Doctrinal Mastery: The Restoration
Apostasy
Elder Nelson said,
“The true name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the reestablished original Church of Jesus Christ. When He walked upon the earth, He organized His Church. He called Apostles, Seventies, and other leaders to whom He gave priesthood authority to act in His name [see Matthew 10:1; Luke 6:13; 10:1; Ephesians 4:11–12]. After Christ and His Apostles passed away, men changed the ordinances and doctrine. The original Church and the priesthood were lost. After the Dark Ages, and under the direction of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ brought back His Church. Now it lives again, restored and functioning under His divine direction [see D&C 1:30]” (“Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You!” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 18).
Elder Nelson said,
“The true name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the reestablished original Church of Jesus Christ. When He walked upon the earth, He organized His Church. He called Apostles, Seventies, and other leaders to whom He gave priesthood authority to act in His name [see Matthew 10:1; Luke 6:13; 10:1; Ephesians 4:11–12]. After Christ and His Apostles passed away, men changed the ordinances and doctrine. The original Church and the priesthood were lost. After the Dark Ages, and under the direction of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ brought back His Church. Now it lives again, restored and functioning under His divine direction [see D&C 1:30]” (“Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You!” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 18).