Sunday, June 14, 2026

"Elias" as a "Forerunner" in the Revelations of Antonio A. Feliz (Restoration Church of Jesus Christ)

I am always interested in how other Restorationist groups use “Elias” to denote a forerunner, not simply OT Elijah (cf. “Elias” as a “forerunner” in LDS Scripture).

 

As background, Antonio A. Feliz served as president of "The Church of Jesus Christ of All Latter-day Saints," later renamed "Restoration Church of Jesus Christ." The following comes from The Book of the Little Flock, comp. Evan Sharley (2026)

 

"Hidden Treasures and Promises," Section 24:11 (May 15, 1986):

 

11. For, my son, thou art called with a call of Elias, yea, even to be my Messenger unto the saints of the latter-days that they may return unto Me and also that they may lift up their eyes from their downtrodden places and that they may reach up unto The Most High from beneath the shadow of their guilt. (p. 143)

 

"The Book of the First Presidents," Section 7: (February 13, 1987):

 

19. Even now, my Holy Spirit is moving upon the people of the earth in these things; for it is by my Holy Spirit that they know of the need to seek to begin their path of exaltation unto the Terrestrial. Be thou, therefore - together with those of my Holy Priesthood who will join with thee - as one with the spirit and calling of Elias - even my messenger - unto them. Even so, amen. (p. 218)

 

 

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