The Articles of Faith in the Letters of Paul

Title

The Articles of Faith in the Letters of Paul

Publication Type

Chart

Year of Publication

2002

Authors

Welch, John W. (Primary), and Hall, John F. (Primary)

Number

15-16

Publisher

Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies

City

Provo, UT

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

In the thirteenth Article of Faith, Joseph Smith declared, “Indeed we may say we follow the admonition of Paul.” The writings of Paul were deeply meaningful and fully embraced by the Prophet Joseph Smith. As chart 15-16 shows, the essence of each of the Articles of Faith can be found, often verbatim, in the writings of Paul. Following the table listing the New Testament references, two pages compare the parallel words and thoughts between the letters of Paul and the Articles of Faith. Paul admonished the people in Ephesus to be united in “one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all” (Eph 4:5–6). The congruence between the teachings of Joseph Smith and Paul shows them to be of one mind and one will as apostles of Jesus Christ.

Articles of Faith

Study Helps

Pauline Epistles

Paul the Apostle