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The Doctrine of Christ in ten seconds

The Doctrine of Christ in 10 Seconds

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How can you identify and teach the doctrine of Christ in it’s simplest form, perhaps in under 10 seconds? How did the prophets in the scriptures summarize it concisely and accurately? Can we do the same? We’ll explore the many simple and precise “power verses,” and show you a pattern to spot that helps the doctrine of Christ leap out of the pages and give you new eyes for Christ’s doctrine in the scriptures.

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Joseph Smith taught the doctrine of Christ

Joseph Smith’s Bombshell Doctrine of Christ Sermon

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In Summer of 1839, Joseph Smith taught the doctrine of Christ with power, clarity and by the Spirit. This masterpiece sermon was arguably the most comprehensive overview of any discourse on the subject in the last 200 years. One should be familiar with Joseph’s Smith’s revelatory teachings as they seek to understand the promises made in the scriptures.

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Converted to Jesus Christ through the word

Helping Church Members Become Converted to Jesus Christ

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Our hearts break for our friends and loved ones who do not yet know the Lord. We try our best to share our witness, but sometimes that only drives people further away. The sons of Mosiah were able to convert thousands of their most ferocious enemies. How did they do it? There are many things we can learn from their experiences to help us bring those we know to the altar of God.

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Knowing the Lord - Parable of the ten virgins

“You Know Me Not” – Getting to Know the Lord

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Do we know Jesus Christ or do we only believe in Him? Twelve Jerusalem disciples thought they knew Him, but they all abandoned Him when things got difficult. Thankfully, they exercised faith unto repentance and came to truly know Christ, just as all of us can. The Lord shows us how to be wise and prepared when He comes, so that we may avoid the regretful words “ye knew me not.”

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Faith, knowledge and the cherubim and a flaming sword

First Redemption, Then Salvation- Flaming Swords of Mercy

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Knowledge without faith (seeking a sign) and salvation without redemption (saved in one’s sinful state) are both equally damning. God, in His wisdom and mercy figuratively “guards the tree of knowledge with cherubim and a flaming sword.” Only after we exercise sufficient faith unto a broken heart and contrite spirit can we enjoy the knowledge of God and rightfully partake of the fruit of eternal life.

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Seeing the Scriptures with New Eyes

Seeing the Scriptures with New Eyes

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Nephi teaches that many “plain and precious truths” were removed from the scriptures. What was removed, and why? Understanding the doctrine of Christ requires us to be familiar with the terms the prophets used to describe the same thing. We also need to pay close attention to patterns in scripture that denote sequential steps through ascension as we draw near to God and return to Him.

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