, the Lord declares that he has given authority to his servants:

In Doctrine and Covenants section 1, the Lord declares that he has given authority to his servants:


Verse 6
"Behold, this is mine authority, and the authority of my servants, and my preface unto the book of my commandments"

Verse 8
"And verily I say unto you, that they who go forth, bearing these tidings unto the inhabitants of the earth, to them is power given to seal both on earth and in heaven, the unbelieving and rebellious"

Verse 24
"Behold, I am God and have spoken it; these commandments are of me, and were given unto my servants in their weakness, after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding"