The Living God: Proofs from Scripture and the Gathering

Brothers and Sisters, have you ever felt the weight of a question pressed upon you, a challenge to articulate the bedrock of your faith? Charles Jennings, in this powerful discourse, does just that – he dares us to present the evidence for the deity of Jesus Christ. And as Latter-day Saints, as Builders, we know that this foundational truth is not merely an intellectual exercise, but the very fuel that propels us forward in these latter days.

The world around us is adrift, caught in a sea of religious pluralism, where countless voices claim divinity. As Brother Jennings so keenly observes, we've moved beyond a time when the truth of Christ was readily acknowledged. Now, we must be ready to declare – with Samuel the Lamanite’s boldness, climbing the walls to warn of impending judgment – that Jesus Christ is the only true and living God.

Think of Ammon, standing at the Waters of Sebus, confronting the Lamanites with the power of truth. He didn't offer compromise; he offered the unwavering testimony of a living Savior. That’s the spirit we need, a spirit that recognizes the difference between a God who is alive, who can declare, “I was dead, but now I am alive,” and those who claim divinity but are themselves dust.

Brother Jennings lays out ten proofs, a testament to the divine nature of Christ manifested in His mortal ministry. He reminds us of John 6:35, where Jesus proclaims, “I am the bread of life.” And when His disciples struggled to grasp this profound declaration, He challenged them, “Doth this offend you?…No man can come unto me except it were given unto him of my father.” This is an exclusive gospel, a path revealed by God Himself. It’s a truth that demands courage – the courage to stand apart, to proclaim the truth even when it is unpopular.

This isn’t just about intellectual assent. It’s about action. It's about understanding that the power to gather Israel, to build Zion, flows directly from this divine truth. The Stone cut without hands – the Restoration – was made possible because God lives, because He is actively involved in His work on Earth.

Consider the implications for our gathering efforts. Each engagement on GatherIsrael.now, each share, each donation, ripples outwards. Your participation here funds gospel advertising in Ghana, opening hearts and minds to the truth of the Restoration. It’s a charity flywheel, a testament to the principle that righteous action generates more righteous action. We're not just building a community; we're building a network of internet missionaries, digital striplings armed with the five smooth stones of faith, truth, knowledge, understanding, and testimony.

Outback Jack reminds us of the principles taught in Alma 17–19, Moroni 10:4–5 – the importance of righteousness, the consequences of wickedness, and the power of a unified people. The map of churches on GatherIsrael.now isn’t just a geographical tool; it's a denominational marker, a visual representation of the work we are doing to connect and unify God’s people. Claim your church, identify your place in this grand tapestry of the gathering.

And let’s not forget the Missionary Fund. Every contribution, large or small, strengthens the hands of those who are serving tirelessly across the globe. It's an investment in the future, a testament to our belief in the power of the gospel to change lives.

This is a time for Builders, not Destroyers. A time to recognize the difference between painted rocks – fleeting distractions – and the white stone of eternal truth. Let us, like Abinadi, stand firm in our testimony, even in the face of opposition. Let us, like Ammon, confront the world with the unwavering truth of the living God.

Let us be found faithful.