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Category Archives: Joseph Smith
The Translation Process of the Book of Mormon
The Translation Process of the Book of Mormon Daniel C. Peterson wrote an excellent article in which he cites witnesses to the Book of Mormon translation process, giving modern readers insight into what eyewitnesses saw regarding how Joseph Smith translated … Continue reading
John 14 – The Two Comforters
In John 14, Jesus speaks to the Twelve about the Comforter, the paraclete, calling it the Holy Ghost (see John 14:26). He also speaks of “another Comforter,” teaching that that “he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you” (see … Continue reading
Posted in God, God the Father, Grace, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Motivation, New Testament, obedience, patience
Tagged Calling and Election, John 14, Second Comforter, The Comforter, The Paraclete
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Why are there unpublished revelations in our day?
Unpublished Revelations Encyclopedia of Mormonism Author: Caldwell, C. Max Not all revelations of God to his latter-day prophets have been formally published, let alone accepted by the common consent of the Church as canonized scripture. Just as the compilers of … Continue reading
Joseph Smith on Keys – Nauvoo Teachings
Joseph Smith on Keys He spoke of delivering the keys of the Priesthood to the Church, and said that the faithful members of the Relief Society should receive them with their husbands, that the Saints whose integrity has been tried … Continue reading
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Tagged Endowment, keys, priesthood, Relief Society, Temple
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Joseph Smith Encounters Calvinism
In 2011 Robert Millet wrote an excellent article on Calvinism and how this compares to Latter-day Saint theology. I really appreciated his work on this and wanted to post his article here:Â Joseph Smith Encounters Calvinism highlighted. I originally accessed his … Continue reading
Posted in Joseph Smith, Student questions
Tagged Calvinism, Joseph Smith, Robert Millet
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Charles Walker’s 1893 Account of The First Vision
This is a third-hand account wherein Charles Walker records his recollection of John Alger’s memory of Joseph recounting his First Vision when John was a small boy. 2nd Feb Thurs [1893] Cold and chilly. Attended Fast Meeting…. Br John Alger … Continue reading
Edward Stevenson Account of The First Vision 1890’s
Edward Stevenson, while living in Pontiac, heard Joseph speak to the branch of the Church there. [A]fter the organization of the Pontiac [Michigan] Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of L. D. Saints, in 1834, we had the pleasure … Continue reading
George Q. Cannon’s Account of The First Vision 1888
George Q. Cannon was a young boy in Nauvoo who heard Joseph speak on many occasions. He would later became one the Apostles and eventually a counselor in the First Presidency of the Church. Joseph was earnest beyond his years; … Continue reading
John Taylor’s Account of The First Vision 1879
Now, we will come to other events, of later date; events with which we are associated—I refer now to the time that Joseph Smith came among men. What was his position? and how was he situated? I can tell you … Continue reading