Enduring Convictions Of The Restoration - 1200 Words

As I read Fundamentals: Enduring Convictions of the Restoration, through the lens of this assignment, I gained new insight and a different appreciation for his visionary calling to provide a theological perspective that aligns us with a larger Christian understanding. In his book, Fundamental’s F. Henry provides statements of primary belief of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His writing reflects both the older RLDS theology and provides an opening for new paths. For this paper, I have chosen areas that have been reflected in one of our most recent Doctrine and Covenants: Scripture, prophetic guidance, knowledge, and discernment in the faith community must walk hand in hand to reveal the true will of God.†¦show more content†¦He also addresses the historical understanding of the Restoration Movement reminding us that it began in an affirmation that existing creeds were wrong. He reminds us that the historic creeds, of course, have not been changed; but the attitude of religious people toward these creeds have changed very perceptibly. Whether through creed, morals, or rules we cannot have religion without God. God is our best explanation of the world about us. He is our best explanation of moral progress, even though this progress is so spasmodic. (f 11) Therefore, to minister to our world, we must meet the deepest needs of man, we must go beyond duty, beyond morality, and beyond patriotism, and must consider the claims of religion - the claims of God - in our lives. I felt Edwards calling us to look beyond our works and accept that God desires to be in our life and we are provided His grace. He encourages us to understand what we believe and to shape our testimony. I found his statements reflective again of the Apostles’ Creed. Whatever our final decision may be, Edwards challenged us to a concept of understanding our faith and identifying who God is. More specifically in this chapter and in the following chapters he states, â€Å"I believe in God †¦ the Son of God became also a man and lived amon g men (28 fundamentals) The Holy Spirit is God