Tag: Natural Man

2nd book of Nephi in the gold plates

Decoding The Second Book of Nephi

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Why does Nephi quote 12 chapters of Isaiah right before he gives his grand prophecy to the modern reader of the Book of Mormon? Is this prophesy clear and easy to understand or have the changes made to the BOM over time caused sacred truths to be lost? Let’s Decode the second book of Nephi and restore the truths that Nephi, Mormon and Joseph intended to give us.

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Sealing power and fullness of the priesthood - the holy order of god

Nephi’s Sealing Power & The Holy Order of God

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Nephi “with unwearyingness declared the word” without fear of men and with diligence in keeping God’s commandments. Having been tested to the core, the Lord saw fit to give Nephi the sealing power to bind on earth and heaven, knowing that he would not do things that are contrary to God’s will. What is this power Nephi received and how does one receive it? What is the holy order of God?

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I Will Bless Those Who Labor in My Vineyard

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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, “I 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

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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 “good news” of the gospel is only a relief for those who humble themselves and understand the “bad news” of fallen mankind. Jesus Christ is willing and able to rescue and save us from our own carnal state.

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