Doctrine

Agency

Agency names the scriptural pattern of moral choice and accountability before God. Discussions usually focus on freedom to choose, opposition, and responsibility for outcomes.

LineUponLine does not pick a “winning” doctrine. These pages summarize where to read in scripture and how some traditions describe those texts—so you can compare sources yourself. This is not Ask (scripture lookup) or Research (conversational Q&A)—only static study notes.

Scripture anchors

When a reference parses to the Church's study site, the link opens scripture there in a new tab; otherwise the label stays plain text. Short notes describe what the text is doing, not a full theological conclusion. Anchor type badges (primary, supporting, contextual) are editor markers for reading order and scope only; they do not rank inspiration, truth, or authority.

2 Nephi 2:27 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)primary
Lehi frames choice between liberty and captivity.
Joshua 24:15 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)supporting
Joshua calls Israel to choose whom they will serve.
Doctrine and Covenants 58:28 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)supporting
Saints are instructed to act and choose the good cause.
Moses 7:32 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)contextual
Revelatory text links agency to moral accountability before God.

How different traditions summarize the texts

Each block names a tradition or common reading, then describes it in neutral, third-person language. Summaries are representative, not exhaustive. Blocks are listed A–Z by tradition title for a stable order; that order is not a ranking of correctness.

Tradition / reading
Broader Christian / biblical usage of related terms
Broader Christian discussion often frames agency through themes of free will, obedience, temptation, and responsibility. Many interpretations compare covenant-choice texts with passages about divine sovereignty and human response.
Passages often cited in this summary: Joshua 24:15 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); 2 Nephi 2:27 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
Tradition / reading
Latter-day Saint teaching on Agency
Latter-day Saint teaching commonly presents agency as a core condition of mortal life, paired with accountability, opposition, and covenant responsibility. Readings often combine Lehi’s discourse with modern revelations about acting rather than being acted upon.
Passages often cited in this summary: 2 Nephi 2:27 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Doctrine and Covenants 58:28 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Moses 7:32 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)

General Conference teachings

Talks linked here were selected during doctrine review and import. Each entry opens the talk on the Church's site.

Your Great Adventure
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf · 2019-10
Choose You This Day
Elder Dale G. Renlund · 2018-10
Lessons at the Well
Susan H. Porter · 2022-04
Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days
Elder Jörg Klebingat · 2022-04
You Can Gather Israel!
Ahmad S. Corbitt · 2021-04

Where readers often connect ideas

Notes describe common discussion threads between topics, not mandatory implications.

None recorded yet.

Argument notes

Agency discussions often compare command passages with accountability passages rather than isolating a single proof text.

Reasoning tags