Gentiles true book of mormon geography lands western. Volume 2 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. Learn of christ as we go through the teachings of his prophets in ancient america. Second witness, a new sixvolume series from greg kofford books, takes a detailed, versebyverse look at the book of mormon. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. Rather than you solution, i see the first person line of the current header as a. Mormons have traditionally viewed theology and theologians with suspicion. Tvedtnes, the isaiah variants in the book of mormon, farms, p. It comes from the words of isaiah quoted by the lord. But behold there are records which do contain all the proceedings of this people.
This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. Using those three study aids has made reading the book of mormon an excellent experience. Helaman through 3 nephi 8, according to thy word, edited by monte s. Compare isaiah 54 the savior quotes isaiah on the gathering of israel. It may be instructive to compare the length of books in the book of mormon and the time periods they covered. Your study of the book of mormon made easier, part 1. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf text settings. Jan 03, 2017 book of mormon commentary 3 nephi 28 4 3 nephi 28. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 32 page 1 of 11 2 nephi 32 let us then labor for an inward stillness, an inward stillness and an inward healing, that perfect silence when the lips and heart are still, and we no longer entertain our own imperfect thoughts and vain opinions. It provides 160 lessons that contain teaching suggestions, doctrines and principles, and scripture mastery helps for daily seminary classes. The revelations of nephi and of john have more in common, however, than merely the apocalyptic form, for nephi s vision 1 nephi 14. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 32 page 2 of 11 the gift of the holy ghost can come only after proper and authorized baptism, and is conferred by the laying.
Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints or of book of mormon central. At one point mormon was about to write the names of the three disciples, but the lord forbade it 3 nephi 28. Uplifting book of mormon scripture verses book of mormon. 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. 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. Book of mormon central, why should 3 nephi be read as the book of the high priest nephi. I gave 3 stars because the information contained therein is so valuable, otherwise i. It also contains 32 lessons for weekly homestudy classes that correspond to the book of mormon study guide for homestudy seminary students. Enos mission, though not fruitful in his own time, has proved beneficial to the nephite and lamanite posterity of today in the form of his short but vital message in the book of mormon. When the savior appeared to the people of the book of mormon, he gave us a great example about not waiting to administer relief to those who have lost a sense of happiness and joy. One of the main things that christ teaches in these chapters is about the gathering of israel.
This cry from the dust witnesses of the divinity of jesus christ to us today. In the first two chapters we saw god reveal himself to lehi in various ways. It was very interesting to read a commentary on the book of mormon that was written over 60 years ago. Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols.
The relationship between a the large plates of nephi, b the book of lehi which was translated by joseph smith and then lost see the first edition of the book of mormon published by e. Waves of gentiles the prophecy by an angel to nephi mentioned three waves of gentiles and other details. Oct 06, 2020 go ye unto your homes, and ponder upon the things which i have said, and ask of the father, in my name, that ye may understand, and prepare your minds for the morrow, and i come unto you again. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse3.
Get the latest updates on book of mormon topics and research for free. 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. 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. Isaiah had been important to book of mormon writers from the very beginning, being quoted by nephi, jacob, abinadi, and others. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in this weeks scripture reading. Christs interpretation of isaiahs 52s my servant in 3 nephi byu. Todays bom scholars focus on different issues and have a different mind set than the authors of this commentary. On the first occurrence, when they were beating nephi and sam with a rod, it tells how an angel visited the brothers, and the angel rebuked laman and lemuel. These people were certainly aware of the importance of pondering. Three book of mormon individuals in particular quote isaiah at. Through many years of association i have been impressed with brother nymans thorough understanding of the nature and spirit of the book of mormon and all of the holy scriptures. Similar to the egyptian word nfw for captain, as the ships captain sailed by wind power. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi.
On other occasions, laman and lemuel were chastened by the voice of the lord, or shocked by divine power. Mormon prepares the reader for the glorious blessing among the people of having jesus christ show himself to them. We invite you to share your testimony of the book of mormon with someone you know. Book of mormon plates and records the encyclopedia of. Early christianity and 1 nephi 14 religious studies center. In 2020 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is using the book of mormon for its course of study. For latterday saints, it is also the most significant book we can know. Having taught the people, he saw that they were unable to understand all his words. Nehi was an egyptian governmental official under thutmose iii known as viceroy of kush and. Oct 26, 2016 the savior gave unprecedented endorsement of a specific prophet when he said great are the words of isaiah 3 nephi 23.
A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book of. In the book of mormon there are incidences of laman and lemuel beating or binding up nephi. 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. Davis, pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon maxwell institute 3 nephi 20. Welch, illuminating the sermon at the temple and sermon on the mount. What does the book of mormon teach about the millennium. Book of mormon central archive a comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon, garold n. 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.
The book of mormon contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel see joseph smithhistory 1. See also lds commentaries on isaiah that frequently reference the book of. There are a lot reasons why christ might call isaiahs words great, one of which may be the close personal connection the savior may have. Jul 06, 2011 book of mormon references to the fulfillment of this prophecy, however, use wording that could be understood to mean the three days of darkness was only in the americas, stating that the three days of darkness would be over the face of the land. I then read the same section of the book of mormon the next night, using this study guide the book of mormon made easier, in conjunction with the book of mormon study guide. This passage from isaiah is filled with allusions to marriage between the lord and his covenant people. In the last verses of 3 nephi, mormon offered the only antidote to these destructive conditionscome unto jesus christ and have faith in him, repent of your sins, be baptized, and be filled with the holy ghost that ye may be numbered with my people who are of the house of israel 3 nephi 30. I cannot think of anyone more qualified to prepare a commentary on the book of mormon than dr. What does the book of mormon teach about the second coming of jesus christ.
Gardner, words of mormon was likely written after mormon s introduction in 3 nephi. When the savior left his disciples after his first appearance to them, he touched with his hand the disciples. Within 15 minutes of reading, pages began to fall out. Knowhys knowhys on 3 nephi 1 knowhys on 3 nephi 2 knowhys on 3 nephi 3 knowhys on 3 nephi 4 knowhys on 3 nephi 5 knowhys on 3 nephi 6 knowhys on 3 nephi 7 recommended resources learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. An approach to 3 nephi 1118 and matthew 57 provo, ut. 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 blessings poured out upon their heads, insomuch that soon after the ascension of christ into heaven he. Secret covenant teachings of men and the devil in helaman through 3 nephi 8. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i.
The plates of nephi are not the only account of the nephites, but they are preferred because of their brevity. Because its ancient authors intended it to be read by future generations, it is scripture that is more relevant today than when it was written. Discussions on the book of mormon3 nephi 16, 2022originally aired. It comes from the words of isaiah quoted by the lord to the nephites at the time of his visit to this continent. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the. It is totally different from the bible by virtue of its genesis. Discussions on the book of mormon3 nephi 14originally aired. The prophet joseph smith called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. In these chapters, christ is on day two of ministering to and teaching the nephites. While abridging nephis record, mormon also included his own commentary and testimony see 3 nephi 5. The three nephites and the doctrine of translation.
The real problem is the shift between third person and first person. Book of mormon commentary is titled i nephi wrote this record. Nephi s vision is the type of revelation known in biblical literature as apocalyptic, and it is represented in the new testament most fully by the revelation of john. The book of mormon commentary is a six book series that details every chapter and verse of the book of mormon teachings. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight.
Recovering the missing record of lehi religious studies center. As coauthor robert millet explains, though the story of the book of mormon, the narrative, is true and inspiring, the power of the book of mormon lies in its doctrine and in its precepts. His mission and his message religious studies center. 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.
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. This people shall rise in the last days 3 nephi 16. Recommended resources learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used.
Chapter 3 by command of the lord, lehis sons are sent back to jerusalem to obtain certain plates of brass laban refuses to deliver the plates and seeks to kill nephi and his brothers laman and lemuel reproved by an angel. The entire book of 3 nephi is a story of spiritual maturation and of ascent. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book. This book was firstly called iii nephi in the 1879 edition and third nephi in the 1920 edition of the book of mormon. The book of mormon consistently affirms the unity and oneness of the godhead. Come, follow me book of mormon is now covering 3 nephi 2026. We have the names of the twelve nephite disciples recorded in 3 nephi 19. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. This volume is 765 pages and covers first and second nephi. He gives this clinical description of how the angel was. Gawain wells, the savior and the children in 3 nephi, journal of book of mormon studies 14, no. The prophets in the book of mormon had great hope that this record would be of worth and help to us. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. This manual is a resource to help seminary teachers prepare lessons from the book of mormon.
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