THE CHURCH.
For the purpose of better bringing the gospel to all men, and to help to faithfulness those who have received it, an organization is effected called the Church. At the head of the Church are men who have divine authority, some of which are
I COR. 12:28; EPH. 2:20.—Apostles, prophets, and teachers.
DOC. AND COV. 107.—Orders and callings in Priesthood.
EPH. 4:11, 12.—These are for the perfecting of the Saints.
EPH. 4:13.—Until they come to a unity of the faith.
EPH. 4:14.—That they "be no more children . . . . carried about by every wind of doctrine."
HEB. 13:17.—These officers should be respected and obeyed.
ACTS 4:10-12.—Because Christ is the head of the Church, it should bear His name.
ACTS 9:13; ROM. 1:7.—The members of the Church are called Saints.
DOC. AND COV. 115:4.—The name of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints given by revelation.