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The Testator, the Third Member
of the Godhead, Born Also

by Art Bulla

Joseph Smith, the Testator, saith the Lord

Thu, May 12, 2011

Testator or Holy Ghost, born. It was necessary that the third member of the Godhead also take upon himself mortality to fill the measure of his creation. This office of Testator is without beginning of days nor end of years, without father, mother, but the individual (Joseph Smith) who occupied that office for this earth from the foundation thereof begotten by parents who were mortal (since there is but one Only Begotten who is Jesus Christ).

The Revelations of Jesus Christ
Section 161

1 Thus saith the Lord, it was that Joseph, our beloved Joseph was the Testator born in the flesh, that he might also fulfill the measure of the sons of God, that he might fulfill the measure of his creation, because it is that spirit united with flesh and bones bringeth a fullness of joy.
2 And thus it was necessary that he whose splendor, radiance and intelligence was greater or equal to the other of our Father’s sons, even the Christ, with whom he is One forever and ever, saith the Father, yea, it was necessary that he be obedient unto the law and descend below all things, that he too might be in all things and through all things the light of truth, with the Father and His Christ, being clothed with flesh and blood, he did verily complete his mission.
3 And He lived for glory and verily died for glory, and sealed his testimony with his blood, that this word should become a law unto the Church forever, unchanging. He is the Holy Ghost, and this was his office, saith the Lord, before the world was organized.
4 Even so. Amen.
"Everlasting covenant was made between three personages before the organization of this earth, and relates to their dispensation of things to men on the earth; these personages, according to Abraham's record, are called God the first, the Creator; God the second, the Redeemer; and God the third, the witness or Testator."    (Joseph Smith, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, selected and arranged by Joseph Fielding Smith, p.190)
From Lecture No. 2, Lectures on True Doctrine by Art Bulla:

The law of light: ‘‘The light which is in all
things, which giveth life to all things, which
is the law by which all things are governed,
even the power of God who sitteth upon his
throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who
is in the midst of all things.’’ D&C 88:13.
‘‘To the law and the testimony, if it be not
according to these, it is because there is no
light in them.’’ Isaiah 8:20.
What is meant by the testimony? Answer:
the testimony requires a testator. A testator
is one who testifies of the light. Either his
testimony is true or it is false. A false
testimony will not edify and thus give life
and light and also may be detected by its
conflicting with former testimonies which
are valid and already in force. What is
necessary for a testimony to be a law unto
the Church, and thus in force? Thus saith
the Lord, it requires the blood of my servants
the prophets to be shed to seal their testimony
for all time and all eternity. Thus anything
which contradicteth these my servants the
testators is false, for I will not vary from that
which I have said. This is known as the law
or the testament, whether it be new or old,
it mattereth not, for they testify of me, the
light and the life of the world, and I change
not, but am the same, yesterday, today and
forever.
‘‘The testators are now dead, and their
testament is in force.’’ D&C 135:5.
‘‘For where a testament is, there must also
of necessity be the death of the testator. For
a testament is of force after men are dead:
Otherwise it is of no strength at all while the
testator liveth.’’ Hebrews 9:16-17.
‘‘We are told that the living oracles take
precedence over all other authority, living
or dead. We agree that the living oracles
take precedence, provided they do not
conflict with the dead oracles. ‘To the law
and the testimony if they speak not according
to this word it is because there is no light in
them.’ Isaiah 8:20. If it is true that the living
oracles take precedence over all others
regardless of their disagreements with the
dead prophets, then the Saints must
necessarily change their faith every time
there is a change in the presidency, to
conform to the views of the new president.’’
Bishop Heber Bennion, Gospel Problems,
p. 6.
‘‘By request of President Brigham Young,
the Seventies and their Presidents met at
their Hall, at early candle light. Elder Orson
Pratt addressed the conference in relation
to the present organization of the Church
and quorums in particular. Revelation, said
he, had been given for the is purpose,
several years ago, that when the testator
should be removed then the Testament
might be introduced and become a law
unto this Church, that every member
may understand precisely the duties of
his office and calling. He also explained
the duties of both High Priests and Seventies
which are as follows: The Seventies are
called and set apart to be swift messengers
to the nations of the earth having power to
introduce the gospel wherever they may be
sent, holding the keys of this kingdom...’’
Orson Pratt, Nauvoo Period Record, Book
B, p. 31.
‘‘God has said he does not change; he is the
same, yesterday, today, and forever. Neither
does his gospel change. His requirements
for salvation are the same today as they
were in the days of the Apostles. Therefore,
his Church must be the same in
organization, in doctrine, in divine
authority.’’ Pamphlet Published by the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-
Saints.
Changes from the Testament in Force:
Changes were made from the order
established by the testators (Paul, Peter,
James, John, Jesus, Brigham Young, Parley
P. Pratt, Joseph Smith) which resulted in
what is known as the Great Apostasy. What
authority places the ‘‘modern’’ Church
above the law of the Lord, except that of the
usurper? Therefore we detect and testify
these are false prophets.
‘‘Though we, or an angel from heaven
preach any other gospel unto you than that
which we have preached unto you, let him
be accursed.’’ Galatians 1:8.
THE
REVELATIONS OF JESUS CHRIST
SECTION 161.
Revelation Received August 2, 1989, Provo,
Utah, Concerning Joseph the Seer in the
Flesh, was none other than the Testator, the
Third Member of the Godhead, Saith the
Lord, and This From Before the Foundation
of the World.
1 Thus saith the Lord, it was that Joseph, our
beloved Joseph was the Testator born in the
flesh, that he might also fulfill the measure
of the sons of God, that he might fulfill the
measure of his creation, because it is that
spirit united with flesh and bones bringeth
a fullness of joy.
2 And thus it was necessary that he whose
splendor, radiance and intelligence was
greater or equal to the other of our Father’s
sons, even the Christ, with whom he is One
forever and ever, saith the Father, yea, it
was necessary that he be obedient unto the
law and descend below all things, that he
too might be in all things and through all
things the light of truth, with the Father and
His Christ, being clothed with flesh and
blood, he did verily complete his mission.
3 And He lived for glory and verily died
for glory, and sealed his testimony with his
blood, that this word should become a law
unto the Church forever, unchanging. He
is the Holy Ghost, and this was his office,
saith the Lord, before the world was
organized.
4 Even so. Amen.
Important: Bear Testimony of the Testator,
that Joseph Smith is the Holy Ghost (an
office in the Priesthood), or Testator of the
Father and the Son, that is His office which
he held before the world was made, that He
is, was and always will be the third member
of the God head, none other than the Holy
Ghost for this world, only, there being
higher orders, or Kingdoms, through which
power is administered, saith the Lord, Adam,
our Father being placed in the Garden of
Eden by His Father, our Grandfather, Cain
and abel being more or less acquainted
with their Grandfather, saith the Lord, and
Adam’s Christ or Jehovah helped him in
organizing our world out of chaotic matter,
saith the Father. Our Christ, Jesus, if we
are faithful will help us in the same manner
to organize a world with which our spirit
children shall dwell thereon, and we shall
become Adams and Eves. And thus the
work of creation, is it not endless?
It required the death of the Testator, that
the Doctrine and Covenants be a law unto
the Church forever, that His testament be
thus in force, unchangeable forever and
ever, worlds without end, and no Kimball,
Apostate or devil can contradict or do
away with it, saith my Father.

The Revelations of Jesus Christ: http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?isbn=0-595-28287-3
"But we ask, does it remain for a people who never had faith enough to call down one scrap of revelation from heaven, and for all they have now are indebted to the faith of another people...does it remain for them to say how much God has spoken and how much He has not spoken?" Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Section Two 1834-37 Pg.60
Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Section Six 1843-44 Pg.365
   When a man goes about prophesying, and commands men to obey his teachings, he must either be a true or false prophet.
Our website: http://www.artbulla.com
"All men are liars who say they are of the true Church without the revelations of Jesus Christ and the Priesthood of Melchizedek, which is after the order of the Son of God." Joseph Smith; TPJS p. 376
"He that can mark the power of Omnipotence, inscribed upon the heavens, can also see God's own handwriting in the sacred volume: and he who reads it oftenest will like it best, and he who is acquainted with it, will know the hand wherever he can see it...." (T.P.J.S., p. 56)

·         10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. (New Testament | Galatians 1:10 - 12)

The Revelations of Jesus Christ: http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?isbn=0-595-28287-3

"But we ask, does it remain for a people who never had faith enough to call down one scrap of revelation from heaven, and for all they have now are indebted to the faith of another people...does it remain for them to say how much God has spoken and how much He has not spoken?" Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Section Two 1834-37 Pg.60

Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Section Six 1843-44 Pg.365
   When a man goes about prophesying, and commands men to obey his teachings, he must either be a true or false prophet.

Our website: http://www.artbulla.com

"All men are liars who say they are of the true Church without the revelations of Jesus Christ and the Priesthood of Melchizedek, which is after the order of the Son of God." Joseph Smith; TPJS p. 376

"He that can mark the power of Omnipotence, inscribed upon the heavens, can also see God's own handwriting in the sacred volume: and he who reads it oftenest will like it best, and he who is acquainted with it, will know the hand wherever he can see it...." (T.P.J.S., p. 56)

·         10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. (New Testament | Galatians 1:10 - 12)