LDS Doctrine and Covenants Critique
Downloaded from churchofjesuschrist.org in September 2026
The Doctrine and Covenants
SECTION 45
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to
the Church, at Kirtland, Ohio, March 7, 1831. Prefacing the record of
this revelation, Joseph Smith’s history states that “at this age of the
Church … many false reports … and foolish stories, were published … and
circulated, … to prevent people from investigating the work, or
embracing the faith. … But to the joy of the Saints, … I received the
following.”
1–5, Christ is our advocate with the Father; 6–10, The gospel is a
messenger to prepare the way before the Lord; 11–15, Enoch and his
brethren were received by the Lord unto Himself; 16–23, Christ revealed
signs of His coming as given on the Mount of Olives; 24–38, The gospel
will be restored, the times of the Gentiles will be fulfilled, and a
desolating sickness will cover the land; 39–47, Signs, wonders, and the
Resurrection are to attend the Second Coming; 48–53, Christ will stand
on the Mount of Olives, and the Jews will see the wounds in His hands
and feet; 54–59, The Lord will reign during the Millennium; 60–62, The
Prophet is instructed to begin the translation of the New Testament,
through which important information will be made known; 63–75, The
Saints are commanded to gather and build the New Jerusalem, to which
people from all nations will come.
1 Hearken, O ye people of my church, to whom the kingdom has been
given; hearken ye and give ear to him who laid the foundation of the
earth, who made the heavens and all the hosts thereof, and by whom all
things were made which live, and move, and have a being.
Note: The kingdom of God concerns Jesus Christ.
Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received
all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the
things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one
forbidding him. Acts 28:30-31
2 And again I say, hearken unto my voice, lest death shall overtake
you; in an hour when ye think not the summer shall be past, and the
harvest ended, and your souls not saved.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Matthew 24:44
3 Listen to him who is the advocate with the Father, who is pleading
your cause before him—4 Saying: Father, behold the sufferings and death
of him who did no sin, in whom thou wast well pleased; behold the blood
of thy Son which was shed, the blood of him whom thou gavest that
thyself might be glorified; 5 Wherefore, Father, spare these my
brethren that believe on my name, that they may come unto me and have
everlasting life.
Note: Believers have been washed of sins by the blood of Jesus Christ.
John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace
from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven
Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful
witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of
the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own
blood and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him
be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Revelation 1:4-6
6 Hearken, O ye people of my church, and ye elders listen together, and
hear my voice while it is called today, and harden not your hearts;
Note: Christian elders will not be youngsters.
For this reason, I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the
things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I
commanded you— if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having
faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. Titus
1:5-6
7 For verily I say unto you that I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning
and the end, the light and the life of the world—a light that shineth
in darkness and the darkness comprehendeth it not.
Note: The Holy Bible was plagiarized.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” Revelation 1:8
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light
shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John
1:4-5
8 I came unto mine own, and mine own received me not; but unto as many
as received me gave I power to do many miracles, and to become the sons
of God; and even unto them that believed on my name gave I power to
obtain eternal life.
Note: The Holy Bible was plagiarized.
He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as
received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to
those who believe in His name: John 1:11-12
9 And even so I have sent mine everlasting covenant into the world, to
be a light to the world, and to be a standard for my people, and for
the Gentiles to seek to it, and to be a messenger before my face to
prepare the way before me.
Note: The New Covenant is the blood of Jesus Christ shed for remission of sins.
And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and
gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” Then
He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink
from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is
shed for many for the remission of sins. Matthew 26:26-28
10 Wherefore, come ye unto it, and with him that cometh I will reason
as with men in days of old, and I will show unto you my strong
reasoning. 11 Wherefore, hearken ye together and let me show unto you
even my wisdom—the wisdom of him whom ye say is the God of Enoch, and
his brethren,
Note: Enoch by faith pleased God.
By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was
not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had
this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible
to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and
that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:5-6
12 Who were separated from the earth, and were received unto myself—a
city reserved until a day of righteousness shall come—a day which was
sought for by all holy men, and they found it not because of wickedness
and abominations;
Note: By faith Abraham obeyed God.
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which
he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where
he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign
country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of
the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations,
whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:8-10
13 And confessed they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth;
Note: The Holy Bible was plagiarized.
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having
seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed
that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Hebrews 11:13
14 But obtained a promise that they should find it and see it in their
flesh. 15 Wherefore, hearken and I will reason with you, and I will
speak unto you and prophesy, as unto men in days of old.
Note: The New Covenant has eliminated the office of prophet.
God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the
fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His
Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He
made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express
image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power,
when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of
the Majesty on high, having become so much better than the angels, as
He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. Hebrews
1:1-4
16 And I will show it plainly as I showed it unto my disciples as I
stood before them in the flesh, and spake unto them, saying: As ye have
asked of me concerning the signs of my coming, in the day when I shall
come in my glory in the clouds of heaven, to fulfil the promises that I
have made unto your fathers, 17 For as ye have looked upon the long
absence of your spirits from your bodies to be a bondage, I will show
unto you how the day of redemption shall come, and also the restoration
of the scattered Israel.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the
tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming
on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And He will send
His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather
together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the
other. Matthew 24:30-31
18 And now ye behold this temple which is in Jerusalem, which ye call
the house of God, and your enemies say that this house shall never fall.
Note: The New Covenant has eliminated the tangible temple.
Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of
God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will
destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. 1
Corinthians 3:16-17
19 But, verily I say unto you, that desolation shall come upon this
generation as a thief in the night, and this people shall be destroyed
and scattered among all nations.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the
heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt
with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be
burned up. 2 Peter 3:10
20 And this temple which ye now see shall be thrown down that there shall not be left one stone upon another.
Note: The New Covenant has eliminated the tangible temple.
Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples
came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said to
them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not
one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown
down.” Matthew 24:1-2
21 And it shall come to pass, that this generation of Jews shall not
pass away until every desolation which I have told you concerning them
shall come to pass.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away
till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but
My words will by no means pass away.” Matthew 24:34-35
22 Ye say that ye know that the end of the world cometh; ye say also
that ye know that the heavens and the earth shall pass away;
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” Mark 13:31
23 And in this ye say truly, for so it is; but these things which I
have told you shall not pass away until all shall be fulfilled.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” Luke 21:33
24 And this I have told you concerning Jerusalem; and when that day
shall come, shall a remnant be scattered among all nations; 25 But they
shall be gathered again; but they shall remain until the times of the
Gentiles be fulfilled.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“And they will fall by the edge of the sword and be led away captive
into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the
times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” Luke 21:24
26 And in that day shall be heard of wars and rumors of wars, and the
whole earth shall be in commotion, and men’s hearts shall fail them,
and they shall say that Christ delayeth his coming until the end of the
earth.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not
troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not
yet.” Matthew 24:6
27 And the love of men shall wax cold, and iniquity shall abound.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.” Matthew 24:12
28 And when the times of the Gentiles is come in, a light shall break
forth among them that sit in darkness, and it shall be the fulness of
my gospel;
Note: The Christian Gospel is Jesus Christ.
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to
you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you
are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless
you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I
also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the
Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third
day according to the Scriptures, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
29 But they receive it not; for they perceive not the light, and they
turn their hearts from me because of the precepts of men. 30 And in
that generation shall the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
And they will fall by the edge of the sword and be led away captive
into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the
times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. Luke 21:24
31 And there shall be men standing in that generation, that shall not
pass until they shall see an overflowing scourge; for a desolating
sickness shall cover the land.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place.” Luke 21:32
32 But my disciples shall stand in holy places and shall not be moved;
but among the wicked, men shall lift up their voices and curse God and
die.
Note: LDS fanatics were moved from Zion in just over two years.
Jackson County was designated in July 1831 as a gathering place, where
they believed they would eventually establish the city of Zion.
Tensions mounted in July 1833 when a controversial issue of the local
Mormon newspaper was published. One article reminded free people of
color to bring proper identification before immigrating to Missouri, as
required by state law. Another article advised potential Mormon
settlers to make financial preparations before immigrating, rather than
expecting to obtain land “by the sword” as in the Old Testament. In
response, local Missourians formed a mob and destroyed the Mormon
printing press. In October 1833, Mormon leaders received an ultimatum
demanding their departure from the county. The expelled Mormons sought
refuge in neighboring counties, especially Clay County.
33 And there shall be earthquakes also in divers places, and many
desolations; yet men will harden their hearts against me, and they will
take up the sword, one against another, and they will kill one another.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And
there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.
Matthew 24:7
34 And now, when I the Lord had spoken these words unto my disciples,
they were troubled. 35 And I said unto them: Be not troubled, for, when
all these things shall come to pass, ye may know that the promises
which have been made unto you shall be fulfilled.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for
such things must happen, but the end is not yet.” Mark 13:7
36 And when the light shall begin to break forth, it shall be with them
like unto a parable which I will show you— 37 Ye look and behold the
fig trees, and ye see them with your eyes, and ye say when they begin
to shoot forth, and their leaves are yet tender, that summer is now
nigh at hand; 38 Even so it shall be in that day when they shall see
all these things, then shall they know that the hour is nigh.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already
become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So,
you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the
doors!” Matthew 24:32-33
39 And it shall come to pass that he that feareth me shall be looking
forth for the great day of the Lord to come, even for the signs of the
coming of the Son of Man.
Note: Believers will love Jesus Christ and have peace of mind.
Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus
Christ in sincerity. Amen. Ephesians 6:23-24
40 And they shall see signs and wonders, for they shall be shown forth
in the heavens above, and in the earth beneath. 41 And they shall
behold blood, and fire, and vapors of smoke.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with
blood, and they were thrown to the earth. And a third of the trees were
burned up, and all green grass was burned up. Revelation 8:7
42 And before the day of the Lord shall come, the sun shall be
darkened, and the moon be turned into blood, and the stars fall from
heaven.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be
darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall
from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.” Matthew
24:29
43 And the remnant shall be gathered unto this place;
Note: Mount Zion is in Jerusalem not Missouri or Ohio.
And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the LORD
shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be
deliverance, as the LORD has said, among the remnant whom the LORD
calls. Joel 2:32
44 And then they shall look for me, and, behold, I will come; and they
shall see me in the clouds of heaven, clothed with power and great
glory; with all the holy angels; and he that watches not for me shall
be cut off.
Note: Jesus Christ did not return to earth in the 19th century.
“Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all
the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man
coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” Matthew
24:30
45 But before the arm of the Lord shall fall, an angel shall sound his
trump, and the saints that have slept shall come forth to meet me in
the cloud.
Note: The resurrection of the dead did not happen in the 19th century.
Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all
be changed— in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last
trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised
incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
46 Wherefore, if ye have slept in peace blessed are you; for as you now
behold me and know that I am, even so shall ye come unto me and your
souls shall live, and your redemption shall be perfected; and the
saints shall come forth from the four quarters of the earth.
Note: Jesus Christ did not return to the earth in the 19th century.
“And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they
will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of
heaven to the other.” Matthew 24:31
47 Then shall the arm of the Lord fall upon the nations. 48 And then
shall the Lord set his foot upon this mount, and it shall cleave in
twain, and the earth shall tremble, and reel to and fro, and the
heavens also shall shake.
Note: Jesus Christ did not return to the earth in the 19th century.
Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as He
fights in the day of battle. And in that day His feet will stand on the
Mount of Olives, which faces Jerusalem on the east. And the Mount of
Olives shall be split in two, from east to west, making a very large
valley; Half of the mountain shall move toward the north and half of it
toward the south. Zechariah 14:3-4
49 And the Lord shall utter his voice, and all the ends of the earth
shall hear it; and the nations of the earth shall mourn, and they that
have laughed shall see their folly.
Note: Jesus Christ did not return to the earth in the 19th century.
Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on
him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and
makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were
many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He
was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The
Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and
clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp
sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will
rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the
fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His
thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation
19:11-16
50 And calamity shall cover the mocker, and the scorner shall be
consumed; and they that have watched for iniquity shall be hewn down
and cast into the fire.
Note: Jesus Christ did not return to the earth in the 19th century.
“So, it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth,
separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace
of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 13:49-50
51 And then shall the Jews look upon me and say: What are these wounds
in thine hands and in thy feet? 52 Then shall they know that I am the
Lord; for I will say unto them: These wounds are the wounds with which
I was wounded in the house of my friends. I am he who was lifted up. I
am Jesus that was crucified. I am the Son of God. 53 And then shall
they weep because of their iniquities; then shall they lament because
they persecuted their king.
Note: Jesus Christ did not return to the earth in the 19th century.
“And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of
Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on
Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for
his only son and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn.”
Zechariah 12:10
54 And then shall the heathen nations be redeemed, and they that knew
no law shall have part in the first resurrection; and it shall be
tolerable for them. 55 And Satan shall be bound, that he shall have no
place in the hearts of the children of men. 56 And at that day, when I
shall come in my glory, shall the parable be fulfilled which I spake
concerning the ten virgins.
Note: Jesus Christ did not return to the earth in the 19th century.
“And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go
out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.
And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our
lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there
should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell,
and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom
came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the
door was shut. Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, Lord,
Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you,
I do not know you.’ Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor
the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. Matthew 25:6-13
57 For they that are wise and have received the truth, and have taken
the Holy Spirit for their guide, and have not been deceived—verily I
say unto you, they shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire, but
shall abide the day. 58 And the earth shall be given unto them for an
inheritance; and they shall multiply and wax strong, and their children
shall grow up without sin unto salvation. 59 For the Lord shall be in
their midst, and his glory shall be upon them, and he will be their
king and their lawgiver.
Note: The latter-day saints are under the curse for trying to keep the law.
For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it
is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things
which are written in the book of the law, to do them.” But that no one
is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just
shall live by faith.” Yet the law is not of faith, but “the man who
does them shall live by them.” Christ has redeemed us from the curse of
the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is
everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come
upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of
the Spirit through faith. Galatians 3:10-14
60 And now, behold, I say unto you, it shall not be given unto you to
know any further concerning this chapter, until the New Testament be
translated, and in it all these things shall be made known; 61
Wherefore I give unto you that ye may now translate it, that ye may be
prepared for the things to come.
Note: Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were heretics.
Doctrinal Alterations in the Bible: The JST heavily alters key Pauline
theology in the New Testament—such as reversing or modifying passages
on faith and grace in Romans 3:28 and Romans 4:5—which critics view as
imposing 19th-century Latter-day Saint doctrines onto biblical texts.
62 For verily I say unto you, that great things await you; 63 Ye hear
of wars in foreign lands; but, behold, I say unto you, they are nigh,
even at your doors, and not many years hence ye shall hear of wars in
your own lands.
Note: The end of the world did not happen in the 19th century.
And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he
was given authority to continue for forty-two months. Then he opened
his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His
tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. It was granted to him to
make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given
him over every tribe, tongue, and nation. All who dwell on the earth
will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life
of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Revelation 13:5-8
64 Wherefore I, the Lord, have said, gather ye out from the eastern
lands, assemble ye yourselves together ye elders of my church; go ye
forth into the western countries, call upon the inhabitants to repent,
and inasmuch as they do repent, build up churches unto me.
Note: Believers will preach Jesus Christ.
For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know
God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to
save those who believe. For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after
wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block
and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews
and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1
Corinthians 1:21-24
65 And with one heart and with one mind, gather up your riches that ye
may purchase an inheritance which shall hereafter be appointed unto
you. 66 And it shall be called the New Jerusalem, a land of peace, a
city of refuge, a place of safety for the saints of the Most High God;
67 And the glory of the Lord shall be there, and the terror of the Lord
also shall be there, insomuch that the wicked will not come unto it,
and it shall be called Zion.
Note: Salvation is free of charge through faith in Jesus Christ.
“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no
money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money
and without price. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and
your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat
what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance. Incline
your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will
make an everlasting covenant with you—
The sure mercies of David. Isaiah 55:1-3
68 And it shall come to pass among the wicked, that every man that will
not take his sword against his neighbor must needs flee unto Zion for
safety.
Note: Believers are to go into all the world.
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given
to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all
the nations,” Matthew 28:18-19
69 And there shall be gathered unto it out of every nation under
heaven; and it shall be the only people that shall not be at war one
with another.
Note: Believers are to go into all the world.
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8
70 And it shall be said among the wicked: Let us not go up to battle
against Zion, for the inhabitants of Zion are terrible; wherefore we
cannot stand. 71 And it shall come to pass that the righteous shall be
gathered out from among all nations, and shall come to Zion, singing
with songs of everlasting joy.
Note: Independence Missouri is not Zion.
Independence, Missouri (in Jackson County) is designated as the literal
"center place" for the city of Zion, or the New Jerusalem.
72 And now I say unto you, keep these things from going abroad unto the
world until it is expedient in me, that ye may accomplish this work in
the eyes of the people, and in the eyes of your enemies, that they may
not know your works until ye have accomplished the thing which I have
commanded you; 73 That when they shall know it, that they may consider
these things.
Note: Believers will preach Jesus Christ.
For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and
ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who
commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts
to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of
Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:5-6
74 For when the Lord shall appear he shall be terrible unto them, that
fear may seize upon them, and they shall stand afar off and tremble. 75
And all nations shall be afraid because of the terror of the Lord, and
the power of his might. Even so. Amen.
Note: Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were heretics.
Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord,
will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to
them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has
put in His own authority.” Acts 1:6-7