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Articles about the doctrine of Christ, teachings and prophecies from the scriptures and the restoration teachings from the scriptures.

Saved by grace after all we can do

Saved By Grace, After All We Can Do

Are we saved by grace or works? The interplay between these concepts is important to understand, and potentially devastating to get wrong. Nephi’s phrase “saved by grace after all we can do” has confused latter-day gentiles for centuries. What does “after all we can do” even mean? What can someone do to “qualify” for grace? Who’s the recipient of the grace of Jesus Christ?

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condemnation of the LDS church D&C 84 benson

How, When & Why The LDS Churches Were Condemned

As warned of in many scriptures, LDS restoration churches fell into condemnation and curse. How did this happen? When did it happen? What does this mean to us, living 190+ years later? And most importantly, under what conditions have the scriptures stated that this condemnation would be lifted and when?

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I Will Bless Those Who Labor in My Vineyard

The Lord and His servants have a large work to undertake, preserving the fruit of the olive trees. They’re commissioned to help prune the vineyard for the last time, according to the prophecies of Zenock, and reemphasized by Jacob. The Lord promises, β€œI will bless all those who labor in my vineyard with a mighty blessing.” What are the opportunities and blessings for those who labor in the Lord’s vineyard?

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Fallen mankind are in a carnal state

Viewing Ourselves In Our Own Carnal State

The truth is that all mankind was fallen, sensual, and devilish by nature in their carnal state. Natural men & women are enemies to God and belong to the Devil. Satan has claim on them through the law of justice. The β€œgood news” of the gospel is only a relief for those who humble themselves and understand the β€œbad news” of fallen mankind. Jesus Christ is willing and able to rescue and save us from our own carnal state.

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