A Study of Latter-Day Saint Theology, Doctrine and History
Aside from Jesus Christ, there is probably no more significant, influential or beloved figure in scripture than Isaiah. Isaiah is quoted 85 times in the New Testament, second only to the Psalms. The Book of Mormon contains 21 full chapters, eight additional citations, and 22 paraphrases from Isaiah. Joseph Smith's revelations are replete with direct... Continue Reading →
"For although a man may have many revelations, and have power to do many mighty works, yet if he boasts in his own strength, and sets at naught the counsels of God, and follows after the dictates of his own will and carnal desires, he must fall and incur the vengeance of a just God upon him."—Revelation to... Continue Reading →
"Behold, thou art Joseph, and thou wast chosen to do the work of the Lord, but because of transgression, if thou art not aware thou wilt fall." —Revelation to Joseph Smith, July 1828 (D&C 3:9) [Note: this post is intended as a follow up to the three-part series on Joseph Smith's financial malfeasances. I recommend reading... Continue Reading →
"And in temporal labors thou shalt not have strength,for this is not thy calling."—Revelation to Joseph Smith, July 1830 At long last we come the final installment of this series. I hoped to publish this a month ago, but I finally got Covid and was laid up for nearly three weeks. Thankfully, I'm feeling much... Continue Reading →
"Smith gets a commandment that he shall be the 'head of the Church,' or that he 'shall rule the Conference,' or that the Church shall build him an elegant house and give him1000 ($35,250) dollars. For this the members of the church must vote, or they will be cast off for rebelling against the commandments... Continue Reading →
BOOK OF MORMONISM 