Timothy B. Wilson

“ There were great and marvelous works performed by the disciples of Jesus. They healed the sick, raised the dead and caused the lame to walk. They gave the blind their sight and the deaf their hearing. They did all these things in the name of Jesus. ”

“ By the end of 35 AD the disciples of Jesus had formed a church of Christ in all the surrounding lands. All who came to them and truly repented of their sins were baptized in the name of Jesus and given the Holy Ghost.
By 36 AD all the people in the land, both Nephite and Lamanite, were converted to the Lord. There was no contention among them and they all dealt fairly with one another. They had all things in common so there were no rich, poor or those in debt. They all freely enjoyed their heavenly gifts. ”

“ Each church received all kinds of wicked people and administered the bread and wine to them unworthy. These churches multiplied quickly as Satan took hold of their hearts.
Another church was established that denied the Christ. This church persecuted Christ's true church because of their humility and belief in Him. This false church despised the humble believers because many miracles were performed among them. It exercised power and authority over the disciples of Jesus, who were still among the people. ”