Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are Christians—we believe that Jesus Christ is our Savior. That said, there are plenty of beliefs that go against the grain of many modern branches of Christianity. Having a prophet is one of them.
Latter-day Saints believe that God spoke directly to certain individuals in antiquity, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, etc. They believe he still speaks to certain individuals, called prophets, today. Because, why wouldn’t He do the same as He did in the past?
Some theologians argue that the Bible holds all of the prophetic counsel we’ll ever need. But, respectfully, why? The Bible itself is simply a combination of smaller books that serve as evidence of God speaking to prophets over thousands and thousands of years. Why would he neglect us in modern times? Latter-day Saints say He hasn’t, isn’t and won’t.
This concept really rubs a lot of Christians the wrong way. That said, scripturally, it’s a very rare occasion when people believe in an actual, current prophet. They always seem to believe in the prophets that lived before them, but really struggle to believe in the one standing in front of them. Exhibit A: Jesus Christ himself. The most powerful of all prophets (not to mention, the Savior). The people believed in Moses and Abraham, but crucified Christ.
Despite our mortal shortcomings, Latter-day Saints believe that God has provided prophets to us today, just as he did in ancient times. Makes sense, right?
This weekend, October 5-6 Latter-day Saints including myself will be listening to our prophet, apostles, seventies and officers of the Church that bears His name. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Con amor,
Vero
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