6 Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth. (2 Nephi 2:6) In describing the redemptive power of the Savior in this passage, Lehi paired two attributes: grace and truth. Jesus is also described in these terms in the Bible (John 1:14), in the Doctrine and... Continue Reading →
They Cast Many Things Away – 2 Nephi 33:2
2 But behold, there are many that harden their hearts against the Holy Spirit, that it hath no place in them; wherefore, they cast many things away which are written and esteem them as things of naught.(2 Nephi 33:2)In statistics, when you are evaluating the truth or falsehood of a statement, you can make two... Continue Reading →
Full of Grace, Equity, and Truth – Alma 9:26
26 And not many days hence the Son of God shall come in his glory; and his glory shall be the glory of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, equity, and truth, full of patience, mercy, and long-suffering, quick to hear the cries of his people and to answer their prayers.(Alma 9:26)Alma... Continue Reading →
Ye Know that I Speak the Truth – Mosiah 12:30
30 Know ye not that I speak the truth? Yea, ye know that I speak the truth; and you ought to tremble before God.(Mosiah 12:30)It's easy to understand why Noah preferred the words of his people to the words of Abinadi. It's much more pleasant to hear, "What great evil hast thou done?" and, "Behold,... Continue Reading →