Signs

From The Encyclopedia of Mormonism

See this page in the original 1992 publication.

[Signs mark, indicate, represent, symbolize, give direction, or point to other things beyond themselves, and are sometimes miraculous or extraordinary in nature. The scriptures speak of God's "signs and wonders" by which his work, power, and wisdom are made known or recognized by people in the earth (Ex. 7:3-5). True signs provide objective evidence that an event can reasonably be expected, such as the new star in the east being a sign of Christ's birth (Matt. 2:1, 2) or certain dark clouds heralding a storm (Matt. 16:1-4). False or counterfeit signs are deceptive and give a false hope of security if accepted (Ex. 7:11-12; 8:7; D&C 63:7-9.

Articles pertaining directly to this subject are Sign Seeking; Signs As Divine Witness; Signs of the Times; Signs of the True Church. Related articles are Jesus Christ: Birth of Jesus Christ; Miracles; and Second Coming of Jesus Christ.]

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