Tag: Faith in Christ

Receiving the Greater Portion Sealed Portion of the Book of Mormon

Receiving The Sealed Portion & The Land of Promise

Moroni explains that the latter-day gentiles may receive of the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon. To do so, they must exercise faith like unto the Brother of Jared and remember to serve the God of the land (Jesus Christ). If they do not repent and return to the Lord, they will not receive the greater portion. They will be swept off the land of promise.

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Curing hopelessness and depression through Jesus Christ

Healing Hopelessness Through Jesus Christ’s Atonement

Hopelessness, anxiety, depression and despair are all the fruits of darkness. Jesus Christ provided detailed instructions to his prophets regarding how to heal the hopeless and rebirth His believers into new creatures of light, full of faith, hope and charity. Jesus can heal all sickness and affliction, including mental, emotional, spiritual and physical suffering. But we must put our trust in Him alone, and not the arm of flesh.

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Real intent and full purpose of heart

Real Intent & Full Purpose of Heart

God can’t be deceived, and we can’t fake our way into any spiritual status. The promises, commandments and conditions of the gospel are all tied to “real intent” and “full purpose of heart.” These are the indications of our true character and desires, and if done right, they are keys that unlock the power of the gospel and God’s promises. What is our true intent and purpose of heart?

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Nephi I will go and do the things which the lord hath commanded

Understanding Nephi’s “I Will Go & Do” With New Eyes

Nephi’s famous “I will go and do” one-liner is not the hallmark example of blind obedience to a parent, a prophet, or a religion. Rather, it’s the fruits of one who has put in the time, effort and faith to understand God’s will for themselves, seeking to become a true servant. After the Lord endows a servant with His power, then no task, favor, commandment or mission is too large, too scary or too inconvenient.

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