Section 21

Key points from this section: • Joseph Smith’s Role: Section 21 emphasizes the importance of Joseph Smith’s role as a prophet, seer, and revelator, and the need for the members of the Church to heed his words. • Establishment of the Church: It marks the official establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 6, 1830, and outlines the significance of this event. • Record Keeping: The section instructs the Church to keep a record of its proceedings, highlighting the importance of documentation and transparency in the Church’s operations. Read this chapter for free at https://byustudies.byu.edu/online-book/doctrine-and-covenants-contexts/section-21.