D&C 42: "The Law"

Section 42 of the Doctrine and Covenants is one of the few sections that has an official name by which it is known. According to the Lord, section 42 is "the Law." It is referred to as such in previous sections and continues to be known by that name today. It is an important section in that it answers many questions and gives a foundation of doctrine upon which the church operates. It covers topics such as missionary work, commandments (very similar to the 10 commandments), laws governing the consecration of properties, and healing of the sick. It is also important in that it refers to pieces of information that will be given in future generations, such as the site of the New Jerusalem.