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|summary=If every President of the Church is a prophet, seer, and revelator, why have so few revelations after Joseph Smith been added to the Doctrine and Covenants? Revelations used to be printed in Church periodicals such as the Times and Seasons and the Evening and Morning Star. Why are revelations no longer published on an ongoing basis? | |summary=If every President of the Church is a prophet, seer, and revelator, why have so few revelations after Joseph Smith been added to the Doctrine and Covenants? Revelations used to be printed in Church periodicals such as the Times and Seasons and the Evening and Morning Star. Why are revelations no longer published on an ongoing basis? | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Do modern prophets prophesy | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Do modern prophets prophesy | ||
|subject=Do modern prophets prophesy? Or, are they simply "men of their time?" | |subject=Do modern prophets prophesy? Or, are they simply "men of their time?" | ||
|summary=Is they anything special about prophets that set them apart from others, or are they simply "men of their time?" Do modern day prophets actually prophesy of anything? | |summary=Is they anything special about prophets that set them apart from others, or are they simply "men of their time?" Do modern day prophets actually prophesy of anything? | ||
| + | |sublink1=Question: Are prophets simply "men of their time," without any special ability to guide the Church? | ||
| + | |sublink2=Question: Why are revelations no longer published on an ongoing basis? | ||
| + | |sublink3=Question: If every President of the Church is a prophet, seer, and revelator, why have so few revelations after Joseph Smith been added to the Doctrine and Covenants? | ||
| + | |sublink4=Question: Are Latter-day Saint prophets not really "prophets" because they don't foretell unknown events? | ||
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|link=Criticism_of_Mormonism/Books/Passing_the_Heavenly_Gift/Brigham_Young_and_apostles_not_witnesses_of_Christ | |link=Criticism_of_Mormonism/Books/Passing_the_Heavenly_Gift/Brigham_Young_and_apostles_not_witnesses_of_Christ | ||
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|summary=It is claimed that Brigham Young and his successors lacked the ability to bear witness of Christ as a true apostle because they had not had divine manifestations. | |summary=It is claimed that Brigham Young and his successors lacked the ability to bear witness of Christ as a true apostle because they had not had divine manifestations. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Must all apostles literally see Christ | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Must all apostles literally see Christ | ||
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|summary=Must a man see Christ literally in order to be called as an apostle? | |summary=Must a man see Christ literally in order to be called as an apostle? | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Must all apostles literally see Christ/Post-Joseph Smith Divine Manifestations/19th Century | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Must all apostles literally see Christ/Post-Joseph Smith Divine Manifestations/19th Century | ||
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|summary=Many nineteenth century prophets and apostles reported divine visions after Joseph Smith. | |summary=Many nineteenth century prophets and apostles reported divine visions after Joseph Smith. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Must all apostles literally see Christ/Post-Joseph Smith Divine Manifestations/20th Century | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Must all apostles literally see Christ/Post-Joseph Smith Divine Manifestations/20th Century | ||
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|summary=Many twentieth century prophets and apostles reported divine visions after Joseph Smith. | |summary=Many twentieth century prophets and apostles reported divine visions after Joseph Smith. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Prophecy fulfillment may extend into the Millennium | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Prophecy fulfillment may extend into the Millennium | ||
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|summary=The fulfillment of prophecy does not end with death--blessings, promises, and fulfillment extend into the Millennial years of the Lord. | |summary=The fulfillment of prophecy does not end with death--blessings, promises, and fulfillment extend into the Millennial years of the Lord. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Oliver Cowdery/Orson Hyde promise | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Oliver Cowdery/Orson Hyde promise | ||
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|summary=It is claimed that the ordination blessing given to Orson Hyde is an example of false prophecy. They also claim that Hyde's blessing was altered in the ''History of the Church'' for propaganda reasons. | |summary=It is claimed that the ordination blessing given to Orson Hyde is an example of false prophecy. They also claim that Hyde's blessing was altered in the ''History of the Church'' for propaganda reasons. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Oliver Cowdery | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Oliver Cowdery | ||
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|summary=Blessings given by Oliver Cowdery. | |summary=Blessings given by Oliver Cowdery. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Martin Harris/Heber C. Kimball promise | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Martin Harris/Heber C. Kimball promise | ||
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|summary=It is claimed that the ordination blessing given to Heber C. Kimball is an example of false prophecy. | |summary=It is claimed that the ordination blessing given to Heber C. Kimball is an example of false prophecy. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Parley P. Pratt/Reply to Sutherland | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Parley P. Pratt/Reply to Sutherland | ||
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|summary=Parley P. Pratt replied to an anti-Mormon author and made a prophecy about the world's end that did not come to pass. What can you tell me about this? | |summary=Parley P. Pratt replied to an anti-Mormon author and made a prophecy about the world's end that did not come to pass. What can you tell me about this? | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Joseph Smith Sr./Joseph Jr. to continue in the priest's office | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Joseph Smith Sr./Joseph Jr. to continue in the priest's office | ||
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|summary=It is claimed that the father's blessing given to Joseph Smith, Jr., in which Joseph Sr. "declar[ed] that I should continue in the Priest's office until Christ comes," is an example of a false prophecy. | |summary=It is claimed that the father's blessing given to Joseph Smith, Jr., in which Joseph Sr. "declar[ed] that I should continue in the Priest's office until Christ comes," is an example of a false prophecy. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Joseph Smith Sr. | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Joseph Smith Sr. | ||
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|summary=Blessings given by Joseph Smith, Sr. | |summary=Blessings given by Joseph Smith, Sr. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/David Whitmer/Brigham Young ordination blessing | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/David Whitmer/Brigham Young ordination blessing | ||
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|summary=FairMormon has found no criticism about the blessing given to Brigham Young upon his ordination as an apostle. His blessing is referenced by at least one other blessing, however, and so is included here for reference. | |summary=FairMormon has found no criticism about the blessing given to Brigham Young upon his ordination as an apostle. His blessing is referenced by at least one other blessing, however, and so is included here for reference. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Wilford Woodruff/Destruction of New York and Albany | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Wilford Woodruff/Destruction of New York and Albany | ||
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|summary=Wilford made a prophecy that included the destruction of New York by earthquake, Albany by fire, and Boston by flood. Brigham Young confirmed this as a true revelation. Since no earthquake, fire, or flood has yet destroyed them, does this make both Woodruff and Young guilty of false prophecy? | |summary=Wilford made a prophecy that included the destruction of New York by earthquake, Albany by fire, and Boston by flood. Brigham Young confirmed this as a true revelation. Since no earthquake, fire, or flood has yet destroyed them, does this make both Woodruff and Young guilty of false prophecy? | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Prophecy fulfillment may extend into the Millennium | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Prophecy fulfillment may extend into the Millennium | ||
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|summary=The fulfillment of prophecy does not end with death--blessings, promises, and fulfillment extend into the Millennial years of the Lord. | |summary=The fulfillment of prophecy does not end with death--blessings, promises, and fulfillment extend into the Millennial years of the Lord. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Thomas S. Monson/Claims that President Monson doesn't bear witness of foundational doctrines | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation after Joseph Smith/Thomas S. Monson/Claims that President Monson doesn't bear witness of foundational doctrines | ||
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|summary=It has been claimed that President Thomas S. Monson does not bear testimony of such foundational concepts as the truth of the Book of Mormon, the reality of Joseph Smith's First Vision, and so forth. Some have wondered if this means that he intends to downplay such doctrines, or if he does not believe strongly in them. | |summary=It has been claimed that President Thomas S. Monson does not bear testimony of such foundational concepts as the truth of the Book of Mormon, the reality of Joseph Smith's First Vision, and so forth. Some have wondered if this means that he intends to downplay such doctrines, or if he does not believe strongly in them. | ||
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|link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Joseph F. Smith at Smoot hearings | |link=Mormonism and prophets/Revelation_after_Joseph_Smith/Joseph F. Smith at Smoot hearings | ||
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Contents
- 1 Revelation after Joseph Smith
- 1.1 Revelation after Joseph Smith
- 1.1.1
- 1.1.2 Do modern prophets prophesy? Or, are they simply "men of their time?"
- 1.1.3 Brigham Young and the apostles' ability to bear witness of Christ
- 1.1.4 Must all apostles literally see Christ?
- 1.1.5 Prophecy fulfillment may extend into the Millennium
- 1.1.6 Orson Hyde ordination blessing: altered in History of the Church?
- 1.1.7 Oliver Cowdery
- 1.1.8 Heber C. Kimball - stand until the coming of the Lord
- 1.1.9 Parley P. Pratt's reply to Sutherland
- 1.1.10 Joseph Smith, Jr., to continue in the priest's office until Christ comes
- 1.1.11 Joseph Smith, Sr.
- 1.1.12 Brigham Young ordination blessing
- 1.1.13 Destruction of New York, Albany, and Boston
- 1.1.14 Prophecy fulfillment may extend into the Millennium
- 1.1.15 Claims that President Monson doesn't bear witness of foundational doctrines
- 1.1.16 Joseph F. Smith on revelation at Smoot hearings
- 1.1 Revelation after Joseph Smith
Revelation after Joseph Smith
Revelation after Joseph Smith
Summary: If every President of the Church is a prophet, seer, and revelator, why have so few revelations after Joseph Smith been added to the Doctrine and Covenants? Revelations used to be printed in Church periodicals such as the Times and Seasons and the Evening and Morning Star. Why are revelations no longer published on an ongoing basis?
Do modern prophets prophesy? Or, are they simply "men of their time?"
Summary: Is they anything special about prophets that set them apart from others, or are they simply "men of their time?" Do modern day prophets actually prophesy of anything?Brigham Young and the apostles' ability to bear witness of Christ
Summary: It is claimed that Brigham Young and his successors lacked the ability to bear witness of Christ as a true apostle because they had not had divine manifestations.Must all apostles literally see Christ?
Summary: Must a man see Christ literally in order to be called as an apostle?- Post-Joseph Smith Divine Manifestations--Nineteenth Century—
Brief Summary: Many nineteenth century prophets and apostles reported divine visions after Joseph Smith. (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗
- Post-Joseph Smith Divine Manifestations--Nineteenth Century—
- Post-Joseph Smith Divine Manifestations--Twentieth Century—
Brief Summary: Many twentieth century prophets and apostles reported divine visions after Joseph Smith. (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗
- Post-Joseph Smith Divine Manifestations--Twentieth Century—