Without Disclosing My True Identity
(^76) DHC, 1:28.
(^77) D&C, section 4.
(^78) D&C, 4:2.
(^79) D&C, 4:5–6.
(^80) D&C, 4:3.
(^81) “Wallace B. Smith (1978–1996),” Community of Christ Official Homepage, 1999, 7 July 2010
http://www.cofchrist.org/history/WBS.asp. (In 1984...Wallace B. called for opening priesthood
ministries to women as well as men. This was a change from the 150-year tradition, and there was
both strong agreement and strong disagreement from members. Many chose to leave, but many more
found new opportunities for service and new life in their congregations.)
“Frequently Asked Questions,” Community of Christ Official Homepage, 1999, 7 July 2010
http://www.cofchrist.org/OurFaith/faq.asp. (Who is eligible for priesthood membership? All
persons, male and female, are eligible for priesthood ordination. We believe God calls those chosen to
serve in the ministry. Most of our ministers earn their living outside of church employment and serve
in various offices according to their gifts and callings.)
Also see list of those holding positions of authority within the Community of Christ Church:
“Councils, Quorums, and Orders,” Community of Christ Official Homepage, 1999, 7 July 2010
http://www.cofchrist.org/directory/councils_quorums_and_orders.asp.
(^82) Galatians 5: 16–24.
(^83) BOM, Mosiah 2:17.
(^84) D&C, 101:77.
(^85) BOM, Mosiah 8:20–21.
(^86) BOM, Alma 31:30–31.
(^87) See n. 4 above.
(^88) DHC, 6:317.
(^89) BOM, 2 Nephi 6:2.
(^90) The Book of Lehi, Appendix 2 in The Sealed Portion—The Final Testament of Jesus Christ,
trans. Christopher (Worldwide United, 2005) 591–633. Referred to as TSP.
(^91) TSP, The Book of Lehi, 1:7, 21; 3:34.
(^92) BOM, Alma 43:2; Alma 49:30.
(^93) BOM, Ether 12:10.
(^94) BOM, 2 Nephi 25:27.
(^95) BOM, 2 Nephi 25:24–30; 26:1.
(^96) BOM, Alma 5:54; Alma 7:22.
(^97) DHC, 1:32–35.
(^98) After the first revelation Joseph gave to Oliver, recorded modernly as D&C, section 6,
Joseph would give him two more during the same month (April 1829: see D&C, sections 8, and 9).
(^99) JSH 1:34.
(^100) BOM, 3 Nephi 9:20.
(^101) BOM, 3 Nephi 9:20.
(^102) BOM, 3 Nephi 11:21.
(^103) Zechariah 9:9 (9–11).
(^104) Matthew 21:1–5.
(^105) Matthew 13:11–13.
(^106) Matthew 22:37–40.
(^107) Genesis 48:8–20.
(^108) Genesis 27:18–30.
(^109) Genesis 48:10.
(^110) Genesis 48:12.
(^111) Genesis 48:10–19.