
Scripture Central: LDS Come Follow Me & Church History
Open Canon: How God Still Speaks Today (Restoration Revealed Episode 11)
Donate to Scripture Central: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/scripture-central/restoration-revealed_yt 0:00 Introduction – Kirtland, Hiram & the birthplace of new scripture 0:46 Why the Book of Commandments wasn’t enough 1:40 How “Doctrine and Covenants” got its name 2:33 John Johnson home and the 1831 conference 3:45 Section 1: A revelation written by the Lord Himself 4:56 The concept of an open canon 5:54 Visit to BYU’s Special Collections 7:00 Early handwritten and printed revelations 8:15 The rare 1833 Book of Commandments 9:32 The 1835 edition & Lectures on Faith 10:20 Major updates in 1876, 1921 & 1981 11:22 The digital age of scripture 12:08 Temple reflection on open canon and personal revelation Church history expert and explorer, Casey Griffiths visits the sacred sites where the Doctrine and Covenants was first created. At the John Johnson farmhouse and Kirtland printing office, he traces the dramatic history of how revelations to Joseph Smith were compiled, debated, and ultimately published—forming a living book of scripture that continues to grow today. At BYU's Special Collections, Casey examines rare early editions, including the 1833 Book of Commandments—nearly lost forever during mob violence. He walks us through the D&C’s evolution across nearly two centuries, from early hand-copied revelations to the fully digital version we now study on our phones. The journey ends at the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple, where Casey reflects on the Latter-day Saint belief in personal revelation and an open canon, and how both continue to shape lives today. Come Follow Me Read more here: https://scripturecentral.org/search?q=open+canon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices






