Chapter 13 - The Priesthood

1997 to 2009

The priesthood is the eternal power and authority of God.  By his Through the priesthood power He created and governs the heavens and the earth were created...

Our Heavenly Father shares delegates His priesthood power with to worthy male members of the Church...

Only those who hold the priesthood can ordain others, and they can do so only when authorized by those who hold the keys for that ordination (see chapter 14 in this book)...

He can baptize, confirm, and administer the sacrament when authorized by those who hold the keys for those ordinances...

Men and women who hold positions in the Church as officers and teachers work under the direction of the priesthood priesthood leaders and under the guidance of the Holy Ghost...