“To join the Church is to enroll in the School of the Prophets,” observes Joseph Fielding McConkie in this stimulating work on the role and nature of prophets and prophecy. For Latter-day Saints need for living prophets is well established, but the nature of their role and call is less understood.
In this informative book, the author discusses the Lord’s bestowal of the prophet’s authority and commission, both anciently and today; indicates the need for prophets-the gospel can come to man only through revelation from God; explains how prophecy comes; shows how to discern true from false prophets, “that ye may not be deceived”; demonstrates the parallels between the call of Old Testament prophets and that of Joseph Smith.
Among the insights the author offers are the Lord’s use of heavenly councils; ancient prophecies of the latter-day restoration; the possible relationship between the temple endowment and premortal promises; ancient traditions that point to Joseph Smith’s prophetic ministry; and many more.
In a stimulating, in-depth examination of the subject, the author dispels some myths as he emphasizes the revealed word of Restoration doctrine. In the Lord’s plan, he reminds us, there must be and is no ambiguity as the principles of salvation. Hence the need for prophets and the spirit of prophecy. Hence too the challenging conclusion that God’s people should be a kingdom of prophets and prophetesses.
So who can qualify? Reading this compelling book will convince you of the answer-you can!
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