Beloved Quote by John Taylor
“Again, there are other things associated with these matters, all bearing more or less upon the same points. When God selected Joseph Smith to open up the last dispensation, which is called the dispensation of the fullness of times, the Father and the Son appeared to him, arrayed in glory, and the Father, addressing himself to Joseph, at the same time pointing to the Son, said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”
About This Quote
Source Religious Text: Doctrine and Covenants, Section 128, 1843
God affirms the Son’s authority and urges listeners to heed His teachings as essential for salvation.
In simple terms: Listen to Jesus, he is beloved and approved.
Key Takeaway
Follow Christ’s guidance.
Themes
faith
authority
revelation
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
scriptural
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- missionary work
- family worship
- scripture study
Key Concepts
divine hierarchy
prophetic calling
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you apply Christ’s teachings today?
- What does “beloved Son” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may differ across denominations.
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![“For the Christ of whom I speak has been revealed in this, the Dispensation of the Fulness [sic] of Times. He, together with His Father, appeared to the boy Joseph Smith in the year 1820, and when Joseph left the grove that day, he knew more of the nature of God than all the learned ministers of…” quote by Gordon B. Hinckley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee0/gordon-b-hinckley-331_age_for-the-christ-of-whom-i-speak-has-been_3142909.jpg)
![“How great indeed is our debt to [Joseph Smith]. His life began in Vermont and ended in Illinois, and marvelous were the things that happened between that simple beginning and that tragic ending. It was he who brought us a true knowledge of God the Eternal Father and His Risen Son, the Lord Jesus…” quote by Gordon B. Hinckley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/76a/gordon-b-hinckley-331_knowledge-of-god_how-great-indeed-is-our-debt-to-joseph-s_2410863.jpg)
