Doctrine and Covenants 81-83
Jesus Christ in North America
by Tony Kim
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About the Book
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Hiram, Ohio, March 15, 1832. Frederick G. Williams is called to be a high priest and a counselor in the Presidency of the High Priesthood. The historical records show that when this revelation was received in March 1832, it called Jesse Gause to the office of counselor to Joseph Smith in the Presidency. However, when he failed to continue in a manner consistent with this appointment, the call was subsequently transferred to Frederick G. Williams. The revelation (dated March 1832) should be regarded as a step toward the formal organization of the First Presidency, specifically calling for the office of counselor in that body and explaining the dignity of the appointment. Brother Gause served for a time but was excommunicated from the Church in December 1832. Brother Williams was ordained to the specified office on March 18, 1833.
1–2, The keys of the kingdom are always held by the First Presidency; 3–7, If Frederick G. Williams is faithful in his ministry, he will have eternal life.
SECTION 82
Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet, in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, April 26, 1832. The occasion was a council of high priests and elders of the Church. At the council, Joseph Smith was sustained as the President of the High Priesthood, to which office he had previously been ordained at a conference of high priests, elders, and members, at Amherst, Ohio, January 25, 1832 (see the heading to section 75). This revelation reiterates instructions given in an earlier revelation (section 78) to establish a firm—known as the United Firm (under Joseph Smith’s direction, the term “order” later replaced “firm”)—to govern the Church’s mercantile and publishing endeavors.
1–4, Where much is given, much is required; 5–7, Darkness reigns in the world; 8–13, The Lord is bound when we do what He says; 14–18, Zion must increase in beauty and holiness; 19–24, Every man should seek the interest of his neighbor
About the Creator
Tony Kim had been a math/science department instructor at San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, CA. He is currently teaching at Selma Unified School District in Selma, CA. He holds a Ph.D. in chemical/aerospace engineering and mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and two Master's of Education degrees from Xavier University and California State University. After spending twenty-five successful years as an aerospace engineer, in 2000 he embarked on a second career in teaching. He is a high priest and elder at LDS Church in Clovis, CA. He enjoys playing golf with a handicap of 5. This is his second book, following the first book, "An American Story," his autobiography published by Dorrance Publishing Company in June, 2010.