In 1831, the Savior warned, "Prepare ye...for the Lord is nigh." If the Savior's return was "nigh" in 1831, it must be even more imminent today. President Russell M. Nelson has urged us to prepare by learning about the Atonement of Jesus Christ each week.
“All Flesh Shall See It Together”
After Jesus's ministry in ancient America, it took some time for people to be converted and united. But when He returns in our day, there will be no ambiguity. We will all be witnesses. We need to prepare now for that event, by testifying and unifying.
Caught up to Meet Him
Paul wrote that when Jesus returns to earth, those who are dead and we who are alive will be "caught up" to meet Him. Regardless of the exact nature of this event, we clearly be overjoyed to see Him and to be reunited with our deceased family and friends.
The King of Glory Shall Come In
Based on: Psalm 24 Core message: We can feel joy today because of a future event that is certain to happen. We need not wait until the event occurs to feel that happiness. Related Book of Mormon passages: Alma 5:50, Alma 13:25
“Thy Kingdom Come”
In the Sermon on the Mount, the Savior gave us an example of an effective prayer. Today, we refer to it as the Lord's Prayer. It was recorded by Matthew (Matthew 6:9–13) and by Luke (Luke 11:1–4), with some differences between the two versions. Jesus also delivered this sermon on the American continent, and so... Continue Reading →
“Armed with Righteousness” – 1 Nephi 14:14
In an 1831 revelation, the Lord reminds us of the city of Enoch, a group of people who were "separated from the earth," and lifted up to heaven, because of their purity, charity, and unity (Doctrine and Covenants 45:11, see also Moses 7:21). He said that they would remain in heaven until "a day of... Continue Reading →
“Bring Forth My Zion” – 1 Nephi 13:37
The prophet Nephi experienced an expansive vision in which he saw many future events. After witnessing a period of spiritual darkness, he saw the publication of the Book of Mormon. The angel narrating the vision, quoting the Savior, said this: Blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day, for they shall... Continue Reading →
Old Testament Scriptures Quoted by Moroni to Joseph Smith
When Moroni, the last author in the Book of Mormon, appeared to Joseph Smith on Sunday, September 21, 1823, he quoted a number of passages from the Old Testament, most of which also appear in the Book of Mormon. Here is a list of four of those passages, as recorded in Joseph Smith—History 1:36-41, with... Continue Reading →
What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
Forty days after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, He met one last time with his apostles at the Mount of Olives. They asked him if the time had come for the gathering of Israel, to which He responded, "It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father... Continue Reading →
What Is the New Jerusalem?
Heavenly Father wants His children to have unity, holiness, and charity. The ancient prophet Enoch taught his people about God, and they established a city which exemplified these three attributes: UNITY - "They were of one heart and one mind" HOLINESS - "and dwelt in righteousness" CHARITY - "and there was no poor among them" (Moses... Continue Reading →