4.
Jesus Christ the “Father” by Divine Investiture of Authority
A fourth reason for applying the title
“Father” to Jesus Christ is found in the fact that in all His dealings with the
human family
Jesus the Son has represented and yet represents Elohim His Father in power and
authority. This is true of Christ in His preexistent, antemortal, or unembodied
state, in the which He was known as Jehovah; also during His embodiment in the
flesh; and during His labors as a disembodied spirit in the realm of the dead;
and since that period in His resurrected state.... Thus the Father placed His name
upon the Son; and Jesus Christ spoke and ministered in and through the Father’s
name; and so far as power, authority, and godship are concerned His words and
acts were and are those of the Father.
Read the full First Presidency Message of 1916 HERE.
Read the full First Presidency Message of 1916 HERE.
