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Re: Revelation, prophecy and the Fulness of the Gospel [message #1062 is a reply to message #120]

Sun, 02 September 2012 21:16

Eric
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May I as a newbie here suggest a thought? If we define "the testimony of Jesus" as being the witness one receives when they are baptized by fire and born again and "a testimony of Jesus" as that testimony received by anyone that the Spirit happens to touch and confirm the truth of Him to - I think that might help in the discussion.

I think that is what Amonhi is getting at indirectly. It is possible that most of you maybe have forgotten that your definition of gaining a testimony is a bit different than many of us milk drinkers. We get struck by one of Bruce R. McConkies "lightning bolts" and gain a testimony. That testimony is simply a simple witness, but not "the testimony of Jesus" that Amonhi is referring to. That "the testimony of Jesus" makes you a prophet. Period you don't have any choice in the matter.
Joseph Smith taught "According to John, the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" and if you have "the spirit of prophecy, and that constitutes a prophet." (TJPS p. 269)

For example, I have "a testimony of Jesus" but I have not received "the testimony of Jesus" as of yet. Because of this I cannot truly bear witness of Him no matter how prepared or unprepared I may feel. I can get up in fast and testimony meeting and bear a "testimony" but it is not possible for me to do any more than that. However, those of you in this forum who have been born again or received their CE are capable of doing so since you by your nature have "THE testimony of Jesus". To bear witness well, you cannot do so without being a prophet. Yes, as noted in another post in this book review section, it may sound kind of strange to think that about yourself that you are a prophet - but it is nonetheless true.

"Rev. 19:10"

And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

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		Revelation, prophecy and the Fulness of the Gospel By: Elliaison on Mon, 14 June 2010 12:20
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		Re: Revelation, prophecy and the Fulness of the Gospel By: Seeker on Sun, 27 June 2010 07:40
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		Re: Revelation, prophecy and the Fulness of the Gospel By: Amonhi on Sun, 27 June 2010 10:52
		Re: Revelation, prophecy and the Fulness of the Gospel By: fairy on Tue, 29 June 2010 20:11
		Re: Revelation, prophecy and the Fulness of the Gospel By: Amonhi on Tue, 06 July 2010 10:53
		Re: Revelation, prophecy and the Fulness of the Gospel By: Eric on Sun, 02 September 2012 21:16
		Re: Revelation, prophecy and the Fulness of the Gospel By: Seeker on Sun, 09 September 2012 09:24

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