Articles related to "Joseph Smith"
Joseph Smith's Assassination
The events that took place after the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor led to the assassination of Joseph Smith by an angry mob.
• mormon
• prophet
• joseph smith
• assassination
• jail
Joseph Smith's First Vision
Although multiple accounts of the first vision exist, which suggests the story changed over time, the official version paints an inspiring tale of courage.
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• first vision
• joseph smith
• mormon first vision
• sacred grove
Joseph Smith's Gold Digging Trial
In 1826, the founder of the Mormon church would be tried for being an impostor over a gold digging agreement signed with a Pennsylvania farmer.
• joseph smith gold digging trial
• mormon prophet
• gold digging trial court records
• mormon church
• joseph smith trial
Joseph Smith, Prophet of God
Each one of us is entitled to receive our own witness and testimony that Joseph Smith was, and is, a prophet of God.
• joseph smith
• prophet
• testimony
• witness
• holy ghost
Orrin Porter Rockwell
Orrin Porter Rockwell's name has been associated with the Danites and he has been dubbed "Mormonism's Avenging Angel."
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• porter rockwell
• missouri
• navoo
• illinois
Personal Revelation
As members of the LDS Church, we believe that we can each enjoy personal revelation from our Heavenly Father.
• revelation
• god
• moses
• joseph smith
• prayer
Proof of Mormon Scripture in Egypt
The Book of Abraham has never been used in research on Ancient Egypt, so why does the claim exist among the faithful that it has?
• joseph smith book of abraham
• mormon pearl of great price
• mormon egyptian claims
• mormonism
• ancienty history
The Restoration of All Things
We believe that since the fulness of the gospel was taken from the earth during the dark ages, a full restoration of all things was necessary.
• restoration
• dark ages
• apostasy
• joseph smith
• holy ghost
Book of Mormon Translation Process
South Park's depiction of the process is not far from the truth of how the early LDS leaders produced this sacred text.
• book of mormon translation
• joseph smith seer stone
• urim and thummim
• mormon translation
• mormonism
Community of Christ Overview
When most people hear the term Mormon, they think of Utah and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but Joseph Smith Jr started a religious movement.
• community of christ
• reorganized church of jesus christ of latter-day s
• restorationist groups
• joseph smith
• nauvoo
My Own Testimony
I would like to share my own personal testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• testimony
• jesus christ
• faith
• prayer
• joseph smith
Thank You
Please investigate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints if you have not yet found the gospel and if you are already a member, please share it with someone you love.
• jesus christ
• gospel
• testimony
• joseph smith
• gordon b. hinckley
The Fifth Article of Faith
The Fifth Article of Faith explains our belief regarding priesthood authority.
• fifth article of faith
• priesthood
• authority
• jesus christ
• calling
The Role of Polygamy in Mormon History
Mormons are only allowed one wife at a time in this life, but the doctrine still says that polygamy will be practiced in the celestial kingdom.
• polygamy
• mormon
• mormon doctrine
• church of jesus christ of latter day saints
• brigham young
The South Park Mormon Episode
The creators of Kenny, Stan, Kyle and Cartman got most things right when they did a show on early Mormon history, but a few details presented in the show were incorrect.
• south park mormon history
• south park lds history
• book of mormon
• joseph smith
• mormonism
The Thirteenth Article of Faith
The Thirteenth Article of Faith identifies characteristics we should seek to incorporate into our lives.
• honesty
• virtue
• chastity
• benevolence
• heavenly father
The Twelfth Article of Faith
The Twelfth Article of Faith describes our belief in upholding and sustaining the law.
• law
• joseph smith
• saints
• sustain
• uphold
The Word of Wisdom
The Word of Wisdom came about because the wife of Joseph Smith complained about having to clean up after the early church leadership
• word of wisdom
• mormon word of wisdom
• doctrine and covenants
• joseph smith
• emma smith
Why the name "Mormon?"
The name "Mormon" comes from an ancient prophet who abridged the records now known as The Book of Mormon, however the official name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• mormon
• jesus christ
• latter-day saints
• book of mormon
• savior
Susquehanna River History
The river dates back to the Paleozoic Era and is a geologist's dream. It acted as a transportation corridor, and has provided the backdrop for countless historic events.
• native americans
• civil war
• gettysburg
• wrightsville
• united states
Under the Banner of Heaven
Under the Banner of Heaven, written by Jon Krakauer, delves into the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints and the rise of Mormon Fundamentalism.
• under the banner of heaven
• jon krakauer
• book review
• mormon fundamentalism
• church of jesus christ of ladder day saints