Zion - The Second Pillar of Zion-The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781937399078)

This is book 3 of The Pillars of Zion Series. This book takes an in-depth look at the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood, the second pillar of Zion. This book also explores priesthood keys, powers, principles and precepts, along with the "Constitution of the Priesthood," and the unequaled rewards for the chosen "few." This book includes the following: -Section 1: The Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God -Doctrines of the Priesthood As They Apply to Men and Women -Melchizedek, the Title and the Man -King Benjamin, a Type of Melchizedek -The Restoration of the Priesthood -Elijah Restores the Sealing Keys -Elijah Restores the Fulness of the Priesthood -Moses Restores Priesthood Keys of Family Gathering -Elias Restores Priesthood Keys -Joint Missions of Elias and Elijah -Building One Priesthood Power upon Another -Rescuing This Generation -Eternal Principle of Power -Premortal Qualification for the Priesthood -Obligation of Zion Priesthood Holders -Our Priesthood Work Then and Now -Covenant of the Priesthood -Patriarchal Order -Grand Purposes of the Priesthood -Blessings of Adam -Blessings of Abraham -Abraham's Qualifications and Desire -Blessings of the Priesthood -Prize Is Worth the Price -Authority and Keys of the Priesthood -Doctrine of the Priesthood -"As My Father Hath Sent Me, Even So Send I You" -Section 2: Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood-Our Agreements -If We Are Faithful . . . -If We Magnify Our Calling . . . -Obtaining Gospel Knowledge -Personal Righteousness -Grace to Grace by Grace for Grace -If Any of You Lack -Ultimate Magnification of Our Calling -Three Stages of the Priesthood Covenant -Section 3: Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood-The Father's Oath, Instructions, and Promises -The Father's Two Oaths Guaranteeing Us the Blessings of Abraham -Sanctification by the Spirit unto the Renewing of Our Bodies -Progression of the Renewing of Our Bodies -Power Given to the Renewed and Sanctified -"I Sanctify Myself, That They Also Might Be Sanctified" -Sons of Moses and of Aaron -Seed of Abraham -Church and Kingdom of God -Elect of God -Calling and Election Made Sure -Receiving Christ and the Father -"All That My Father Hath" -Ministering and Protection of Angels -Be Careful and Be Diligent -"And the Father Teacheth Him of the Covenant" -Promise of Eternal Life -Penalties for Neglecting or Rejecting -Section 4: Why Many Are Called but Not Chosen -A Satanic Strategy -Test of Loyalties -Restoration of the Constitution of the Priesthood -Marriage of the King's Son -"Many Will Say to Me in That Day" -Called and Chosen for Eternal Life -Abiding Zion's Celestial Law -End Purpose of Our Calling -Distinctions between Those Who Are Called and Those Who Are Chosen -Building a Sure House -Mortal Tests That Challenge Our Calling -The Daunting Test of Riches -Safety and Perfection in Consecration -Sacrifice of All Things-A "Hard Thing" -Safety in the "Royal Law" -Dangers of Rationalization and Postponement -Law of Restitution-An Hundredfold Reward -Babylon among Us -Walking in Darkness at Noon-day -"Rights of the Priesthood" -"Inseparably Connected" -Connecting to the True Vine -Amen to the Priesthood -Summary and Conclusion -Section 5: Instructing the Chosen Few -Stages of Progression within the Covenant -No Power or Influence -Zion's Approach to Agency -Persuasion versus Babylon's Counterparts -Zion's Patient Persuasion -Patience and Long-suffering -Gentleness and Meekness -Feigned and Unfeigned Love -Love-The Greatest Power -Zion's Approach to "Pure Knowledge" -Cords of Death and Bonds of Love -Charity toward All -Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts Unceasingly -Section 6: The Rewards for the Chosen Few -"Then Shall Thy Confidence Wax Strong" -Now Is the Time -Change of Paradigm -Turning the Key -Obtaining a Perfect Knowledge of the Savior -Receiving the Greatest Comfort -Regaining the Presence of God -Standing in the Presence of God -"Doctrine of the Priesthood Shall Distil upon Thy Soul"

Author: Lds Book Club, Larry Barkdull
ISBN-10: 1937399079
ISBN-13: 9781937399078
Publisher: Pillars of Zion Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/22/2013
Pages: 262
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.55d