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Prophetic words as scripture
Statements made by past prophets as "scripture"
Summary: Are statements of past prophets considered doctrine? It is claimed that anything that is, or ever was, officially published by the Church ought to represent doctrine.
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- Question: Did Brigham Young state that everything he said could be considered "scripture"?
- Question: When are the writings or sermons of Church leaders entitled to the claim of scripture?
Statements made by past prophets as "scripture"
Summary: Are statements of past prophets considered doctrine? It is claimed that anything that is, or ever was, officially published by the Church ought to represent doctrine.
Jump to details:
- Question: Did Brigham Young state that everything he said could be considered "scripture"?
- Question: When are the writings or sermons of Church leaders entitled to the claim of scripture?
Statements made by past prophets as "scripture"
Summary: Are statements of past prophets considered doctrine? It is claimed that anything that is, or ever was, officially published by the Church ought to represent doctrine.
Jump to details:
- Question: Did Brigham Young state that everything he said could be considered "scripture"?
- Question: When are the writings or sermons of Church leaders entitled to the claim of scripture?
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