Is Paul, the 13th apostle, just like Joseph Smith?

Paul was not part of the original group of apostles and his connection with Jesus with via a vision instead of knowing him in person. Paul never knew the physical presence of Jesus before Jesus died. Joseph Smith was similar in that his experiences were visionary as well, including the discovery of the plates. read more

Paul was not part of the original group of apostles and his connection with Jesus with via a vision instead of knowing him in person. Paul never knew the physical presence of Jesus before Jesus died. read more

Paul was a missionary apostle whereas Joseph Smith presided over apostles and mostly directed missionary work instead of traveling to do it personally. Paul had the best education that his culture could afford whereas Joseph Smith was raised in frontier poverty without training beyond junior high school skills. read more

In the Joseph Smith Translation, the Apostle Paul confirms that justification depends on faith and works through the grace of Jesus Christ: “Therefore, ye are justified of faith and works, through grace” (JST, Rom. 4:16, footnote a; emphasis added). read more