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Glossary
This glossary defines words used by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that might not be familiar to those who are not members.
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Melchizedek Priesthood |
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The higher or greater priesthood of God, which was originally called “the Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God.” But out of respect or reverence to the name of the Supreme Being, to avoid the too frequent repetition of His name, the Church in ancient days called that priesthood after Melchizedek, or the Melchizedek Priesthood (Hebrews 7:11, D&C 107:2-4). Offices of the Melchizedek Priesthood include elder, seventy, high priest, patriarch, and apostle. |
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Mercy |
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The compassion, forgiveness, and forbearance of God with respect to sinners, as made possible by the Atonement of Jesus Christ. |
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Missionary |
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A member of the Church who is called to preach the gospel to the people of the world. |
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Mormon |
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The Book of Mormon prophet who compiled the records of the ancient inhabitants of the Americas. Sometimes used as a nickname to refer to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members. |
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Moroni |
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A Book of Mormon prophet who was the son of Mormon. He received the record of his people from his father, and after writing a final message he buried the gold plates in a hill until they could be brought forth and translated. He appeared as a resurrected being to Joseph Smith and gave him the gold plates for translation, as well as instruction pertaining to the Restoration of the gospel. A statue of Moroni, with a trumpet to his lips, appears on almost all temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has come to symbolize the proclaiming of the gospel of Jesus Christ in latter-days to every creature. |
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Mosiah |
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A Book of Mormon king and prophet who worked to set up a new form of government before his death, with judges who worked according to the voice of the people. |
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Mutual |
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Mutual is a weekly activity night for young men and young women in the Church between the ages of 12 and 18. |
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