Ep. 374: Doctrine & Covenants 115:1-4 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Episode Summary

Jeff is back with fresh energy and dives into Doctrine & Covenants 115, focusing on the revealed name of the Church and why it matters spiritually—not as branding, but as covenant identity centered on Jesus Christ. He ties the section to 3 Nephi 27, President Nelson’s “The Correct Name of the Church” message, and the personal call to take upon us the name of Christ through covenant and daily discipleship. Along the way he shares family updates (grandchild at home! swim meets!) and practical reflections on miracles requiring both effort and grace.

Chapters

• 00:00 – Fresh Start & Family Joy
  Rested, re-energized, and grateful—grandchild in the house, swim meet weekend, and why streaking is about daily consistency.

• 02:15 – Setting the Scene: Far West & D&C 115
  Cornerstones at Far West, prophecy, and how miracles come after our work and the Lord’s grace.

• 04:31 – “Thus Shall My Church Be Called”
  The revealed name: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—not a preference, a command.

• 06:58 – Why Names Matter (President Nelson’s Course Correction)
  From “Mormon” to the full, revealed name—centering Christ and avoiding subtle spiritual drift.

• 09:16 – Not Rebranding: Obedience
  Nelson’s clarification: this isn’t cosmetic; it’s covenant alignment with the Savior.

• 11:42 – Keep Christ at the Center
  How culture tries to erase Christ (e.g., “holiday season”), and why disciples keep His name on lips and life.

• 14:07 – 3 Nephi 27: “Call It in My Name”
  The Savior’s plain answer to ancient disputations—if it’s His Church, it bears His name.

• 16:07 – The Covenant of a Name
  Sacrament promises and taking His name upon us—identity, loyalty, and witness.

• 18:34 – Baptized in His Name → Filled with His Spirit
  2 Nephi 31–32: take His name, receive the Holy Ghost, and speak with the tongue of angels.

• 21:02 – Words That Tell, Spirit That Shows
  The words of Christ tell us; the Holy Ghost shows us—two complementary promises.

• 23:45 – Doing Hard Things with the Lord
  Nephi’s shipbuilding as a pattern: pray, work, learn, repeat—then the Lord shows the way.

• 26:08 – How We Speak to the World
  Patient, courteous corrections; suggested responses when asked, “Are you Mormon?”

• 26:52 – Expect Power If We Obey
  Promised outpouring of knowledge and power as we honor the revealed name.

• 29:13 – Style Guide in Practice
  Preferred first and second references that keep Jesus Christ front and center.

• 29:44 – We Control How We Refer to Ourselves
  If we won’t use the correct name, why would we expect the world to?

• 31:52 – “Arise and Shine Forth”
  Looking ahead: more in D&C 115—standards, nations, and preparing for D&C 121.

• 34:18 – Takeaway & Teaser
  Call the Church by His name; keep charity in traffic; more to come next session.

Conclusion

Consistency is how covenant identity becomes lived reality. If today’s message is take upon you the name of Christ, tomorrow’s practice is take up your daily streak—scripture, prayer, service, temple preparation—small acts that keep Jesus Christ at the center.

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When you track it, you keep it. When you keep it, you become it.
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