3 Nephi 2 Verse 1 states that the people “began to be less and less astonished at a sign or a wonder from heaven,” which makes sense, especially if signs or wonders were increasing or become more common place. Is not the sun and moon and all things that are set at motion in this […]
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Faith in Family Life
Let us be clear about this, marriage, parenting, and family are each complementary acts of faith. We embark on these lifelong, life altering acts of faith with only a vague idea of our end destination. It is not the known or the familiar country that we seek for in striving to fulfill the purposes of […]
According to the Words of the Prophets
3 Nephi 1 An important theme of Christ’s personal misistry is taught here in these verses: I will fulfil all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets. Verse 13 This brings to memory Doctrine and Covenants 1:38 (what I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken… whether […]
Notwithstanding the Signs and the Wonders
Helaman 16 The first thing that stands out to me in this chapter is that the same preaching caused some people to repent and others to become angry. Helaman 16 (in Spanish) ¿Cuales son los propósitos de los señales? No pueden violar el albedrío del hombre. En este capítulo también tenemos otra racionalidad de los […]
Except ye repent
Helaman 15 I would not have understood this chapter had I not experienced a day like yesterday. So my context today is different. At the beginning of chapter 15, Samuel warns the Nephites of desolate houses unless they repent. And then as a follow up to that he warns of their women being left behind […]
Repent and Prepare the Way of the Lord
Helaman 14 Samuel the Lamanite starts this chapter with a prophecy or sign of the Savior’s coming: …For behold, there shall be great lights in heaven…And behold, there shall a new star arise…And behold this is not all, there shall be many signs and wonders in heaven. vs. 3,5,6 I have only focused on the […]
What is Man?
Outline Identity Crisis Nothingness or Everything? Our True Identity Quote from Pres. Packer The Plan that Gives Our Identity Meaning The Fall Diabolic Oposition The Atonement of Christ, Redemption and Repentance Agency: Agency strengthens our Identity Kindergarden Decisions Covenant Commitment Strengthens our Ability to Choose Right Quote from Elder Gong Real Intent and Prayer – […]
Ye Do Cast Out the Prophets
Helaman 13 The voice of the Lord comes to Samuel telling him to return to Zarhelma, and to “prophesy unto the people whatsoever things should come into his heart.” Notice the mode of communication! That which should come into his heart, that he should prophesy unto the people. A prophet standing on a city wall […]
Post Conference Thoughts and Impressions
It is the morning after the 189th Semi-annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There have been a couple of doctrines that have sunk deep into my being this morning. The most important being choice and agency. Elder Gerrit W. Gong spoke about the choice to marry his wife. Covenant […]
Restored Unto Grace for Grace, According to Their Works
Helaman 12 The doctrine of change, the doctrine of repentance, brings about the purposes of God and reason for our existence. Second morning, I am going back and reviewing the references at the beginning concerning prosperity: 10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon […]