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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
Posted in Preparation, Probation, Time Management
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
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Nephi 10, 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 9, Alma 13, Alma 34, Alma 42, Moroni 7, Mosiah 4
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A Perfect, Just God, and a Merciful God Also – Alma 42:15
15 And now, the plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of … Continue reading
I Perceive That Thy Mind Is Worried – Alma 40:1, 41:1, 42:1-2
1 Now my son, here is somewhat more I would say unto thee; for I perceive that thy mind is worried concerning the resurrection of the dead. (Alma 40:1) 1 And now, my son, I have somewhat to say concerning … Continue reading
A Spiritual Death – Alma 42:9-10
9 Therefore, as the soul could never die, and the fall had brought upon all mankind a spiritual death as well as a temporal, that is, they were cut off from the presence of the Lord, it was expedient that … Continue reading
