The Book of Commandments
The Book of Commandments Section 21 - 9 Covenants
1Covenant to Take Upon the Name of Jesus Christ: We covenant to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ, striving to represent Him, become like Him through our actions, and live according to His teachings contained in the Holy Scriptures.
2Covenant of Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ: We covenant to be baptized for the remission of sins, by a priest of the Order of Jesus Christ, as the first ordinance of salvation, on the path to becoming like Jesus Christ.
3The covenant of baptism is available to all willing and repentant men, women, and children beyond the age of 5 for the remission of sins, forgiveness, and entrance upon the covenant path toward Jesus Christ.
4Covenant to Keep the Commandments of God We covenant to obey all of God’s commandments, as outlined in the Holy Scriptures, and to follow the guidance of the living prophet and apostles.
5We shall tirelessly strive for personal, humble perfection in the image of Jesus Christ, in accordance with His instructions, which are contained in the Holy Scriptures.
6Covenant to Read, Understand, and Live the Gospel We covenant to devote every possible free moment to reading, studying, and living the precepts and the higher law taught by Jesus Christ, which are contained in the Holy Scriptures.
7We covenant to learn all we can from the entirety of the Holy Scriptures, endeavoring to share it with each other and with all of the children of men who listen in earnest.
8Covenant of the Law of Chastity: We covenant to live the law of chastity, striving to be personally pure and chaste in all areas of life.
9The law of chastity is a covenant to forsake the temptations of the world, including forbidden foods, unnecessary hobbies, holidays and activities, gossip, profit-taking, lasciviousness, idle thoughts, manipulation, and any other sins which may or may not be listed in the Holy Scriptures.
10In accordance with numerous sections in the Holy Scriptures, any other form of sexual relations or attractions or thoughts amongst all human beings are forbidden and abominable and shall bring about eternal damnation for the transgressor(s), barring sincere repentance and the remission of sins.
11The law of chastity is a covenant for all saints, to be clean and removed from the world entirely so they may freely devote all energy towards personal purity and growth, building the kingdom of God on the earth, spreading the Gospel and gathering the children of Israel into the literal Zion.
12Covenant of the Law of One in Christ: We covenant to be one in all things, both spiritual and temporal — first in our families, then in the faith, and finally in our communities.
13We covenant to be pure, perfect, and honest with each other and to dedicate our time, talents, and resources to Jesus Christ, and to building God’s kingdom on the earth.
14We covenant to share all things wherein we have the ability to do so, for the salvation and exaltation of all Saints and our families.
15Covenant of the Holy Priesthoods: We, worthy male Saints, covenant to enter the Holy Priesthood, of the Order of The Son of God.
16Men are offered the priesthood, and ordained by current high priests who hold the keys of authority to perform the ordinances.
17There are two priesthoods to be had: the Levitical priesthood is for all worthy males over the age of 8, who have been baptized and are worthy Saints. The higher priesthood of The Order of Jesus Christ, is for all worthy males over the age of 18, who have committed their lives to Jesus Christ. To hold this priesthood, men shall be happily married, shall first hold the Levitical priesthood and shall be devoted and active Saints.
18Covenant of the keys of the Holy Priesthood: We, priests of The Order of Jesus Christ, covenant to take upon us the ancient and sacred keys of the Holy Priesthood. These keys include:
19To preach repentance and authorized baptism for the remission of sins, in the name of Jesus Christ, to all creatures upon the earth.
20To teach and expound the Holy Scriptures, which contain the full Gospel of Jesus Christ, to all creatures upon the earth.
21To baptize worthy men, women and children beyond the age of 5 for the remission of sins for forgiveness, and to set forth their way on the covenant path towards Jesus Christ.
22To seal husbands and wives in the bonds of the covenant of eternal celestial marriage, with each other and both to Jesus Christ.
23To seal children to their parents and parents to their children, in the bonds of the celestial family order.
24To call out, bring to light and declare all evil acts of mankind, so far as they are made known to the priesthood.
25Announce and declare all evil acts publicly, bringing to light all of the dark and hidden deeds of mankind, so that the children of God will know the true difference between right and wrong.
26Command that the evil acts announced to be sealed up and rid from the earth until the day of judgement. These evil acts shall cease to exist upon the earth, so as to cleanse the earth in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ in the final days.
27To build and consecrate both the literal Zion on the American Continent and to build the literal Jerusalem in the ancient land of Israel.
28Covenant to Build, Sanctify, and consecrate the Literal Cities of God on the Earth: We covenant to devote all of our energy, time and resources towards building Zion on the earth.
29The chosen Zion shall be built after the order of the ancient Zion of Enoch, which was taken up to the heavens by the Lord, so as to reserve it for its return in the last days. The Zion of earth shall be built to celestial specifications, as a mirroring vessel which shall serve as a literal and spiritual aligning structure, which will physically receive the city of Enoch when it descends from the heavens.
30We covenant to build the literal Jerusalem in the land of Israel, the lands belonging to the ancient children of Israel. The city of Jerusalem shall be built to celestial specifications at the direction of the living prophet and the Holy Priesthood.