This category explores how religious authority, continuing revelation, and prophetic leadership have shaped the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Articles in this section examine prophetic claims, true and false revelation, and the historical foundations of prophetic authority, especially in the ministry of Joseph Smith and early Church leaders. Through historical analysis and doctrinal discussion, this category addresses how revelation functions within the restored Church.
The Revelation (Doctrine and Covenants 87) Doctrine and Covenants 87 is a revelation given to Joseph Smith on December 25, 1832, while the church was in Kirtland, Ohio. This was shortly after previous revelations identifying Jackson County, Missouri, as the location of Zion. The revelation prophesies: Wars would shortly come to pass, beginning at the … Read more
Introduction This bonus episode draws on a revealing moment in early Church history: a letter Joseph Smith wrote in 1833 addressing members who rejected or disputed revealed doctrine—particularly the revelation now known as Doctrine and Covenants 76. By examining how early Saints reacted to prophetic teachings, the episode highlights enduring patterns seen again in the … Read more