num_pages: 199
description: Learning the mysteries of creation involves a never-ending search into the unknown. But as man learns precept upon precept, he will grow in wisdom and understanding with a greater respect for his Creator and all creation. The Prophet Joseph Smith recognized the power of Creator: He that can mark the power of Omnipotence, inscribed upon the heavens, can also see God's own handwriting in the sacred volume; and he who reads it oftenest will like it best, and he who is acquainted with it, will know the hand wherever he can see it; and when once discovered, it will not only receive an acknowledgment, but an obedience to all its heavenly precepts. (TPJS, p. 56) It is written that the things of God can be understood only by the spirit of God, but regrettably most of mankind have acquired only the spirit of the world, so heavenly things are often misunderstood. To increase the difficulty in obtaining a clear concept of God's work and the mission of Christ, there seem to be conflicting statements throughout the scriptures. Many views and interpretations have been attributed to the Creator of the heavens and the earth. Misunderstanding the scriptures led mankind into the "Dark Ages", from which we have never apparently recovered, for in this dispensation the Lord said, "darkness covereth the earth, and gross darkness the minds of the people." (D &amp; C 112:23) Without the additional benefit of revelation, the scriptures are confusing and misunderstood, and incorrect interpretations usually result. Nevertheless, mankind looks [4] with awe into the great vault of the universe and wonders at creation and the Creator. The wonder of how it was created, why it was created, and who created it, does not escape the mind of mortal man. Astronomers, cosmologists, scientists, and most of mankind have speculated on this subject ever since the beginning of time.http://ogdenkraut.com/Mysteries.htm
title: Mysteries of Creation
publisher: Pioneer Publishing