Was Joseph Smith A Prophet Of G ÆÆ WAS JOSEPH SMITH A PROPHET OF GOD? (Part A) If Joseph Smith was a true prophet then everyone should
follow his teachings. If, however, Joseph was a false prophet, then he should be exposed as su
ch.
There are at least twenty three references in the Bible dealing with false prophets. Some of these references are specific tests to determine if the prophet is a true prophet of God. We will apply just two of these tests to Joseph Smith.
Deuteronomy 13:1-5 is the first scripture in the Bible dealing with false prophets. The issue in these verses is whether the prophet leads the people after another god.
What does it mean if Joseph Smith is a false prophet? What will happen to the people who follow a false prophet’s teachings? Isaiah 9:16 says the following: “For the leaders of this people caus
e them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.” Matthew 7:15-20 says to beware of false prophets. It goes on to say that the fate of a false prophet is that he will be “…hewn down, and cast into the fire.” The Holy Bible declares that the fate of those who follow a false prophet is that they will go right into the Lake of Fire with the false
prophet. Please check it out for yourself.
The god of Mormonism was born as a baby on another world. He grew up, got baptized by one holding the proper authority, got married in the temple for time and all eternity (probably to more than one wife), had many children, was obedient to all of the laws and ordinances of the gospel and eventually died. Because of his obedience and faithfulness and by the Law of Eternal Progression he was Exalted and became god.
If you know anything about Mormon doctrine you know that this is the god of Mormonism. His name is Eloheim (or Ahman) and he lives on a planet (or star) nearest the planet Kolob. He is a glorified, resurrected, exalted man having a tangible body of flesh and bones. (see Mormon Doctrine by Bruce R.McConkie, page 250)
Certain basic questions should be asked about each prophecy or revelation. First, it must be determined that the prophetic utterance really came from Joseph Smith. Secondly it must be determined that the prophecy purportedly came from God. Third, ÜfÜ