By Study & By Faith
BYU: Building a Community of Trust and Respect
How inspired professors and faithful fellow students can help BYU flourish through an atmosphere of respect and trust.
The Ongoing Restoration
Elder Stevenson shares his testimony of the ongoing Restoration of Christ's gospel. It began with Joseph Smith, and is still happening today.
Truth Restored
Of all the treasures of knowledge and truth, the greatest is the knowledge of God. Dieter F. Uchtdorf shares his testimony of the restored gospel.
“A Wonderful Flood of Light”
The restoration brought about a "wonderful flood of light" regarding the family, Fall, and Atonement of Christ—but do we live in that light?
“Peace Like a River”
The restoration of the gospel is about hope. Heidi S. Swinton speaks of the restoration and how its message should bring "peace like a river" to our souls.
The Scriptures and the Restoration
Anciently and through the Restoration, God has given us indispensable revelation. He promises immense blessings if we study the scriptures.
But for Joseph
But for Joseph Smith and his contributions, the world and our lives would be vastly lacking the revelations and church he helped bring about.
The Intimate Restoration
He who will bring about the restoration of all things also brings about the intimate restorations that heal, cleanse, and fulfill divine promises.
The Constitution and the Restoration
President Lee unfolds the story and attributes of the U.S. Constitution and explains its significance for Latter-day Saints seeking to be good citizens.
Joseph Smith: The Prophet
The courageous and selfless giving of Joseph Smith's life is evidence of the Prophet's devotion to the Lord and to the Saints.
The Lord’s Strange Act
The Lord bringing about His “strange act” references the restoration of the gospel. We are a part of this continuing work.
Joseph Smith Translation: The Doctrinal Restoration
Elder McConkie bears testimony of the truth and usefulness of revealed scripture, including the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible.
The Gospel Has Been Restored
Because the gospel has been restored, and because we are blessed to know about it, we have a solemn responsibility to live according to it.
The Great Prologue
The Great Apostasy, the religious Reformation, and the colonization of America were all part of a great historical prologue to the Restoration.
“Be Ready Always to Give a Reason of the Hope That Is In You”
As member missionaries, we should "be ready always" to share the gospel. The prophecies of Isaiah defend the Restoration as part of God's plan.
The Restoration of the Priesthood
Lack of knowledge about specific church events does not mean that we must doubt. We must only keep searching for the truth, whether by history or faith.
