Section 1
A revelation dictated by Joseph Smith serving as the divine preface to the Doctrine and Covenants, declaring a universal apostasy, the calling of Joseph Smith to restore the everlasting covenant, and the establishment of the LDS Church as the only true church on earth.
Section 2
An account of an 1823 angelic visitation where Moroni alters the biblical text of Malachi 4:5-6, promising the revelation of the Priesthood via Elijah to forge generational links and prevent the earth from being utterly wasted at Christ's return.
Section 3
A revelation rebuking Joseph Smith for the loss of the 116 manuscript pages of the Book of Mormon, warning him that his prophetic gift is conditional upon strict obedience, while affirming that God's ultimate purposes cannot be frustrated.
Section 4
A brief revelation outlining the rigorous qualifications and exhaustive effort required for those called to serve in God's work, explicitly linking this service to personal salvation and standing blameless before God.
Section 5
A revelation dictating that Joseph Smith is the exclusive conduit for God's word to this generation, promising three witnesses to the Book of Mormon, and conditioning eternal life on strict obedience to commandments.
Section 6
A revelation directed to Oliver Cowdery and Joseph Smith, establishing the conditional nature of salvation based on obedience, validating Smith's prophetic calling, and introducing a subjective, feeling-based epistemology for discerning truth.
Section 7
Doctrine and Covenants 7 claims to be a translated parchment of John the Apostle, asserting that John was granted immortality to remain on earth to bring souls to Christ, and that Peter, James, and John hold the keys of the ministry.
Section 8
A revelation directed to Oliver Cowdery promising him the ability to translate ancient records through the spirit of revelation (defined as God speaking to the mind and heart) and through a physical instrument called the 'gift of Aaron.'
Section 9
A revelation dictating that Oliver Cowdery lost his privilege to translate the Book of Mormon due to fear and improper methodology, establishing the 'burning in the bosom' as the definitive test for spiritual truth.
Section 10
A revelation explaining that wicked men, inspired by Satan, altered the lost 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript to discredit Joseph Smith, instructing him instead to translate the Plates of Nephi to thwart their plan and bring forth the fullness of the gospel.
Section 11
A revelation directed to Hyrum Smith commanding him to delay preaching until he has studied the forthcoming Book of Mormon, while establishing paradigms of continuing revelation and works-based salvation.
Section 12
A revelation directed to Joseph Knight Sr. that outlines the qualifications for participating in the LDS restoration, explicitly linking diligent labor in the church to the attainment of everlasting salvation.
Section 13
Doctrine and Covenants 13 recounts the purported 1829 angelic visitation of John the Baptist to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, claiming to restore the Aaronic Priesthood and its exclusive authority to baptize for the remission of sins.
Section 14
A revelation directed to David Whitmer calling him to assist in the emerging Latter-day Saint movement, promising eternal life conditionally upon his lifelong obedience to commandments.
Section 15
A brief revelation directed to John Whitmer, claiming to be the direct words of Jesus Christ, which asserts that declaring repentance and bringing souls to Him is the work of greatest worth.
Section 16
A brief revelation directed to Peter Whitmer Jr., identifying missionary work and declaring repentance as the pursuit of greatest worth for his soul.
Section 17
A revelation promising three men they will view the golden plates and other sacred artifacts by faith, commanding them to testify of their reality to protect Joseph Smith and validate the Book of Mormon.
Section 18
A revelation instructing Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer on building the Church, emphasizing the worth of souls, outlining strict requirements for salvation, and directing the calling of twelve modern apostles.
Section 19
A first-person revelation attributed to Jesus Christ that redefines 'endless punishment', emphasizes Christ's Gethsemane suffering, and commands Martin Harris to finance the printing of the Book of Mormon under threat of destruction.
Section 20
Doctrine and Covenants Section 20 serves as the foundational constitution for the LDS Church, outlining its divine origins, core doctrines, priesthood hierarchy, and the specific liturgical prayers for its ordinances.
Section 21
A foundational revelation given at the organization of the LDS Church in 1830, establishing Joseph Smith as the sole prophetic mouthpiece whose words must be received by adherents as if from God's own mouth.
Section 22
Doctrine and Covenants 22 mandates rebaptism for all converts to the LDS Church, declaring all previous Christian baptisms to be invalid "dead works" and establishing LDS priesthood authority as the exclusive gate to God's covenant.
Section 23
A series of five brief revelations dictated by Joseph Smith in April 1830, assigning specific ecclesiastical duties and declaring the spiritual standing of five early followers.
Section 24
A revelation directing Joseph Smith to focus exclusively on spiritual ministry while commanding the church to support him financially, accompanied by instructions to curse those who reject or legally oppose him.
Section 25
A revelation directed to Emma Smith, designating her as an 'elect lady,' outlining her duties to support Joseph Smith, and establishing that salvation and God's presence are strictly conditional upon continuous obedience to commandments.
Section 26
A brief revelation directing Joseph Smith and his associates to balance their time between scripture study, preaching, and manual labor, while establishing the foundational Mormon administrative principle of 'common consent.'
Section 27
A revelation altering the elements used for the sacrament (communion) and prophesying a future eschatological feast where Christ will partake with ancient prophets who have restored specific priesthood keys to Joseph Smith.
Section 28
A revelation centralizing all prophetic and revelatory authority exclusively in Joseph Smith, rebuking Hiram Page for receiving false revelations via a seer stone, and defining Oliver Cowdery's subordinate role.
Section 29
A revelation dictating eschatological events, the spiritual nature of God's commandments, the pre-mortal rebellion of Satan, the necessity of the Fall for human agency, and the redemption of little children.
Section 30
This text consists of three brief revelations directing David, Peter Jr., and John Whitmer in their early church duties, emphasizing obedience to church hierarchy, missionary work to the Lamanites, and the conditionality of eternal life on keeping commandments.
Section 31
A revelation directed to Thomas B. Marsh, calling him to missionary service, commanding him to preach Joseph Smith's revelations, and promising that his sins are forgiven through his labor.
Section 32
A brief revelation directing Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson to join Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer Jr. on a mission to preach to the Lamanites (Native Americans), promising Christ's presence and advocacy.
Section 33
A revelation directing Ezra Thayre and Northrop Sweet to preach the LDS gospel, declaring a total apostasy of existing churches and establishing the necessity of LDS ordinances and covenants for salvation.
Section 34
A revelation dictated by Joseph Smith claiming to be the direct words of Jesus Christ, calling nineteen-year-old Orson Pratt to preach repentance and prophesy in preparation for the imminent Second Coming.
Section 35
A revelation dictated by Joseph Smith to Sidney Rigdon, asserting that Smith holds the exclusive keys to the 'fulness of the gospel,' calling Rigdon to be his scribe for a new Bible translation, and declaring that only those who receive this restored gospel are doing good.
Section 36
A revelation directed to Edward Partridge, declaring his sins forgiven and establishing a centralized ecclesiastical structure where the Holy Ghost and the authority to preach are mediated through Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon.
Section 37
A brief revelation commanding Joseph Smith to pause his translation of the Bible, preach locally, and directing the early Latter-day Saints to physically gather in Ohio to escape enemies.
Section 38
A revelation commanding the early Latter-day Saints to gather to Ohio to receive God's law and an endowment of power, while emphasizing strict unity, care for the poor, and preparation for the Second Coming.
Section 39
A revelation directed to Methodist minister James Covel, commanding him to be baptized into the newly organized church, relocate to Ohio, and preach the 'fulness of the gospel' in preparation for the Second Coming.
Section 40
A brief revelation explaining that James Covel broke his covenant to obey God due to Satan's temptations, fear of persecution, and worldly cares.
Section 41
A revelation directing early Mormon elders to assemble to receive God's 'law,' establishing the office of bishop, and setting strict conditions for true discipleship based on obedience.
Section 42
D&C 42 establishes the foundational 'Law of the Church' for early Mormonism, detailing moral commandments, the Law of Consecration, principles of healing, and procedures for church discipline.
Section 43
This text establishes Joseph Smith as the exclusive revelator for the church, mandates his material support, and commands elders to preach repentance in preparation for the imminent, apocalyptic Day of the Lord.
Section 44
A revelation commanding Mormon elders to gather for a conference, preach repentance, organize legally for protection against enemies, and care for the poor.
Section 45
A revelation detailing eschatological events, expanding on Christ's Olivet Discourse, and commanding the Saints to gather to build the New Jerusalem (Zion) in preparation for the Second Coming.
Section 46
D&C 46 establishes guidelines for church meetings, mandating they be open to all seekers, and provides a detailed enumeration of spiritual gifts while designating church leaders as the ultimate discerners of these gifts.
Section 47
A brief revelation directing John Whitmer to serve as the official Church historian and recorder, and to assist Joseph Smith in transcribing revelations.
Section 48
A revelation directing early Latter-day Saints in Ohio to share and purchase land to accommodate migrating members while preparing financially to build a future, yet-to-be-revealed city of Zion.
Section 49
A revelation directing early Mormon leaders to preach to the Shakers, refuting Shaker doctrines on celibacy, vegetarianism, and Christ's return, while establishing Mormon ordinances as necessary for salvation.
Section 50
A revelation addressing false spirits and spiritual phenomena in the early LDS church, providing a framework for discerning true spiritual manifestations from false ones based on edification and light.
Section 51
A revelation directing Bishop Edward Partridge to implement the Law of Consecration by assigning property stewardships to the Saints, establishing a bishop's storehouse, and tying eternal life to faithful economic stewardship.
Section 52
A revelation directing early Mormon elders to travel two-by-two to Missouri, establishing a pattern for discerning spirits based on obedience to ordinances, and outlining conditional promises of inheritance based on faithfulness.
Section 53
A revelation directed to Sidney Gilbert, commanding him to be ordained an elder, serve as a bishop's agent, preach the gospel, and endure to the end to obtain salvation.
Section 54
A revelation commanding the Colesville Saints to relocate to Missouri after a property consecration covenant was broken, warning of severe judgments for covenant-breakers while promising mercy to the obedient.
Section 55
A revelation directing William W. Phelps to be baptized, ordained as an elder, and to assist in printing and writing educational materials for the Church before relocating to Missouri.
Section 56
A revelation asserting God's right to command and revoke directives, demanding strict obedience for salvation, and pronouncing woes upon both the greedy rich and the covetous poor.
Section 57
A revelation designating Independence, Missouri, as the physical center of Zion and the site for a future temple, while issuing specific administrative and financial directives to early church leaders to purchase land and establish businesses.
Section 58
A revelation directing the early Saints in Missouri to purchase land, establish Zion, proactively use their agency to do good, and defining true repentance as confessing and completely forsaking sin.
Section 59
Doctrine and Covenants 59 outlines the blessings and strict behavioral requirements for the Saints in Zion, emphasizing Sabbath observance, gratitude, and obedience to commandments as the means to secure temporal prosperity and eternal life.
Section 60
A revelation directing early Mormon elders to return from Missouri, commanding them to preach boldly, warning against hiding their talents due to the fear of man, and instructing them to perform a secret foot-washing ritual as a testimony against those who reject their message.
Section 61
A revelation directing early Mormon elders to avoid traveling on the Missouri River, claiming God and the Apostle John have cursed the waters in the last days and that a 'destroyer' rides upon them.
Section 62
A brief revelation directing traveling elders to continue their journey to Zion (Missouri), assuring them of Christ's advocacy, declaring their sins forgiven due to their testimonies, and providing logistical flexibility for their return.
Section 63
A revelation warning against seeking signs and sexual immorality, commanding the Saints to purchase land in Zion, and outlining eschatological judgments and millennial blessings for the faithful.
Section 65
A revelation declaring that the keys of the kingdom of God have been restored to earth, commanding believers to pray and prepare for the Second Coming when the earthly kingdom will meet the heavenly kingdom.
Section 66
A revelation directed to William E. McLellin, calling him to preach the Mormon gospel, commanding him to repent of specific sins including adultery, and promising eternal life conditional upon his enduring obedience.
Section 67
A revelation challenging doubting elders to duplicate Joseph Smith's revelations, promising that if they cannot, they must testify of their truthfulness, and offering a conditional promise of seeing God based on personal perfection and worthiness.
Section 68
Doctrine and Covenants 68 establishes the authority of Mormon elders to generate new scripture, outlines the hierarchical structure of the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods, and mandates strict parental responsibility for the baptism of children at age eight.
Section 69
A revelation directing John Whitmer to accompany Oliver Cowdery to Missouri to safeguard church funds and manuscript revelations, while also outlining Whitmer's duties as Church Historian.
Section 70
A revelation appointing six men as stewards over the publication and profits of Joseph Smith's revelations, establishing a strict law of financial consecration and temporal equality in the early Mormon church.
Section 71
A revelation commanding Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon to temporarily halt their Bible translation to preach, publicly confound their critics, and prepare the church for future revelations.
Section 72
A revelation establishing the office of bishop in Kirtland, Ohio, defining duties regarding the storehouse, and mandating that members obtain certificates of worthiness from church leaders to be accepted in Zion.
Section 73
A brief revelation directing elders to continue preaching until an upcoming conference and commanding Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon to resume their inspired revision (translation) of the Bible.
Section 74
An 1830 revelation by Joseph Smith that reinterprets 1 Corinthians 7:14, asserting that Paul's teachings on mixed marriages were specifically intended to prevent children from being subjected to the Law of Moses and circumcision, concluding that little children are inherently holy through Christ's atonement.
Section 75
A revelation directing specific elders to undertake missionary journeys, promising eternal life as a reward for faithful labor, granting them power to eschatologically judge those who reject them, and establishing the church's duty to support missionaries' families.
Section 76
A visionary text that fundamentally redefines the afterlife, replacing the biblical binary of heaven and hell with three degrees of glory and establishing the requirements for human deification.
Section 77
A revelation presented in a Question-and-Answer format wherein Joseph Smith provides authoritative, prophetic interpretations of specific symbols and events found in chapters 4 through 11 of the biblical Book of Revelation.
Section 78
D&C 78 is a revelation directing the establishment of a united economic order, asserting that equality in earthly matters and strict obedience are prerequisites for celestial salvation and future exaltation.
Section 79
A brief 1832 revelation directing Jared Carter to serve a mission in the eastern United States, promising the guidance of the Comforter and a harvest of souls conditional upon his faithfulness.
Section 80
A brief 1832 revelation directing Stephen Burnett and Eden Smith to preach the gospel wherever they choose, declaring what they know to be true.
Section 81
A revelation establishing the office of counselor in the First Presidency, granting the keys of the kingdom to Joseph Smith, and promising eternal life to Frederick G. Williams conditional upon his enduring faithfulness.
Section 82
Doctrine and Covenants 82 establishes the United Firm to manage Church properties and introduces strict conditional theology, asserting that God is bound by human obedience and that forgiven sins return if a person sins again.
Section 83
A revelation establishing the temporal rights of women, children, widows, and orphans to receive financial maintenance from their families or the church's storehouse.
Section 84
A revelation outlining the lineage, purpose, and oath and covenant of the priesthood, commanding the building of a temple in Missouri, and giving extensive instructions for missionary work.
Section 85
Doctrine and Covenants 85 mandates strict institutional record-keeping of members' property consecrations and works, warning that those who fail to comply will be blotted out of the church's records and denied an eternal inheritance.
Section 86
This text reinterprets the biblical Parable of the Wheat and Tares to establish the doctrine of the Great Apostasy and asserts that early LDS leaders hold a literal, genealogical priesthood that makes them 'saviors' to Israel.
Section 87
A prophecy given by Joseph Smith in 1832 predicting a war beginning in South Carolina that will escalate into a global conflict, accompanied by natural disasters, as divine judgment to avenge the saints.
Section 88
A sweeping revelation that outlines a multi-tiered cosmology governed by the 'Light of Christ,' establishes strict law-based requirements for inheriting different degrees of heavenly glory, details a complex eschatological timeline, and mandates the creation of the School of the Prophets.
Section 89
Doctrine and Covenants 89, known as the 'Word of Wisdom,' establishes a health code prohibiting alcohol, tobacco, and hot drinks, while prescribing herbs, grains, and limited meat consumption, promising physical health and spiritual protection for obedience.
Section 90
This revelation formally establishes the First Presidency of the LDS Church, affirming that Joseph Smith holds the perpetual 'keys of the kingdom' and outlining the administrative and spiritual duties of church leaders.
Section 91
A revelation instructing Joseph Smith that he does not need to translate the Apocrypha, asserting it contains both truth and human interpolations, and directing readers to rely on the Spirit to discern its profitable parts.
Section 92
A brief revelation commanding the United Order to accept Frederick G. Williams as a member, promising him eternal blessings contingent upon his faithful obedience to all former commandments.
Section 93
D&C 93 reinterprets the Gospel of John to assert that Jesus Christ and humanity are co-eternal with God, teaching that both Christ and men must progress through obedience to attain a fullness of divine glory.
Section 94
A revelation commanding the layout of the city of Zion in Kirtland, Ohio, specifically designating lots and dimensions for a presidency office and a printing house, while conditioning God's presence on the buildings remaining undefiled.
Section 95
A revelation dictating that the early Latter-day Saints are chastised for delaying the construction of the Kirtland Temple, warning that God's love is conditional upon their obedience to build it.
Section 96
A revelation directing the management of church property in Kirtland, Ohio, assigning specific duties to Newel K. Whitney and John Johnson, and explicitly conditioning Johnson's eternal life on his continued obedience.
Section 97
A revelation commanding the Saints in Jackson County, Missouri, to build a temple for their salvation, promising divine protection if they are perfectly obedient, and threatening severe destruction if they fail.
Section 98
A revelation providing a framework for how Latter-day Saints should respond to persecution, establishing strict, mathematically calculated laws of retaliation, warfare, and conditional forgiveness.
Section 99
A revelation directing John Murdock to preach the gospel in the eastern United States, warning that those who reject him will be rejected by God, while instructing him to first ensure his motherless children are cared for by the church.
Section 100
A revelation comforting Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon regarding their families, commanding them to preach, defining their respective roles as revelator and spokesman, and asserting that salvation is contingent upon keeping commandments.
Section 101
A revelation explaining that the Saints' violent expulsion from Missouri was divine chastisement for their sins, while promising future redemption, millennial glory, and commanding them to purchase land and seek political redress.
Section 102
This section establishes the procedural rules and organizational structure for the first high council of the LDS Church, which functions as an ecclesiastical court to settle difficult disputes and disciplinary matters.
Section 103
A revelation commanding the formation of a paramilitary group (Zion's Camp) to physically reclaim lands in Missouri, promising victory conditional upon strict obedience and identifying Joseph Smith as a Moses-like deliverer.
Section 104
A revelation reorganizing the church's financial and property management system (the United Firm), assigning specific real estate stewardships to church leaders, and warning of severe curses for breaking this financial covenant.
Section 105
A revelation explaining that the physical redemption of Zion (Jackson County, Missouri) is delayed due to the Saints' disobedience and lack of unity, requiring them to wait for a spiritual endowment in Kirtland before fulfilling their mandate.
Section 106
A revelation directing the ordination of Warren A. Cowdery as a presiding high priest, commanding him to preach full-time, and promising conditional grace and a heavenly crown based on his continued faithfulness.
Section 107
A foundational revelation establishing the hierarchical structure, offices, and historical lineage of the Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods within the Latter-day Saint church.
Section 108
A personal revelation to Lyman Sherman declaring his sins forgiven due to his obedience in seeking counsel from Joseph Smith, promising him priesthood ordination, and commanding him to keep his vows and strengthen his brethren.
Section 109
A dedicatory prayer for the Kirtland Temple, claimed as direct revelation, petitioning God to accept the temple, endow the Latter-day Saints with spiritual power, protect them from their enemies, and gather scattered Israel.
Section 110
A visionary account in which Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery claim that Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias, and Elijah appeared to them in the Kirtland Temple to accept the building and restore specific priesthood keys for the latter days.
Section 111
A revelation given to Joseph Smith in Salem, Massachusetts, reassuring church leaders during a failed treasure hunt that God will provide for their debts and gather spiritual and temporal treasures from the city.
Section 112
A revelation directed to Thomas B. Marsh and the Twelve Apostles, commanding them to preach globally while strictly affirming the exclusive priesthood authority and mediating role of Joseph Smith and the First Presidency.
Section 113
A revelatory Q&A interpreting passages from Isaiah 11 and 52, identifying Christ as the 'Stem of Jesse' but assigning the prophetic titles of 'rod' and 'root' to a latter-day servant holding priesthood keys.
Section 114
A brief revelation directing Apostle David W. Patten to settle his business affairs to prepare for a mission the following spring, and warning that unfaithful leaders will be replaced.
Section 115
A revelation officially naming the Mormon church 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,' commanding the construction of a temple in Far West, Missouri, and affirming Joseph Smith's exclusive possession of the keys of the kingdom.
Section 116
This brief revelation identifies Spring Hill, Missouri, as 'Adam-ondi-Ahman,' the future site where Adam, identified here as the 'Ancient of Days,' will visit his people.
Section 117
A revelation commanding specific church leaders to abandon their properties in Kirtland, Ohio, repent of covetousness, and relocate to Missouri, while asserting God's sovereignty and introducing unique geographical claims about Adam.
Section 118
A revelation directing the reorganization of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, calling new members to replace those who had apostatized, and commanding a mission to Great Britain.
Section 119
Doctrine and Covenants 119 establishes the Mormon law of tithing, requiring adherents to donate all surplus property and subsequently pay one-tenth of their annual interest to maintain spiritual worthiness and sanctify the land of Zion.
Section 120
Doctrine and Covenants 120 is a brief administrative revelation establishing the specific hierarchical council responsible for managing and distributing the tithes of the LDS Church.
Section 121
A prayer from Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail followed by a divine response that promises exaltation for enduring affliction, curses upon his enemies, future revelations regarding the nature of multiple gods, and instructions on the righteous exercise of priesthood authority.
Section 122
A revelation received by Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail, assuring him that his severe persecutions will ultimately be for his good, comparing his suffering to Christ's, and promising that his priesthood authority and legacy will endure.
Section 123
Joseph Smith instructs the Latter-day Saints to meticulously document their persecutions in Missouri, asserting that publishing these wrongs and exposing the 'false creeds' of traditional Christianity is an imperative duty required before God will deliver them.
Section 124
A revelation commanding the Latter-day Saints to build the Nauvoo Temple and the Nauvoo House, introducing the doctrine of baptism for the dead, and restructuring the priesthood leadership hierarchy.
Section 125
A revelation directing Latter-day Saints in the Iowa Territory to gather, build cities, and establish a stake named Zarahemla under the direction of Joseph Smith.
Section 126
A brief revelation directed to Brigham Young, commending his past missionary sacrifices and commanding him to remain home to care for his family while directing the church's work locally.
Section 127
An 1842 epistle from Joseph Smith, written while in hiding, commanding the Saints to continue temple construction and introducing the requirement of an earthly recorder for proxy baptisms for the dead to be valid in heaven.
Section 128
Joseph Smith establishes the theological necessity and strict procedural requirements for proxy baptism for the dead, asserting that earthly priesthood records are binding in heaven and essential for the mutual salvation of both the living and the dead.
Section 129
Joseph Smith provides three physical tests (handshakes) to distinguish between resurrected angels, spirits of just men, and the devil appearing as an angel of light.
Section 130
A collection of doctrinal instructions by Joseph Smith asserting that God the Father has a physical body, rejecting the spiritual indwelling of God, and establishing that all heavenly blessings are strictly transactional based on obedience to law.
Section 131
Doctrine and Covenants 131 asserts that celestial marriage is required to attain the highest degree of heaven, redefines the 'more sure word of prophecy' as a priesthood sealing, and claims that all spirit is composed of refined physical matter.
Section 132
A revelation dictating the necessity of the 'new and everlasting covenant' of celestial (eternal) marriage for attaining exaltation (godhood), while explicitly authorizing and commanding the practice of plural marriage (polygamy).
Section 133
D&C 133 is an apocalyptic revelation commanding Latter-day Saints to gather to Zion and prepare for the imminent Second Coming of Christ, detailing dramatic topographical changes, the return of the lost ten tribes, and the severe judgment awaiting those who reject the restored gospel.
Section 134
A declaration of belief regarding the relationship between church and state, outlining the divine institution of civil government, the necessity of religious liberty, and the duties of citizens.
Section 135
An official announcement and theological eulogy regarding the 1844 martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, asserting that Joseph did more for human salvation than anyone except Jesus Christ and that their deaths seal the truth of Latter-day Saint scripture.
Section 136
A revelation given through Brigham Young organizing the Mormon pioneers for their westward migration, establishing strict moral, social, and covenantal requirements, and providing theological justification for their trials and Joseph Smith's martyrdom.
Section 137
A vision of the celestial kingdom revealing that individuals who died without the gospel or baptism, including young children, can inherit celestial glory if they would have accepted it in life.
Section 138
A 1918 vision detailing the state of the dead, asserting that Christ organized righteous spirits to preach the gospel to the wicked in the spirit world, establishing the necessity of vicarious temple ordinances for their salvation.
Official Declaration 1 (Introduction/Notes)
This introductory text asserts that while monogamy is God's standard, He occasionally commands plural marriage via revelation, but ended the practice in 1890 through a new revelation to Wilford Woodruff due to intense legal pressure from the U.S. government.
Official Declaration 2
Official Declaration 2 announces the 1978 revelation received by LDS President Spencer W. Kimball that lifted the 126-year-old restriction preventing Black members of African descent from holding the priesthood and participating in temple ordinances.