Hoops22 Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Wasn't Joseph clever, to know how his then-future missionary message would be received by your denomination and its priestly caste!Regards,PahoranNot particularly, no. Anyone could have, and obviously did, predict friction from his statements. btw, I don't have a denomination.
Heartleap Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Theologically speaking, that would be impossible. Someone would have to be "misunderstanding" their inspiration, or the source from whence it came.I know with out a doubt that what I experience is from God. And you believe the same way, so who is misunderstanding? God is to present in my life to question my faith. He is the only one I answer too, so why would he inspire me with misunderstanding when what we have together is so strong and powerful. Powerful enough that he heals the sick through me and speaks and reveals to me many of the wonders of his Kingdom. Heartleap...
mfbukowski Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 I know with out a doubt that what I experience is from God. And you believe the same way, so who is misunderstanding? God is to present in my life to question my faith. He is the only one I answer too, so why would he inspire me with misunderstanding when what we have together is so strong and powerful. Powerful enough that he heals the sick through me and speaks and reveals to me many of the wonders of his Kingdom. Heartleap...I don't doubt that your experience was genuine. I think God leads us from where we are to where we are supposed to be for his purposes. It may be best for us, for some reason understood only to God, to follow a different path for a while, but I believe we will all have an honest chance to choose the right path-- and I think all those who are earnestly seeking will find the truth eventually, perhaps even on the other side.I believe that revelation and healing comes through faith in Jesus Christ and is not exclusive to our church.
volgadon Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 2 Nephi 28OK, so the prophecy predicts:1. And they shall contend one with another; Folks with differing views arguing. 2. and their priests shall contend one with another, Priests with differing views arguing. 3. and they shall teach with their learning, The priests and company will teach their points of view based on what they know. 4. and deny the Holy Ghost, which giveth utterance. They will stray from the truth (according to the author of BoM).Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and peoples, Nephi correctly predicted that people would argue, would share their opinion with students/listeners, and these opinions differ from the opinion of Nephi. Surely, only the most hard hearted holy ghost denier could doubt the BoM now!I think there are only 3 points and that you've split it incorrectly into four.They will teach with THEIR wisdom, instead of relying upon revelation from the Lord.This principle, BTW sparked a huge controversy in 2nd century Judaism.
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