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FORMAL DEBATE "Sola Scriptura vs Open Canon" with Jose Rodelio Retome Rata and Jerry Bustillo

Posted on February 5, 2026, based on the agreement between parties.


Presenter: Jose Rodelio Retome Rata (INC) – Sola Scriptura
Opponent: Jerry N. Bustillo (LDS) – Open Canon
Date: March 10, 2026
Moderator: (To be Announced)
Platform: Single-thread or nested-thread format only
PART 1: INC PRESENTATION (Presenter)
Speaker: Jose Rodelio Retome Rata (INC)
Topic: Sola Scriptura (By Scripture Alone)
Length Requirement:
Minimum: 400 words
Maximum: 2,000 characters

Guidelines:
  1. Present the doctrinal position clearly.
  2. Stick strictly to the subject of Scriptural authority.
  3. No quotations from external authors or religious critics.
  4. No ad hominem, strawman, or diversionary arguments.
  5. No Scripture flooding. Don't quote the whole scriptural content, but rather the main points of the presentation.
Presenter Starts -
Rebuker: Sige Jerry Nuñez Bustillo maglalatag ako ng presentasyon ko tapos ikaw naman dahil ako ang unang magtatanong diba na pumayag ka na may kasunduan tayo tama?
Ito ang presentasyon ko iklian ko lang para ikaw naman ang maglalatag ng presentasyon mo at magtatanong agad ako.
2 Timoteo 3:15-17
Ang Dating Biblia (1905)
15 At mula sa pagkasanggol ay iyong nalalaman ang mga banal na kasulatan na makapagpadunong sa iyo sa ikaliligtas sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya kay Cristo Jesus.
16 Ang lahat ng mga kasulatan na kinasihan ng Dios ay mapapakinabangan din naman sa pagtuturo, sa pagsansala, sa pagsaway, sa ikatututo na nasa katuwiran:
17 Upang ang tao ng Dios ay maging sakdal, tinuruang lubos sa lahat ng mga gawang mabuti.
Ayon kay apostol Pablo ang banal na kasulatan o BIBLIYA ay nakapagpadunong sa tao sa ikaliligtas sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya kay Cristo.
Ang BIBLIYA ay magagamit sa PAGTUTURO, sa PAGSANSALA, sa PAGSAWAY, sa ikatututo na nasa KATUWIRAN, upang ang TAO o lingkod ng DIOS ay maging SAKDAL, tinuruang lubos sa lahat ng mga gawang MABUTI.
Ang KATUWIRAN ay ang EVANGELIO o MGA SALITA NG DIOS.
Roma 1:16-17
Ang Dating Biblia (1905)
16 Sapagka't hindi ko ikinahihiya ang evangelio: sapagka't siyang kapangyarihan ng Dios sa ikaliligtas ng bawa't sumasampalataya; una'y sa Judio, at gayon din sa Griego.
17 Sapagka't dito ang katuwiran ng Dios ay nahahayag mula sa pananampalataya hanggang sa pananampalataya: gaya ng nasusulat, Nguni't ang ganap ay mabubuhay sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya.
Ang MABUTI ay ang mga salita ng Dios.
Roma 7:12
Ang Dating Biblia (1905)
12 Kaya nga ang kautusan ay banal, at ang utos ay banal, at matuwid, at mabuti.
SAMAKATUWID-KUMPLETO ANG BIBLIYA SAPAGKAT TINURUANG LUBOS SA LAHAT NG MGA GAWANG MABUTI O MGA KAUTUSAN NG DIOS ANG TUNAY NA LINGKOD NG DIOS.
2 Timoteo 3:17
Ang Dating Biblia (1905)
17 Upang ang tao ng Dios ay maging sakdal, tinuruang lubos sa lahat ng mga gawang mabuti.
NA KAPAG ININGATAN ANG MGA SALITA NG DIOS AY LIGTAS ANG TAO.
1 Corinto 15:1-2
Ang Dating Biblia (1905)
15 Ngayo'y ipinatatalastas ko sa inyo, mga kapatid, ang evangelio na sa inyo'y aking ipinangaral, na inyo namang tinanggap, na siya naman ninyong pinananatilihan,
2 Sa pamamagitan naman nito'y ligtas kayo kung matiyaga ninyong iingatan ang salitang ipinangaral ko sa inyo, maliban na kung kayo'y nagsipanampalataya nang walang kabuluhan.
KAYA HINDI NA KAILANGAN NG IBA PANG AKLAT KUNDI ANG BIBLIYA LAMANG ANG KAILANGAN SA IKALILIGTAS NG TAO.
AYAN NA ANG PRESENTASYON KO IKAW NAMAN PARA MAGTATANONG NA AKO!
*** Presenter fails on Guideline 5

Cross-Examination by LDS (Opposition)
Limit: 10 questions only
Rules:
  1. Questions must be based directly on the INC presentation.
  2. Closed or polar questions allowed with brief clarification.
  3. No follow-up arguments within the question.
  4. No change of subject.
List of Questions on the Actual Debate:
Question 1 -
You said "Ayon kay apostol Pablo ang banal na kasulatan o BIBLIYA ay nakapagpadunong sa tao sa ikaliligtas sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya kay Cristo." Based on your understanding of Paul as presented in 1 Timothy 3:17, was the Bible Complete at that time, during Paul's Message to Timothy?
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PART 2: LDS PRESENTATION (Opposition)
Speaker: Jerry N. Bustillo (LDS)
Topic: Open Canon
Length Requirement:
Minimum: 400 words
Maximum: 2,000 characters

Guidelines:
  1. Present the doctrine of continuing revelation and canon.
  2. Do not misrepresent the INC position.
  3. Avoid emotional or personal language.
  4. Focus on theological and scriptural reasoning only.
Cross-Examination by INC (Presenter)
Limit: 10 questions only
Rules:
  1. Questions must be based directly on the LDS presentation.
  2. Closed or polar questions allowed with brief clarification.
  3. No follow-up arguments within the question.
  4. No change of subject.
List of Questions on the Actual Debate:
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PART 3: REBUTTALS

INC Rebuttal
Focus: Address claims made in the LDS presentation
Length: 250–300 words
Rules:
    1. Respond only to the presented arguments.
    2. No new doctrines introduced.
    3. Don't quote the whole scripture text, but rather the main points of the presentation. Scripture references are limited and explained briefly.
LDS Rebuttal
Focus: Address claims made in the INC presentation
Length: 250–300 words
Rules:
    1. Respond only to the presented arguments.
    2. No new doctrines introduced.
    3. Don't quote the whole scripture text, but rather the main points of the presentation. Scripture references are limited and explained briefly.
PART 4: CONCLUDING QUESTION (Analytical)
Moderator’s Question:
- One carefully worded analytical question was derived from both presentations.
- Each side responds once.
- No counter-questions allowed.
 
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Selection by Moderator Only

INC Audience Questions (5)
  1. Question - 
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LDS Audience Questions (5)
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Rules:
  • The audience may comment but not debate.
  • No deletions permitted without moderator approval.
PART 5: CLOSING STATEMENTS
INC Closing Statement
  • Summary of position
  • Final clarification
  • No new arguments
LDS Closing Statement
  • Summary of position
  • Final clarification
  • No new arguments
MODERATOR AUTHORITY & FINALE
The moderator may pause or end the discussion if the rules are violated.
Decision based on biblical exegesis, not popularity.

Records are archived by both parties and the moderator.

Conclusion: Concede Defeat. Did not answer the Cross-Examination and diverted the issue, abandoning the debate and running around in different groups in a Red Herring and a Bandwagon.













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He was an immoral man with delusions of grandeur - by Sandra Smith Franklin



Seriously? So, every Christian, as they claim to be, grows up in this kind of mindset? What kind of religious bigotry is ever taught in the Christian world today?

So here's my question -
  • How can you conclude Joseph's Motives without knowing how Joseph Smith lived during his time?
  • How can someone easily judge someone, just because of their different cultural standards vs the Latter?
  • Were the former Practices necessary to be opened up just to evaluate someone's beliefs in their modern standards?
  • If so, then why don't we question the Bible in practicing weird stuff?

If I'm not a Christian and you tell me this kind of Conclusion, seems like a joke to me. Christian World should be matured enought to use Christlike emotions rather than making themselves a clown in the context.
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Refrain from answering with ChatGPT - by JM Janice Barlow



JM Janice Barlow is asking everyone not to make a response in ChatGPT, which I agree with, as information such as in ChatGPT might not be accurate to the actual doctrine.

Well, yeah, sounds fair since we all need to be more precise in our criticisms and doctrinal Study if we really know and understand what has been taught. Yet, I don't know which part you are talking about and who made a commentary. It may be safe to address it or post a link so we can understand and know which part of the comment might be off-topic. So, yeah, granting you nail something on it. Let's go on to your other post.

While on her wall -
 
Now what do we have here? So, tell me if this wasn't AI-generated. And tell us something if you know the context of the scriptures, so we can clearly understand that this has something to do with Mormonism and its un-Christian teaching? Can you?
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PREPARING PROSPECTIVE ELDERS TO FAITHFULLY FULFILL THEIR PRIESTHOOD RESPONSIBILITIES - Philippines Area

Background
The Philippines Area has a total of 189,511 Prospective Elders. Between January 1 and June 30, 2021, 1,294 (0.7%) brethren received the Melchizedek Priesthood and were ordained to the office of Elder. The Area Presidency has set a goal of 5,000 ordinations per year.

The Standard of Excellence (SOE) for stakes and districts:
  • 25 Ordinations per Stake every conference
  • 10 Ordinations per District every conference
Of course, goals for stakes and districts will be set by the leaders.

Current Trend for the Area
  • 2% of the total Prospective Elders are attending
  • 0.7% of them were ordained during the first half of 2021
The coordinating council statistics will be sent to Area Seventy responsible for each coordinating council.

Suggested Plan
High Councilors can prayerfully choose two names from the stake/district prospective elders list to minister to over the next few months with a goal for them to be ordained at the next stake/district conference. After they are ordained, prayerfully select two more names and repeat the process.

Scope
Prepare each Prospective Elder in the stake/district to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood by:
  1. Teaching three lessons to Prospective Elders prior to receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordination to the office of Elder (45 minutes each)
  2. Teaching two lessons after receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordination to the office of Elder (45 minutes each)
Definition of a Prospective Elder (General Handbook, 8.4)
A prospective elder is a male Church member who has not received the Melchizedek Priesthood and (1) is age 19 or older or (2) is younger than age 19 and married.

Guiding Principles (General Handbook, 8.4)

Helping prospective elders prepare to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood is one of the quorum presidency’s highest priorities. The presidency gives prospective elders opportunities to serve and share their strengths. Dedicated ministering brothers should be assigned to prospective elders.
  • The quorum presidency and ministering brothers teach prospective elders about:
  • The oath and covenant of the priesthood (see Doctrine and Covenants 84:33–44).
  • The duties of an elder, including the duty to minister (see Doctrine and Covenants 20:38– 45; 42:44; 107:11–12). Prospective elders who are teachers or priests can serve as ministering brothers.
  • The purposes of priesthood ordinances and blessings and how to perform them (see chapter 18).
  • How men and women work together to accomplish God’s work.
For information about these topics, see “Melchizedek Priesthood,” “Priesthood,” and “Women in the Church” (Gospel Topics, topics.ChurchofJesusChrist.org).

As soon as the bishop and stake president determine that a prospective elder is prepared and worthy, he may be ordained an elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood at the next stake/district conference or at the annual Stake General Priesthood Meeting.
 
Dress
President Dallin H. Oaks taught, “How we dress is an important indicator of our attitude and preparation for any activity in which we will engage…Our manner of dress indicates the degree to which we understand and honor the ordinance in which we will participate.”

Roles of Parents and Leaders
Parents, Church leaders, and others help individuals prepare to make covenants as they receive the ordinances of the gospel. They ensure that the person understands the covenants he or she will make. After a person makes a covenant, they help him or her keep it. (General Handbook 3.5.1 also see Mosiah 18:8-11, 23-26)

Frequency
This instruction may occur individually or in a class held outside of regular Sunday meetings (GH 8.4). These classes (1-3 lessons) maybe held prior to the stake/district conference and lesson 4 & 5 during the two weeks after the conference.


PROPOSED LESSONS FOR PROSPECTIVE ELDERS

Prior to Receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood and Ordination to Office of Elder.
(If married, the prospective elder’s wife (member or nonmember) may be invited to join him in any of these lessons, especially lessons 4&5).

  • Lesson 1: Priesthood Principles

PURPOSE: To increase understanding of the Priesthood and how it helps accomplish His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39).

  • Lesson 2: The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood

PURPOSE: To gain a deeper understanding of the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood pursuant to one’s sacred responsibilities within an eternal home with spouse and children and in Church.

  • Lesson 3: Duties of An Elder

PURPOSE: To increase understanding of the concept of PRIESTHOOD DUTY, and how it applies to magnifying duties associated with the office of Elder.

After Receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood and Ordination to Office of Elder. Under the direction of the stake presidency, a high councilor can be assigned to team teach these lessons with the Elders Quorum presidency (see GH 6.5.1 on the roles of the HC).

  • Lesson 4: The Purposes of Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings and How to Perform Them (GH 18.0)

PURPOSE: To increase understanding of the priesthood ordinances and blessings, and how to perform them in the Lord’s way.

  • Lesson 5: How Men and Women Work Together to Accomplish God’s Work

PURPOSE: To gain a better understanding of how men and women in the Church work together to accomplish God’s work of salvation and exaltation.




Lesson 1: Priesthood Principles

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only organization on earth with priesthood authority. The Prophet Joseph Smith received the Aaronic Priesthood and its keys from John the Baptist (see Doctrine and Covenants 13:1). He received the Melchizedek Priesthood and its keys from the Apostles Peter, James, and John (see Doctrine and Covenants 27:12–13).” (See GH 3.1)

PURPOSE To increase understanding of the Priesthood and how it helps accomplish His work “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39).

 PREPARE TO LEARN (one week before the discussion)

Before presenting this lesson, invite each prospective elder to study and ponder the following references:
  • Moses 1:39
  • “The priesthood is the authority and power of God. It has always existed and will continue to exist without end (see Alma 13:7–8; Doctrine and Covenants 84:17–18).” (See GH 3.0)
  • Priesthood Principles (GH 3.0)
  • Restoration of the Priesthood (GH 3.1)
  • Blessings of the Priesthood (GH 3.2)
  • Melchizedek Priesthood (GH 3.3.1)
  • Priesthood Authority (GH 3.4)
  • Priesthood Power (GH 3.5)
  • Priesthood and the Home (GH 3.6)
INTERACT TO EDIFY (DISCUSSIONS)
  • Priesthood Principles (GH 3.0)
  • Restoration of the Priesthood (GH 3.1)
  • Blessings of the Priesthood (GH 3.2)
  • Melchizedek Priesthood (GH 3.3.1)
  • Priesthood Authority (GH 3.4)
    • Priesthood Line of Authority (D&C 84:6-18)
    • Why is it important that we can trace priesthood authority in the Church today back to the authority of Jesus Christ?
    • Inform the prospective elder that you will assist him in obtaining his priesthood line of authority
  • Priesthood Power (GH 3.5)
  • Priesthood and the Home (GH 3.6)
INVITATIONS TO ACT
  • What will you do to increase your understanding on the principles and doctrine of the Priesthood?
  • What commitments will you make to enjoy the blessings of the priesthood in your life and in your home?
FOLLOW UP
Prior to presenting the next lesson, make an appropriate follow up during the week to find out how the prospective elder is progressing with his commitments, answer questions, and help him overcome challenges. Focus on the following commitments:
  • What will you do to increase your understanding on the principles and doctrine of the Priesthood?
  • What commitments will you make to enjoy the blessings of the priesthood in your life and in your home?


Lesson 2: The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood

“The rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and . . . the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness” (D&C 121:36).

PURPOSE To gain a deeper understanding of how the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood defines one’s sacred responsibilities within an eternal home and in Church.

PREPARE TO LEARN (one week before the discussion)

Before presenting this lesson, invite each prospective elder to study and ponder the following references:
INTERACT TO EDIFY (DISCUSSIONS)
  • What is an oath? What is a covenant?
    1. Elder L. Tom Perry on the Priesthood, Part One: The Oath and Covenant - Elder Perry on the Priesthood, Part One: The Oath and Covenant - Bing video
    2. Elder Russell M. Nelson Talks About Covenants https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2011-11-0070-elder-nelson-talks- about-covenants?lang=eng
  • What is the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood? Doctrine and Covenants 84:33-44
  • The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood
    We receive the holy priesthood by an “oath and covenant.” This means that Heavenly Father gives us His oath (guarantee) that we can have the power and blessings of the priesthood if we covenant (promise) with Him to do certain things. “Therefore, all those who receive the priesthood, receive this oath and covenant of [the] Father, which he cannot break, neither can it be moved” (D&C 84:40). (See Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B, Lesson 1.)

    President Marion G. Romney explained the meaning of a covenant: “A covenant is a contract, and a contract is an agreement between two or more [people]. If I should enter into a covenant with you, I would promise you something in consideration for you promising me something. If I entered into agreement with you to pay you a certain sum of money for an automobile, and you promised to give me the automobile for that sum of money, that would be a covenant. Now, in a covenant of the priesthood, we promise the Lord, and He promises us something in return for what we do give Him” (in Conference Report, Korea Area Conference 1975, 36).

    Our Promises to the Lord
    Read Doctrine and Covenants 84:33.
    “To magnify our callings is to do our best in accepting and carrying out all our priesthood duties so we can enlarge the Lord’s kingdom on earth. When we receive the priesthood, we also promise to be faithful and keep all the commandments.” (See Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B, Lesson 1.)

    “A half-hearted commitment to our covenants will not guarantee us anything.” – Elder Dale G. Renlund https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general- conference/2019/10/16renlund?lang=eng

    The Lord’s Promises to Us
    Read Doctrine and Covenants 84:33–38.
    “The Lord promises that if we keep our part of the covenant, we will be “sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of [our] bodies” (D&C 84:33). We can expect to be strengthened in body and spirit as we fulfill our callings.

    We may also “become the sons of Moses and of Aaron” (D&C 84:34). The sons of Moses and Aaron administered the ordinances of salvation to the children of Israel. We have the same privilege of administering these sacred ordinances through the priesthood today.
    The Lord promises that we will become “the seed of Abraham” (D&C 84:34). In other words, we may receive the blessings promised to Abraham and his seed.

    Read Abraham 2:8–11.
    God covenanted with Abraham and his seed that through them all the nations of the earth would be blessed with the gospel. It is through the power and authority exercised by faithful priesthood bearers that these blessings are given to the world.

    The Lord also promises that faithful priesthood holders will “become … the elect of God” (D&C 84:34). This means that we priesthood bearers who magnify our callings and enter into all of the sacred saving ordinances of the priesthood will be given the fulness of the Father’s kingdom.
    Then the Lord says, “All that my Father hath shall be given unto [them]” (D&C 84:38).

    President Spencer W. Kimball explained: “Have you ever stopped to [count] the blessings, the powers that the Lord has? All power, all influence, all strength will be yours, and this is according to the oath and covenant of the holy priesthood which you bear” (in Conference Report, Buenos Aires Area Conference 1975, 51).” (See Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B, Lesson 1.)
INVITATIONS TO ACT
  • What will you do to live the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood every day?
  • What will you do to help the other members of the Elders Quorum to live the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood?
FOLLOW UP
Prior to presenting the next lesson, make an appropriate follow-up during the week to find out how the prospective elder is progressing with his commitments, answer questions, and help him overcome challenges. Focus on the following commitments:
  • What will you do to live the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood every day?
  • What will you do to help the other members of the Elders Quorum to live the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood?

Lesson 3: Duties of An Elder

“Only an elder! Only the office which enables a man to enter the new and everlasting covenant of marriage and to have his wife and children bound to him with an everlasting tie; only the office which prepares a man to be a natural patriarch to his posterity and to hold dominion in the house of Israel forever; only the office required for the receipt of the fullness of the blessings in the house of the Lord; only the office which opens the door to eternal exaltation in the highest heaven of the celestial world, where man becomes as God is. – Elder Bruce R. McConkie, from an address delivered at the Regional Representatives seminar, October 3, 1974.

“Brethren, let us learn our duty. Let us, in the performance of our duty, follow in the footsteps of the Master.” – President Thomas S. Monson


PURPOSE To increase understanding of the concept of PRIESTHOOD DUTY, and how it applies to magnifying duties associated with the office of Elder.

PREPARE TO LEARN (one week before the discussion)

Before presenting this lesson, invite each prospective elder to study and ponder the following references:
  • “The power and authority of the higher, or Melchizedek Priesthood, is to hold the keys of all the spiritual blessings of the church” (D&C 107:18).
  • He has given us His priesthood so that, by performing our duties, we can help those we serve progress toward eternal life. This is especially true for those of us who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood because this priesthood holds “the keys of all the spiritual blessings of the church” (D&C 107:18). (Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A, Lesson 9)
  • Doctrine and Covenants 107
  • Doctrine and Covenants 20
INTERACT TO EDIFY (DISCUSSIONS)
  • The Meaning of Duty
  • “Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence. (Doctrine and Covenants 107:99-100)
    1. One cannot act on something they do not know and understand.
    2. It is our responsibility to “know more perfectly concerning their duty.” (D&C 105:10)
  • It is not enough to know my duties; I need to act on them
“Every member of the Church—every man, woman, and child—is faced with an obligation to fulfill his duty. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin (“Let Every Man Learn His Duty,” Ensign, Nov. 1980, 70).

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/let-every-man- learn-his- duty?lang=eng#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWherefore%2C%20now%20let%20every%20ma n,107%3A99%E2%80%93100.)
  • What are the duties of Elders?
Doctrine and Covenants 20:38-45; 42:44; 107:11-12
  • Responsibilities of Ministering Sisters and Brothers (GH 21.1)
    Ministering sisters and brothers represent the Lord. They also help members feel the love and support of the bishop and Relief Society or quorum leaders. They are to “watch over” Church members and “be with and strengthen them” (Doctrine and Covenants 20:53).
  • Ministering sisters and brothers have the following responsibilities for the individuals and families assigned to them:
    • Help them strengthen their faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
    • Help them prepare to make and keep sacred covenants with God as they receive ordinances. As needed, help parents prepare their children to receive ordinances and keep covenants.
    • Discern needs and provide Christlike love, caring, and service. Offer help and comfort in times of spiritual or temporal need. Discuss needs during ministering interviews and at other times.
    • Help them become spiritually and temporally self-reliant.
  • For more about the responsibilities of ministering sisters and brothers, see James 1:27, Mosiah 23:18, and Doctrine and Covenants 20:47, 59.
  • Purpose of Elders Quorum
    Each elder is part of an organized group of priesthood holders called an elders quorum. Members of the elders quorum work together to help accomplish the work of salvation and exaltation. They serve others, fulfill priesthood duties, build unity, and learn and live doctrine. (GH 8.1.1)
INVITATIONS TO ACT
  • What will you do to deepen your understanding of the duties as an Elder?
  • What preparations will you make to fulfill your duties as an Elder?
  • How will you fulfil your duties as an Elder?
FOLLOW UP
Prior to presenting the next lesson, make an appropriate follow up during the week to find out how the prospective elder is progressing with his commitments, answer questions, and help him overcome challenges. Focus on the following commitments:
  • What will you do to deepen your understanding of the duties as an Elder?
  • What preparations will you make to fulfill your duties as an Elder?
  • How will you fulfil your duties as an Elder?
 

Lesson 4: The Purposes of Priesthood Ordinances and Blessings and How to Perform Them (GH.18)

“Ordinances and blessings are sacred acts performed by the authority of the priesthood and in the name of Jesus Christ. As priesthood holders perform ordinances and blessings, they follow the Savior’s example of blessing others. Priesthood ordinances and blessings provide access to God’s power (see Doctrine and Covenants 84:20).”

PURPOSE To increase understanding of the priesthood ordinances and blessings, and how to perform them in the Lord’s way.
 
PREPARE TO LEARN (one week before the discussion)

Before presenting this lesson, invite each prospective elder to study and ponder the following references:
INTERACT TO EDIFY (DISCUSSIONS)

Discuss, provide a demonstration, and allow the prospective elder to practice how to properly give a Priesthood blessing for the sick. Invite a long-time Priesthood holder to share an experience giving a blessing or administering to the sick and to explain how it is properly done.
INVITATIONS TO ACT
  • What will you do to be worthy to participate in an ordinance or a blessing?
  • How will you better prepare to participate in an ordinance or a blessing?
FOLLOW UP
Prior to presenting the next lesson, make an appropriate follow up during the week to find out how the prospective elder is progressing with his commitments, answer questions, and help him overcome challenges. Focus on the following commitments:

Lesson 5: How Men and Women Work Together to Accomplish God’s Work

“The most effective way to fulfill our divine potential is to work together, blessed by the power and authority of the priesthood.” President Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society General President, April 2021

PURPOSE To gain a better understanding of how men and women in the Church work together to accomplish God’s work of salvation and exaltation.
 
PREPARE TO LEARN (one week before the discussion)

Before presenting this lesson, invite each prospective elder to study and ponder the following references:
INTERACT TO EDIFY (DISCUSSIONS)
  • The Work of Salvation and Exaltation (GH 1.2). We come unto Christ and assist in God’s work by:
    • Living the gospel of Jesus Christ.
    • Caring for those in need.
    • Inviting all to receive the gospel.
    • Uniting families for eternity.
  • Who do I serve with?
    “United in Accomplishing God’s Work,” President Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society General President, April 2020 General Conference https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general- conference/2020/04/34bingham?lang=eng
  • Women Participate in the Work of the Priesthood
    “In our Heavenly Father’s great priesthood-endowed plan, men have the unique responsibility to administer the priesthood, but they are not the priesthood. Men and women have different but equally valued roles. Just as a woman cannot conceive a child without a man, so a man cannot fully exercise the power of the priesthood to establish an eternal family without a woman. In other words, in the eternal perspective, both the procreative power and the priesthood power are shared by husband and wife” - President M. Russell Ballard (“This Is My Work and My Glory,” April 2013 General Conference). https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/this-is-my-work- and-glory?lang=eng
  • The rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven, and that the powers of heaven cannot be controlled nor handled only upon the principles of righteousness (D&C 121:36)
Unitedly working with women in the magnifying of our Priesthood starts in the home. As Priesthood holders, we can exercise the counsel outlined in D&C 121:41 and 42 by treating our wives with “gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned; By kindness…”

INVITATIONS TO ACT
  • Under the direction of those who hold the keys, how will you work together with women in accomplishing God’s work?
  • How can my priesthood be a blessing to the daughters of God in my family and in the Church?
  • What changes in my life needs to happen in order to live the principles of righteousness in the home?
FOLLOW UP
Make an appropriate follow-up during the week to find out how the prospective elder is progressing with his commitments, answer questions, and help him overcome challenges. Focus on the following commitments:
  • Under the direction of those who hold the keys, how will you work together with women in accomplishing God’s work?
  • How can my priesthood be a blessing to the daughters of God in my family and in the Church?
  • What changes in my life needs to happen to live more fully the principles of righteousness in the home?
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According to apostle Paul the Bible or the holy scriptures is enough unto salvation - Jose Rodelio Retome Rata



Now here we go again on Jose Rodelio Retome Rata's personal ideology of taking out of context. Let's check out some of his personal studies and see if we can find something new. By the way, this is the same argument that has been debunked over and over, and Jose Rodelio Retome Rata still thinks that this is unanswered. Check out some of it in the links below -

The Book of Mormon
As part of the Restoration of the gospel, God brought forth the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. By the power of God, Joseph Smith translated this book from an ancient record written on gold plates. The Book of Mormon is “a record of God’s dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel” (introduction to the Book of Mormon).
The Book of Mormon is a powerful witness of Jesus Christ. It helps us understand His teachings, including those in the Bible.
The Book of Mormon is convincing evidence of the Restoration of the gospel through Joseph Smith. You can know for yourself that the Book of Mormon is true. To gain this knowledge, you must read it, ponder its message, and desire to know if it is true. You must ask Heavenly Father to confirm that it is His word. As you do so, He will reveal to you through the Holy Ghost that it is true.
As you come to know that the Book of Mormon is true, you will also come to know by the Holy Ghost that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, that the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored through him, and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by a prophet and apostles today.

Actually, this is just another copy-paste of his program from https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/the-restoration/the-book-of-mormon. I don't know why Jose Rodelio Retome Rata loves copy-pasting a text that doen't even part of his criticisms. He thinks it might be worth but it seems boring to me.

According to this teaching of LDS church, the Book of Mormon is the restoration of the gospel through Joseph Smith.
A witness of Jesus Christ.
Let me see if this is true.
Let consult the Bible if there is a missing piece.

Okay, go ahead. Let's see if you know the context of your Bible.

2 Timothy 3:15-17 - King James Version
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
According to apostle Paul the Bible or the holy scriptures is enough unto salvation through faith which is in Christ.

Wrong! Again, a thousand times. Paul is not quoting the entire Bible to Timothy. Paul is encouraging Timothy to continue reading, as it might lead him to understand salvation in Christ. The Scripture Paul refers to is none other than the Tanakh that comprises Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim. These are the primary scriptures during Paul's and the apostles' time. There is no such thing as the Bible at that time yet, which composes of Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament. You simply don't know the History and Context of the Scripture. This simply shows you don't study the scripture well and take it too lightly. And again, this was already debunked a couple of times already -
The Bible is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
The Bible can make the man of God to be perfect, thoroughly furnished or equipped unto all good works.
So, the Bible is absolutely complete no need of their said restored gospel because all the man need for salvation is all written in the Bible.
The man of God thoroughly furnished or equipped of all good works. The good works are the commandments of God.

Where in the world does it say it's the Generic Bible of our times? And where in the world does it say it is complete? Tell me, where in the world did you get that idea, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata?

Romans 7:12 - King James Version
12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
Therefore, the book of Mormon is not the restored gospel but rather a twisted gospel.

How did you come to a conclusion using Roman 7:12 that simply says about Paul's understanding of the law and why it was to be implemented, this has nothing to do with the other scripture aside from the bible. The law refers to the simple saying about the moral standards as if it would help us avoid or understand the consequences of sin (read verses 7-12). This has nothing to do with the holy scripture in General. So, this doesn't make any sense.

Galatians 1:6-9 - King James Version
6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

And here we go again on this example that youd been slapped on your face over and over. The context of Galatians was all about the traditions of the Judaisers that they wanted the Gentile converts to abide by the traditions of the Jews, so they tried to mix up the Jewish Traditions or Laws with the teachings of the Gospel, in which Paul says it is supposed to be done away with after Christ ended the Law. Haven't you read the same article that slap you face regarding this issue? here let me help you -
So again, you fail everyone in your study of scriptures and some historical background of Paul's epistle to Timothy, to Romans, and to the Galatians. But it's okay as long as you have learned a new thing right, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata?
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Why is Christ (He) a seed of Abraham? - by Jose Rodelio Retome Rata

Matthew 22:43-45 KJV
43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
44 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

This Question has already been asked by Christ, and here you are, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata, thinking it can't be answered. This clearly proves you're too weak in scriptural exegesis and that you didn't take scripture seriously. So let's answer your question to help you out.




So, why would he come as a mortal and leave his glory to his father? Simple, the end of the laws and to perform the atonement, and some other reason, such as to establish his Kingdom here on earth. This was actually a pure and simple doctrine that your supposed PASUGO Magazine should consider to include since your PASUGO taught the pure doctrine of Christ, but I guess you haven't heard and learn that in your INC scripture study? Do you even think Christ was actually a mere human just because he was born to a human? seriously? Your God doesn't have the power to do that?

Here are some other biblical reasons why Christ must be born in the meridian of time to fulfil the work of God. Check it below, Jose Rodelio Retome Rata.

To Truly Represent Humanity
Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

To Be the Son of David
2 Samuel 7:12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
Romans 1:3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;


To Obey Where Adam Failed
Romans 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

To Die and Save us from Sin
Hebrews 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Philippians 2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

To Be a High Priest yet Sympathetic
Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
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