ABOUT GOSPELDOCTRINE.COM

 

This website is designed to assist teachers and students of the gospel. The format is set up to provide more information on the most important topics in any given chapter of scripture. Specific quotes from the General Authorities are given to confirm the validity of the doctrine being taught and to provide good quotes for use in classes and talks. It is recommended that the reader read the commentary for the entire chapter, especially if looking for commentary on a phrase or verse that was not specifically referenced. If the same topic was dealt with elsewhere in the chapter, it may be discussed at length in another section.

 

It is the experience of the author/editor of this website that too many Sunday School classes and gospel discussions focus on the same superficial concepts, year after year. In the scriptures, there are a lot of profound truths which can help us understand God and how He would like us to live which are never brought into the discussion. Sometimes teachers are faced with teaching a myriad of different possible topics and make the mistake of trying to cover all of them or else they cover the less important subjects. It is hoped that this website will help improve gospel lessons, improve personal scripture study, and improve access to the doctrines of the Church.

 

One might argue that this website offers nothing new, that doctrinal commentary books have already been written and by more credible authors. This statement is true. There has been a great body of literature written to help us understand the scriptures. What makes this work unique is its availability on the internet; it is free, and it provides a collection of quotes from many different sources to paint a crystal clear picture of what the prophets are teaching. Decide for yourself whether it has any value. If you have any comments or criticisms (particularly if you’re sure that false doctrine is being taught on this website), please let me know by e-mail at 1952079@gospeldoctrine.com.

 

Lastly, I need to explain the big picture for this website.  Commentary for the Book of Mormon and New Testament has been completed.  Commentary for the Doctrine and Covenants is already mostly complete.  However, finishing all of the D&C will likely take most of 2008 and 2009.  The Old Testament is a different story.  Even though it is one of the author’s favorites, it will obviously take a long time to complete.  Those with interest in contributing to may contact the author at the above e-mail address.  Hopefully, at least some Old Testament commentary will be available by 2010.