Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon received vision of the three degrees of glory (D&C 76), in Hiram, Ohio. (1)
-- February 16, 1832
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith worked through John 5:2040 in his work on the inspired translation of the Bible. (2)
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. While at the John Johnson home, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon received a vision recorded in Doctrine & Covenants 76, in which they saw the Son of Man on the right hand of God as well as events in the premortal life and postmortal glories. (2)
[Joseph Smith] Joseph and Sidney Rigdon see a vision concerning life after death. This vision is now found in Doctrine and Covenants Section 76. (3)
-- 1832 February 16
[Joseph Smith] Vision of nearly universal salvation in three levels of heaven, Hiram, Ohio. (4)
-- 1832 Feb 16
[Lucy Mack Smith] Vision of the three degrees of glory given. (5)
-- February 16, 1832
[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 76. Eyes of Joseph and Sidney are opened. They see the history of the world and converse with Jesus Christ. Pre-existence, fall of Lucifer. Fate of the rebellious, sons of perdition. Celestial, terrestrial, and telestial glories.
Several others were in the room during the vision, including Philo Dibble, who reports that one would describe what he saw and the other would reply, "I see the same. " Joseph Remembered: Philo Dibble.
Kirtland Revelations Book, 1-10, heading: A vision of Joseph & Sidney February 16th 1832 given in Portage County Hiram Township state of Ohio in North America which they saw concerning the church of the first born and concerning the economy of God and his vast creation throughout all eternity.
1835 Doctrine & Covenants 91 heading: A Vision. (6)
[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 76 Sources. The eyes of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are opened. They see the history of the world and converse with Jesus Christ. Pre-existence, fall of Lucifer. Fate of the rebellious, sons of perdition. Celestial, terrestrial, and telestial glories.
Several others were in the room during the vision, including Philo Dibble, who reports that one would describe what he saw and the other would reply, "I see the same. " Joseph Remembered: Philo Dibble.
Evening and Morning Star 1, no. 2 (July 1832): {2-3}, heading: A Vision.
Kirtland Revelations Book, 1-10, heading: The Vision / A vision of Joseph & Sidney February 16th 1832 given in Portage County Hiram Township state of Ohio in North America which they saw concerning the church of the first born and concerning the economy of God and his vast creation throughout all eternity.
Not printed in Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine & Covenants 91 heading: A Vision. (6)
-- February 16-March 24 1832
[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 74. Circumcision not needed now. Children are sanctified through the atonement.
Kirtland Revelation Book, 94-95, heading: An explanation of the 14th verse of the 7 chap. of the first corinthians.
Not referenced in 1834-1836 History nor printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 73 heading: An explanation of the epistle to the first Corinthians, 7th chapter, 14th verse.
Joseph translated John 5:20-40 on February 16 and Revelation 11:4-12 by March 24, 1832. Presumably Corinthians would have been translated during this period and this revelation received. /JS Bible translation, 69, 70. (6)
-- 1832 March
In an unpublished revelation, Joseph Smith is confirmed as having the authority to direct all the affairs of the church and also to appoint counselors in his presidency. (7)
[Joseph Smith] [Joseph Smith] Tarred and feathered by mob at Hiram, Ohio. (8)
-- 1832 Mar
[Lucy Mack Smith] 24/25 Joseph and Sidney are mobbed, beaten, tarred, and feathered. (5)
-- about March 1, 1832
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. While laboring on his inspired translation of the Bible, Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 77, a revelation answering questions about the book of Revelation, chapters 411. (2)
-- March 1, 1832
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 78. Newel K. Whitney version: The Lord announces to the brethren of the High Priesthood that it is time to merge the Literary and Mercantile Firms of Kirtland and Zion (later known as the United Firm, or the United Order). It is to promote the interests of the church and make it possible for all to be equal in heavenly and earthly things. Newel, Joseph, and Sidney are to consult with the brethren in Zion. They are to covenant with each other , and whoever breaks the covenant will lose his standing in the church and be turned over to Satan until the day of redemption. The riches of eternity and a hundred times the wealth of this world are promised. Jesus will come with the church of the firstborn and take members up in the cloud and reward all according to their deeds.
Kirtland Revelations Book amends commandment equating a bond with an everlasting covenant or allowing a bond instead of an everlasting covenant.
In 1835 D&C the Lord addresses Enoch. The Lord's storehouse is to be organized for the poor. (The Literary and Mercantile Firms are not mentioned. ) Zion is the city of Enoch. The Holy One of Zion has established Adam-ondi-Ahman and appointed Michael, their prince, elevated him to a high station, given him the keys of salvation under the direction of the Holy One who is without beginning of days or end of life. The Redeemer is the Son Ahman. This church is the church of the first born.
Subsequent changes: Omission of reference to the city of Enoch. Thus, one of the principal subjects of the revelation, the United Firm, gives way to the Lord's storehouse for the city of Enoch, then to the Lord's storehouse wherever it is.
Whitney papers, Box 1, fd. 9, heading: Kirtland March 1st 1832.
Kirtland Revelations Book, 15-17, heading: Kirtland March 1- 1832--.
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 75: Revelation given March, 1832. The order given of the Lord to Enoch, for the purpose of establishing the poor. (6)
-- about March 5, 1832
[Joseph Smith] Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 80, a revelation directing Stephen Burnett to preach the gospel wherever he chose. (2)
-- March 7, 1832
[Revelations] Hiram, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 80. Stephen Burnett and Eden Smith mission calls.
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
Kirtland Revelation Book, 18-19, heading: Hiram Portage. County Ohio. March 7th 1832.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 77 heading: Revelation given March, 1832. (6)
-- 8 March 1832 - 3 December 1832
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph Smith, Jr. Jesse Gause (never ordained an apostle) Sidney Rigdon (never ordained an apostle) Initial organization of First Presidency (9)
-- 1832 March 8
Joseph Smith Jr. organizes his presidency by appointing Jesse Gause and Sidney Rigdon as counselors. (7)
-- March 8, 1832
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith ordained Sidney Rigdon and Jesse Gause as counselors in the presidency of the High Priesthood. (2)
-- 1832 March 8
[Joseph Smith] Selected Sidney Rigdon and Jesse Gause as counselors in presidency of the high priesthood, Hiram. (4)
-- 1832, March 8
[Joseph Smith] Organizes the First Presidency, with Sidney Rigdon and Jesse Gause as counselors, in Kirtland. On March 18, 1833, Frederick G. Williams replaces Jesse Gause. (10)
Footnotes:
1 - http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
3 - http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
4 - Joseph Smith Papers: Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
5 - History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced by Scot Facer Proctor Maurine Jensen Proctor
6 - http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
7 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
8 - http://josephsmithpapers.org/TimelineOfEvents.htm
9 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
10 - Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah
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