Joseph Smith: The Nature of a Prophet
Although the prophets of the Bible were very obviously imperfect men, people of today seem to expect perfection of a modern prophet and refuse to believe unless perfection is manifest. What is a prophet? A prophet is not a perfect person, since none has ever existed, except Christ, who is perfect. It is important to understand the nature of prophets, revelation, and God’s doings in order to see that Joseph Smith, as imperfect as he was, could have been a prophet. 1. Prophets receive revelation for the people, to guide them according to God’s will. Knowledge is revealed line upon line and precept upon precept. The Lord cannot reveal anything unless there is a basic understanding to build upon. Thus, it may...
Sacred Space – Sacred places in Mormon history
Previous posts on Sacred Space, can be found at these links: part one, part two, part three, part four, part five, and part six. Before entering within the temple doors of modern LDS temples, we’ll look at some sacred locations in Mormon history and their significance to the series. The Sacred Grove For Latter-day Saints, the phrase “Sacred Grove” can mean either Jesus’ suffering among the olive tree grove of Gethsemane, or the place where Joseph Smith had his first spiritual experience. In 1820, Joseph Smith was a 14 year old boy living in upstate New York, near the town of Palmyra (not far from Niagara Falls). Joseph recalled that at the time, a religious revival was happening there, in what was then known as the...
The Gospel of Jesus Christ Restored through Joseph Smith
Learn more about the Prophet Joseph Smith, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ restored through him.
Truth Restored through Joseph Smith (“Mormon” Prophet)
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The Life of Latter-day Saint (“Mormon”) Prophet Joseph Smith
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Joseph Smith’s Last Dream
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