Nephi promised that, if we will receive the Holy Ghost, "it will show unto [us] all things what [we] should do" (2 Nephi 32:5). The Lord told Joseph Smith that the Holy Ghost speaks to our mind and to our heart (D&C 8:2). But it can be hard to distinguish thoughts and feelings which come... Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean to Be “Baptized with Fire?”
John the Baptist testified of the mission of the Savior by telling the people that he was not worthy to carry the Savior's shoes. He said, "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but...he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire" (Matthew 3:11). (See also Luke 3:16, JST John 1:28, Mark... Continue Reading →
What Is the Gift of Tongues?
In the final chapter of the Book of Mormon, Moroni lists a number of gifts which are given "by the manifestations of the Spirit of God." Among these are "all kinds of tongues" and "the interpretation of languages and of divers kinds of tongues" (Moroni 10:15-16). These gifts are also included in lists of spiritual... Continue Reading →
They Were Filled with the Holy Ghost – 3 Nephi 19:13
13 And it came to pass when they were all baptized and had come up out of the water, the Holy Ghost did fall upon them, and they were filled with the Holy Ghost and with fire. (3 Nephi 19:13) At the end of the first day of Jesus Christ's visit to the American continent,... Continue Reading →
Nephi’s Sermon on the Words of Isaiah – 2 Nephi 11-33
Setting After telling the story of his family's journey from Jerusalem to the promised land, sharing his father's final words to each of his sons, describing the rift between him and his older brothers after his father's death, and sharing a sermon by his brother, Jacob, Nephi turned his attention to his modern readers. His... Continue Reading →
All Things What Ye Should Do – 2 Nephi 32:5
5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do. (2 Nephi 32:5) In the prior chapter, Nephi gave us specific instructions about how to follow the example of Christ. He taught... Continue Reading →
Ye Shall Prosper in the Land – 2 Nephi 4:4
4 For the Lord God hath said that: Inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land; and inasmuch as ye will not keep my commandments ye shall be cut off from my presence. (2 Nephi 4:4) One of the most frequently repeated promises in the Book of Mormon is that... Continue Reading →
The Third Time They Did Understand the Voice – 3 Nephi 11:3-6
3 And it came to pass that while they were thus conversing one with another, they heard a voice as if it came out of heaven; and they cast their eyes round about, for they understood not the voice which they heard; and it was not a harsh voice, neither was it a loud voice;... Continue Reading →
“Having Many Revelations Daily” – Helaman 11:23
23 And in the seventy and ninth year there began to be much strife. But it came to pass that Nephi and Lehi, and many of their brethren who knew concerning the true points of doctrine, having many revelations daily, therefore they did preach unto the people, insomuch that they did put an end to... Continue Reading →
How Knowest Thou the Thoughts of My Heart? – Alma 18:18-20
18 Now when the king had heard these words, he marveled again, for he beheld that Ammon could discern his thoughts; but notwithstanding this, king Lamoni did open his mouth, and said unto him: Who art thou? Art thou that Great Spirit, who knows all things? 19 Ammon answered and said unto him: I am... Continue Reading →