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Aug 9, 1983 · The parallel between Joseph Smith and Paul is vivid here, for Paul penned the most impressive perspective of the Holy Ghost: “the things of God” can only be revealed “unto us by his Spirit”—that which searches “the deep things of God” (1 Corinthians 2:9–11).
Joseph Smith claimed that Jesus preached the Gospel to the Americas, and that Native Americans were descendant from Jewish people. Something we don't have any proof. And actually we have the proof that it's false.
This is the simple, direct testimony of Joseph Smith, giving some of the events that led to the Restoration of the gospel and the founding of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For a more complete account of Joseph Smith’s story, see Joseph Smith—History in the Pearl of Great Price or History of the Church, 1:2–79.
Aug 1, 2023 · Because the Lord “speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding” (2 Nephi 31:3), Paul and Joseph Smith each offered different accounts of their visions to different audiences, highlighting what was most important for their needs at that time.
From a text-critical standpoint, the Acts of Paul and Joseph Smith’s description of Paul immediately stand out because of the shared context: a physical portrait of Paul.9 Additionally, textual borrowing can be in only one direction, because the two sources are separated by over 1,500 years.
Jul 30, 2019 · Paul, Alma, and Joseph Smith drew strength from their foundational spiritual experiences, and shared them multiple times over the course of their lives. Hundreds of years later, their remarkable testimonies are continuing to build faith in Jesus Christ and help draw millions unto Him.
Aug 19, 2013 · Paul's influence upon Joseph Smith and the Latter-day Saints is seen at many points. Joseph Smith referred to "the admonition of Paul" (cf. Philip. 4:8 ) in describing the highest moral aspirations of the Latter-day Saints (A of F 13).
