Revelation
 One
of the delightful aspects
of membership in the LDS Church is the concept of
revelation - both personal and institutional. I never
tire of reading the viewpoints of others on this remarkable
subject, even if they contain frustration or doubt.
Personal revelation is the heart of the matter when it comes
to religious experience, at least for me. I feel
strongly that we live far below our privileges when it comes
to personal revelation. I have written more frequently about
this subject than any other.
"Behold, great and
marvelous are the works of the Lord. How unsearchable
are the depths of the mysteries of him; and it is impossible
that man should find out all his ways. And no man
knoweth of his ways save it be revealed unto him;
wherefore, brethren, despise not the revelations of God."
(Jacob 4:8)
Links to a few select
essays on the subject of revelation I have shared on my
blog:
Revelation
and Emotional Response - An account of personal revelation
received in answer to prayer about who I should marry.
From a talk given in the Young Adult ward.
Letter
to a Reader - A detailed description of an early
revelatory experience received while at Ricks College in the
early 70's. Written in response to a reader
request.
A
Call for More Personal Revelation - I relate
another foundational revelatory event in my early life as
I prepared for my mission. It has a profound effect
on my testimony.
A
Different Kind of Religious Education - An early version
of my experience at Ricks College that changed my life.
I knew for myself that personal revelation was
real.
Divine
Manifestations Must Have a Purpose - Some thoughts about
sacred spirtual experiences and divine manifestations. I
believe the Lord wants to reveal more to us.
Spiritual
Experiences as a Foundation for Faith - In which I ponder
the realities that not all members of the church receive
revelation or remain true to what they receive.
Elder
Packer was Right About Bearing Testimony - A testimony is
to be found in the bearing of it. Revelation is
often received while on our feet teaching the
gospel.
A
Different Kind of Knowledge - I develop the idea that a
testimony must be based on personal revelation to be the kind
that will support us through troubles and
trials.
Critical
Thinking Among Faithful Mormons - I respond to a reader
who visited my blog to debate his understanding of a Mormon
Testimony. I don't think he ever got
it. |