The term Elias means forerunner. Noah, Elijah, John the Baptist and John the Revelator have been referred to as Elias in scripture, though the references to Elijah by this name are mistranslated. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 340; D. & C. 77:9, 14.)
Summarizing the facts—Joseph Smith revealed that Gabriel was Noah; Luke declared that it was the angel Gabriel who appeared to Zacharias and Mary; and the Lord has declared that Elias appeared to Zacharias and Joseph Smith.
Therefore, Elias is Noah.”
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Holman Dictionary of the Bible “The son of Lamech, a descendant of Adam in the line of Seth, and a survivor of the flood. A good and righteous man, Noah was the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth who were born when he was 500 years old.”
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Luke 1:17-19 “And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. 18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. 19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.”
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I had to read the Mormon teaching above several times before I finally gave up and realized it’s impossible to figure it out. This is just another way to confuse members.
This type of teaching proves time and again to be the catalyst for those who leave the Church. It’s incredible why they’d allow people to teach these things.
Only those who hate God likes to cause confusion.
We’re praying Mormons will come will see how unbiblical Smith’s teachings are. I grew up in Utah Mormonism believing that Noah was Gabriel. Pray for members to shun the false teachings of this man and turn to Jesus!
With Love in Christ —
Michelle ✟