Book of mormon commentary 3 nephi 1982

Mar 03, 2016 the fourth stage is about the end times and final judgement. This volume is 765 pages and covers first and second nephi. And it came to pass that in the ending of the thirty and fourth year, behold, i will show unto you that the people of nephi who were spared, and also those who had been called lamanites, who had been spared, did have great favors shown unto them, and great. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. He gives this clinical description of how the angel was. The sweet assurance and confidence she has, nothing doubting, that god is, and that jesus is, and that they are interested in her and related to her and that she may talk with them and apply. We have the names of the twelve nephite disciples recorded in 3 nephi 19. Oct 21, 2016 on his second day among the nephites, reported in 3 nephi 20. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. The book of mormon prophets used these same formulas in their prophetic discourse. Mormon does introduce himself in words of mormon 1. Among these twelve groups encircled by the pillar of fire, jesus came and stood in the midstpresumably in the center. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of.

Compare isaiah 54 the savior quotes isaiah on the gathering of israel. Yea, a commandment i give unto you that ye search these things diligently. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. The terrifying book of helaman religious studies center. The book contain great insight into the scriptures, but the paperback books are flimsy and the pages quickly separated from the spine of the book. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. Other factors within the book of mormon as well as in moses killing of the egyptian in exodus 2 corroborate the conclusion that nephi did not commit the equivalent of a flrstdegree murder under the laws of his day. The writer of the book of proverbs admonished his son, ponder the path of thy feet proverbs. Reynolds and sjodahl, commentary on the book of mormon, vol. A careful study of 3 nephi 17 will help you understand how your testimony of jesus. The book of mormon commentary, which is a thorough book of mormon study guide makes a warm, heartfelt, practical and beneficial gift which will be cherished for many years to come as its students bless their lives and the lives of their families b y understanding and living by its teachings and principals. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to latter day saint theology, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.

Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. When jesus ordained the twelve apostles in 3 nephi he called them a light unto this people, which again compares them to the luminaries of heaven. Book of mormon plates and records the encyclopedia of mormonism. The translation continues from the rest of the plates of mormon, which were abridged from the large plates of nephi, and includes the books of mosiah, alma, helaman, 3 nephi, 4 nephi, and mormon the last two chapters of which were written by moroni. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. The compete book of mormon is contained within the series, so it is not necessary to switch back and forth between the commentary and the book of mormon. Christ and the new covenant, 8485, as taken from commentaries on isaiah in the book of mormon, ed. Nephi s killing of laban are explored, including ancient views on surrendering one person for the benefit of a whole community. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. They were notable for their rebellion against lehi and nephi, becoming the primary antagonists of the first and second books. Chapter 22 compare isaiah 54 the savior quotes isaiah on the gathering of israel 1 and then in the last days shall that which is written or shall the prophecies come to pass. And i know that not all of that has been borne in upon her from the environment of her life. The means the land of mormon bordered the land of nephi. Journal of book of mormon studies byu scholarsarchive.

Book of mormon central archive a comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi. Christensen is also the author of the memoir keeping kyrie. The three nephites and the doctrine of translation religious. Nahom is a place referenced in the book of mormon 1 nephi 16. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 5number 1 article 34 1993 joseph fielding mcconkie, robert l. See also the commentary under the heading what is the meaning of the. Encourage them to ponder carefully the meaning of these verses as the. We can draw closer to the savior by studying each day of the last week of christs life leading up to easter sunday.

Throughout the course of the book of mormon, the nephites use. Within 15 minutes of reading, pages began to fall out. Unfortunately, this jewish community also became wicked, and most of their descendants rejected christ when he lived on earth. It is totally different from the bible by virtue of its genesis. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. The book of helaman is a warninga frightful warning. May 27, 2011 thus, the present book of mormon contains only the second account of early nephite history. These same themes are prevalent within isaiah 214 quoted in 2 nephi 1224. Old testament student manual kingsmalachi 1982, section 181. Jesus calls and commissions the twelve discipleshe delivers to the nephites a discourse similar to the sermon on the. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse3. Join jared halverson for your weekly come follow me study of the book of mormon.

The second coming of the son of man deseret book, 1982, 217. Gospel doctrine prep lesson 40, 3 nephi 16, 2021 then will i. Then, they divided into twelve groups to pray and minister and by baptized in water, after which fire came down out of heaven and encircled them see 3 nephi 19. The book of ether is presented as the narrative of an earlier group of people who had come to america before the immigration described in 1 nephi. Sing, o barren or those who have not produced until now, thou that didst not bear that is, did not bear any children of israel. But behold there are records which do contain all the proceedings of this people. A choice seer a seer is a person authorized of god to see with spiritual eyes things which god has hidden from the world moses 6. While abridging nephis record, mormon also included his own commentary and testimony see 3 nephi 5. It serves to indicate the origin of the revelation. Nephi was responsible for about 82 percent of the contents of the small plates of nephi. The plates of nephi are not the only account of the nephites, but they are preferred because of their brevity. The voice of god introduces jesus christ to the inhabitants of america in 34 ad, as found in the book of mormon.

Mar 03, 2015 book of mormon commentary 3 nephi 26 3 child. Rather than you solution, i see the first person line of the current header as a. Now is the perfect time to look for greater insights into the book of mormon and have an awesome tool to store all your insights for instant retrieval later. First nephi through omni are written in firstperson narrative, as are mormon and moroni. Chapter 27 nephi s predictions continuedgods judgments upon the wicked the sealed book the unlearned manthe three witnessesa marvelous work and a wonder chapter 28 nephi s predictions continuedlatterday churches and conditionsthe kingdom of the devil to be shaken the misleading precepts of men.

Click here to read the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. The passage under investigation, 2 nephi 2 in the book of mormon, presents a unique philosophy pertaining to the role of the adamic fall, sin in the cosmos, and the role of sin in relation to god. Mormon prepares the reader for the glorious blessing among the people of having jesus christ show himself to them. Book of mormon commentary is titled i nephi wrote this record. This verse references the places of mormon and nephi.

Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse3 nephi. This location is referred to as the place where ishmael is laid to rest. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Gardner, words of mormon was likely written after mormon s introduction in 3 nephi. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. The account in 3 nephi does indeed have much in common with other gospel. Rather than the words, shall be destroyed from among the people, also in acts 3. Throughout the course of the book of mormon, the nephites used three. According to john welch, as mormon was giving an editorial commentary speech. For translated beings, their death is more like an ordinance than a time of parting and separation there are at least three major differences between the translated state of the three nephites. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the. A later prophet, also named nephi, who was the father of two of the twelve disciples and the grandfather of another, had been blessed with extraordinary power after pondering. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon.

Jan 03, 2017 book of mormon commentary 3 nephi 28 4 3 nephi 28. There has been much discussion concerning its meaning. The designations jesus gives himself in 3 nephi religious. The book of mormon commentary is a six book series that details every chapter and verse of the book of mormon teachings.

Nephi would have recognized his own vision in these themes and understood their. It was the overwhelming majority of unbelievers who actually set a d. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Why was a stone used as an aid in translating the book of mormon. Even though we learn about the ministries of helaman, nephi 2, and samuel the lamanite, and of the gadianton robbers, as well as the reaction of the nephites to all of those in the book of helaman, to read it primarily as a history is to miss the point nephi 2 is the second. The phrase the land which was in the borders of nephi refers to the land of mormon. Nephi s vision of the end times in 1 nephi 14 describes it as a time of gods power and glory, his blessing of the righteous, and his punishment of the unrepentant. At one point mormon was about to write the names of the three disciples, but the lord forbade it 3 nephi 28. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Later, some jews returned to jerusalem and rebuilt the temple. In the book of mormon, ammon taught that only a seer could use special interpreters, or a urim and thummim mosiah 8.

A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book of. Within the pages are the actual book of mormon verses, so it is not necessary to switch back and forth between books in order to cross reference the commentary with the book of mormon. Jun 11, 2009 in this article, however, we take the mormon claim at face value and examine a small portion of this alleged scripture. One of the titles for the lord that is found in the book of mormon is thy husband 3 nephi 22. The words of mormon contains editorial commentary by mormon. Book of mormon plates and records the encyclopedia of. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.

It comes from the words of isaiah quoted by the lord to the nephites at the time of his visit to this continent. The three nephites and the doctrine of translation. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book. Whats clear is that charity is the pure love of god, which is what the tree of life represents in lehis dream, that it is the most desirable above all other things, and that it makes us happy. The real problem is the shift between third person and first person. Recommended resources learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. The quantity of scriptural references to jesus christ in the book of mormon justifies its new subtitle, another testament of jesus christ, added in 1982.

However, i feel that the book of mormon can not only withstand the challenge, but the issue can actually be used to illuminate the nature of isaiah and shed light on why this is such a profound book. Ricks, the name of one of the lords disciples listed in 3 nephi. Gospel literally means good news, and so in one sense 3 nephi is a gospel. Chapter 27 nephi s predictions continuedgods judgments upon the wicked the sealed book the unlearned manthe three witnessesa marvelous work and a wonder chapter 28 nephi s predictions continuedlatterday churches and conditionsthe kingdom of the devil to be shaken.

Under each day of the week you will find articles and videos to help you study, teach, and ponder the life and mission of jesus christ. The removal of a womans hair usually is not considered an honor, but one of disgrace. Tvedtnes, the isaiah variants in the book of mormon, farms, p. Get the latest updates on book of mormon topics and research for free.

During the destruction of jerusalem 70 ad, the romans laid siege to the city, while the inhabitants languished with famine. The book of mormon begins about 600 bc with a small group who fled jerusalem, landed in america, and quickly split into two antagonistic nations, the nephites and the lamanites. In the passage above, the savior paraphrases a passage from the book of isaiah, reassuring us that our father in heaven will support and protect those who. This makes 1 nephi 22 one of the most important isaiah commentaries in the book of. Come follow me follows the last week of the saviors mortal ministry, culminating in his infinite atonement and resurrection. The book of moron is going to be the most perfect book to have ever been written. Jan 01, 2008 these classic words of nephi made lehi exceedingly glad 3. It should not be read primarily as a history as it sometimes is. This particular expression, and thus saith the lord, is called the messenger formula and is found thirtynine times in the book of mormon e. The book of mormon relates the religious history of the nephite nation for a thousand years until widespread apostasy about 400 ad. Heres a chapter i just translated from second nephi. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon. I gave 3 stars because the information contained therein is so valuable, otherwise i would have given 1 star.