Timeline for Why is God the Father referred to as "Eternal Father" in LDS writings when He is not believed to be eternal?
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| Jan 1, 2014 at 3:13 | comment | added | Calvin | @Narnian It seems the discrepancy may be with the definition of eternal we are using. The verses mentioned above are LDS doctrine--they come from canonized LDS scripture--so the LDS do believe God is eternal. For some definitions of eternal, have a look at the 1828 Webster Dictionary (useful because it contains definitions used at the time of Joseph Smith). Several of the definitions fit with LDS understanding of God's nature. | |
| Dec 30, 2013 at 12:51 | comment | added | Narnian | I understand that these verses do seem to affirm the eternal nature of God. However, that is contrary to LDS doctrine. So, my question is regarding this apparent contradiction. | |
| Dec 30, 2013 at 8:16 | history | answered | Calvin | CC BY-SA 3.0 |