where is it said that Joseph Smith is already a God?
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where is it said that Joseph Smith is already a God?
I distinctly recall reading a statement to the effect that Joseph Smith has already received his eternal reward, and has taken his place, as a God, with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I'm just having a brain cramp and can't remember who said it, or where it was printed. Can anyone remind me?
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Re: where is it said that Joseph Smith is already a God?
Sethbag wrote:I distinctly recall reading a statement to the effect that Joseph Smith has already received his eternal reward, and has taken his place, as a God, with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I'm just having a brain cramp and can't remember who said it, or where it was printed. Can anyone remind me?
Doctrine and Covenants 132:48-50:
48 And again, verily I say unto you, my servant Joseph, that whatsoever you give on earth, and to whomsoever you give any one on earth, by my word and according to my law, it shall be visited with blessings and not cursings, and with my power, saith the Lord, and shall be without condemnation on earth and in heaven.
49 For I am the Lord thy God, and will be with thee even unto the end of the world, and through all eternity; for verily I seal upon you your exaltation, and prepare a throne for you in the kingdom of my Father, with Abraham your father.
50 Behold, I have seen your sacrifices, and will forgive all your sins; I have seen your sacrifices in obedience to that which I have told you. Go, therefore, and I make a way for your escape, as I accepted the offering of Abraham of his son Isaac.
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Re: where is it said that Joseph Smith is already a God?
Sethbag wrote:I distinctly recall reading a statement to the effect that Joseph Smith has already received his eternal reward, and has taken his place, as a God, with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I'm just having a brain cramp and can't remember who said it, or where it was printed. Can anyone remind me?
The song Praise to the Man says he has "ascended to heaven" and is "mingling with gods." Not sure if that's the same as becoming a god. Also, I'm pretty sure that song is not dotrine. It's just the opinion of everyone who sings it.
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Doctrine and Covenants 132:48-50:Doesn't follow. It is future tense."I seal upon you your exaltation" is not future tense.
And "prepare a throne for you" and "I make a way for your escape" make the whole concept of Joseph Smith's impending exaltation future tense.
This also shows a fundamental lack of comprehension of LDS doctrine on sealing which is no guarentee, just a conditional promise. For example, I am sealed to my wife, but that does not guarentee that I will still be married to her in the eternities.
And Runtu has the English degree to prove it!
From Mickey Mouse U apparently.