Beneficiaries of the Restoration ~ Richard D. Gardner ~ Softbound ~ ISBN: 9781986093637

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About the Book:

This collection of articles is organized into four topics highlighting the blessings available through the restoration of the gospel:

• Scriptures, revelations, and church history
• Truth – Religious and Scientific
• Protecting against apostasy and false beliefs
• Perfecting the Saints

Br. Gardner discusses modern revelation as the source of our doctrine; considers why other Christians sometimes disagree; and points out how Latter-day Saints might learn from prevailing fallacies how to be more faithful to the truth we’ve been given. His analysis of major gospel truths, taught best in the Book of Mormon and the Bible, will increase your appreciation for both volumes. His study shows that modern revelation owes much to Biblical ideas and language.

Inspired by his scientific background, Br. Gardner emphasizes that finding truth through science and religion are actually quite similar. He shows why “scientific atheism” isn’t scientific. He explains the similarities of scientific and historical methods in a discussion on how to relate troubling aspects of LDS history.

The blessings of the Restoration cannot benefit us unless we live the gospel. Therefore, Br. Gardner ends with some practical ideas on attitudes church callings, reverence, and consecration, to help us better receive what the Lord has given us, and pass it on to others.

About the Author:

Brother Gardner was born in Logan, Utah. He served a mission in Brazil, graduated in biology from Utah State University, and god his PhD in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Arizona. He researched yeast cell cycle control at the University of Virginia. For the past nine years he has taught biology at privately-owned and LDS-oriented Southern Virginia University. He has been Elders Quorum President, ward clerk, and has taught gospel doctrine. He is a commissioner in the Boy Scouts of America. He and his wife Naomi have had six children.

He also wrote The Heart of the Gospel, ISBN: 9781890718688 and God’s Organizing Power, ISBN: 9781890718831.