— Testaments of Jesus Christ —

Study and Fellowship Society

Founded 21 September 1997

Statement of Intent and Purpose

The American Encyclopedic Dictionary defines the word "testament" as: "A covenant esp. between God and man." The world "covenant" is defined as: "A solemn and binding agreement." Definitions for the word "study" are: "1) application of the mind to the aquisition of knowledge by reading, investigation or reflection; 2) to examine or investigate carefully and in detail; 3) to think deeply, reflect or consider; 4) to apply oneself to the aquisition of knowledge by reading, investigation or practice. The word "fellowship" is defined as: "The condition or relation of being a fellow." Definitions for the word "fellow" are: "1) to make or represent as equal with another; 2) belonging to the same class or group, united by the same occupation, interests, etc; being in the same condition: fellow students, citizens, etc.; fellow sufferers."

In light of these definitions and with that portion of the Holy Spirit which dwells within us, we, the founders of this society make the following statement:

The intent and purpose of The Seven Diamonds Plus One — Testaments of Jesus Christ — Study and Fellowship Society is: To examine carefully and in detail the covenants between God and man as contained in the Testaments of Jesus Christ that are herein set forth; and to think deeply upon, to reflect and consider how we (individually and together) may fulfill the solemn and binding agreements that we have entered into with our God, and to practice — to perform all that we have covenanted to do that in so doing God might thereby bless us according to all that He has covenanted to do. In other words, to associate together as members of this society, in full fellowship and brotherly love, being equal in the temporal things of this earth that we might also be equal in the eternal things of heaven, being fellow sufferers for the testimony of Jesus Christ — together mourning, weeping, fasting, praying, rejoicing, testifying, and singing praises unto God, lifting one another up in all things and thus, "living after the manner of happiness."

The Seven Diamonds Plus One

—Testaments of Jesus Christ are as follows:

1. The Holy Bible — King James Version

2. The Book of Mormon — translated by Joseph Smith

3. The inspired words of the prophets of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

4. "The Golden Seven Plus One" by Dr. C. Samuel West