I always find articles about when the Second Coming will be as interesting, although they don't take into account latter-day revelation. I don't think the Lord used Jewish metaphors, or figures of speech, when he taught the Prophet, Joseph Smith. And twice in the Doctrine and Covenants (section 39:21 and 49:7) he told his prophet that the day and the hour "no man knoweth." If taken literally, we could interpret the scriptures that someone might know the year, but not the actual day or hour. However, I doubt anyone who has this information actually revealed to them by God would share it because, short of the prophet, I do not believe it is not in their stewardship. The scriptures do seem clear that we can know the season, the time of the year. And Jewish holidays and seasons will probably be a factor. However, while this article doesn't appear to give a year for when the Second Coming will be, I have read others which do. Be careful not to get caught up with the philosophies of men
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And I have to say that I am not getting caught up in the philosophies of men when I quote Joseph Smith himself (years ago, I included the quote as a permanent part in the right side of the blog template). Here is the quote:
"Christ says no man knoweth the day or the hour when the Son of Man cometh. This is a sweeping argument for sectarianism against Latter day ism. Did Christ speak this as a general principle throughout all generations Oh no he spoke in the present tense no man that was then liveing upon the footstool of God knew the day or the hour But he did not say that there was no man throughout all generations that should not know the day or the hour. No for this would be in flat contradiction with other scripture for the prophet says that God will do nothing but what he will reveal unto his Servants the prophets consequently if it is not made known to the Prophets it will not come to pass; again we find Paul 1st of Thesslonians 5th Chapter expressly points out the characters who shall not know the day nor the hour when the Son of Man cometh for says he it will come upon them as the theif or unawares. Who are they they are the children of darkness or night. But to the Saints he says yea are not of the night nor of darkness of that that day should come upon you unawares. John the revelator says 14 chap 7th verse that the hour of his judgements is come they are precursers or forerunners of the comeing of Christ. read Matthew 24 Chap and all the Prophets. He says then shall they see the Sign of the comeing of the Son of Man in the clouds of Heaven. How are we to see it Ans. As the lighting up of the morning or the dawning of the morning cometh from the east and shineth unto the west—So also is the comeing of the Son of Man. The dawning of the morning makes its appearance in the east and moves along gradualy so also will the comeing of the Son of Man be. it will be small at its first appearance and gradually becomes larger untill every eye shall see it. Shall the Saints understand it Oh yes. Paul says so. Shall the wicked understand Oh no they attribute it to a natural cause. They will probably suppose it is two great comets comeing in contact with each other It will be small at first and will grow larger and larger untill it will be all in a blaze so that every eye shall see it." (Joseph Smith, General Conference, April 6, 1843
This man spoke with Jesus himself on many occasions. I would call that being on pretty good authority. My guess is that Joseph did not have the luxury of having the Jewish scholarship also chime in on his side since he made that pronouncement, as we have in our day. I believe both are perfectly valid statements.
And Joseph's statement does back Chris up with his premise: we will most always get it from a Prophet before it happens. Maybe not the prediction of the Fukushima EQ and so many other events that are impactful on this world - but when it comes to something as awesome as the event of Christ coming in glory, I think it will be obvious that we are there by all the commotion around us - and we will get it from the Lord's mouthpiece as a second witness that we are not being deceived by a form of anti-Christ. We will know it is the real deal.
I always find articles about when the Second Coming will be as interesting, although they don't take into account latter-day revelation. I don't think the Lord used Jewish metaphors, or figures of speech, when he taught the Prophet, Joseph Smith. And twice in the Doctrine and Covenants (section 39:21 and 49:7) he told his prophet that the day and the hour "no man knoweth." If taken literally, we could interpret the scriptures that someone might know the year, but not the actual day or hour. However, I doubt anyone who has this information actually revealed to them by God would share it because, short of the prophet, I do not believe it is not in their stewardship. The scriptures do seem clear that we can know the season, the time of the year. And Jewish holidays and seasons will probably be a factor. However, while this article doesn't appear to give a year for when the Second Coming will be, I have read others which do. Be careful not to get caught up with the philosophies of men.
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