*See also, An Original History by Joseph Smith.
Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805–1844) was the founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or “Mormon Church.” A prophet, according to the Old and New Testament, relies on revelation from God to teach the people, and not on his own wisdom or learning.
Joseph Smith, as prophet, teacher, and beloved leader of the “Saints” (as members of the Church are called) was the prophet of the “Restoration.” That is, he did not establish a new religion, but restored the ancient Church of Christ. He was able to do this, because he was called of God, given authority from God, and taught truths which he received directly from God. Through his ministry, what began as a handful of believers in 1830 has become a worldwide Church. Joseph Smith accomplished his work without the advantages of schooling, property, or family prominence. The cause of Christ he championed has never taken a step backward.
The Prophet Joseph Smith is one of the most charismatic and influential religious figures in American history. Many followed his teachings and joined the Church which Joseph organized both during his life and after his death, but many others opposed his teachings. The teachings of the restored church seemed heretical, when compared with the teachings of Orthodox priests and Protestant ministers. This is because, after the death of Christ and His apostles, true doctrine had gradually been lost, but church leaders of other faiths refuse to acknowledge this.
This site is dedicated to the Prophet Joseph Smith and to all serious truth-seekers who want to know more about him. The testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith about the Savior Jesus Christ and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints needs to be considered seriously and prayerfully by all who want to receive a testimony of the truth revealed directly from God.
We invite you to come and learn more about the Prophet Joseph Smith. We know that if you will do it with an open heart and an open mind, having a true desire to know the truth, you will be able to find answers to your questions.
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Note: A discussion regarding the Prophet Joseph Smith and polygamy is beyond the scope of this website. Learn more about Mormon polygamy.
Conference Hales
Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Ensign, Nov. 2005, 88 This year we are commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Joseph Smith. To the world we testify that he was the prophet of God foreordained to bring about the...
Conference S Tanner
Susan W. Tanner, Young Women General President Ensign, May 2005, 104 As I visited Joseph Smith’s restored small and humble log home, I sensed that I was in a holy place. I was at the site where the angel Moroni first appeared to Joseph Smith to usher in this great and...
Belief Grace
In Christianity, there is a constant debate about whether salvation is given to man by grace or if it is earned through good works. The Mormon Church teaches that both grace and good works share a major role in our salvation. The Church teaches that Christ’s Atonement...
Missionaries
Why Does the Mormon Church Send Out Missionaries? In the Mormon Church missionary work is seen as a principle that has always been a part of Christ’s gospel. Revelations recorded by the Prophet Joseph Smith show that missionary work is a necessary part of the Mormon...
Temples
To understand why Mormon beliefs dictate that Mormons should build temples is to understand what purpose temples fulfill. Mormon temples are houses of God–they are places of peace and holiness, sanctuaries from the outside world. In temples Latter-day Saints learn the...
Legacy Book Mormon
Elder Robert K. Dellenbach, “The Translation Miracle of the Book of Mormon” In the April General Conference of 1995, Elder Robert K. Dellenbach of the Seventy spoke about the translation of the Book of Mormon by the Prophet Joseph Smith. The Book of Mormon is being...
Mormon Missionaries Facts
Mormon missionaries are easy to identify by their clean-cut appearance, white shirt and tie, and black name-tags, which state that they are representatives of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You will find Mormon missionaries throughout the world...
Adam-Ondi-Ahman
According to the doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Adam-ondi-Ahman means "the place where Adam dwelt." (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is often misnamed the "Mormon Church" in the media.) Through revelation, the prophet...
Conference Hinckley
President Gordon B. Hinckley, Fifteenth President of the Church Ensign, May 1977, 64 My brethren and sisters, I seek the direction of the Holy Spirit. Many of us have been gratified recently as we have read in periodicals and seen on television some complimentary...
Baptism and Holy Ghost
What Do Mormons Believe About Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost? Mormon doctrine teaches that baptism is an essential ordinance. It is essentially the “gate” through which we are able to live with God again. In the Mormon Church members are baptized by...