Section 21-23

The actual organization and starting of the church is very special because it starts the dispensation of the fullness of times where we will know the gospel in it's fullness. The 6 men who started the church were baptized and met to become the first meeting of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days. My favorite part was v6 where it says, "the gates of hell shall not prevail against you." Be aware that it doesn't say you won't be standing at the gates of hell sometimes, but they won't prevail if we heed the words and commandments of God (v4-6). 

Section 22 teaches that only by proper authority can the new and everlasting covenant of baptism work (v1). You can be baptized 100 times and still not be considered in the church or part of the covenant if not by the priesthood (v2). In section 23, personal callings for 5 men are given to strengthen the church, preach, or unite with the true church to exhort that truth continually.