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Was Joseph Smith a prophet, or was he a lunatic or a fraud? There is no dispute regarding the facts of the life and work of Joseph Smith. There is no disagreement as to what he did. Only disagreement as to why and how he did what he did. How do you explain him? His critics say he was an impostor or deranged. Those are the options: he was a deceiver, or he was a lunatic, or he was what he said he w...

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What can Proverbs and Ecclesiastes teach us about the women of the Bible—and why does recognizing their voices, wisdom, strength, and influence matter? In this episode of Women in the Old Testament, Lynne Hilton Wilson explores the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, uncovering the many ways women appear throughout these fascinating books of wisdom literature. From Woman Wisdom and the warnings su...

Is Jesus Christ the Son of God, the Savior of the World? Except for knowing there is a God who is Our Eternal Father, nothing is more critical to our journey in life than knowing Jesus is the Christ. And except for the evidence that reveals God Our Father, no truth of primary importance is more evident than the truth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Consider the reach of His influence. No one ever has ha...

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The final section of the Book of Psalms is filled with hymns of praise, thanksgiving, and worship—but woven throughout these sacred songs are powerful references to women, families, and the covenant community. In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems & Heroines, Lynne Hilton Wilson explores Psalms 100–150, uncovering the often-overlooked stories and symbolism surrounding women in these beloved c...

Is there a God who is our Father? The answer to that question is simply, absolutely and unequivocally “yes” there is a God who is your father. The most compelling, life-transforming, and enduring evidence of God is the witness that comes from His Spirit. Having said that, reason plays its role as well. The Lord said, “And behold, all things have their likeness, and all things are created and made...

Welcome to “Finding Christ in the Old Testament.” To view the resources connected with this episode, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/findingchrist . Please like and comment on this episode and subscribe @scripturecentralofficial so you can more easily see the rest of the videos and resources in this course. Whether you're using this course for personal enrichment or to help with "Come, Fo...

Lynne's Handouts: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/psalms-49-51-61-66-69-72-77-78-and-85-86?searchId=0eb3e36bfb24dcd9bb1d1bece1531216b59539a8fde17ee80224af0653c92aa3-en-v=645fcb6The Book of Psalms is often called the hymnbook of ancient Israel, but woven throughout these sacred songs are powerful glimpses into the lives of women. In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems, a...

How can you know the truth? How do you close the gap between your beliefs and the truth? How do you avoid deception? There are primary questions, and there are secondary questions. The primary truths and questions are the most important. Everything else is subordinate. There are very few primary questions. Here are four of them:1. Is there a God who is our Father?2. Is Jesus Christ the Son of God,...

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In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems & Heroines, Dr. Lynne Hilton Wilson begins an inspiring journey through Psalms 1–48, exploring the beauty, poetry, and profound faith found in the Bible's greatest collection of sacred songs. The Book of Psalms contains 150 ancient Hebrew poems, prayers, and hymns that have comforted, strengthened, and inspired believers for thousands of years. More than...

People at times criticize the Church, claiming it unreasonably restricts lifestyle and free choice. This point of view, while understandable, is truth turned upside-down. There is no freedom without choice and there is no choice without knowledge. Agency is expanded, not restricted by knowledge of truth. The greater the knowledge, the broader the agency and the greater the freedom. One cannot, for...

Welcome to “Finding Christ in the Old Testament.” To view the resources connected with this episode, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/findingchrist . Please like and comment on this episode and subscribe @scripturecentralofficial so you can more easily see the rest of the videos and resources in this course. Whether you're using this course for personal enrichment or to help with "Come, Fo...

Lynne's Handouts: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/job-1?searchId=a8dd520af9cccb105ecead9705857c1e2d90a7fcec95388137b247b4cc8521c8-en-v=fadf3b9 In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems & Heroines, Dr. Lynne Hilton Wilson explores the often-overlooked women of the book of Job, revealing powerful lessons about family, faith, loss, and God's abundant blessings. While the book...

When someone leaves the Church, especially when many leave, people wonder, “What do they know that I don’t?”  A better question to ask is “What do I know that they don’t?”  Some claim Church culture is driving people away, that members feel unseen, disconnected, empty, unheard, unnourished, and unfulfilled by their involvement, and the solution they say is a transformation to a more open, inclusiv...

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Lynne's Handouts: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/esther-1?searchId=0eb3e36bfb24dcd9bb1d1bece1531216b59539a8fde17ee80224af0653c92aa3-en-v=fadf3b9 The book of Esther is one of the most inspiring stories of courage, faith, and divine providence in the Old Testament. In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems & Heroines, Dr. Lynne Hilton Wilson explores the remarkable life of...

Enduring to the end is about getting to the end.  It is about finishing.   It is not gritting your teeth, gutting it out, biting the bullet, looking forward to a brighter, happier day, and it’s not just not smoking until you die.  It is to do whatever is necessary to receive and follow the Holy Ghost, building up the kingdom of God as an active, contributing member of the Church of Jesus Christ be...

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Lynne's Handouts can be found here:https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/ezra-and-nehemiah?searchId=0eb3e36bfb24dcd9bb1d1bece1531216b59539a8fde17ee80224af0653c92aa3-en-v=fadf3b9 What can we learn about the faithful women who helped preserve covenant identity during one of Israel's most important periods of restoration? In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems, and Heroines, Bible s...

Nothing is as all-encompassing and all-inclusive as the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Comforter is the truth of all things, quickens all things, makes alive all things, knows all things, and has all power. Christ began and concluded His mortal ministry teaching about the gift of the Holy Ghost. Ask almost anyone what they most want in life and love, joy and peace in some combination will surface in...

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In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems, and Heroines, renowned Old Testament scholar Lynne Hilton Wilson explores 2 Chronicles 14–30 through the stories of the remarkable women who influenced the destiny of ancient Judah. From royal queens and princesses who shaped dynastic history to powerful women whose actions led nations toward righteousness or wickedness, this discussion uncovers the often-ov...

Why are ordinances and covenants necessary, and what does it mean to take upon oneself the name of Christ? When Jesus went to John the Baptist for baptism, John naturally resisted saying, “I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?” Jesus replied, “Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. To Nicodemus the Lord said, “Verily, verily, I say unto t...