39 And there were some of the Nephites who believed on the words of Nephi; and there were some also, who believed because of the testimony of the five, for they had been converted while they were in prison.40 And now there were some among the people, who said that Nephi was a prophet.41 And... Continue Reading →
The People Came Running Together – Alma 46:21
21 And it came to pass that when Moroni had proclaimed these words, behold, the people came running together with their armor girded about their loins, rending their garments in token, or as a covenant, that they would not forsake the Lord their God; or, in other words, if they should transgress the commandments of... Continue Reading →
I Pray Continually for Them – 2 Nephi 33:3
3 But I, Nephi, have written what I have written, and I esteem it as of great worth, and especially unto my people. For I pray continually for them by day, and mine eyes water my pillow by night, because of them; and I cry unto my God in faith, and I know that he... Continue Reading →
There Were None Who Were Brought unto Repentance Who Were Not Baptized – 3 Nephi 7:24-25
24 Now I would have you to remember also, that there were none who were brought unto repentance who were not baptized with water.25 Therefore, there were ordained of Nephi, men unto this ministry, that all such as should come unto them should be baptized with water, and this as a witness and a testimony... Continue Reading →
The Testimony of Three – Ether 5:4
4 And in the mouth of three witnesses shall these things be established; and the testimony of three, and this work, in the which shall be shown forth the power of God and also his word, of which the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost bear record--and all this shall stand as a... Continue Reading →
Less and Less Astonished – 3 Nephi 2:1-2
1 And it came to pass that thus passed away the ninety and fifth year also, and the people began to forget those signs and wonders which they had heard, and began to be less and less astonished at a sign or a wonder from heaven, insomuch that they began to be hard in their... Continue Reading →
I Will Testify unto You of Myself – Alma 34:7-8
7 My brother has called upon the words of Zenos, that redemption cometh through the Son of God, and also upon the words of Zenock; and also he has appealed unto Moses, to prove that these things are true.8 And now, behold, I will testify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold,... Continue Reading →
What Evidence Have Ye That There Is No God? – Alma 30:40
40 And now what evidence have ye that there is no God, or that Christ cometh not? I say unto you that ye have none, save it be your word only.(Alma 30:40-41)Korihor's argument is twofold:The people are unhappy (whether they know it or not) because of rules imposed upon them by the church.The priests maintain... Continue Reading →
He Is the Very Eternal Father – Alma 11:39
39 And Amulek said unto him: Yea, he is the very Eternal Father of heaven and of earth, and all things which in them are; he is the beginning and the end, the first and the last;(Alma 11:39)I love reading about this dramatic confrontation between Zeezrom, a skilled lawyer, and Amulek, a new missionary.Zeezrom first... Continue Reading →
I Have Fasted and Prayed Many Days – Alma 5:45-46
45 And this is not all. Do ye not suppose that I know of these things myself? Behold, I testify unto you that I do know that these things whereof I have spoken are true. And how do ye suppose that I know of their surety?46 Behold, I say unto you they are made known... Continue Reading →