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Doctrine of Christ scriptures

The Doctrine of Christ Explained in One Verse

If you are new to the Doctrine of Christ, this article will help familiarize you with the words and phrases used by the prophets in the Book of Mormon to teach it. All four steps on the path of ascension are explained. Each Book of Mormon prophet bears their own witness of this doctrine, and this article lists 20+ “power verse” scriptures where they teach their people the Doctrine of Christ in one single verse.

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Jacob teaches that the Jews looked beyond the mark

What “Looking Beyond the Mark” Really Means

Have you ever accused someone of “looking beyond the mark?” What is the mark? Is it the Lord, the atonement, the leaders of the LDS church, or something else? Jacob may have meant something different than we thought when he accused the Jews of looking beyond the mark in Jacob 4:14. Perhaps we should understand what the mark is, before we accuse people of “looking beyond the mark.”

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Lehi's Vision of the Tree of Life explained

Tree of Life Vision: A Doctrine of Christ Primer

Nephi answered his brothers’ questions and explained the meaning of their father’s dream. And then something miraculous happens. Teaching them about the tree of life causes them to humble themselves before the Lord. For possibly the first time ever, Nephi believed there was a chance his brothers would enter into the new covenant to receive the 1st and 2nd Comforters for themselves.

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Man praying seeking after and receiving revelation

Seeking After & Receiving Personal Revelation

Revelation comes much easier to some than for others. If you already believe you are one of those people that can’t get revelation, then this might not be easy. A false sense of humility is your first obstacle to acquiring most gifts of the spirit. Getting revelation is an act of faith. You must learn how to both ask for and receive it. The process requires time, dedication, and much patience.

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