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What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About the Resurrection?
Today, I reviewed all 35 passages in the Book of Mormon which use the word “resurrection.” Here are some of the principles I saw: Because of the fall of Adam and Eve, we will all die (2 Nephi 9:6). There … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 26, 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 26, 3 Nephi 6, Alma 11, Alma 12, Alma 16, Alma 21, Alma 27, Alma 33, Alma 4, Alma 40, Alma 41, Alma 42, Helaman 14, Jacob 4, Jacob 6, Mormon 7, Mormon 9, Moroni 7, Mosiah 13, Mosiah 15, Mosiah 16, Mosiah 18
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Why Do We Need Prophets?
Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of having firsthand spiritual knowledge. If the best way to gain spiritual knowledge is directly from the source, then why do we need intermediaries at all? Why does God send prophets? The obvious reason … Continue reading
How Can I Prepare to Hear the Words of Prophets?
General conference is today and tomorrow. I’d like to get as much out of the experience as possible. Today, I took the opportunity to review some passages from the Book of Mormon about preparation to hear the words of prophets. … Continue reading
Why Did God Prevent Adam and Eve from Partaking of the Tree of Life?
After Adam and Eve were cast out of the Garden of Eden, God placed “cherubim and a flaming sword” on the east side of the Garden of Eden. These heavenly sentinels ensured that Adam and Eve could not approach the … Continue reading
What Is a “Probationary State?”
When Adam and Eve partook of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, they became mortal. As the prophet Lehi explained to his sons, everything was static before that time: “If Adam had not transgressed…he would … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 10, 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 9, Alma 12, Alma 42, Helaman 13
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What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About the Fall of Adam and Eve?
The Bible tells the story of the Fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 2-4. Job mentions it once (Job 31:33), and the Apostle Paul discusses it four times in his epistles (Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, 2 Corinthians 11:3, 1 … Continue reading
Why Is It Important to Ask Questions?
During 2019, I’m going to organize my study around questions. Each day, I’m going to ask a question and see what I can learn from the Book of Mormon about that question. I have received a number of questions from … Continue reading
