Scripture Reference
And also those to whom these commandments were given, might have power to lay the foundation of this church, and to bring it forth out of obscurity and out of darkness, the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth, with which I, the Lord, am well pleased, speaking unto the church collectively and not individually
Doctrine and Covenants 1:30
Joseph Smith History 1: 15-20
Joseph Smith “saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description.”
The Lord Speaks to our minds and hearts by the power of the Holy Ghost
D&C 8:2-3
Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled. 38 What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.
D&C 1:37-38
D&C 6:36
Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
Jesus Christ sacrifice benefits each of us and demonstrates the infinite worth of each and every one of Heavenly Father's children
D&C 18:10-11
For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I; Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink— Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.
D&C 19:16-19
D&C 8:2-3
“I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost.”
The Lord's words are true whether they are stated by Him or by His servants.
D&C 1:37-38
Wherefore, meaning the church, thou shalt give heed unto all his words and commandments which he shall give unto you as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; 5 For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith. 6 For by doing these things the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory.
D&C 21:4-6
D&C 18:10-11
“The worth of souls is great in the sight of God.”
If we help others to repent and come unto the Lord, we will feel joy with them in the Kingdom of God
D&C 18: 15-16
Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and this shall never be taken again from the earth, until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness.
Doctrine and Covenants 13:1
D&C 19:16-19
“I, [Jesus Christ], have suffered these things for all.”
If we need the words of the prophet, we will be protected against the adversary
D&C 21:4-6