Monday, February 8, 2010

Since Joseph Smith made many prophecies which didn't come about would that make him a false prophet?

For instance, in 1835 Smith claimed that the Lord would again come in just 56 years. We would gather from this ';prophecy'; that Jesus Christ would again come to earth on or before 1891; no doubt Joseph Smith was incorrect (History of the church 2:182). In 1832 Joseph Smith claimed he had a revelation concerning the building of a temple in Independence, Missouri. According to section 84, verses 4 and 5, of the Doctrine and Covenants, he stated this ';temple shall be reared in this generation. For verily this generation shall not pass away until an house shall be built unto the Lord, and a cloud shall rest upon it...'; to this day the spot consecrated by Smith fails to be the sight of a great temple, but instead is covered with a well-kept lawn. In fact, the Mormon church does not even own the land.Since Joseph Smith made many prophecies which didn't come about would that make him a false prophet?
Actually, LDS people evade the false prophet label by cleverly devising ways in which the prophecies could come true in the future. This evasion has lead me to just say that Joseph Smith is a clever deviser of tales (as are many of his followers). See 2 Peter 1.16, where such clever devising is historically noted. Also, LDS people use this opportunity to accuse Jesus of prophesying falsely when He referred to 'this generation' in Matthew 24 (referring to the generation that would see the beginning of the signs He was speaking about).Since Joseph Smith made many prophecies which didn't come about would that make him a false prophet?
If you need any more proof that Joseph Smith made up his ';book of revelations';, notice the style he writes in ';...For verily this generation shall not pass away';...sound familiar? Blasphemy AND plagerism! Doesn't the Bible say something about a worse punishment for those who lead others astray from the word of God?
No. There are many prophets who told prophecies that didn't come to pass. People can change the course of prophecy when they choose to either not follow that prophecy, or other people interfere with that prophecy. It's called agency.





Here's some sites for you. They explain the whole false prophecy thing.





http://www.fairlds.org/Bible/Nature_of_P鈥?/a>





http://www.jefflindsay.com/LDSFAQ/FQ_pro鈥?/a>
Speaking of prophets...





Here is a man proclaiming to be the last prophet, surprisingly, all of his predictions have come true...
Issiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel all made prophecies that have not been fulfilled-----Yet.
Yes your right. Also the Jehovah witnesses also have this history of false predictions. God doesnt prophesy lies.
According to the Bible if one of your prophecies is false you are a false prophet and must be put to death. (Old Testament stuff)
If your assertion is correct then so is your conclusion. Personally I don't know. But I'm not LDS.
Yes.





Everything Smith said and did make him false.





Pastor Art
many false prophets shall come and go, Smith has his own writings and teaching that are not of the Bible, that says it all
Probably....





Why am I not surprised?
Coming to a stop on the Susquehanna river,,and trying to be like Moses,,
Joseph Smith was a con-man, enough said.
http://en.fairmormon.org/Independence_te鈥?/a>
false prophet indeed, he was an a hole too.
he was on LSD
to answer your question......';yes';.
Prophesy is conditional. It is conditional on the people to whom it is given. The people were told things that based on their current condition or if they were to do certain things they would receive these blessings. It was fact that if the people were to follow the guidelines set they would have had the Temple in Independence built and the Saviour would have Come Again. However, they did not keep their end of the bargain.





It is the same way with the law of Tithing and the Word of Wisdom (not to mention all the rest of the rules God makes but these are the easiest to show). Tithing says if you keep it then you will receive blessings from heaven - even so much that you cannot receive it all. WoW states if you keep it you'll be healthy and have energy. You have to keep the laws and promises in order to get the results.
Joseph Smith was a false prophet. he made many false prophecies and has deceived many people.





He has met the Lord face to face. The consequences of his actions are apparent to him now... To bad it was too late for him. I just pray that others will really seek the truth and not suffer the same fate.

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