…Latter-day Saints believe He continues to offer guidance, correction, and comfort—both to individuals and to His Church—while remaining perfectly consistent with eternal truth. What Is Continuing Revelation? Continuing revelation is…
…way for others to label a growing and unfamiliar religious community. A Name Given by Outsiders In its earliest usage, “Mormon” functioned as an external label rather than a self-chosen…
…living prophet helps apply eternal principles to new situations. Revelation for Modern Times Latter-day Saints believe revelation is not about changing eternal truth, but about clarifying and applying it. A…
…reconstructed by human reasoning. Continuing Revelation Another major difference between Latter-day Saints and many other Christians is belief in continuing revelation. Most Christian traditions hold that public revelation ended with…
…His original church through divine revelation, priesthood authority, and living prophets. This belief centers on continuity with the New Testament church, not superiority over other Christians. In this context, “true”…
…plates. Doctrine of Revelation Explained Latter-day Saints believe that true prophetic translation happens only when God authorizes it. Joseph Smith did not claim the power to translate every unknown artifact…
…history, authority, revelation, and God’s ongoing relationship with humanity. Rather than viewing history as a straight, uninterrupted continuation of Christ’s original church, they believe there was a period of loss…
…temples. It explains why we emphasize continuing revelation. Continuing Revelation We believe God has not ceased to speak. Just as He called prophets in ancient times — Moses, Isaiah, Peter,…
…was organized gradually as revelation continued. Leadership offices, councils, quorums, and auxiliaries developed according to divine instruction. This structure reflects belief in order, accountability, and shared leadership. Continuing Revelation Restoration…
…the Doctrine and Covenants contains modern revelations. These revelations are believed to have been given to guide the Church in organization, doctrine, and practical challenges faced by believers in the…
