Joseph Smith Had the Plates, and He Had to Protect Them
After Joseph Smith obtained the plates, mobs tried to forcefully take them, causing Joseph and Emma to leave Palmyra.
Author: Justin Baer
Joseph Smith’s Seer Stones
Joseph Smith had at least three seer stones, which helped him receive revelation and translate the Book of Mormon.
Imagination, Faith in Jesus Christ, and Revelation
Imagination, faith in Jesus Christ, and revelation work together to help us accomplish seemingly impossible tasks.
Who Was Martin Harris?
Martin Harris was wealthy, a prominent farmer, politician, but sacrificed it all to help bring forth the Book of Mormon.
How Did We Get the Book of Mormon?
Determining how we got the Book of Mormon requires critical thinking and an objective evaluation of the historical evidence.
Joseph Smith Obtains the Plates
Before Joseph Smith obtained the gold plates, he received training from heavenly messengers for several years.
Don’t Cancel Christ
Cancel culture allows no forgiveness. Christ offers us the opportunity to repent and change. In Him we can find healing.
The Marriage of Joseph and Emma
Because limited facts exist regarding the marriage of Joseph and Emma, we need to evaluate facts and beware of assumptions.
Did the Church Lie to Me?
A concern about whether the Church has lied can be eased by exercising historical empathy and faith in Jesus Christ.