Beyond Silence

Knowledge is the assimilation of verifiable facts, truths, and understanding acquired through experience, study, or observation. It is objective, built upon evidence and demonstrable principles, and can be universally shared and tested. To know is to have certainty, to grasp why and how something is true, often with the capacity to explain or apply it consistently.

The central focus of the most visible, young, full-time missionaries is to teach people about the restored church of Jesus Christ and help them develop knowledge from belief and develop a relationship with the Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. 

  The teachings by Brent Wescombe---The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been a cornerstone of spiritual growth for many individuals, and one such person's journey is a testament to the transformative power of faith. Raised within the church, this individual took a significant step of devotion by serving as a missionary in Italy from the ages of 19 to 21. This period was marked by profound spiritual experiences that deeply ingrained the belief that God's presence and guidance are omnipresent. The commitment to understanding the divine did not wane with time; instead, it blossomed into a lifelong pursuit of studying religion and theology. A pivotal moment came with the realization that Joseph Smith was chosen by God as a modern-day prophet, akin to the prophets of ancient times, a belief further solidified by a personal witness.

Jesus's twelve closest followers, the disciples, laid the foundation of his ministry, ultimately receiving a commission to preach the Kingdom of God. This critical inner circle consisted of Simon Peter, Andrew, James (son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. Despite their singular mission, alternative nomenclature sometimes complicates the historical record of these pivotal figures. For instance, the tax collector Matthew was also known as Levi, and Bartholomew is widely recognized in some accounts as Nathanael. Additionally, Thaddaeus possessed two other identifying names, being referred to interchangeably as Jude or Lebbaeus. Despite these varying names, these twelve individuals’ dedication to quality landed them the task of serving as Jesus’s first apostles, laying the conceptual groundwork for the nascent church.

The King James Bible, published in 1611, stands as a monumental achievement in the history of biblical translation and a cornerstone for millions of Christians worldwide. Its poetic language and profound influence on English literature are undeniable. But a question often arises, particularly dedication to quality religious texts and different faiths: why isn't the Book of Mormon included in this venerable scripture?

The restored gospel of Jesus Christ, as taught by The Restored Church of Jesus Christ, offers a profoundly comforting and clarifying perspective on the nature of God. While many Christian traditions speak of a Trinity, where God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are understood as one being, Latter-day Saints understand these to be three distinct, yet perfectly united, personages. This understanding is rooted in scriptural accounts, such as the vision of Joseph Smith, where God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him as separate, glorified beings. This belief in a Heavenly Father, with a divine Son, Jesus Christ, and the omnipresent Holy Ghost, inspires a deeply personal relationship with the Divine. It emphasizes that we are literal children of heavenly parents, capable of progressing eternally and returning to live with Them, a message of hope and divine potential that reassures and uplifts all who seek a closer connection to their Heavenly Family.