RESOURCES

"Be Ye Reconciled to God"

2011-09-05T07:08:00.003-06:00

THE PURPOSE

To be true disciples of Jesus Christ through applying Paul’s counsel in 2 Corinthians.

SCRIPTURES

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER NT RESOURCES

“Keep the Ordinances, As I Delivered Them”

2011-08-29T06:53:00.001-06:00

THE PURPOSE

To recognize the importance of living according to the doctrines of the gospel and receiving priesthood ordinances.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER NT RESOURCES

“Ye Are the Temple of God”

2011-08-22T07:12:00.058-06:00

THE PURPOSE

To seek the blessings that come from being unified in Christ, following the Spirit, and being morally clean.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

James E. Faust, "Born Again," Ensign, May 2001, 54
Loren C. Dunn, "The Spirit Giveth Life," Ensign, May 1979, 70
Spencer W. Kimball, "The False Gods We Worship," Ensign, June 1976, 3
LeGrand Richards, "The Gift of the Holy Ghost," Ensign, Nov. 1979, 76
Daryl H. Garn, "Preparing for Missionary Service," Ensign, May 2003, 46
Dallin H. Oaks, "Spiritual Gifts," Ensign, Sept. 1986, 68
Robert D. Hales, "Gifts of the Spirit," Ensign, Feb. 2002, 12
Camille Fronk, "Mission of the Holy Ghost: From Believing to Becoming," Apr. 12, 2002

“Live in the Spirit”

2011-08-15T07:41:00.003-06:00

THE PURPOSE

To seek promptings from the Holy Ghost and to avoid attitudes and actions that will keep us from receiving these promptings.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

James E. Faust, "Born Again," Ensign, May 2001, 54
Loren C. Dunn, "The Spirit Giveth Life," Ensign, May 1979, 70
Spencer W. Kimball, "The False Gods We Worship," Ensign, June 1976, 3
LeGrand Richards, "The Gift of the Holy Ghost," Ensign, Nov. 1979, 76
Daryl H. Garn, "Preparing for Missionary Service," Ensign, May 2003, 46
Dallin H. Oaks, "Spiritual Gifts," Ensign, Sept. 1986, 68
Robert D. Hales, "Gifts of the Spirit," Ensign, Feb. 2002, 12
Camille Fronk, "Mission of the Holy Ghost: From Believing to Becoming," Apr. 12, 2002

“And So Were the Churches Established in the Faith”

2011-08-08T07:50:00.001-06:00

The Acts to Revelation: Discussions on the New Testament - Him Declare I unto You

THE PURPOSE

To learn from Paul’s teachings about how to share the gospel and how to live as Saints.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

BYU Broadcasting - Him Declare I unto You (Audio - Right-click to download MP3)

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Ann N. Madsen, "Cameos: The Women of the New Testament," Ensign, Sept. 1975, 40
Marion G. Romney, "God Is Not Far from Us," Ensign, Aug. 1976, 2
Edward J. Brandt, "New Testament Backgrounds: Thessalonians through Hebrews," Ensign, Apr. 1976, 56
Thomas S. Monson, "Invitation to Exaltation," Ensign, June 1993, 2
Boyd K. Packer, "The Pattern of Our Parentage," Ensign, Nov. 1984, 66
Richard Lloyd Anderson, "Paul and the Athenian Intellectuals," Ensign, Feb. 1976, 51
Don Marshall, "The Lands That Saw Paul," Ensign, Sept. 1975, 44
Kent P. Jackson, "Scenes from Paul’s Missionary Journeys," Ensign, Sept. 1991, 42

“God Is No Respecter of Persons”

2011-08-01T09:03:00.003-06:00

The Acts to Revelation: Discussions on the New Testament - God Is No Respecter of Persons

THE PURPOSE

To recognize that the gospel is for all people and that the Church is guided by continuing revelation.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

BYU Broadcasting - God Is No Respecter of Persons (Audio - Right-click to download MP3)

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

James E. Faust, "The Gift of the Holy Ghost—A Sure Compass," Ensign, May 1989, 31
Dallin H. Oaks, "Always Have His Spirit," Ensign, Nov. 1996, 59
David Hanna and Steven Ostler, "No Respecter of Persons," Ensign, Aug. 1981, 18
Keith B. McMullin, "Ye May Know," Ensign, May 1996, 8
Loren C. Dunn, "Witnesses," Ensign, Nov. 1995, 28
James A. Cullimore, "To Be in the World but Not of the World," Ensign, Jan. 1974, 119
L. Tom Perry, "In the World," Ensign, May 1988, 13
Don Marshall, "The Lands That Saw Paul," Ensign, Sept. 1975, 44
Kent P. Jackson, "Scenes from Paul’s Missionary Journeys," Ensign, Sept. 1991, 42

“What Shall I Do That I May Inherit Eternal Life?”

2011-05-04T08:14:00.000-06:00

BYUtv - Our Savior in the Gospels: The Cost of Discipleship

THE PURPOSE

To understand that we must be willing to sacrifice the things of this world to obtain a place in the kingdom of heaven.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

BYU Broadcasting - The Cost of Discipleship (Audio - Right-click to download MP3)

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

James E. Faust, "The Price of Discipleship," Ensign, Apr. 1999, 2
Neal A. Maxwell, "The Pathway of Discipleship," Ensign, Sept. 1998, 7
L. Tom Perry, "Discipleship," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 60–62 (Click here to listen - right-click to download)
D. Todd Christofferson, "Reflections on a Consecrated Life," Oct. 2010 general conference. (Click here to listen - right-click to download)
L. Tom Perry, "The Priesthood of Aaron," Oct. 2010 general conference. (Click here to listen - right-click to download)
- Henry B. Eyring, "Act in All Diligence," Apr. 2010 general conference. (Click here to listen - right-click to download)

"I Was Blind, Now I See"

2011-04-26T07:17:00.000-06:00

BYUtv - Our Savior in the Gospels: "The Good Shepherd"
BYUtv - Our Savior in the Gospels: The Cost of Discipleship

THE PURPOSE

To develop a greater understanding and appreciation of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World and the Good Shepherd.

SCRIPTURES

John 9
John 10

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

BYU Broadcasting - The Good Shepherd (Audio - Right-click to download MP3)

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Ezra Taft Benson, "A Call to the Priesthood: 'Feed My Sheep'," Ensign, May 1983, 43
John R. Lasater, "Shepherds of Israel," Ensign, May 1988, 74
- W. Eugene Hansen, "Spiritual Shepherds," Ensign, May 1996, 38

"I Am the Light of the World"

2011-04-18T07:20:00.001-06:00

BYUtv - Our Savior in the Gospels: "Light of the World"

THE PURPOSE

To strengthen our testimonies that Jesus Christ is our Saviorand that by following him we can gain true freedom.

SCRIPTURES

John 7
John 8

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

BYU Broadcasting - Light of the World (Audio - Right-click to download MP3)

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Robert D. Hales, "Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light," Ensign, May 2002, 69
Ted E. Brewerton, "Light," Ensign, Nov. 1991, 10
Marion G. Romney, "The Light of Christ," Ensign, May 1977, 43

“I Will Give unto Thee the Keys of the Kingdom”

2011-04-05T17:21:00.000-06:00

BYUtv - Our Savior in the Gospels: The Mount of Transfiguration

THE PURPOSE

To strengthen our testimonies that Jesus is the Christ and that the priesthood keys bestowed on the Mount of Transfiguration have been restored.

SCRIPTURES

ADDITIONAL READING

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

BYU Broadcasting - The Mount of Transfiguration (Audio - Right-click to download MP3)

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Joseph Fielding Smith, "The Coming of Elijah," Ensign, Jan. 1972, p.2
Jay M. Todd, "Our New Light on Jesus’ Mortal Life and Teachings," Ensign, Jan. 1995, p.33

"I Am the Bread of Life"

2011-03-22T06:16:00.000-06:00

BYUtv - Our Savior in the Gospels: The Bread of Life

THE PURPOSE

To look to Jesus Christ as “the bread of life,” the source of everlasting life (John 6:47–48).

SCRIPTURES

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

BYU Broadcasting - The Bread of Life (Audio - Right-click to download MP3)

OTHER NT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

- Thomas R. Valletta, "The True Bread of Life," Ensign, Mar. 1999, 7
Jeffrey R. Holland, "'He Hath Filled the Hungry with Good Things'," Ensign, Nov. 1997, 64
Howard W. Hunter, "'What Manner of Men Ought Ye to Be?'," Ensign, May 1994, 64
Merrill J. Bateman, "Christ is the Reason," Jan. 16, 2001 BYU Devotional (Right-click HERE for MP3)
Camille Fronk, "Becoming Perfect in Christ," May 3, 2002 BYU Women's Conference (Right-click HERE for MP3)

The Shepherds of Israel

2010-11-07T06:50:00.000-07:00

BYUtv - Discussions on the Old Testament: The Prophet Ezekiel -- Part 3

“I Will Write It in Their Hearts”

2010-11-07T06:23:00.000-07:00

BYUtv - Discussions on the Old Testament: The Prophet Jeremiah -- Part 3

“I Have Made Thee This Day … an Iron Pillar”

2010-10-31T01:26:00.000-06:00

BYUtv - Discussions on the Old Testament: The Prophet Jeremiah -- Part 1

“Enlarge the Place of Thy Tent”

2010-10-24T10:45:00.000-06:00

BYUtv - Discussions on the Old Testament: Great Are The Words of Isaiah--Part 7

THE PURPOSE

To strengthen the stakes of Zion and prepare for the Second Coming and the Millennium.

SCRIPTURES

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER OT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Cynthia L. Hallen, "Redeeming the Desolate Woman: The Message of Isaiah 54 and 3 Nephi 22," Journal of Book of Mormon Studies: Volume - 7, Issue - 1
Sheryl Condie Kempton, "Fasting—A Gift of Joy," Ensign, Jan. 1978, 10
Marion G. Romney, "The Blessing of the Fast," Tambuli, Dec. 1982, 2
Russell M. Nelson, "Doors of Death," Ensign, May 1992, 72

“How Beautiful upon the Mountains”

2010-10-17T22:04:00.000-06:00

THE PURPOSE

To strengthen our testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

SCRIPTURES

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER OT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Keith W. Wilcox, "Look for the Beautiful," Ensign, May 1985, 27
Neal A. Maxwell, "'Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ'," Ensign, Nov. 1997, 22
Bruce R. McConkie, "The Purifying Power of Gethsemane," Ensign, May 1985, 9
Gordon B. Hinckley, "Let Us Live the Gospel More Fully," Ensign, Nov. 2003, 102
M. Russell Ballard, "The Atonement and the Value of One Soul," Ensign, May 2004, 84

“Beside Me There Is No Saviour”

2010-10-10T11:49:00.000-06:00

BYUtv - Discussions on the Old Testament: Great Are The Words of Isaiah--Part 5

THE PURPOSE

To better understand that Jesus Christ is incomparable in his devotion to his people and that he has a great work for us to do.

SCRIPTURES

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER OT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

David H. Madsen, "'No Other Gods before Me'," Ensign, Jan. 1990, 48
S. Michael Wilcox, "The Abrahamic Covenant," Ensign, Jan. 1998, 42
Carlos E. Asay, "The Temple Garment: 'An Outward Expression of an Inward Commitment'," Ensign, Aug. 1997, 19
John S. Tanner, "To Clothe a Temple," Ensign, Aug. 1992, 44

“Thou Hast Done Wonderful Things”

2010-09-26T11:04:00.000-06:00

BYUtv - Discussions on the Old Testament: Great Are The Words of Isaiah--Part 4

THE PURPOSE

To come unto Christ through recognizing some of the wonderful things he has done.

SCRIPTURES

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER OT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Delbert L. Stapley, "To Make a People Prepared for the Lord," Ensign, Nov. 1975, 47
Joseph Anderson, "We Are a Covenant-making People," Ensign, Nov. 1976, 89
Robert England Lee, "Teaching Our Children the Plan of Salvation," Ensign, Sept. 2001, 33
Gordon B. Hinckley, "At the Summit of the Ages," Ensign, Nov. 1999, 72
Glenn L. Pearson, "The Book of Mormon As a Witness of the Old Testament," Ensign, June 1986, 14

The Glory of Zion Will Be a Defense

2010-09-19T07:06:00.000-06:00

BYUtv - Discussions on the Old Testament: Great Are The Words of Isaiah--Part 1

THE PURPOSE

To avoid the evils of the world by standing in holy places and to draw strength from Isaiah’s willingness to serve.

SCRIPTURES

THIS WEEK'S LESSON RESOURCES

OTHER OT RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL TALKS

Bruce R. McConkie, "Ten Keys to Understanding Isaiah," Ensign, Oct. 1973, p.78
LeGrand Richards, "Value of the Holy Scriptures," Ensign, May 1976, p.82
Gerald N. Lund, "Understanding Scriptural Symbols," Ensign, Oct. 1986, p.23
Grant Underwood, "The Prophet Joseph Smith’s Use of the Old Testament," Ensign, Aug. 2002, p.30