"Restoration of ALL things..."

[Borg]

Acts 3:21 "....restitution of all things"

The "Polygamy Justification" thread got me thinking about this... in the end times, there will be a "restitution of all things"(see above reference)..and a "restoration of all things" (scattered all over the D&C)....

What ancient principles will be restored, renewed, practiced again, etc...that is encompassed in this decree?

I do believe that somewhere along the lines...whether or not that the practice of multiple wives was fulfilled during the times of Brigham Young etc...but, I would not be surprised at all if there were some crazy things that will be re-established in the coming times.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Here is the passage in KJV:

"hom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began."

and there it is in the NRSV:

"who must remain in heaven until the time of universal restoration that God announced long ago through his holy prophets. "

I think the term "restoration" could mean a lot of things. In LDS theology it is often interpreted that every religious practice from ancient times will come back for an encore, and it seems that it is most frequently used as a justification for polygamy. Yet I think it is quite a stretch to claim that kind of definition given the overwhelming weight of all of the other scriptures indicating the new gospel replacing the mosaic law. I think the term restoration is quite broad and in the context of the D&C it most likely refers to the restoration of priesthood authority, church structure, etc.

[SCcoug]

I'm no New Testament scholar but my sense is that the Acts 3:21 scripture has been correlated beyond recognition. My layman read is that it is talking about the second coming/millennial restitution of all things, a righting of all wrongs.

As for the other part of your question, I have no idea.

[Borg]

JL-
Yup...I have heard before that all kinds of doctrines, practices will be restored. If memory serves me right...I believe I've even heard/read/dreamt/made up...not sure which....that animal sacrifice? Could that be? Anyone have any insight on that bad boy?

[jay santos]

Acts 3:21 "....restitution of all things"

The "Polygamy Justification" thread got me thinking about this... in the end times, there will be a "restitution of all things"(see above reference)..and a "restoration of all things" (scattered all over the D&C)....

What ancient principles will be restored, renewed, practiced again, etc...that is encompassed in this decree?

I do believe that somewhere along the lines...whether or not that the practice of multiple wives was fulfilled during the times of Brigham Young etc...but, I would not be surprised at all if there were some crazy things that will be re-established in the coming times.

Does it seem like to you that the church is getting more crazy or more mainstream and conservative in its doctrine and policies?

[Jacob]

Correct on animal sacrifices, etcs. This is pretty well-established Mormon belief still taught today at Mormon Universities.

Here's a link containing most of the latter-day references in favor of bringing back animal sacrifices:
http://emp.byui.edu/MarrottR/AnimalS...cesFuture.html

All Ordinances Restored

These sacrifices, as well as every ordinance belonging to the Priesthood, will, when the Temple of the Lord shall be built, and the sons of Levi be purified, be fully restored and attended to in all their powers, ramifications, and blessings. This ever did and ever will exist when the powers of the Melchizedek Priesthood are sufficiently manifest; else how can the restitution of all things spoken of by the Holy Prophets be brought to pass? It is not to be understood that the law of Moses will be established again with all its rites and variety of ceremonies; this has never been spoken of by the prophets; but those things which existed prior to Moses' day, namely, sacrifice, will be continued.

It may be asked by some, what necessity for sacrifice, since the Great Sacrifice was offered? In answer to which, if repentance, baptism, and faith existed prior to the days of Christ, what necessity for them since that time? The Priesthood has descended in a regular line from father to son, through their succeeding generations. (See Book of Doctrine and Covenants.) (October 5, 1840.) HC 4:207-212.

Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 172-173; History of the Church 4:210-212.

Of course, no recent quotes in support.

[Jacob]

Also, the BYUI professor I got that document from was my religion teacher. I believed all the fundamentalist stuff he taught. He was definitely a BRM acolyte. I loved his class. Now, his stuff scares me. The fundamentalism he was preaching in the year 2000 (including birth control being evil) amazes me now.

It looks like they've moved him from the religion to the history department, where is is teaching the basic courses on American founding. I'm saddened that he is now teaching history to impressionable minds.

[Borg]

Does it seem like to you that the church is getting more crazy or more mainstream and conservative in its doctrine and policies?

Mainstream-ish. I tend to feel mainstream. But...I also think it is the Church's PR department working wonders. I don't feel a change in doctrine has changed at all, one way or the other, and is still as staunch in it's positions as ever.

[Moliere]

Correct on animal sacrifices, etcs. This is pretty well-established Mormon belief still taught today at Mormon Universities.

Here's a link containing most of the latter-day references in favor of bringing back animal sacrifices:
http://emp.byui.edu/MarrottR/AnimalS...cesFuture.html



Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 172-173; History of the Church 4:210-212.

Of course, no recent quotes in support.

What your professor taught doesn't even make logical sense. Why would we need animal sacrifices? Christ fulfilled that law regardless of whether it started with Moses or not. Oh man, I hope I'm never made a high priest since this type of stuff is not up my alley.

[Jacob]

What your professor taught doesn't even make logical sense. Why would we need animal sacrifices? Christ fulfilled that law regardless of whether it started with Moses or not. Oh man, I hope I'm never made a high priest since this type of stuff is not up my alley.

He was just sticking with what people like Joseph Smith and McConkie taught. He's not entirely to blame. He is a true believer.

[Uncle Ted]

What your professor taught doesn't even make logical sense. Why would we need animal sacrifices? Christ fulfilled that law regardless of whether it started with Moses or not. Oh man, I hope I'm never made a high priest since this type of stuff is not up my alley.

So does that mean that the (Aaronic) priesthood will be taken from the earth?

I am hoping the Law of Adoption will come back. Tracing my genealogy back to Adam is impossible. It would be a lot easier if Father Adam just adopted me.

[Solon]

So does that mean that the (Aaronic) priesthood will be taken from the earth?

I am hoping the Law of Adoption will come back. Tracing my genealogy back to Adam is impossible. It would be a lot easier if Father Adam just adopted me.

The Temple Institute in Jerusalem has a museum with the various accoutrements and implements for the (Hebrew) temple all ready to go. Built in accordance with the Law. You know, for that day when the temple is re-built.

http://www.templeinstitute.org/treas...the-temple.htm