The Law
D&C 42
Before the Church moved to Ohio, Joseph Smith was promised, “There I will give unto you my law.” Shortly after Joseph’s arrival in Kirtland, he received the promised revelation.
Revelations in Context
Learn the stories behind the sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, including new insights from the Joseph Smith Papers (index by section number).
Articles in this series:
‘A Bishop unto the Church’
D&C 41, 42, 51, 54, 57
In 1831, Edward Partridge was called by revelation to be the first bishop of the restored church, a call that shaped the remainder of his life.
All Things Must Be Done in Order
D&C 28, 43
A series of revelations early in Church history established Joseph Smith as the Lord's mouthpiece for the Church.
Joseph Smith’s Bible Translation
D&C 45, 76, 77, 86, 91
Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible served as a catalyst for several revelations now canonized in the Doctrine and Covenants.
The Faith and Fall of Thomas Marsh
D&C 31, 112
Thomas B. Marsh was the first president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles before dissensions cost him two decades of Church membership.
The Book of John Whitmer
D&C 47, 69
John Whitmer was a reluctant servant when he received the call of historian early in Church history, but he was directed in his office by revelation.
‘The Vision’
D&C 76
A glimpse into the eternities shown to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in 1832 so impacted the Church that it became known simply as“the Vision.”