Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
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Apostleship is a holy calling in the Melchizedek Priesthood designated for the watchcare of Jesus Christ's followers and the witnessing of his name.
Jesus chose apostles to establish his church after he left the Earth.
"Thus the apostolic and prophetic foundation of the church was to bless in all times, but especially in times of adversity or danger, times when we might feel like children, confused or disoriented, perhaps a little fearful, times in which the devious hands of men or the maliciousness of the devil would attempt to unsettle or mislead."
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve are prophets, seers and revelators.
"In New Testament times, in Book of Mormon times and in modern times these officers form the foundation stones of the true church, positioned around and gaining strength from the chief cornerstone," Jesus Christ.
Joseph Smith answers the question of whether God speaks to man.
"In all else that he accomplished in his 38 1/2 years, Joseph left us with above all else the resolute legacy of divine revelation — not a single, isolated revelation without evidence or consequence, and not a 'mild sort of inspiration seeping into the minds of all good people' everywhere, but specific, documented, ongoing directions from God."
God reveals his will to prophets and apostles today as he did in days of old. That is the "unflinching declaration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to all the world."
