Jesus Was Rejected by Most of His Own People during His Mortal Ministry John 1:11 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. Elder Bruce R. McConkie wrote: “Jesus had come unto His own, and His own received Him not! [see John 1:11]. The leaders of the people rejected His words [...]
Who Is Elias, and Who Is “That Prophet”? Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:20–24 20 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem, to ask him; Who art thou? 21 And he confessed, and denied not that he was Elias; but confessed, saying; I am not the Christ. [...]
“No Man Hath Seen God at Any Time”—a Mistranslation Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:19 19 And no man hath seen God at any time, except he hath borne record of the Son; for except it is through him no man can be saved. President Joseph Fielding Smith wrote: “There are too many passages [in the [...]
The Lord Will Not Permit His Prophet to Lead Us Astray Doctrine and Covenants 3:4 4 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 [...]
A Prophet Is a Seer and a Revelator Moses 6:26–36 26 And it came to pass that Enoch journeyed in the land, among the people; and as he journeyed, the Spirit of God descended out of heaven, and abode upon him. 27 And he heard a voice from heaven, saying: Enoch, my son, prophesy unto [...]