A key event in making one's calling and election made sure is obtaining that "knowledge" through the more sure word of prophecy. Through a heaven sent revelatory experience we can know our standing before the Lord. Bruce R. McConkie explains that this is having the "day of judgement advanced". This episode discusses how we can obtain this heavenly pronouncement. There are patterns in scriptural accounts of various individuals who did indeed receive this more sure of prophecy. As we study the patterns and clue into the phrases that we should be listening for, we will be more able to recognize this singular event in our own lives. God is no respecter of persons, and all are invited to come unto Him and make our calling and election sure.

YouTube The More Sure Word of Prophecy: https://youtu.be/8NlXveoRDWM

YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ

Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/

Book: "Patterns of Revelation": https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX

Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com

CITATIONS:

Doctrine & Covenants 131:5-6

Russell M. Nelson, "Think Celestial", Oct. 2023: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/51nelson?lang=eng

Bruce R. McConkie, Doctrinal New Testament Commentary 3:326, 327-28, 330-31

Marion G. Romney, “Making One’s Calling and Election Sure”, Oct. 1965: https://www.legrandlbaker.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Romney-Marion-G.-calling-and-election-made-sure.pdf

Russell M. Nelson, “Hear Him”, April 2020: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/45nelson?lang=eng

Russell M. Nelson “Rejoice in Priesthood Keys”, April 2024:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/57nelson?lang=eng

2 Timothy 4:7-8

Mosiah 5:15

Jacob 6:11

Exodus 19:5-6

Enos 1:27

Mosiah 26:20

Ether 12:37

D&C 132:49-50

Helaman 10:1-12

Joseph Fielding Smith, “Doctrines of Salvation 2:36

Joseph Smith DHC 5, 388-389

Joseph Smith TPJS p.150 Comforter: D&C 88: 3-4

(Orson F. Whitney, Life of Heber C. Kimball, Bookcraft, 1975, p. 241; italics added.)“Light of Christ”, Romney, April 1977

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Calling and Election is a doctrine of the priesthood that is misunderstood by many. While we are invited to make our Calling and Election sure, we are confused at how this process plays out in our individual lives. First, we must understand what "calling and election" even means. As we learn about the principles involved, the laws that must be obeyed, and the refining process that's required, the way forward is a lot more clear. Understanding the doctrine of calling and election is one of divine guidance and heavenly help. The journey to having one's calling and election is not out of reach and can be attained to in mortality. In fact the path forward to this supernal blessing lies within the our covenantal relationships with God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. This episode is Part 1 of a 3 part series that explores this less often studied eternal doctrine.

YouTube Calling and Election Video: https://youtu.be/7AYmOX9Nd1E

YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ

Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/

Book: "Patterns of Revelation": https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX

Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com

CITATIONS:

2 Peter 1:10-11

Robert L. Millet, “Make​ Your Calling and Election Sure,” in The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, ed. Frank F. Judd Jr., Eric D. Huntsman, and Shon D. Hopkin (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2014), 267–82.

Guide to the Scriptures "Election"

Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, 2d ed. [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966], 216.

Bruce R. McConkie, "God Foreordains His Prophets and His People", April 1974: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/god-foreordains-his-prophets-and-his-people?lang=eng

Guide to the Scriptures, "Calling and Election"

MOSES 1:39

Alma 13:1-9

(Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, compiled by Joseph Fielding Smith, Second Edition, p. 356.) Theodore M. Burton, A Modern Sacrifice, April 1966: https://davidson-law.net/CR/1966%20Apr%200202%20BurtonTM%20AT.pdf

Dieter F. Uchtdorf “Your Potential, Your Privilege”, April 2011: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/your-potential-your-privilege?lang=eng

Romans 9

Joseph Smith (May 16, 1841.) DHC 4:358–360.

Doctrine and Covenants 29:7


Jeffrey R. Holland “Motions of a Hidden Fire”, April 2024: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/13holland?lang=eng

JD 7:308, Orson Pratt, Privileges and Experience of the Saints, Etc.

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Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf has commented that in relation to our Priesthood Power that, "our actions suggest that we live far beneath this potential." How do we even begin to understand what our potential is in relation to our priesthood power? What are the doctrines of the priesthood that we struggle to identify and implement? How do we increase priesthood power in our lives to the extent that we know all things? This episode is an introductory step in starting to understand this covenantal relationship with God that includes so many unimaginable promises and blessings. God promises with an oath that we can have the powers that He possesses. As we study the covenant of the Priesthood we will begin to understand the eternal and immutable promises available to all who seek for further light and knowledge relating to this glorious subject.

YouTube The Doctrines of the Priesthood Video: https://youtu.be/RwbzwOL-jR8

Facebook David A Bednar Video: https://fb.watch/xPxvk25IEm/

YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ

Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/

Book: "Patterns of Revelation": https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX

Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com

CITATIONS:

Doctrine & Covenants 121

Bruce R. McConkie, “The Doctrine of the Priesthood”, April 1982: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/the-doctrine-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng

Russell M. Nelson, “Spiritual Treasures”, Oct. 2019: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/36nelson?lang=eng

Dieter F. Uchtdorf , “Your Potential, Your Privilege”, April 2011: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/your-potential-your-privilege?lang=eng

JD 7:308, Orson Pratt, Privileges and Experience of the Saints, Etc.

Theodore M. Burton, Salvation for the Dead: A Missionary Activity, April 1975: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1975/04/salvation-for-the-dead-a-missionary-activity?lang=eng

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