The Prophet Joseph Smith

“Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7).

Many people live in darkness, unsure of God’s will. They believe that the heavens are closed and that people must face the world’s perils alone.

Mormons do believe that Joseph Smith was called by God to be a prophet and to restore the true gospell on the earth to prepare men for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. _________________________________________________________

Life of Joseph Smith : Timeline

Life of Joseph Smith: Details of his life

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What Is a Prophet?

A prophet is a man called by God to be his representative on earth. When a prophet speaks for God, it is as if God were speaking. A prophet is also a special witness for Christ, testifying of His divinity and teaching His gospel. A prophet teaches truth and interprets the word of God. He calls the unrighteous to repentance. He receives revelations and directions from the Lord for our benefit. He may see into the future and foretell coming events so that the world may be warned.

A prophet may come from various stations in life. He may be young or old, highly educated or unschooled. He may be a farmer, a lawyer, or a teacher. Ancient prophets wore tunics and carried staffs. Modern prophets wear suits and carry briefcases. What, then, identifies a true prophet? A true prophet is always chosen by God and called through proper priesthood authority.

Members of the Mormon Church believe that Joseph Smith was called to be the first prophet of the Restored Church of Jesus Christ. They currently sustain the First Presidency and the Twelve Apostles as prophets. However, when they speak of “the prophet of the Church,” they mean the President of the Church, who is President of the high priesthood.

Life of Joseph Smith : Timeline