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What Is the “Resurrection of Damnation?”
Early in His mortal ministry, Jesus taught a group of people about the authority the Father had given to Him, including the responsibility to judge us after we die: For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he … Continue reading
How Much Power Does the Devil Have?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how to overcome temptation. A friend of mine asked me to consider the following question: How much power does the devil have over us? Does he have any power at all if we … Continue reading
Posted in Devil, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Nephi 12, 1 Nephi 22, 1 Nephi 8, 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 18, Alma 30, Alma 48, Moroni 7, Mosiah 16
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What Does the Book of Mormon Add to Our Understanding of the Resurrection?
References to the resurrection appear only a couple of times in the Old Testament: Job testifies to his friends, “Though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God” (Job 19:26). Ezekiel describes a … Continue reading
Posted in Resurrection
Tagged 2 Nephi 9, Alma 11, Alma 40, Alma 41, Alma 42, Helaman 14, Mormon 6, Mormon 7, Mormon 9, Mosiah 16
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What Does It Mean to Be Saved “In and Through” the Grace of God?
A friend pointed out to me today that the phrase “in and through” appears seven times in the Book of Mormon, always in reference to Jesus Christ. He wanted to know the significance of the phrase. Here are the seven … Continue reading
Posted in Atonement
Tagged 2 Nephi 10, 2 Nephi 2, Alma 13, Alma 38, Mosiah 16, Mosiah 3
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Why Did the Nephites Keep the Law of Moses?
The apostle Paul told the saints in Galatia that the law of Moses had served as a “schoolmaster” to help them develop faith in Jesus Christ. After they developed faith, they didn’t need the schoolmaster any more (Galatians 3:24-25). The … Continue reading
Posted in Law of Moses
Tagged 2 Nephi 25, 3 Nephi 1, 3 Nephi 12, 3 Nephi 15, 3 Nephi 9, Alma 25, Helaman 13, Helaman 15, Jacob 4, Mosiah 12, Mosiah 13, Mosiah 16, Mosiah 3
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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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How Is Jesus Christ “the Light and the Life of the World?”
The priests of King Noah believed that we are saved by the law. The prophet Abinadi pointed out their hypocrisy: “If ye teach the law of Moses why do ye not keep it?” (Mosiah 12:29). But he went on to teach … Continue reading
