Beloved Quote by John Taylor
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“[A]s a commencement the Lord appeared unto Joseph Smith, both the Father and the Son, the Father pointing to the Son said, "this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, hear ye him" Here then, was a communication from the heavens made known unto man on the earth, and he at that time came into possession of a fact that no man knew in the world but he, and that is that God lived, for he had seen him, and that his Son Jesus Christ lived, for he also had seen him.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Early Latter‑Day Saint preaching, 1840s
The speaker claims divine revelation confirming that God and Jesus Christ are living beings witnessed by Joseph Smith.
In simple terms: God and Jesus are alive, witnessed by a prophet.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal revelation as a source of truth.
Themes
faith
revelation
prophecy
Mood
spiritual
reflective
Type
theological
historical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- historical study
Key Concepts
theology
LDS doctrine
divine witness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal revelation shape belief?
- What evidence supports such claims?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on personal testimony may lack external verification.
