To consecrate something is to make it sacred, to set it apart for a holy purpose (Merriam-Webster's Dictionary). The opposite is to desecrate something, which means literally to "divest it of [its] sacred character," or to "treat it with sacrilege" (Online Etymology Dictionary). In the Book of Mormon, the word consecrate is used several ways: Priests... Continue Reading →
What Is the Significance of the Names and Titles of Jesus in the Book of Mormon?
Other names and titles: The Messiah, the God of Nature, the Son of God, God Himself, Jesus Christ, and other names
How Is the Word “Atonement” Used in the Book of Mormon?
Some version of the word "atone" or "atonement" appears 39 times in the Book of Mormon in 26 different passages. Here are some key phrases from some of those passages: "Prepared from the foundation of the world" - Part of Heavenly Father's plan, before the earth was created, was that Christ would come to earth,... Continue Reading →
What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Grace?
The word "grace" appears 31 times in the Book of Mormon. Today, I reviewed each of those passages and learned the following principles: Grace is an attribute of Jesus Christ. It is often listed with other attributes, including: mercy, truth, patience, equity, justice, power, and long-suffering (2 Nephi 2:6. 2 Nephi 2:8, 2 Nephi 9:8, 2... Continue Reading →
That Which Will Give Them the True Knowledge of Their Redeemer – 2 Nephi 10:2
2 For behold, the promises which we have obtained are promises unto us according to the flesh; wherefore, as it has been shown unto me that many of our children shall perish in the flesh because of unbelief, nevertheless, God will be merciful unto many; and our children shall be restored, that they may come... Continue Reading →
And Also from Everlasting Death – 2 Nephi 10:25
25 Wherefore, may God raise you from death by the power of the resurrection, and also from everlasting death by the power of the atonement, that ye may be received into the eternal kingdom of God, that ye may praise him through grace divine. Amen. (2 Nephi 10:25) I've been thinking today about physical and... Continue Reading →
We Are Not Cast Off – 2 Nephi 10:20-22
20 And now, my beloved brethren, seeing that our merciful God has given us so great knowledge concerning these things, let us remember him, and lay aside our sins, and not hang down our heads, for we are not cast off; nevertheless, we have been driven out of the land of our inheritance; but we... Continue Reading →
2 Nephi 10:24 Reconcile Yourselves to the Will of God
24 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, reconcile yourselves to the will of God, and not to the will of the devil and the flesh; and remember, after ye are reconciled unto God, that it is only in and through the grace of God that ye are saved.(2 Nephi 10:24)Within a financial institution, there are a lot... Continue Reading →
2 Nephi 10:20 We Are Not Cast Off
20 And now, my beloved brethren, seeing that our merciful God has given us so great knowledge concerning these things, let us remember him, and lay aside our sins, and not hang down our heads, for we are not cast off; nevertheless, we have been driven out of the land of our inheritance; but we have been led... Continue Reading →