That is a very fair consideration. The concept and discussion about the Davidic King is primarily based up on the writings of Isaiah. This person is referred to as the "right arm" of God, or God's "Righteousness", among other names in Isaiah.
D&C 85 does not directly link the One Mighty and Strong to the Davidic King. They could very easily be two different people. But they could also be the same person.
The site you mention is an anti-fundamentalist book. Just make sure that you are aware of that.
Here is another point of view:
https://magazine.mormonfundamentalism.org/mighty.htm
Edited: Nighthawk on 5th Dec, 2006 - 2:06am
I was reading this thread from the beginning when we were discussing the "Great Divide" and Apostasy in the Church and I found the following:
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We now live in a time when the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored. But unlike the Church in times past, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will not be overcome by general apostasy. The scriptures teach that the Church will never again be destroyed (see D&C 138:44; see also Daniel 2:44). Although there will not be another general apostasy from the truth, we must each guard against personal apostasy by keeping covenants, obeying the commandments, following Church leaders, partaking of the sacrament, and constantly strengthening our testimonies through daily scripture study, prayer, and service. |
The scriptures say that in the Last Days even the " very elite" will be deceived. It's dangerous to assume that any one person, even our own prophets who are men and therefore fallible, can be exempt from this deception. This is why personal revelation is so important to cultivate and practice, that we can receive answers to questions in the end times.
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The scriptures say that in the Last Days even the " very elite" will be deceived. It's dangerous to assume that any one person, even our own prophets who are men and therefore fallible, can be exempt from this deception. |
I don't believe it either. The Priesthood won't be removed again from the Earth, but that says absolutely nothing about the Church. The Priesthood is independent of the Church, the Church is dependant on the Priesthood.
As I am sure I have said before, I believe that the Church will split into 3 major groups, with the smallest group (less than 10%) following the Spirit. That indicates at least 90% who would follow apostate leaders. Hmm. Following policies that are Babylonian in nature? Image, property, etc?