What would you consider John the Baptist

[LDSChristian]

Matthew 11:9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

Luke 7:24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.

26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Christ considered John the Baptist to be more than a prophet so what would that make him?

[slamjet]

The one who ushered in Christ mission on earth.

[LDSChristian]

Originally Posted by slamjet

The one who ushered in Christ mission on earth.

Any specific title?

[Wingnut]

Originally Posted by LDSChristian

Any specific title?

Elias.

[jayanna]

I think a lot of John the Baptist. We have been very fortunate to have been served by prophets on the earth...this includes the quorum of the twelve, as they are also propehts, as what I believe how the term is used in referring to John the Baptist in this scripture.

However, I do think more of him considering his role at that time on the earth as being more pivotal and individual responsibility more than what our current apostles now are asked to give. He was the only person in existence prepared for and able to baptize the Savior. If we use Judas as an example, if any apostle were to turn away from the gospel in those days, he would be replaced, if any do in the latter days, he can be replaced by any of the other worthy priesthood holders. However, John the Baptist did not have a replacement, he was foreordained and was very special to be able to carry such a responsibility.

On another note, President Monson is a Prophet, Seer, and Revelator....the three are individually named, technically this would intimate that he is also more than a prophet, he is also a seer, and revelator (not to mention a husband, father, and grandfather), so maybe it is referring to the different roles he was asked to perform.

[slamjet]

Originally Posted by LDSChristian

Any specific title?

The Prophet Who Prepared the Way for the Lord:

D&C 35:4 Thou art blessed, for thou shalt do great things. Behold thou wast sent forth, even as John, to prepare the way before me,...

1 Nephi 10:7 And he spake also concerning a prophet who should come before the Messiah, to prepare the way of the Lord—

1 Nephi 1:11 And I looked and beheld the Redeemer of the world, of whom my father had spoken; and I also beheld the prophet who should prepare the way before him. And the Lamb of God went forth and was baptized of him; and after he was baptized, I beheld the heavens open, and the Holy Ghost come down out of heaven and abide upon him in the form of a dove.

Christ's Messenger:

Malachi 3:1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts.

Matthew 11:10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

At least that's what I remember. Someone else would probably be more specific.

[Dravin]

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Elias.

I concur.

able to baptize the Savior

Depends what you mean by able, as he wouldn't have been the only one with the Aaronic Priesthood authority to perform the ordinance (there was also the Nephites but that would have been quite the walk so they'd only be a technicality). Certainly he was the one prepared (and I mean in more than just a worthiness or mortal preparation, he would have been selected for his role before he came to earth), and in that sense as the one prepared he was the only one up for the task. Note I'm not disagreeing with you, just doing some motor mouth.

On another note, President Monson is a Prophet, Seer, and Revelator....the three are individually named, technically this would intimate that he is also more than a prophet, he is also a seer, and revelator (not to mention a husband, father, and grandfather), so maybe it is referring to the different roles he was asked to perform.

According to Ammon (Mosiah 8:16) a seer is a revelator and a prophet also. Which I suppose means we should change the hymn to We Thank Thee Oh God for a Seer, doesn't quite have the same ring to it though.

[slamjet]

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Elias.

Shorter and more to the point than my post, let alone most accurate

[LDSChristian]

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Elias.

Agreed. Plus it's the shortest.

[slamjet]

Originally Posted by LDSChristian

Agreed. Plus it's the shortest.

Are you saying you already knew the answer?