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 [...]
Christopher Columbus 1 Nephi 13:10–12 10 And it came to pass that I looked and beheld many waters; and they divided the Gentiles from the seed of my brethren. 11 And it came to pass that the angel said unto me: Behold the wrath of God is upon the seed of thy brethren. 12 And [...]
“If Ye Have Desires to Serve God Ye Are Called to the Work” Doctrine and Covenants 4:1–3, 5 1 Now behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men. 2 Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, [...]