Doctrine
Revelation
Revelation describes God making truth or direction known through scripture, prophecy, inspiration, and divine communication. Interpretive differences usually concern scope, authority, and continuity of revelation.
LineUponLine does not pick a “winning” doctrine. These pages summarize where to read in scripture and how some traditions describe those texts—so you can compare sources yourself. This is not Ask (scripture lookup) or Research (conversational Q&A)—only static study notes.
Scripture anchors
When a reference parses to the Church's study site, the link opens scripture there in a new tab; otherwise the label stays plain text. Short notes describe what the text is doing, not a full theological conclusion. Anchor type badges (primary, supporting, contextual) are editor markers for reading order and scope only; they do not rank inspiration, truth, or authority.
Invites seekers to ask God for wisdom.
Jesus promises guidance by the Spirit of truth.
Links revelation with mind and heart.
Equates the Lord’s voice with his servants’ authoritative declaration.
How different traditions summarize the texts
Each block names a tradition or common reading, then describes it in neutral, third-person language. Summaries are representative, not exhaustive. Blocks are listed A–Z by tradition title for a stable order; that order is not a ranking of correctness.
Tradition / reading
Broader Christian / biblical usage of related terms
Broader Christian discussion distinguishes public revelation, canonical closure, and ongoing illumination by the Spirit. Traditions vary in how prophecy and guidance function after the apostolic era while affirming scriptural authority.
Passages often cited in this summary: John 16:13 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); James 1:5 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
Tradition / reading
Latter-day Saint teaching on Revelation
Latter-day Saint teaching emphasizes continuing revelation for prophets, leaders, and individual disciples, while maintaining canon and stewardship boundaries. Accounts of seeking wisdom and Restoration revelations are read as templates for ongoing guidance.
Passages often cited in this summary: James 1:5 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Doctrine and Covenants 8:3 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Doctrine and Covenants 1:38 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
General Conference teachings
Talks linked here were selected during doctrine review and import. Each entry opens the talk on the Church's site.
President Emily Belle Freeman · 2024-10
“Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up”
Elder Ronald A. Rasband · 2024-10
Elder John C. Pingree Jr. · 2023-10
A Living Prophet for the Latter Days
Elder Allen D. Haynie · 2023-04
Follow Jesus Christ with Footsteps of Faith
President M. Russell Ballard · 2022-10
Related topics
Cross-links for study context only—they do not imply that one topic logically proves another.
- Jesus Christ(related study topic)
Where readers often connect ideas
Notes describe common discussion threads between topics, not mandatory implications.
None recorded yet.
Argument notes
- Revelation studies often compare canonical patterns of prophecy with claims about ongoing divine guidance.
Reasoning tags
- exegesis
- history-of-doctrine