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  • 1. Yes Mormons believe that Jesus will return to the Earth. Literally! 2. His Head Quarters? The Church has a 'Head Quarters' in Salt Lake & it is His Church. 3. Christ will visit All Temples, including one in Jackson county. It is here, that Adam will gather All 'Keys of Authority' & Pass them on to Christ in preparation for his personal reign upon the Earth.
  • Actually, when Christ returns to the earth to usher in the Millennium, he will set up two separate headquarters, from which he will work. One will be in Jerusalem and the other will be in Jackson County Missouri. From Jerusalem will come the word of God, and the Law will come forth from Independence, Missouri. and from these two Capitols Jesus will rule the World...whew4
  • SHORT ANSWER: Yes. According to LdS Eschatology Jesus will first appear privately to His elite: The current Living Prophet and other LdS Leaders who will be the rulers of The Kingdom of God during the Millenium. After this secret and private meeting He will then appear before the world in Jerusalem per the Biblical narrative. So, in LdS Theology just as there were two post resurrection appearing - one in Jerusalem and one in America (as documented in the Book of Mormon) so there will also be two Second Comings - one in Missouri and one in Israel. LONG ANSWER: "Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., commenting on the current citizens of Spring Hill, stated: The citizens here go about their daily tasks all unaware of the wondrous occurrences which have taken place in this beautiful valley and on this hill. They are equally oblivious to the momentous events soon to be staged there. Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, p. 287. One of the first important events at Adam-ondi-Ahman is the building of Zion. "[O]n the mountains of Adam-ondi-Ahman, and on the plains of Olaha Shinehah, or the land where Adam dwelt,' Zion shall be established." Bruce R. McConkie, The Mortal Messiah, Vol. 4, p. 350 (citing D&C 117:8 ("Is there not room enough upon the mountains of Adam-ondi-Ahman, and on the plains of Olaha Shinehah, or the land where Adam dwelt, that you should covet that which is but the drop, and neglect the more weighty matters?").) The New Jerusalem "shall arise in the tops of the mountains and in the land of Missouri." Bruce R. McConkie, The Mortal Messiah, Vol. 4, p. 350. Prior to this event, "[t]he western boundaries of the State of Missouri will be swept so clean of its inhabitants that as President [Brigham] Young tells us, 'when we return to that place there will not be as much as a yellow dog to wag his tail.'" J. Golden Kimball, Conference Report, October 1930, p.59. As noted above with regards to the location of Adam-ondi-Ahman, Zion will be built more specifically at the location of the Garden of Eden in Independence, Missouri, rather than at Adam-ondi-Ahman. Next, and before the coming of Christ as spoken of by the prophet Daniel, "There will be a great gathering in the Valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, Vol. 3, p. 13. As explained by Bruce R. McConkie: Before the Lord Jesus descends openly and publicly in the clouds of glory, attended by all the hosts of heaven; before the great and dreadful day of the Lord sends terror and destruction from one end of the earth to the other; before he stands on Mount Zion, or sets his feet on Olivet, or utters his voice from an American Zion or a Jewish Jerusalem; before all flesh shall see him together; before any of his appearances, which taken together comprise the second coming of the Son of God -- before all these, there is to be a secret appearance to selected members of his Church. He will come in private to his prophet and to the apostles then living. Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579. As the one presiding over the great meeting, Adam "shall come to visit his people, or the Ancient of Days shall sit, as spoken of by Daniel the prophet "I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened." (Dan. 7:9-10.). D&C 116:1; Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Section Three 1838-39 p. 122. Adam is "the Ancient of Days" Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, p. 288. and, "In this dispensation the Ancient of Days will sit in the valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman; and the judgment will be set." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, Vol. 1, p. 106 (referencing Dan. 7:9-14; D&C 116; Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 157). Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., indicates that prior to this great gathering, the world governments, being in Satan's control, will fall, creating a world of anarchy: Until this grand council is held, Satan shall hold rule in the nations of the earth; but at that time thrones are to be cast down and man's rule shall come to an end --for it is decreed that the Lord shall make an end of all nations. (D.C. 87:6.) Preparation for this work is now going on. Kingdoms are already tottering, some have fallen; but eventually they shall all go the way of the earth, and he shall come whose right it is to rule. Then shall he give the government to the saints of the Most High. Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, p. 290. The prophet Daniel, in stating the number of those in attendance at this great council, "speaks of ten thousand times ten thousand and of thousands of thousands, which is to say an innumerable host. All these, being present, shall see and worship the Lord." Bruce R. McConkie, The Promised Messiah, pp. 610-611 (citing Daniel 7:9-14).) All those "who have held keys and powers and authorities in all ages from Adam to the present will [] be present." Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579. "This grand council of Priesthood will be composed, not only of those who are faithful who now dwell on this earth, but also of the prophets and apostles of old, who have had directing authority. Others may also be there, but if so they will be there by appointment, for this is to be an official council called to attend to the most momentous matters concerning the destiny of this earth." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, pp. 290-291. These will include "Moroni, Elias of the restoration, who is also identified as being Gabriel or Noah; John the Baptist, Elijah, Joseph who was sold into Egypt, Jacob, Isaac, Abraham, Michael who is Adam, and Peter, James, and John." Bruce R. McConkie, The Mortal Messiah, Vol. 4, pp. 65-66. It will also include "Every prophet, apostle, president, bishop, elder, or church officer of whatever degree -- all who have held keys shall stand before him who holds all of the keys." Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, p. 582. Also included will be "all those whom my Father hath given me out of the world," which is to say that the righteous saints of all ages, from Adam down to that hour, will all assemble with the offer Lord Jesus in that great congregation just before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives." Bruce R. McConkie, The Mortal Messiah, Vol. 4, pp. 65-66. As stated by Bruce R. McConkie, "all the faithful members of the Church then living and all the faithful saints of all the ages past will be present. It will be the greatest congregation of faithful saints ever assembled on planet earth." Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 578-579. Bruck R. McConkie delineates these "faithful saints" to include: "every steward ... to tell what he has done with the talents with which he was endowed," "the one hundred million and more who have been faithful and true in the days of their mortal probations," those "who are 'kings and priests,' and who will live and reign with Christ a thousand years," " those "who shall sing in that great day the song of the redeemed, saying, 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing ... Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever,'" Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp.584-585. However, in-spite of this great listing, neither the world nor the members of the Church as a whole will know of this great council. Only those "who officially shall be called into this council" shall know of it "for it shall precede the coming of Jesus Christ as a thief in the night, unbeknown to all the world." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, p. 291. How this will happen is explained by Bruce R. McConkie: And we need not suppose that all these things shall happen in one single meeting or at one single hour in time. It is proper to hold numerous meetings at a general conference, some for the instruction of leaders, others for edification of all the saints. In some, business is transacted; others are for worship and spiritual refreshment. Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, pp. 585-586. While the time for this great council is unknown, the Prophet Joseph Smith and eluded to its imminence by his remark "This may take place before some of us leave this stage of action." Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, p.732, "Signs of the Times (citing Teachings of Joseph Smith, p. 157).) This great council will be held there "to adjust the affairs of the world, from the commencement, over which Father Adam will preside as head and representative of the human family." John Taylor, The Gospel Kingdom, p. 216. As explained by Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., "There will stand before [Adam] those who have held the keys of all dispensations, who shall render up their stewardships to the first Patriarch of the race, who holds the keys of salvation." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, p. 289. Those standing before Adam "will [] be called upon to give an account of their stewardships and to report how and in what manner they have used their priesthood and their keys for the salvation of men within the sphere of their appointments." Bruce R. McConkie, The Millennial Messiah, p. 582. "This shall be a day of judgment and preparation." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, p. 289. This "judgement, while "not the final judgment[,] ... will be held, where the righteous who have held keys will make their reports and deliver up their keys and ministry." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, Vol. 3, p. 13. Those holding the priesthood that "were in the heavens ... assisting those that were upon the earth" and those holding the priesthood upon the earth "will unite together in a general council to give an account of their stewardships" to those "from whom they received them." John Taylor, The Gospel Kingdom, p. 216. The prophet Joseph Smith explained that the purpose of this council is "to prepare them for the coming of the Son of Man." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, p. 289 (citing The Documentary History of the Church, Vol. 3, pp. 386-7). After Adam had received an accounting, Christ will come "as he did to the first grand council in the valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman" Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, pp. 289-290. and Adam will "deliver[] up his stewardship to Christ, that which was delivered to him as holding the keys of the universe, but retains his standing as head of the human family." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, p. 289 (citing The Documentary History of the Church, Vol. 3, pp. 386-7). Christ will "receive[] the keys from Adam." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, pp. 289-290. Also at this council, Satan will be replaced. Dan. 7:9-14, 21-27; 12:1-3; D&C 27:11; 78:15-16; 107:51-57; 116; 117:8, 11; Joseph Fielding Smith, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pp. 122, 158. "Christ will be received and acknowledged as the rightful ruler of the earth As stated by Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., "the kingdom will be turned over to Christ; and he will be sustained in his calling as King of Kings and Lord of Lords." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, Vol. 1, p. 106 (referencing Daniel 7:9-14; D&C 116; Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 157). and be "given to him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, pp. 289-290 (quoting Daniel 7:13-14).) Christ will give directions to the Priesthood. Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, pp. 290-291. Following this event, every government in the world, including the United States, will have to become part of the government of God. D&C 87:6. Then righteous rule will be established. The earth will be cleansed; the wicked will be destroyed; and the reign of peace will be ushered in." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, Vol. 3, p. 13. "'[T]he kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him,' even Jesus Christ." Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., The Way to Perfection, pp. 289-290 (quoting Daniel 7:13-14).) When Christ comes, "as a part of the great restoration, this land surface will be brought back to its original form. When that time comes, the land of Zion (Western Hemisphere) and the land of Jerusalem 'shall be turned back into their own place, and the earth shall be like as it was in the days before it was divided.' D&C 133:21-25. John saw this day when 'every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.'" Joseph Fielding Smith, Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, Vol. 3, p. 75 (quoting Revelations 6:14; 16:20). The great council at Adam-ondi-Ahman will usher in the millennium. Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, p. 493, "Millennium." As our anxieties rise as the world becomes more wicked and the end seems so near, Neal A. Maxwell, brings these events into perspective. Reminding us that while "there will be wrenching polarization on this planet," while "nation after nation will become a house divided," and while "Armageddon lies ahead -- but so does Adam-ondi-Ahman!" Neal A. Maxwell, Even As I Am, p. 121." http://www.lds-mormon.com/adam_ond.shtml
  • I hope he is not treated as if he was an illegal alien.
  • Jackson County? And how was it named so? Michael Jackson? Jackson Browne? Jesse Jackson? Andrew? What's so special about that county? Didn't God specifically tell the exact site for the "temple mount" to David? Why a whole freakin' county? And what if God decides to build another Mormon temple in Jackson County? Which one is the "right" one? Eh?
  • He can TRY to enter Jackson County but the Jackson County sheriff will be waiting at the county line to arrest him.

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