Why do you assume this? Don't assume. The book of Acts makes it clear that the prophetic voice did not end w/OT prophets. Look, for example, at the book of Acts, where prophetesses are recorded in Acts 2:17 and 21:8-9. If the LDS is a true restoration of the original church...and you can't get any more original than the book of Acts, where are the prophetesses in the LDS Church?
The problem is you make the same mistake too many Christians make by assuming that the only ministers are those who are ordained. While ordained pastors are vital, ordination itself is not Scripturally prescribed. "Minister" just means "servant," of which all in Christ qualify. "Teaching-preaching elders" is a Biblical concept; but servanthood itself is not an ordained office.
My point is that LDS want to ordain an earthly living prophet as to the lone voice representing that role. And I'm afraid the only one with "all authority on heaven and earth" is Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:18-20). All authority is in Him; not in any mere mortal's voice.
He is your Authority. Your authority is not in a Utah office or in a priesthood. It's in the Living Prophet and High Priest, Jesus Christ.
If LDS were truly subscribing to Biblical precedents, there would be no "general authorities." Where in the Bible do you find that as an office?
We can't reduce everything to offices. That's been the problem of Christians who reduce ministry to an office and a clerical collar!
Ah, oh, now you've asked for it! :-o
>>The book of Acts makes it clear that the prophetic voice
>> did not end w/OT prophets
So, Off of the top of your head, name three or four modern day prophets in your denomination.
>> where are the prophetesses in the LDS Church?
Does my mom (Who always seemed to know what I was up to) count? {Grin}
Seriously, all are entitled to the Gifts of the Holy Ghost, my wife has many, and could be called a prophetess if we were looking to use those terms. Now days Mormons would say she has the “Gift of Discernment”.
>> "Minister" just means "servant," of which all in Christ qualify.
Dictionary? Mine says otherwise http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Minister
>> My point is that LDS want to ordain an earthly living prophet as to the lone voice representing that role. And I'm afraid the only one with "all authority on heaven and earth" is Jesus Christ (Matt. 28:18-20). All authority is in Him; not in any mere mortal's voice.
Agreed, and Christ can do whatever he likes with that authority, even organize his church by calling a prophet. (circular logic is so predictable, it goes round and Round :-)
>>He is your Authority. Your authority is not in a Utah office or in a priesthood. It's in the Living Prophet and High Priest, Jesus Christ.
Do you have a scripture to go with that, or am I supposed to be receiving revelation (pretty important revelation at that) from you?
>> If LDS were truly subscribing to Biblical precedents, there would be no "general authorities." Where in the Bible do you find that as an office?
Go look at how Moses organized the people, and you’ll see the general structure right there.