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|sublink1=Question: Why was a priesthood restoration by the "laying on of hands" required? | |||
|sublink2=Question: What criticisms are put forth regarding the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood? | |||
|sublink3=Question: In what manner was the Aaronic Priesthood restored? | |||
|sublink4=Question: In what manner was the Melchizedek Priesthood restored? | |||
|sublink5=Question: What is the date of the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood? | |||
|sublink6=Question: Where was the Melchizedek Priesthood restored? | |||
|sublink7=Question: Why did several years pass before Oliver talked about the priesthood restoration? | |||
|sublink8=Question: Why do Mormons use the Aaronic Priesthood, since Hebrews 7 states that the Aaronic/Levitical Priesthood was "changed" to the unique priesthood "after the order of Melchizedek" held by Jesus Christ? | |||
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Revision as of 21:44, 12 April 2017
Mormonism and priesthood
Restoration of the priesthood
Exercising priesthood authority in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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- Question: Why doesn't God always heal the sick when they are given priesthood blessings?
- Question: Do we have any record of Joseph Smith performing healings or other miracles by the power of Christ's priesthood?
Granting of priesthood authority in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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- Question: Why do women not exercise priesthood offices in the Church?
- Question: Did Joseph Smith intend to ordain women to the priesthood?
- Question: Why are there no women prophets in the church today?
- Question: Where did Alma the Elder get the legitimate priesthood authority to baptize at the waters of Mormon?
Criticisms by traditional Christians of the Mormon concept of priesthood
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- Question: Do we do not need a mediating priesthood since it has been "fulfilled in Christ?"
- Question: Was the priesthood held by Jesus priesthood not 'transferable' to members of the Church?
- Question: Is there a "Priesthood of All Believers" which eliminates the need for unbroken lines of priesthood authority?
- Question: What does the Bible teach about priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ?
- Question: How do Mormons view miracles in other faiths?
Claims by ex-Mormons that Church leaders have lost priesthood authority
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- Question: Have Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Church leaders lost priesthood authority?
- Question: Have Mormons deviated from proper wording for the baptismal prayer?
- Question: Do Mormons believe that the Church controls the Holy Ghost?
- Question: Is a Church not needed?
- Question: Is priesthood authority not needed to perform baptisms?
- Question: Can the priesthood authority be re-conferred by heavenly messengers?
- Question: Is prophecy only available for "after the fact" confirmation that God has acted?
- Question: Were Brigham Young and subsequent apostles personal witnesses of Christ?