She knew from joseph smith s description what he had seen, and she had a witness from the holy ghost that his account was true. Nevertheless, he emphasized the need to read the book of mormon. Millions of members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints pray to receive a testimony of the truthfulness of the church and believe that joseph smith was a true prophet of god. Dan jones heard the prophet joseph bear testimony to the guards in carthage jail, the night before he and his brother hyrum smith were slain. The testimony of the prophet joseph smith about the savior jesus christ and about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints needs to be considered seriously and prayerfully by all who want to receive a testimony of the truth revealed directly from god. Neuenschw ander joseph smiths apostolic testimony was borne of experience, divine command, and instruction. I love the prophet joseph smith and delight in bearing testimony of him whenever i can. More testimonies of the prophet joseph smith latterday. How president nelson strengthened my struggling testimony. Compiled by joseph fielding smith and the church historians staff.
I have been to the sites of the early days of the church. Until february 1828, joseph copied many of the characters and translated a few using the urim and thummim. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Testimony of joseph smith as a child i knew the prophet joseph smith. Joseph smithprophetalleged false prophecies fairmormon. I have followed joseph smith s life in as much detail as i possibly can. O n april 30, 18 39, the pr ophet purch ased the land including and surrounding the s mall. I was called of my heavenly father to lay the foundation of this great work and kingdom in this dispensation, and testify of his revealed will to scattered israel. Much of the evidence they use to prove their point is records of when joseph made mistakes or failed financially. It was on the morning of a beautiful, clear day, early in the spring of eighteen hundred and twenty. Conclude by bearing testimony of the prophet joseph smith. A prominent lds scholars of the last century was asked in an interview whether his deep study of the church and its messy history had disillusioned him.
Ensign article witnesses of the prophet joseph smith. The book covers the period of smith s life up until 1831. Joseph smith, the prophet and seer of the lord, has done more, save jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it doctrine and covenants 5. Vogel casts smith in the role of a magician, who perhaps believes in his own ability to perform magic while using fraud to support his position. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. The prophet joseph smith s own words about the coming forth of the book of mormon are. A few focus on his ancestry, his family, or reminiscences of his associates. Martin harris, a wealthy farmer who had helped joseph and emma financially, came to visit. Joseph smiths prophecies who was the prophet joseph smith. Those who make this argument employ a misreading of the call to patten and a double standard regarding prophecy.
Book of mormon testimony of the prophet joseph smith. The purpose of all this information is to give the evidence concerning joseph smith s testimony as to whether or not he was a true latterday prophet of god. As a child i have listened to him preach the gospel that god had committed to his charge. The other testimony of joseph smith and mormonism kindle edition by m obrien author format. I came to find that joseph smith taught more from the bible than the book of mormon. Martin was given a copy of some of the characters and asked to. And yet, theres always been this gap in my testimony, this weak point when it came to joseph smith. He was the son of former church president joseph f. The false prophet joseph smith in late june 2005, i paid a visit to my mother in utah. Important doctrinal discourses of the prophet joseph smith during the nauvoo period. In accordance with this, my determination to ask of god, i retired to the woods to make the attempt. Full text of the fate of the persecutors of the prophet joseph smith.
I first met the prophet joseph smith in the fall of 1837, at. What has been shared so far is the claims of joseph smith being a latterday prophet to restore gods church and authority priesthood on earth again, and the things that pertained. Recently my neighbor asked me to share my testimony of joseph smith in one sentence for a video he was making. When martin harris lost those pages, the prophet felt an enormous despair. Prophet joseph smith during the nauvoo period historical note in the latter part of april, joseph smith and those who w ere incarcerated with him escaped from the prison in which they were held for mor e than six m onths in mis souri. She knew that joseph smith had seen the vision, as well as he knew it. What a blessing it is that joseph smith prayed to heavenly father. Listen to joseph smith s testimony of jesus christ. Translation scholar who was the prophet joseph smith. Cannon, life of joseph smith the prophet salt lake city. The testimony of the prophet joseph smith mafiadoc. Summarize a few of the testimonies, and have your children draw a picture of an event in joseph smith s life. The main characters of this religion, christianity story are. This book features the teachings of president joseph f.
History of the prophet joseph smith by his mother joseph. I, wilford woodruff, being the last man living in the flesh who was present upon that occasion, feel it a duty i owe to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, to the house of israel, and to the whole world, to bear this my last testimony to all nations, that in the winter of 18434, joseph smith, the. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. But the testimony of the holy spirit, experienced by countless numbers of people all through the years since it happened, bears witness that it is true, that it happened as joseph smith said it happened, that it was as real as the sunrise over palmyra, that it is an essential foundation stone, a cornerstone, without which the church could not. Posted in revelation, tagged false prophet, salvation through revelation, teachings of the prophet joseph smith manual on 06262018 leave a comment matthew 7. While i was thus in the act of calling upon god, i discovered a light appearing in my room, which continued to increase.
After studying the various religions, reading the scriptures, and praying with faith he received an answer. Wilford woodruff is the first prophet to leave his voice on a recording device. Theres been an uneasiness between us since i left the church, smoothed over by quickly turning our attention to my daughters, my nieces, the weather, or my mothers dogs. Jessee some of the difficulty in understanding joseph smith lies in the fact that much of the writing attributed to him has been filtered through the minds of other people. I was asked to share a brief testimony of the prophet joseph smith in sacrament meeting last week. Brother joseph fielding was present, having been absent four years on a mission to england. Too often we think of obedience as the passive and thoughtless following of the orders or dictates of a higher authority. Read the testimony of the three witnesses, the testimony of the eight witnesses, and the testimony of the prophet joseph smith. How can studying the life, testimony, and sacrifice of joseph smith bless the. Testifying of the prophet joseph download ebook pdf. President smith was the grandson of hyrum smith, brother to the prophet joseph smith. On the evening of the twentyfirst of september 1823 i betook myself to prayer and supplication to almighty god. Joseph smith boasted that he did more than jesus to keep a.
She had not seen exactly the same things with her eyes that the prophet saw, but she had the same knowledge. Scriptural teachings of the prophet joseph smith by joseph. Joseph smith and the first vision to strengthen each childs testimony that the prophet joseph smith saw heavenly father and his son, jesus christ. Taken from his sermons and writings as they are found in the documentary history and other publications of the church and written or published in the days of the prophet s ministry. In 1827, smith began to gather a religious following after announcing that an angel had shown him a set of golden plates describing a visit of jesus to the indigenous peoples of. In 1828 martin harris persuaded joseph to lend him the first 116 pages of the book of mormon manuscript. Many select an aspect of the prophets spiritual careerhis teachings, writings, revelations, or propheciesor significant events, such as the 1820 vision or the 1844 martyrdom. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith by joseph smith jr. Heaven kissed the earth, light dissipated the darkness, and god again spoke to man, revealing anew his secret unto his servants the prophets. Joseph smith s first vision, the testimony of the prophet joseph smith. The cedar hills west stake youth reading the testimony of the prophet joseph smith. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith manual life after. Testimony of the prophet joseph smith part 1 of 2 youtube. Be prepared to show story of the first vision picture 56, the first vision two cans with the labels removed godhead worksheet for each child scissors glue sticks pencils follow.
Full text of the fate of the persecutors of the prophet. You will be called the first elders of the church, and your missions will be to the nations of the earth. In response to this prayer, god the father and his son, jesus christ, appeared to joseph and told him the true church of jesus christ was not on the earth and they had chosen joseph to restore it. When joseph smith was a boy, he had a desire to know which church was true. Testimony of joseph smith how great indeed is our debt to joseph smith.
Feb 27, 2015 joseph smith is the prophet of the restoration. My testimony of joseph smith who was the prophet joseph. I am not sure when the book i am looking for was published,it had to be around 184050. Smith and the greatnephew of lds church founder joseph smith. See more ideas about joseph smith, church history and lds church. I was looking for teachings of the prophet joseph smith by joseph smith. The first edition of the novel was published in may 15th 1976, and was written by joseph smith jr the book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 437 pages and is available in paperback format. May 15, 1976 the teachings of the prophet joseph smith were deep and you can tell that he continually pondered the word of god. You sent me teachings of the prophet joseph smith compiled by joseph fielding smith 1976. After joseph smith s martyrdom, these words were written about him. For families with young children, tell the story of the first vision found in joseph smith history 1120. The testimony of joseph smith about the book of mormon. They insist that this is an example of a failed prophecy that makes joseph smith a false prophet.
Joseph smith and the biblical test of a prophet watchman. To the best of my recollection, this is what i said. This script is taken from portions of joseph smith s own testimony, found at the beginning of the book of mormon. Joseph smith s life is a testimony to the reality of that calling. Joseph bore a powerful testimony to the guards of the divine authenticity of the book of mormonthe restoration of the gospel, the administration of angels, and that the kingdom of god was again. The scriptural teachings of the prophet joseph smith has benefitted from the contributions of friends and family. Gaining a testimony of the prophet joseph smith takes desire, work, faith and prayer. I have carefully studied joseph s life for the past 50 years. Praise to the man the prophet joseph smith duration.
July 19, 1876 july 2, 1972 was an american religious leader and writer who served as the tenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1970 until his death in 1972. This was the first time i ever beheld a prophet of the lord, and i can truly say at the first sight that i had a testimony within my bosom that he was a man chosen of god to bring forth a great work in the last days. Discourses of the prophet joseph smith is an invaluable reference work, one that should be in the library of every teacher, every priesthood leader, every parent, every person who is a serious student of the gospel. He was and still is considered one of the great expounders of doctrine and interpreters of the scriptures in this dispensation. Pdf teachings of the prophet joseph smith book by joseph. In the spring of 1834, joseph smith came from kirtland, ohio, to her fathers home.
The false prophet joseph smith life after ministries. Joseph smith is creating a spiritual system, combined also with morals and industry, that may change the destiny of the race. Click download or read online button to get testifying of the prophet joseph book now. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The return of the prophet joseph smith i come again to lead you forth the last admonition of joseph the prophet to the nauvoo legion, before leaving for the carthage jail where he was murdered. I have retained the witness of the spirit that i was imbued with, as a child, and. In 1969 byu studies published a collection of the four known written accounts of joseph smith s first vision. I really didnt want to because i really dont like being filmed, but considering mormon women stand also encouraged me to share my testimony of the prophet right around the same time, it was a good opportunity to ponder and record my thoughts. Discourses of the prophet joseph smith deseret book.
I have retained the witness of the spirit that i was imbued with, as a child, and that i received from my sainted mother, the firm belief that joseph smith was a prophet of god. The testimony of the prophet joseph smith, the testimony of the prophet joseph smith 1999 the testimony of the prophet joseph smith, the testimony of. Testimony of joseph smith, a mormon prophet youtube. Bhraata joseph david lindsley dwara antim panne ke chitra. Free download or read online teachings of the prophet joseph smith pdf epub book. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith by smith, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Her testimony as related below in two separate but similar sources is one of the lesserknown historical accounts mentioning the first vision by a contemporary. I would appreciate your help in locating the latter copy. Joseph smith boasted he did more than jesus to keep a church together. My wife sandy, and children james, jennifer, daniel, stefanie and michelle. A brief overview of the old testament is full of prophets who felt unworthy or who made. The prophet joseph smith declared, the fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the apostles and prophets, concerning jesus christ, that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven. Teachings of the prophet joseph smith joseph fielding smith. My patriarchal blessing promises that i will gain a sure testimony that joseph smith was the prophet called of god to usher in this last dispensation, but even after studying, researching, and praying for a more sure witness of the prophet, my. In addition to joseph smith, the lord provided for eleven others to see.
Address of the prophet his testimony against the dissenters at nauvoo. The young joseph smith tells of his personal account of the beginning of the coming forth of the book of mormon, his visit from the. His life began in vermont and ended in illinois, and marvelous were the things that happened between that simple beginning and that tragic ending. And yet the angel moroni said to him that he was a messenger sent from the presence of god. Many critics of joseph smith declare that he was either a false prophet or a fallen prophet. He replied that he couldnt be disillusioned because he had never been illusioned in the. Mar 26, 2009 teachings of the prophet joseph smith. Full length version unabridged audiobook, duration.
Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration testimony. The revelations poured out upon joseph smith affirm. In the latter part of april, joseph smith and those who w ere incarcerated with him escaped from the prison in which they were held for mor e than six m onths in mis souri. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In december of 1827, joseph smith and emma moved to harmony, pennsylvania, and joseph was able to translate without persecution. Actually, at its best, obedience is an emblem of our faith in the wisdom and power of the highest authority. Joseph smith iii was the prophet president of what became known as the reorganized church of jesus christ of latter day saints rlds church, now called the community of christ, which considers itself a continuation of the. The lord jesus christ called joseph smith as a prophet to prepare the way for his coming in glory. Deseret book, 1958, 345 in 1844, josiah quincy, the distinguished. Pages community organization religious organization joseph smith, the prophet videos listen to joseph smiths.
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