Front Matter,
2025
Brigham Young University
Front Matter
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
No abstract provided.
The Atonement Of Jesus Christ, Judgment Day, And You,
2025
Brigham Young University
The Atonement Of Jesus Christ, Judgment Day, And You, Elder Jörg Klebingat
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
This address examines the significance of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and its implications for Judgment Day. Elder Klebingat outlines four attitudes toward this reckoning, urging daily repentance and faithful obedience to God’s commandments. Highlighting the contrast between “cheap grace” and “costly grace,” he underscores the need for sincere discipleship and Christ’s transformative power. Readers are encouraged to build a personal relationship with the Savior, embrace repentance with joy, and prepare confidently for Judgment Day by aligning their lives with divine principles. The address emphasizes the Savior as a personal, practical Redeemer, guiding individuals on their spiritual journey.
I Have Learned For Myself Teaching The First Vision To The Rising Generation,
2025
Brigham Young University
I Have Learned For Myself Teaching The First Vision To The Rising Generation, Jess Jones
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
Latter-day Saint youth learning about Joseph Smith’s First Vision can draw inspiration and courage from his example to “ask of God,” as James directs, and seek heavenly wisdom. But Joseph’s faith did not end with that singular experience in the grove—world-changing though it was. Instead, here lied on scripture, personal sacred memories, and family relationships to build the spiritual resilience that sustained him throughout his life. Those who leave the Church may draw on narrative arcs from their abandoned religious past, finding parallels in Joseph’s feelings of confusion, discontent, discord, and uncertainty about the truth. Therefore, teachers must emphasize that …
Religious Reenactment As A Framework For The Camp Of Israel,
2025
Brigham Young University
Religious Reenactment As A Framework For The Camp Of Israel, Thomas Kendall Buchmiller
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
During the early days of the Restoration, many Saints saw themselves in the stories of the Old Testament. They felt a kinship with God’s ancient people and believed God would deliver them just as he did his ancient saints. As a result, they used those Old Testament stories as models for how to conduct themselves and how to react to their circumstances. We see this principle of narrative reenactment specifically in the events of the Camp of Israel. Though from the outside the Saints were seen as antagonistic and fanatical, they saw themselves as replicating the events of Joshua and …
Come, Follow Me And Life Preparation,
2025
Brigham Young University
Come, Follow Me And Life Preparation, Denise Mccubbins
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
This paper explores foundational principles for effective gospel teaching in seminary: being Christ-centered, learner-focused, and scripture-based. It highlights the integration of Come, Follow Me and Life Preparation lessons to address students’ spiritual and practical needs. Teachers are encouraged to balance exegesis (understanding scripture’s original intent) and eisegesis (personal application) for meaningful, doctrinally accurate lessons. Through creative and purposeful scripture study, educators can align lesson objectives with students’ lives, fostering deeper conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Full Issue,
2025
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
No abstract provided.
Front Matter,
2025
Brigham Young University
Front Matter, Michael A. Goodman
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
No abstract provided.
The Chosen: Insights For Latter-Day Saints,
2025
Brigham Young University
The Chosen: Insights For Latter-Day Saints, John Hilton Iii, Julie Hollenbaugh
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
This article explores the impact of the television series The Chosen through the lens of Latter-day Saint theology, education, and interfaith connection. Highlighting its unprecedented global reach, the article examines how the series can deepen viewers’ understanding of Jesus Christ. It recounts the miraculous circumstances through which The Chosen gained access to the Church’s Jerusalem set in Goshen, Utah, and underscores the production’s ecumenical spirit, involving Evangelical, Catholic, and Latter-day Saint collaborators. The article further outline show The Chosen can strengthen interfaith dialogue and be used in gospel classrooms and homes as a tool for spiritual growth.
Five Loaves And Two Fishes,
2025
Brigham Young University
Five Loaves And Two Fishes, Dallas Jenkins
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
When we face trials in life and encounter seeming failure, the Lord can lift and inspire us in surprising, even miraculous, ways. We learn from the Gospel accounts of the feeding of the five thousand with only five loaves and two fish that all the Lord asks is that we do what we can so he can then multiply our effort, doing what only he can do—the miracle part.
For The Strength Of Youth Teaching Strategies, Challenges, And Recommendations For The Program,
2025
Brigham Young University
For The Strength Of Youth Teaching Strategies, Challenges, And Recommendations For The Program, Traci Garff Longmore
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
In 2019 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expanded its youth program to include For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences, modeled after the former Especially for Youth(EFY) program. This study explores the teaching strategies and experiences of EFY session directors through a qualitative, phenomenological approach. Fifteen session directors were interviewed, and data analysis revealed twenty-five themes with five subthemes related to teaching practices, challenges, and success measures. The findings provide insights into teaching methods and offer practical recommendations for improving the FSY program, contributing to the fi eld of religious education for youth.
"Changed... Even As By The Spirit Of The Lord",
2025
Brigham Young University
"Changed... Even As By The Spirit Of The Lord", Robert Erickson
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
Recognizing and following the influence of the Spirit is perhaps the most important skill we can develop in this life. Unfortunately, it is often misunderstood and ambiguously explained. The primary mission of the Holy Ghost is not a momentary hug to comfort us or to tell us what to do by giving us thoughts. His work and glory is the same as that of our Heavenly Father and Savior: to bring to pass our salvation and exaltation, or in other words, to help us become as they are. Scriptures shows that prophets across millennia, geographies, cultures, and languages reference the …
Full Issue,
2025
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
No abstract provided.
Visions Of Salvation: What The Visions Of Joseph Smith Reveal To Us About How To Inherit Heaven,
2025
Brigham Young University
Visions Of Salvation: What The Visions Of Joseph Smith Reveal To Us About How To Inherit Heaven, Mark A. Mathews
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
As the Prophet Joseph Smith sought answers to profound questions concerning salvation and the afterlife, he received instruction through a series of visions. This article explores Joseph Smith’s evolving understanding of salvation as revealed through key visions, including the First Vision, encounters with angelic beings, and revelations on the kingdoms of glory and salvation for the dead. These visions unfolded a comprehensive doctrine of salvation rooted in faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost. They also expanded the concept of salvation to include kingdoms of glory and salvation for the dead, making a degree …
Mosiah 18:21 And Prophetic Help With The Messiness Of Unity,
2025
Brigham Young University
Mosiah 18:21 And Prophetic Help With The Messiness Of Unity, Nicholas W. Gentile
Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel
This article explores Latter-day Saint Apostles’ teachings in general conferences from April 2020 through October 2023 about how to achieve unity within the increasing diversity of the global Church. It asserts that diverse disciples can experience the joy of unity by focusing on (1) Jesus Christ, (2) their shared identity as children of God, (3) the two great commandments, and (4)becoming one in spiritual purpose.
Chapter 3: Metals And Metallurgy,
2025
Brigham Young University
Chapter 3: Metals And Metallurgy, Matthew Roper
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Responding To A Non-Responsive Response,
2025
Brigham Young University
Responding To A Non-Responsive Response, Brant A. Gardner
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
James Lucas had the opportunity to respond to the review of the book that he and Jonathan Neville wrote, By Means of the Urim & Thummim. He elected not to really respond to the issues I brought up but rather summarized his essential points. That doesn’t leave much to respond to. However, there is a continuing misunderstanding of how historians work that I feel must be underscored.
Joseph Smith Jr. As A Translator: The Book Of Abraham As A Case Study,
2025
Brigham Young University
Joseph Smith Jr. As A Translator: The Book Of Abraham As A Case Study, Stephen O. Smoot
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
This paper examines Joseph Smith’s approach to translation, using the Book of Abraham as a case study to explore the interplay between divine revelation and human participation in scriptural production. While the Book of Abraham incorporates both ancient and modern elements, its unique synthesis resists simple categorization as either an unblemished Abrahamic autograph or a purely nineteenth-century pseudepigraphon. Drawing on historical evidence and textual analysis, this paper aims to illuminate Joseph Smith’s role as both translator and revelator, offering insights into how Latter-day Saints might understand the complex process of producing sacred texts.
Seeing With A Hat: How Joseph Smith Used A Hat In Translating The Book Of Mormon,
2025
Brigham Young University
Seeing With A Hat: How Joseph Smith Used A Hat In Translating The Book Of Mormon, Stan Spencer
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
Joseph Smith’s use of a seer stone and hat in producing the Book of Mormon has been a point of confusion, dismay, and even embarrassment among some believers. These feelings may reflect a lack of understanding of the functions of these objects in enabling Joseph to receive divine revelation. As the term was used in the Bible and commonly used in Joseph Smith’s day, a seer was a “seer” of visions. Accordingly, a seer stone was a stone used for seeing visions. Joseph was reported to have used seer stones to receive the translation of the Book of Mormon in …
Jeremiah “The Prophet”,
2025
Brigham Young University
Jeremiah “The Prophet”, Loren Spendlove
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
This article, which focuses on the role of Jeremiah as a prophet, is based on a study of the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint. It also analyzes references to Jeremiah in the Book of Mormon and connects those references to current scholarly research on the book of Jeremiah. Consistent with the general consensus among biblical scholars today, as well as Nephi1’s own references to Jeremiah in the Book of Mormon, the author proposes that even though Jeremiah embodied the office of a prophet, he was not recognized as being “among the prophets” during his lifetime. This is a subtle …
Full Issue,
2025
Brigham Young University
Full Issue
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
No abstract provided.
