Come, Follow Me - Aug 17, 2025 - D&C 88 Establish a House of God

 

Come, Follow Me

Aug 17, 2025

D&C 88 – Establish a House of God

Please Note: This material includes additional information that may not have been used in my lesson outline, and some quotations I used in our class are “buried” in or slightly altered from what is provided here.

Background

On December 27, 1832, during a conference of priesthood leaders in the upper room of the Whitney store, those present prayed to know the Lord’s will concerning the establishment of Zion. The Prophet Joseph Smith received the revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 88:1–126 on December 27 and 28, 1832.

The revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 88:127–37 was received later, on January 3, 1833. The Prophet referred to the revelation as an “‘olive leaf’ … plucked from the Tree of Paradise” (D&C 88, section heading) perhaps because it was a message of peace with the potential to mend the harsh feelings some Saints in Missouri were having toward Church leaders in Kirtland, Ohio (see D&C 84:76).

Four additional verses (D&C 88:138–41) were added during the publication of the 1835 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants.

1) D&C 88:3-5   “The Holy Spirit of promise”

In response to the earnest prayers of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the others who were assembled on December 27 and 28, 1832, the Lord promised to “send upon [them] another Comforter, … even the Holy Spirit of promise” (D&C 88:3). The Holy Spirit of Promise is another name for the Holy Ghost and should not be confused with the Second Comforter, which is spoken of in John 14:18, 21, 23 and Doctrine and Covenants 130:3.

President Joseph Fielding Smith explained:

“The Holy Spirit of Promise is not the Second Comforter. The Holy Spirit of Promise is the Holy Ghost who places the stamp of approval upon every ordinance that is done righteously; and when covenants are broken he removes the seal” (Doctrines of Salvation, comp. Bruce R. McConkie [1955], 1:55.)

While each of those who were present had previously received the gift of the Holy Ghost, they were then being promised that they could receive an assurance of eternal life through a manifestation of the Holy Ghost (see Ephesians 1:13–14; D&C 76:51–54; 132:7). The Holy Spirit of Promise is an assurance from the Holy Ghost that the ordinances and covenants necessary for salvation have been properly entered into and have been kept. In essence, it is a witness from the Spirit that a person has the promise of eternal life.

Elder David A. Bednar explained this role of the Holy Ghost:

“The Holy Spirit of Promise is the ratifying power of the Holy Ghost. When sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise, an ordinance, vow, or covenant is binding on earth and in heaven. (See D&C 132:7.) Receiving this “stamp of approval” from the Holy Ghost is the result of faithfulness, integrity, and steadfastness in honoring gospel covenants “in [the] process of time” (Moses 7:21). However, this sealing can be forfeited through unrighteousness and transgression.

“Purifying and sealing by the Holy Spirit of Promise constitute the culminating steps in the process of being born again” (“Ye Must Be Born Again,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2007, 22).

Second Comforter

The term "Second Comforter" refers to Jesus Christ in his role of ministering personally to his faithful followers (John 14:21-23; D&C 93:1;130:3). Jesus taught his disciples that the Holy Ghost was a comforter (John 14:26), but he also spoke of a second comforter

John 14:16-21.

16 “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.

21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

The Prophet Joseph Smith:

”After a person has faith in Christ, repents of his sins, and is baptized for the remission of his sins and receives the Holy Ghost (by the laying on of hands), which is the first Comforter, then let him continue to humble himself before God, hungering and thirsting after righteousness, and living by every word of God, and the Lord will soon say unto him, Son, thou shalt be exalted. When the Lord has thoroughly proved him, and finds that the man is determined to serve Him at all hazards, then the man will find his calling and his election made sure, then it will be his privilege to receive the other Comforter, which the Lord hath promised the Saints

“Now what is this other Comforter? It is no more nor less than the Lord Jesus Christ Himself; when any man obtains this last Comforter, he will have the personage of Jesus Christ to attend him, or appear unto him from time to time, and even He will manifest the Father unto him, and they will take up their abode with him, and the visions of the heavens will be opened unto him, and the Lord will teach him face to face, and he may have a perfect knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of God; and this is the state and place the ancient Saints arrived at when they had such glorious visions-Isaiah, Ezekiel, John upon the Isle of Patmos, St. Paul in the three heavens, and all the Saints who held communion with the general assembly and Church of the First Born. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pp. 150-51)

Church of the Firstborn

Elder Joseph Fielding Smith:

“Those who gain exaltation in the celestial kingdom are those who are members of the Church of the Firstborn; in other words, those who keep all the commandments of the Lord. . . .

“The Lord has made it possible for us to become members of the Church of the Firstborn, by receiving the blessings of the house of the Lord and overcoming all things. Thus we become heirs, ‘priests, and kings, who have received of his fulness, and of his glory,’ who shall ‘dwell in the presence of God and his Christ forever and ever,’ with full exaltation.” (Smith, Doctrines of Salvation, 2:41–42.)

President Brigham Young:

“The ordinances of the house of God are expressly for the Church of the Firstborn.” (Young, in Journal of Discourses, 8:154.)

2) D&C 88:6-13  “This is the light of Christ”

Elder Richard G. Scott (1928–2015) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained:

“The Light of Christ is that divine power or influence that emanates from God through Jesus Christ. It gives light and life to all things. It prompts all rational individuals throughout the earth to distinguish truth from error, right from wrong. It activates your conscience [see Moroni 7:16]. Its influence can be weakened through transgression and addiction and restored through proper repentance. The Light of Christ is not a person. It is a power and influence that comes from God and when followed can lead a person to qualify for the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost [see John 1:9; D&C 84:46–47]” (“Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2004, 15).

President Joseph Fielding Smith provided this description:

“This Light of Christ is not a personage. It has no body. I do not know what it is as far as substance is concerned; but it fills the immensity of space and emanates from God. … “… Unless a man had the blessings that come from this Spirit, his mind would not be quickened; there would be no vegetation grow; the worlds would not stay in their orbits; because it is through this Spirit of Truth, this Light of Truth, according to this revelation [in D&C 88], that all these things are done” (Doctrines of (Doctrines of Salvation, 1:52).

3)  D&C 88:14-16 “The spirit and the body are the soul of man”

The Resurrection of the dead is the reuniting of a person’s spirit with his or her physical body, never again to be separated (see Alma 11:44–45). This redemption is made possible through Jesus Christ and His Atonement and Resurrection from the dead. The phrase “soul of man” in Doctrine and Covenants 88:15 refers to the spirit and the body when they are united.

President Russell M. Nelson explained that our understanding of this principle should influence how we care for our bodies and our spirits:

“We are dual beings. Each soul is comprised of body and spirit [see D&C 88:15], both of which emanate from God. A firm understanding of body and spirit will shape our thoughts and deeds for good. … “Spirit and body, when joined together, become a living soul of supernal worth. Indeed, we are children of God—physically and spiritually. “… The gift of a physical body is priceless. Without it, we cannot attain a fulness of joy [see D&C 138:17]. …

“How should these truths influence our personal behavior? … “We will regard our body as a temple of our very own [see 1 Corinthians 3:16]. … We will control our diet and exercise for physical fitness. “Should not equal attention be paid to spiritual fitness? [See 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; Hebrews 12:9.] Just as physical strength requires exercise, so spiritual strength requires effort. … Who are we? We are children of God. Our potential is unlimited. Our inheritance is sacred” (“We Are Children of God,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 85–87).

4)  D&C 88:21-24  The Law of Christ and the kingdoms of glory

In February 1832, the Prophet Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon witnessed a vision of the three kingdoms of glory and recorded a general description of the inhabitants of each kingdom (see D&C 76:50–112). Later, when the revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 88 was received, the Saints learned that “every kingdom is given a law” (D&C 88:38) and that the light of Christ “is the law by which all things are governed” (D&C 88:13). The glory and kingdom that a person inherits in the Resurrection will be based upon the law that he or she is able to abide. For example, a person must “abide the law of a celestial kingdom” in order to inherit celestial glory (D&C 88:22).

Elder D. Todd Christofferson summarized the law of the celestial kingdom:

“The law of the celestial kingdom is, of course, the gospel law and covenants, which include our constant remembrance of the Savior and our pledge of obedience, sacrifice, consecration, and fidelity” (“Come to Zion,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 38; see also D&C 105:3–5).

President Russell M. Nelson taught that we can choose to live according to the requirements of the celestial kingdom:

“Each of you will be judged according to your individual works and the desires of your hearts [see D&C 137:9]. … Your eventual placement in the celestial, terrestrial, or telestial kingdom will not be determined by chance. The Lord has prescribed unchanging requirements for each. You can know what the scriptures teach and pattern your lives accordingly [see John 14:2; 1 Corinthians 15:40–41; D&C 76:50–119; 98:18]” (“Constancy amid Change,” Ensign, Nov. 1993, 35).

5) D&C 88:27-31   The “spirit body” and a “spiritual body” 

Just as there are three different kingdoms of glory that God has prepared for His children to inherit, He has also revealed that resurrected bodies possess different degrees of glory. As recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 88:29–31, when a person is resurrected, the spirit and physical body will be “quickened by a portion of the … glory” that is either celestial, terrestrial, or telestial. Doctrine and Covenants 88:27 refers to the resurrected body as “a spiritual body.” This is not to be confused with the spirit body that every human being possesses as a “spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 129; see also D&C 77:2; 130:22).

President Joseph Fielding Smith explained the nature of a spiritual body:

“After the resurrection from the dead our bodies will be spiritual bodies, but they will be bodies that are tangible, bodies that have been purified, but they will nevertheless be bodies of flesh and bones, but … they will no longer be quickened by blood but quickened by the spirit which is eternal and they shall become immortal and shall never die” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1917, 63).

6)   D&C 88:49-50   Man will comprehend even God 

After providing an overview of the vast power that God has over His creations in the universe, the Lord explained that those who receive God’s light will eventually become like Him and be united with Him. The righteous will come to understand God and even see God. (See D&C 88:49–50; see also D&C 35:2; 50:24, 40–43.)

The Lord will visit each of His kingdoms and their inhabitants in His time. Answering His own question, “Unto what shall I liken these kingdoms, that ye may understand?” (D&C 88:46), the Lord gave a parable of a man who sent servants into a field and then visited each of them (see D&C 88:51–61). This parable may have helped early Church members to understand that God has created many worlds that are inhabited by His children and that He visits each of them (see D&C 76:23–24; Moses 1:29–35).

Elder Neal A. Maxwell testified:

“As to the Lord’s continuing role amid His vast creations, so little has been revealed. There are inklings, however, about kingdoms and inhabitants. … “Nevertheless, we do not worship a one-planet God!” (“Our Creator’s Cosmos” [address given at the Church Educational System Conference, Aug. 13, 2002], 4–5).

7)   D&C 88:62-63  “Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you”

The revelation recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 88 contains rich promises that can bless the Saints now and in eternity. The Lord promised the Saints that He was ready to “draw near” to them if they would exercise faith and “draw near” to Him (D&C 88:63). While serving as a counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency,

Sister Sheri L. Dew illustrated how we can draw near to the Lord:

“There are no disclaimers or exceptions in His invitation [in D&C 88:63]. We are the ones who determine whether or not we will come unto Him. The drawing near, seeking, asking, and knocking are up to us. And the more we know about the Lord—meaning the more we experience His mercy, devotion, and willingness to guide us even when we may not feel worthy of His direction—the more confident we become that He will respond to our petitions. …

“There are many ways to draw near, seek, ask, and knock. If, for example, your prayers offered to Heavenly Father in the name of Christ have become a little casual, would you recommit yourself to meaningful prayer, offered in unrushed solitude and with a repentant heart? If you have not yet come to appreciate the peace and the power of temple worship, would you partake of the ordinances of the house of the Lord as often as your circumstances allow? If you have not yet found that immersion in the scriptures increases your sensitivity to the Spirit, would you consider incorporating the word of God into your life more consistently? Tonight would be a wonderful time to begin.

“These efforts and many others increase our connection with Jesus Christ. As our testimony of Him expands and matures, we begin to care more about life forever than life today, and we have no desire but to do what He needs us to do and to live as He has asked us to live” (“Are You the Woman I Think You Are?” Ensign, Nov.)

8)  D&C 88:77–80  “Teach ye diligently” 

The Lord commanded the Prophet Joseph Smith and other Church elders to establish a school where they would “be perfected in [their] ministry” to preach the gospel and prepare God’s children for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ (D&C 88:84; see also D&C 88:80, 127). He instructed them to “teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom” as well as all other topics relating to “things both in heaven and in the earth, … things which are at home, things which are abroad” (D&C 88:77, 79). These instructions illustrate the importance of learning both spiritual and temporal truths in preparation for preaching the gospel.

President Henry B. Eyring emphasized the importance of both spiritual learning and secular learning:

“It is clear that our first priority should go to spiritual learning. For us, reading the scriptures would come for us before reading history books. Prayer would come before memorizing those Spanish verbs. A temple recommend would be worth more to us than standing first in our graduating class. But it is also clear that spiritual learning would not replace our drive for secular learning.

“The Lord clearly values what you will find in that history book and in a text on political theory. Remember His words. He wants you to know ‘things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations’ (D&C 88:79). And He favors not only Spanish verbs but the study of geography and demography. You remember that His educational charter requires that we have ‘a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms’ (v. 79). There is also an endorsement for questions we study in the sciences. It is clear that putting spiritual learning first does not relieve us from learning secular things. On the contrary, it gives our secular learning purpose and motivates us to work harder at it” (“Education for Real Life,” Ensign, Oct. 2002, 17–18).

Elder Dallin H. Oaks and his wife Sister Kristen M. Oaks taught why seeking a broad education is important for Church members:

“Our quest for truth should be as broad as our life’s activities and as deep as our circumstances permit. A learned Latter-day Saint should seek to understand the important religious, physical, social, and political problems of the day. The more knowledge we have of heavenly laws and earthly things, the greater influence we can exert for good on those around us and the safer we will be from scurrilous and evil influences that may confuse and destroy us” (“Learning and Latter-day Saints,” Ensign, Apr. 2009, 22–23).

9)   D&C 88:87-91  Signs of the Second Coming

The Lord instructed His elders to prepare themselves to preach the gospel so that they could “prepare the saints for the hour of judgment which is to come” (D&C 88:84; see also D&C 24:19; 39:19–21; 43:28). The impending “hour of judgment” includes the events that will take place before and during the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The Lord declared that after the testimony of His servants, He will send forth the testimony of earthquakes, lightnings, tempests, and other destructive forces upon the inhabitants of the earth (see D&C 88:88–90). The destruction described in these verses can be worrisome, but their purpose is to prepare the earth and its inhabitants for the return of Jesus Christ. (2018 D&C. Institute, Student Manual)

10) D&C 88:93   “There shall appear a great sign in heaven”

Although Doctrine and Covenants 88:93 does not reveal what the “great sign in heaven” will be, it does say that “all people shall see it together.” The Lord taught His disciples in Jerusalem that “after the tribulation of [the last] days, … then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn; and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory” (Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:36; see also Matthew 24:29–30).

Describing the signs preceding the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, the Prophet Joseph Smith declared:

“Then will appear one grand sign of the Son of Man in heaven. But what will the world do? They will say it is a planet, a comet, etc. But the Son of Man will come as the sign of the coming of the Son of Man, which will be as the light of the morning cometh out of the east” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith [2007], 252–53)

After sharing that declaration by the Prophet Joseph Smith, Elder Bruce R. McConkie taught:

“All people shall see it together! It shall spread over all the earth as the morning light! ‘For as the light of the morning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west, and covereth the whole earth, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be.’ Joseph Smith—Matthew 1:26.] Surely this is that of which Isaiah said: ‘And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.’ (Isa. 40:5.) Surely this is that of which our revelation speaks: ‘Prepare for the revelation which is to come, when the veil of the covering of my temple, in my tabernacle, which hideth the earth, shall be taken off, and all flesh shall see me together.’ (D&C 101:23.) Surely this is that day of which Zechariah prophesied: ‘The Lord my God shall come, and all the saints with thee. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark: But it shall be one day which shall be known to the Lord, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light.

… And the Lord shall be king over all the earth.’ (Zech. 14:5–9.)” (The Millennial Messiah: The Second Coming of the Son of Man [1982], 419–20).

11) D&C 88:96-102 Angels shall declare the sequence of the resurrection

The righteous will come forth first in the resurrection of the just, also known as the First Resurrection (see D&C 76:64–65).

President Joseph Fielding Smith taught:

“While there was a general resurrection of the righteous at the time Christ arose from the dead, it is customary for us to speak of the resurrection of the righteous at the Second Coming of Christ as the first resurrection. It is the first to us. … The Lord has promised that at the time of his Second [Coming] the graves will be opened, and the just shall come forth to reign with him on the earth for a thousand years” (Doctrines of Salvation, 2:295).

12) D&C 88:107  “The saints shall be filled with his glory… and be made equal to him”

The Prophet Joseph Smith explained that to be

“Heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ” means “to inherit the same power, the same glory and the same exaltation, until [they] arrive at the station of a god, and ascend the throne of eternal power, the same as those who have gone before” (Teachings: Joseph Smith, 222). He further explained: “God is thus glorified and exalted in the salvation and exaltation of all his children” (in Manuscript History of the Church, vol. E-1, page 1971, josephsmithpapers.org).

13) D&C 88:117-18 “Seek learning, even by study and also by faith”

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained what is required of us to learn by faith and the blessings that result:

“A learner exercising agency by acting in accordance with correct principles opens his or her heart to the Holy Ghost and invites His teaching, testifying power, and All temples are designated as “The House of the Lord,” signifying their sacredness (see D&C 88:119). confirming witness. Learning by faith requires spiritual, mental, and physical exertion and not just passive reception. It is in the sincerity and consistency of our faith-inspired action that we indicate to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, our willingness to learn and receive instruction from the Holy Ghost. …

“The learning I am describing reaches far beyond mere cognitive comprehension and the retaining and recalling of information. The type of learning to which I am referring causes us to put off the natural man (see Mosiah 3:19), to change our hearts (see Mosiah 5:2), to be converted unto the Lord, and to never fall away (see Alma 23:6). Learning by faith requires both ‘the heart and a willing mind’ (D&C 64:34). Learning by faith is the result of the Holy Ghost carrying the power of the word of God both unto and into the heart. Learning by faith cannot be transferred from an instructor to a student through a lecture, a demonstration, or an experiential exercise; rather, a student must exercise faith and act in order to obtain the knowledge for himself or herself” (“Seek Learning by Faith,” Ensign, Sept. 2007, 64).

14) D&C 88:119  Saints are commanded to “establish a house of God”

The Lord’s commandment to the Saints to establish “a house of God” (D&C 88:119) refers specifically to the building of a temple, the first in this dispensation (see D&C 95:8, 11). The Lord’s temple was not only to be a place of worship but also “a house of learning” (D&C 88:119), or a place where missionaries could be prepared to preach the gospel. The Lord’s commandment to establish a house of prayer, fasting, faith, learning, glory, and order—a house of God—applies to more than the construction of a temple.

Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught how the standards that the Lord established for His house can be applied to our own homes:

“In order to keep the temple and those who attend it sacred and worthy, the Lord has established standards through His servants, the prophets. We may be well-advised to consider together, in family council, standards for our homes to keep them sacred and to allow them to be a ‘house of the Lord.’ The admonition to ‘establish … a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God’ [D&C 88:119] provides divine insight into the type of home the Lord would have us build. Doing such begins the construction of a ‘spiritual mansion’ in which we all may reside regardless of our worldly circumstance” (“Sacred Homes, Sacred Temples,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 102).

15) D&C 88:121-26  The Lord prepares us to receive his counsel

Many of the instructions in Doctrine and Covenants 88 were directed to those who would participate in the School of the Prophets. The principles taught in Doctrine and Covenants 88:121–26 would help Church elders become spiritually and mentally ready to receive instruction in the house of God. However, all Latter-day Saints can apply these principles to invite the Holy Ghost to help them learn and to prepare them for temple worship.

Elder L. Lionel Kendrick of the Seventy shared the following regarding our preparation to attend the temple:

“When we enter the temple, we should leave the world behind. We should feel what it would be like when we enter the presence of the Lord. We may consider what thoughts we would think and what communications we would have in His holy presence. If we can catch the vision of this eventual event, it will help us in preparing to enter His presence and in leaving the world behind as we enter His temple. …

“As we enter the temple grounds, we should leave our worldly thoughts behind and focus on the sacred responsibilities that are ours as we serve in the house of the Lord. …

“The Savior has given us great counsel concerning our communications in the temple. He said: ‘Therefore, cease from all your light speeches, from all laughter, … from all your pride and light-mindedness’ (D&C 88:121).

“Just as we leave our worldly thoughts behind as we enter the temple grounds, we should also leave our worldly discussions behind. It is inappropriate to discuss matters of business, pleasure, or current events in the temple.

“It is important not only what we speak in the temple, but also the manner in which we speak. We must always speak in soft and subdued tones in all places in the temple” (“Enhancing Our Temple Experience,” Ensign, May 2001, 79).

16) D&C 88:127-41 The School of the Prophets

Even though the temple was not yet constructed, the School of the Prophets was organized on January 23, 1833, as part of a two-day conference in an upstairs room in the Newel K. Whitney store in Kirtland, Ohio. Although the school was intended for men who had been ordained to the priesthood, both men and women attended the first meeting of the conference on January 22. During this meeting, “great and glorious were the divine manifestation[s] of the Holy Spirit, praises were [sung] to God [and] the Lamb besides much speaking [and] praying all in tongues” (in The Joseph Smith Papers, Documents, Volume 2: July 1831–January 1833, 381).

During the second day of the conference, the Prophet Joseph Smith washed Church elders’ hands, faces, and feet, an act that could be considered “the defining ceremony in the establishment of the School of the Prophets” (in The Joseph Smith Papers, Documents, Volume 2: July 1831–January 1833, 380).

“Unlike a conventional school, with semesters and set schedules in a fixed location, the School of the Prophets was intermittent and moved around. In farming communities such as Kirtland, winter months provided more time for such activities as schooling. The first session lasted about three months and closed in April. Subsequent sessions, called variously the ‘school of the prophets,’ the ‘school of mine apostles,’ and ‘Elders school,’ were held that summer in Missouri and again in Kirtland in fall 1834 and winter 1835–36 in the Church’s printing office or in the attic floor of the unfinished Kirtland Temple” (Nathan Waite, “A School and an Endowment,” in Revelations in Context, ed. Matthew McBride and James Goldberg [2016], 175–76, or history.lds.org).