Church History Matters 142 - D&C 87 CFM - The Revelation on War - E32B August 4-10
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Jul 30, 2025 Listeners dive into the Revelation on War, exploring prophecies about conflicts leading up to the second coming. The discussion highlights the historical backdrop of the nullification crisis and examines Joseph Smith's accurate predictions about the Civil War. Controversies surrounding the interpretation of prophecies are also unpacked, with insights into the implications of wars throughout history. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes maintaining faith and hope amid turmoil, reinforcing the theme of striving for peace in chaotic times.
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Remarkable Prophecy on War
- Section 87 of the Doctrine and Covenants predicted the American Civil War starting in South Carolina, decades before it happened.
- It also foretells a sequence of global wars leading to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
Civil War as Global Turning Point
- The American Civil War was the bloodiest in U.S. history with unprecedented death and misery.
- This war is framed as the beginning of global conflicts that drastically reshaped world nations.
International Warfare Foreseen
- The prophecy indicates southern states sought help from Great Britain and others during the Civil War.
- This can also be seen as foreshadowing the world wars where nations called on allies in vast conflicts.
