If the Aaronic priesthood ended when Jesus became our high priest, why did Joseph Smith wish to restore it?
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We believe this is the dispensation of the Fullness of times.  All things had to be restored including the Aaronic Priesthood. \n\nThis restoration also included polygamy and will one day bring the Law of Consecration as well.
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In the mid-1800's there was a world wide movement that believed based on prophecies in Daniel that Jesus would return in 1844. This group of people,made up of Christians from almost every denomination believed that those who had rejected the message of 1844 had the door of mercy shut on them based on a passage in Revelation about the door being shut and no one could open.\n\nOnce it was evident that Jesus was not coming in 1844, further study revealed that the event that was to happen in 1844 was not the return of Jesus to this earth but the movement of Jesus from ministry in the holy place into the most holy place in the heavenly sanctuary, there to begin the judgment. It was this door that was opened and the one to the holy place that was shut. \n\nHowever, Adventist still believe that the day will come when the judgment is finished. Jesus will leave the heavenly sanctuary to prepare to return to this earth. During that time, there will be no advocate between man and God. Every case will be decided for eternity, \n\nHe that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. \nRevelation 22:11\n\nAt that time, man's probationary period will be closed. The door of opportunity will shut for those who have rejected the truth. When Jesus comes again every case will already be decided, for His reward is with Him. The final plagues have fallen on the wicked. How will we know who are wicked if the judgment has not already happened. The wheat will have been separated from the tares, the sheep from the goats, and it will be too late to change your mind. It is this close of probation that Adventist thought happened in 1844. Now they realize the close of probation is at the end of the judgment that is now going on in the sanctuary of heaven.
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<*> Annas was dismissed from being high priest, A.D. 23, after filling that office for fifteen years; but, being a person of distinguished character, and having had no fewer than five sons who had successively enjoyed the dignity of the high-priesthood, and the present high priest Caiaphas being his son-in-law, he must have possessed much authority in the nation.  It was at the palace of Caiaphas where the chief priests, elders, and scribes were assembled the whole of the night to see the issue of their stratagem. Joh 18:13 Mt 26:57 \n\nSo I suppose that anyone who retains power thru thier offspring or puppets they put in positions of authority could qualify.
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i wouldnt change the past but go back to better the future.\ni wouldnt bring things with me but bring them back. because if you changed the past who's to say you exist anymore?\n\nif i could go back in time i would go to the last supper with jesus and bring back the holy grail to bring proof of jesus, \n\nwhen i was there i would also bring back the spear of destiny (used to puncture jesus' side) for it brought hitler into power and is made of pure evil, \n\ni would also bring back the voice recorded account of jesus' stand on homosexuality (and use the other 2 items as proof i did see him)(for the holy grail was never found and the spear of destiny seemed to disappear with hitler), \n\nand i would bring back the staff of moses for maybe its power may be used for good again, \n\nand video recording of the plagues and the miracles through moses. \n\ni would use these to bring peace to all the questions and the questioning.
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An idea of the meaning can be taken by looking at the word "atonement" as "at one ment."  By reason of the Fall of Adam, and by our individual sins we have become separated from God.  What Jesus did was to reconcile us to God, to make it possible to return to God, or to make us one with God.
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The answer by Spider is not correct. Jesus was resurrected and we, his followers will be resurrected when he returns at the end of time.\nMaranatha!
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Sure, the same could be said for Jesus, but probably not. Joseph Smith was a simply con artist and he didn't live in the desert, mostly Illinois before he got killed by an angry mob.\n\nPeople like Jesus and Muhammed back in their time were a dime a dozen, it's just history chose to remember those two.
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I think it's important to first say that I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints (aka LDS or Mormon). My beliefs come from that doctrine, which I believe is true. Also, I do not wish to confuse you further, but instead commend you on trying to search for the truth. \n\nJesus Christ is the Jehovah spoken of in the Old Testament. He built this world and all that are in it. God, meaning, God the Father, or Heavenly Father is an entirely different person altogether, and the Holy Ghost is also a separate being. He/Christ is the only literal/physical Son of God, however, we are all (the good and the bad) Heavenly Father's children, because He made us spiritually before we were made physically by our parents. \n\nAs for the Trinity doctrine, it seemingly got its start when people mistranslated the Bible. The passage most often quoted is something to the effect that God is Christ in human form and His(Christ's) spirit is the Holy Ghost. What I believe was trying to be said (and may have been said, but just not translated correctly) is that God (Heavenly Father) is perfect, He knows all and is all powerful. Through His plan He wants us all to return to Him, however, He knew that we would mess up and that a Savior (Christ) would be needed to provide a way back through the Atonement. Christ, being the first spiritually born and the only physically born of God desires only to please His Father, so He did what needed to be done out of love for His Father, as well as love for us/all mankind.\n\nI'm afraid I don't have Bible references for this, however, there are scripture references found in The Pearl of Great Price and the Doctrine & Covenants, which are books of scripture found in the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. I have linked to the website containing The Pearl of Great Price.
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I am a christian and i dont belive that Joseph smith is a true prophet of God. Nor do i believe that the lds church is christian. Since they belive in earning them selfes in heaven. Just ask them, this is what they belive. There is no eternal marriage Jesus said there is no reason for it that is why we have a marriage till death do you part. Speaking as a true christian and not as other.
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The OT altars were all done in order to enter into God's presence ie the HOLY of HOLIES...now, we can come directly to God through Jesus Christ, who tore down the veils of the temple when He died, signifying that we now need NO mediator like they did in the OT...(the reason for the altars)...we come straight to the throne....He would NOT like it...it's offering a sacrifice to Him, and Jesus was the ULTIMATE sacrifice. It would be an affront!
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A revival like his is possible again, not just in one church but in all who call on the name of the lord.\n\nBelievers prayer and faith will be the catalyst\nhttp://www.mhmin.org/FC/fc-0696WilliamS.htm\n\nJesus and grace will be the cause
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Joseph Smith was one of the false prophets that the Bible warns us about.
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AAHHHH someone who is using their brain. You are very correct. The Mormons have known this ever since the Gospel was restored in it's fullness. There is a purpose and a reason for why we are here. Some people get that and some don't.\n\nI think that you will find the following article facinating. It is rather long and I do apologize for that. It makes alot of sense, aspecially about why we are really here.\n\nThe Fall of Adam and Eve\nPurpose\n34603, Primary 6, 4: The Fall of Adam and Eve, Purpose, 13\n\nTo help the children understand the fall of Adam and Eve and to have a desire to return to the presence of Heavenly Father.\n\nPreparation\n1.  Prayerfully study:\n\n•     Moses 2:27–28—Adam and Eve are commanded to be fruitful and multiply.\n\n•     Moses 3:8–9, Moses 3:15–17—The tree of knowledge and the tree of life.\n\n•     Moses 4—The fall of Adam and Eve.\n\n•     Moses 5:9–12—Adam and Eve praise God and are glad for the Fall.\n\n•     LDS Bible Dictionary “Fall of Adam” (p. 670).\n\n2.  Additional reading:\n\n•     Gospel Principles, chapter 6, “The Fall of Adam and Eve.”\n\n•     2 Nephi 2:14–27—The importance of opposition.\n\n•     Alma 42:2–9—Spiritual and temporal death.\n\n•     Helaman 14:16–17—Christ redeems us from both deaths.\n\n•     Genesis 3—The fall of Adam and Eve.\n\n3.  Study the lesson and decide how you want to teach the children the scripture account (see “Preparing Your Lessons,” p. vi, and “Teaching from the Scriptures,” p. vii). Select the discussion questions and enrichment activities that will best help the children achieve the purpose of the lesson.\n\n4.  Materials needed:\n\na.  A Bible and a Pearl of Great Price for each child.\n\nb.  A Book of Mormon and a Doctrine and Covenants.\n\nc.  Four small, undesirable items—such as a bottle cap, twig, or wad of tissue—with string tied around each one; one small object to represent something of value (such as a ring to symbolize eternal life) with string tied around it; and a small bag or container (see the attention activity).\n\nd.  Pictures 6-2, The Garden of Eden; 6-3, God the Father and Jesus Christ; and 6-4, Adam and Eve (Gospel Art Picture Kit 101; 62461).\n\nSuggested Lesson Development\nInvite a child to give the opening prayer.\n\nAttention Activity\nPlace the objects you have tied with string into the bag or container so that the objects are hidden but an equal amount of each string hangs over the side of the bag. Ask a child to choose a string and pull an item out of the bag. Then replace the object and string, let another child take a turn, and so on. Show the class all the hidden objects, and explain the value of the desirable one.\n\nExplain that it is difficult to make a correct choice when we don’t know what we are choosing. Heavenly Father wants us to know good from evil so we can choose what is right. Tell the class that this lesson will explain how we were given the knowledge of good and evil and the ability to choose for ourselves.\n\nScripture Account\nTeach the account of the fall of Adam and Eve from the scriptures listed in the “Preparation” section, using the pictures where appropriate. (For suggested ways to teach the scripture account, see “Teaching from the Scriptures,” p. vii.) The following three points are the major ideas to be taught in this lesson:\n\n1.  The fall of Adam and Eve was foreseen by Heavenly Father and “was a necessary step in the plan of life and a great blessing to all of us” (Gospel Principles, p. 33). We accepted this condition in the spirit world when we supported Heavenly Father’s plan.\n\n2.  “Because of the Fall, we are blessed with physical bodies, the right to choose between good and evil, and the opportunity to gain eternal life. None of these privileges would have been ours had Adam and Eve remained in the garden” (Gospel Principles, p. 33).\n\n3.  After Adam and Eve “fell” from the presen
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God established a covent with Moses including a ceremonial part which is a forshadow of that which is to come.Moses testafied of Messiah,Daniel told the time.Jesus established a new covenent in His blood,(read hebrews)the temple, with sacrafice,will b re-enstated....this time for antichrist.Jews eyes will b opened when he committs the abomination of desolation,Jews were only blinded in heart,so us gentiles coule obtain salvation,thru Jesus and provke Jews to jealousy,seeing the blessings of God on us.you as a Jew,r the apple of Gods eye,and true seed of Aberham,by accepting Gods true only begotten son..Jesus.to end ...seak Him,lift ur voice unto Him u will know He is.
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Death was not as easily or accurately determined in those days.  A person might be cut down from the cross while still alive.  If Joseph knew that Jesus would come back from the dead because he had not altogether died, he kept his secret through the centuries.  His version of events might then have something of the nature of a cover-up.
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remember in Scripture - when Jesus was talking to the Jewish remnant, what did He say? He said directly to them "You will not see Me again until you say 'Blessed be the name of the Lord"\nTherefore, the entire process of Heaven coming to earth (Jesus coming again) is based upon that phrase done by that people. The Jewish people have an important duty. They will call back the very return of Christ. \nThat is why Satan is not successful in destroying the Jewish people, though he sure has tried. But, if the Jewish people were destroyed, how is Jesus returning? Thus, God's very Word would be a lie. The Jewish people will not be destroyed by God or Satan.\nI hope this answers the question you were asking.
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Jesus was telling his people that he was teaching the true spiritual way to God.\nAnd also saying that the religion had been corrupt, listen to what he teaches and follow his example in life.\nNot to think he was a GOD!! That would be a sin.\nNot sure if anyone remembers but he was on a quest to go back and follow the old ways.\nHe was trying to teach people the old ways, and you all screwed it up!