Expositions

During the ministry of Joseph F. Smith as President of the Church (1901-1918), several statements were issued that could be considered expositions.¹ Three of these documents fit the criteria for inclusion in this collection. In 1905, the First Presidency issued an official scriptural interpretation explaining the meaning of Doctrine and Covenants 87:7-8. In 1909, the First Presidency offered another explanation on the Church’s belief regarding the origin of humankind. Finally, in 1916, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles issued a joint exposition on the names, titles, and roles of the Father and the Son.