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I suppose the best answer is because ancient prophets prophesied of him, and because he was "one of the noble and great ones who were chosen in the beginning to be rulers in the Church of God." (D&C 138:55)
Joseph of Egypt prophesied that a man would bring forth a book who's name would be Joseph and who's father would also be named Joseph and that this man would be a decendant of him. This can be found in the Book of Mormon in 2 Nephi 3:6-15
Moses learned that in the last days a man would restore lost scripture. This is in Moses 1:40-41.
Isaiah prophesied of Joseph Smith in Isaiah chapter 29.
Malachi prophesied of Joseph Smith in Malachi 1:3
The Savior Himself told the Book of Mormon peoples about Joseph Smith in 3 Nephi chapter 21.
What else can I help you with?
Who did god choose to be the father of his people?
God chose Jesus to be the father of his people. He didn't chose Joseph because God is Jesus' true father, not Joseph. Mary is the mother of His people and Jesus and God are the father of all people.If the children of Irsael are God's people then God chose Abraham to be the father of His people.If Christians are God's people then God is their Father.
What religion celebrates Joseph smith?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) celebrate Joseph Smith as a prophet of God.
Is Joseph Smith a member of the godhead?
No, definitely not. To say so would be blasphemy. Joseph Smith is a prophet - similar to Moses, Noah, or Abraham. The Godhead consists only of God the Father, Jesus Christ (the Son of God), and the Holy Spirit.
Why did Joseph Smith need help with the translation of the gold plates?
Joseph Smith translated the gold plates by the gift of God. He needed God to help him translate because he was translating from a lost language that no longer exists and because what he was translating is scripture - the word of God. Joseph Smith also had a scribe to assist him. The scribe did not help with the actual translation, he just wrote as Joseph Smith translated out loud, in order to save time. The scribes also served as valuable witnesses to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon and the existence of the gold plates.
What were Brigham Young's last words?
Brigham Young's last words were "Joseph, Joseph, Joseph" presumably about the Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr.
Was Joseph smith a pervert?
No. There is no evidence that Joseph Smith was attracted to young children. He was 'sealed' to a couple of younger girls (14-18) in his late 20's and early 30's, but there is no evidence that he ever had a romantic or sexual relationship with them.
Did you know Joseph Smith said religion is a lie as told to him by God that none of the churches are true except for the one Joseph Smith came up with which is a mutation of Christianity and a lie duh?
No I didn't know that. Do you know that Christianity is not about religion, it is about relationship a person's relationship with God.
Is the Joseph Smith in the freemanson?
no. Joseph Smith was the founder of mormanism.
Who witnessed Joseph Smith speaking to god?
Joseph Smith had several visions, some of which were witnessed by others and some of which were private events. While Joseph Smith heard the voice of God the Father and Jesus Christ many times, he records seeing God the Father bodily only once - in his first vision in 1820. This was a private event in which Joseph Smith saw the Father and Son, both of whom spoke to him. Joseph Smith does not record speaking to God, only God speaking to him. Nobody else was present. Joseph Smith and two others - Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer - later heard the voice of God from heaven saying that the Book of Mormon was true. They did not see God or speak to Him, only heard His voice. On another occasion, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon together experienced a vision which showed the Father and Son in heaven. We know that at least one other, Philo Dibble, was present in the room but did not see the vision. It is possible that John Johnson and others were also there. Philo Dibble wrote that Joseph and Sidney sat motionless for about an hour, each describing what they were seeing. In January 1836 several church leaders gathered in the Kirtland Temple in Ohio. Joseph Smith had a vision of the Father and Son, as well as others, in heaven. Nobody else saw the vision, but they witnessed Joseph having the vision. In April 1836, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery met together to pray in the Kirtland Temple. Together they had a vision of Jesus Christ, who spoke to them. Moses, Elias, and Elijah were also a part of this vision. The vision is recorded in Doctrine and Covenants Section 110.
Why Joseph Smith's first vision?
Joseph Smith's first vision is what started the Restorationism movement. The denominations who teach of Joseph Smith's first vision vary in their accounts, but all agree that the vision presents some key doctrines that are missing in the majority of Christian denominations today. These key doctrines are that God speaks to men today as he did in Biblical times, and that mainstream Christianity has apostatized from the will of God. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (often called the "Mormon" Church) and some of it's offshoots teach that Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ in the vision, and that they had flesh and bones. The Community of Christ and some of their offshoots teach that Joseph saw a light and heard a voice. Either way, Joseph Smith's first vision paved the way for a new branch of Christianity- one that teaches that God still speaks, there are prophets today just as in ancient times, and that God has more to say to His children than only what is contained in the Bible. To learn more about Joseph Smith's first vision, visit the "Related Links" below.
What is Joseph's birth name?
Upon his birth, Joseph Smith was named Joseph Smith. Throughout his life he was called Joseph Smith, Jr. because his father's name is also Joseph Smith. His son was named Joseph Smith, III. His enemies often referred to him as Joe Smith. This was intended to be very disrespectful, and it was often offensive.
Why would anyone believe Mormonism after reading the Doctrine and Covenants written by Joseph Smith when you can clearly see Joseph is ordering people and claiming to be God?
Those who have read the Doctrine and Covenants don't see it as Joseph Smith commanding people, because it isn't. Very little of it contains commandments that are applicable to everyone in the Church. Most of it is just a document explaining how the church should be organized and operated. The rest of it is explanations or clarifications of doctrine, important church history events, or descriptions of visions that Joseph Smith and others had which contain no commandments. It is easy to believe that the commandments are actually from God and not from Joseph Smith because they have nothing to do with Joseph Smith. For example, the Word of Wisdom. Why would Joseph Smith care if people were drinking alcohol or smoking? He wouldn't, but the creator of our bodies, God, would. You can read the Doctrine and Covenants (or summaries of all the sections) at the "Related Links" below to see for yourself.
