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Prophets
Prophets

A prophet is a man called by God to be His special witness on the earth. A prophet speaks for God, with divine power and authority. He:
  • Communicates God’s will to all people.
  • Is a special witness for Jesus Christ, testifying of His divinity.
  • Teaches the gospel and interprets the word of God.
  • Calls the unrighteous to repentance.
  • Receives revelations and directions from the Lord.
  • May see into the future in order to warn the world of coming events.
You can read the words of God’s ancient prophets in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.

God has not left us alone in our day. There is a living prophet on the earth today who communicates God’s will and stands as His special witness.

Prophets as witnesses of God
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