[12] That “the word[s] of Christ” and “the gospel of Christ” are interchangeable terms is clear in several Book of Mormon passages. He sought the will of the Lord and courageously strived to obey itâwhether that meant risking his life to get the brass plates from Laban, building a boat and crossing the sea, or faithfully teaching the doctrine of Christ with plainness and power. This book is a great idea! 1 It seemed to herald the beginning of a new approach to Book of Mormon studies, one marked by an unprecedented level of detail, rigor, and professionalism. The only hint of different meanings occurs in 3 Nephi 27:13–21, which begins its account of the gospel by referring to the ministry and atonement of Christ. Nephi could speak persuasively of the need to âpress forward with a steadfastness in Christ,â of following the âstrait and narrow path which leads to eternal lifeâ (2 Nephi 31:20, 18), because that is the path he followed. . See Reynolds, “The Gospel of Jesus Christ,” 31–32. 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. Furthermore, each of these is marked off from surrounding text as aninclusio, the technique used frequently in the Bible before modern methods of punctuation were available. The Book Of Mormon has calmed my worries and given me strength to face challenges .It has grown to be mature spiritually ,opened my spiritual eyes and ears .It has become my backbone of my being .I have read the Book Of Mormon countless times and each time it has uplifted me into the next level spiritually , my problems are dissolved and have learnt to endure even during trying times. See also David A. Bednar, âReceive the Holy Ghost,â Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 94â97; âHoly Ghost,â Gospel Topics, topics.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. With Billy Peter. Brilliant! This common confusion arises because the preaching of the gospel is one part of the plan of salvation and because the gospel message is only possible because of the plan of salvation. Abstract: Robert Smith makes the case that “poetic art in the Book of Mormon is highly developed” — you just need to have the eye to recognize it. One of the Book of Mormon’s greatest contributions is in teaching us what walking that path looks like. How can you help your family understand Nephiâs analogy about the âstrait and narrow pathâ? In the revelations of the Restoration, the gospel is also called the everlasting covenant and is recognized as the only means by which mortals can take full advantage of the Atonement and the plan of salvation and return to dwell in heaven with their Eternal Father. 3 (1991): 31–50, for the original exposition of these three passages. [13] See 3 Nephi 21:22–26; 28:23; 27:13–18. However, as will be shown below, the ministry and atonement of Christ are consistently presented in Book of Mormon accounts as parts of the “plan of salvation,” which provides the context for understanding the necessity of the gospel. The Book of Mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone.. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the beliefs and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The musical ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. In particular, I will show that they used such terms as gospel, doctrine, way, and word interchangeably, but that the plan of salvation should be distinguished from these. took courage to go forth unto the Lamanites to declare unto them the word of God.”, Alma 31:11: “Alma and his brethren went into the land to preach the word unto them.”, Moroni 9:4: “When I speak the word of God with sharpness they tremble and anger against me.”. [3] Inclusio is used here in the sense developed by biblical scholars and defined by David Ulansey as “the narrative device common in biblical texts in which a detail is repeated at the beginning and the end of a narrative unit in order to “bracket off” the unit and give it a sense of closure and structural integrity.” See David Ulansey, “The Heavenly Veil Torn: Mark’s Cosmic Inclusio,” Journal of Biblical Literature 110, no. The next time you partake of the sacrament, consider reading 2 Nephi 31:13 and pondering your determination to âfollow the Son, with full purpose of heartâ and your willingness âto take upon you the name of Christ.â. Suggested song: âWhen I Am Baptized,â Childrenâs Songbook, 103. Repentance 18, 3. Jacob’s teachings also featured an account of the gospel that is clearly derived from Nephi’s and Lehi’s visions (2 Nephi 9:23–24). Finally, it should also be pointed out that in the revelations of the Restoration, the gospel is referred to as the “everlasting covenant.” This equivalence of terminology is stated clearly in a revelation received October 25, 1831: “Verily I say unto you, blessed are you for receiving mine everlasting covenant, even the fulness of my gospel, sent forth unto the children of men, that they might have life and be made partakers of the glories which are to be revealed in the last days, as it was written by the prophets and apostles in days of old” (D&C 66:2; emphasis added). 2 (1996): 26–56. On the other hand, careful study of the Nephite understanding of the gospel may help us see similar teachings in the New Testament that have not been widely recognized by Bible scholars. I have no idea what book that was—the book of love, the Book of Mormon, whatever it was,” Michaels said. How have the stories and teachings accomplished Nephiâs purposes for you? This is reflected in their systematic and consistent use of a well-developed terminology throughout the book. The suggestion from these three passages that doctrine of Christand gospel of Jesus Christ were used synonymously with essentially the same meaning in Book of Mormon discourse is borne out by an analysis of other passages. Further, just as Nephi presents “the doctrine of Christ” as what he learned from his vision of the baptism of Christ, Lehi could say that “the gospel . One way the Book of Mormon changes lives is through its teachings on the Savior’s Atonement. The prospect that a newly revealed scripture could authoritatively describe the road to salvation for all humankind was enticing indeed for many “seekers” who resonated to the claims of early Mormonism. Other examples include different combinations of the six elements. All rights reserved. [2]. It does not stand independently from it, but the plan of salvation features all those things that God has done for his children. While the English terms gospel and doctrine have somewhat different ranges of meaning, they are used interchangeably by Book of Mormon writers. . Ancient writers could signal the beginning and end of a dedicated section of their writing by repeating at the end the same word or phrase used at the beginning. While we are more likely to recognize the way as a New Testament term, it is also frequently used for the gospel in the Book of Mormon. The much less conspicuous term, the way, which is also used as a synonym for these, occurs 82 times when referring to this same teaching. Hystad said “The Book of Mormon” producers have an opportunity to change the musical since everything remains locked down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Two young Latter-day Saints are sent on a mission to convince the people of a small village in Uganda to become part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. . the way of the Lord.” [19] Luke in particular referred to the early Christian movement as “the way,” as can be seen in Acts 24 and other references, “However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. How can we make sure the Holy Ghost has âplace in [us]â? [6] The Father is quoted in verses 11, 15, and 20. When we realize the full impact of this divine encounter on Nephi (and presumably on his father, Lehi, before him), we can appreciate that this great vision may have served the kind of role for the Nephite dispensation that Joseph Smith’s First Vision has served in the Restoration. In another 199 passages, this same meaning seems to me to be implicit. By my count, doctrine only occurs in this context 25 times in the text of the Book of Mormon, and gospel only occurs 42 times. As the vision unfolded, Nephi reports that he heard the voices of the Father and the Son in turn explain to him the necessity and meaning of repentance, baptism of water, baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost, enduring to the end, and faith in Jesus Christ for all who would receive eternal life. Some people loved it…and some people hated it…but at the end of the day, the experiences I shared are so tangible to me that I’ll never be able to forget or deny their reality. Gospel was an English neologism created to translate the Greek euangelion, which means simply “good news.” Doctrine means “teaching” and can be translated as didaskalia in Greek. [18] Proverbs invokes this image relentlessly as in this example from Proverbs 4:18–19: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. To Fulfill All Righteousness, by Liz Lemon Swindle, March 2â8. The author gives basic drawing instructions. The occurrences of these six elements in the three passages can be summarized as follows: [7], Element Occurrences, 1. Ancient readers would recognize this as a signal to interpret the text included between these two bookends as a unit in some significant sense. Epistemology is “the branch of philosophy that tries to make sense out of knowledge, rationality, and justified or unjustified beliefs.”2 In other words, it’s about what we know and how we know it. [10] It is introduced quite deliberately in two different ways by Nephi in his presentation of the doctrine of Christ in 2 Nephi 31. The Book of Mormon characterizes the gospel as the guide for all men who wish to live this life in such a way that they can receive eternal life. For a quick and convenient summary of “the way” as applied to Christianity, see Joseph Pathrapankal, “The Way,” in The Oxford Companion to the Bible, ed. [6] As he relates, when he saw the baptism of Jesus in that earlier vision there was much more going on than he had told us previously in that single verse describing that event (1 Nephi 11:27). Overview “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) What if the timeline of the Book of Mormon in its entirety, from start to finish, all 1000 years of history, was both precisely orchestrated by a loving Father in Heaven and painstakingly compiledContinue reading “Chapter 1” How does the Savior help us progress along the path? [11] See Noel B. Reynolds and Royal Skousen, “Was the Path Nephi Saw ‘Strait and Narrow’ or ‘Straight and Narrow’?” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 10, no. While the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ are taught throughout the Book of Mormon, three specific passages offer authoritative, complete, and precise definitions of that gospel. Nephi’s original account of the gospel or the doctrine of Christ deserves special attention because it provided the basic pattern followed by all the Nephite prophets in their teaching and writing down to the time of Mormon and Moroni. January 6, 2019 The temple is seen as the holiest place on earth, the sacred house of the Lord. He had therefore instructed us to “feast upon the words of Christ” because they “will tell you all things what ye should do” (2 Nephi 32:3). . For instance, you could work together to draw a picture of the path that Nephi described in 2 Nephi 31:17â21, labeling it with the things we must do to enter the path and continue forward on it. In addition to the kind of private or individual guidance described in this passage, the Book of Mormon writers speak of prophecies and revelations as the “words of Christ” or the “words of God.” And frequently, “the word” refers specifically to the basic six-element gospel message. The wayis prepared, and if we will look we may live forever. Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings” (Acts 24:14, 22, NIV). This has changed the way I Study I recently purchased a journal edition of the Book of Mormon and I have throughly enjoyed reading each chapter myself and then listening to the same chapter as Jason discusses it. John W. (Jack) Welch is the Chairman of this new venture. The importance of this chapter is easily overlooked by readers because 2 Nephi 31 comes almost as an appendix to Nephi’s writings. It teaches the Atonement in more clarity than any other book … O my son, do not let us be slothful because of the easiness of the way; for so was it with our fathers; for so was it prepared for them, that if they would look they might live; even so it is with us. For all who do this sincerely, the Father will send a remission of sins and many spiritual gifts by the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, which will provide them with the guidance and strength necessary to endure to the end and receive eternal life. and there is none other way save it be by the gate” (2 Nephi 9:41; emphasis added). Alma combined these understandings of the way back to God with the function of the compass that was heaven-sent to Lehi, which showed them a straight course to the promised land: For behold, it is as easy to give heed to the word of Christ, which will point to you a straight course to eternal bliss, as it was for our fathers to give heed to this compass, which would point unto them a straight course to the promised land. âMarch 2â8. . 2 Nephi 31â33,â Come, Follow MeâFor Individuals and Families: 2020, Christ Teaching His Disciples, by Justin Kunz. [5] See 1 Nephi chapters 8 and 11–14 and commentary in chapters 10 and 15. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith as The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. In the article…I gave my personal experience with the Book of Mormon in my college years and also laid out some of the logical reasons why I believe the book to be true. [14] While worded quite differently, this seems to fit perfectly with the Restoration instruction to priesthood holders that they were ordained “to preach my gospel by the Spirit, even the Comforter.” D&C 50:14–20. While the Book of Mormon obviously has a great deal in common with the Bible, I am increasingly convinced that Book of Mormon writers had a much richer and more detailed grasp of the basic teachings of Christ’s gospel than has been noticed in studies of the New Testament. 2 (2012): 4–37, especially 17–26. The Book of Mormon Family Reader will help your family discover and discuss the eternal doctrine found in the Book of Mormon, drawing you closer together as a family and closer to Christ. Inclusion within the BMC Archive does not imply endorsement. He knew by experience that this path, though demanding at times, is also joyful, and that âthere is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of Godâ (2 Nephi 31:21). [8] As Nephi makes clear, faith in Jesus Christ is not one of the steps, but is the foundation that underlies each of these four steps (2 Nephi 31:19–20). Using the clarification of the gospel provided in the Book of Mormon as a guide, we can go back to the New Testament and find the fulness of the gospel there as well, though not so clearly and authoritatively defined. See also 3 Nephi 11:32â39; 27:13â22; D. Todd Christofferson, âThe Doctrine of Christ,â Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 86â90; Brian K. Ashton, âThe Doctrine of Christ,â Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2016, 106â9. The grammatical 'problems' with the early manuscripts of the Book of Mormon do not strike me as so thoroughgoing as to represent the (good) grammar of centuries earlier so they are, at best, an inconsistent mix of modern and archaic English, which perhaps makes even less sense than the entirety in archaic English. They view it as an adequate means of gaining and grounding knowledge. Mormons believe the following about the Book of Mormon: "The Book of Mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible. "Mormon" was the primary author, editor, and compiler of the Book of Mormon. . Copyright 2021 Book of Mormon Central: A Non-Profit Organization. March 2–8. In 2 Nephi 33, as Nephi concluded his writings, he explained reasons why he was writing in the first place. How does the Lord bless us when we pray always? The way is a translation for hodos, and a variety of other terms referring to roads, paths, courses of travel, or manners of thinking or acting. It is helpful to study how the Savior taughtâthe methods He used and the things He said. For example, how have they persuaded you to âbelieve in [Christ], and to endure to the endâ? . 2 (2001): 30–33, for an explanation of why we believe the original 1830 spelling “straight” should have been retained in later editions. In a final effort to make his point perfectly clear, he simply states, “If ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do” [14] Nephi seems to understand the iron rod described in Lehi’s version of this vision as serving this same function when he says, “The rod of iron, which my father had seen, was the word of God, which led to the fountain of living waters, or to the tree of life” (1 Nephi 11:25). the tongue of angels” and to urge his readers to “press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ” that they might “have eternal life” (2 Nephi 31:14, 20). An example of how this works can be seen in Noel B. Reynolds, “Understanding Christian Baptism through the Book of Mormon,” BYU Studies Quarterly 51, no. She then takes stories and principles from the Book of Mormon and lets kids use their imagination by drawing images from the prompts given. Two more of these passages were provided by Jesus Christ in person when he first appeared to the Nephite people (3 Nephi 11:31–39) and when he returned later in response to the prayers of his disciples, who wanted his guidance in naming the church he had established among them (3 Nephi 27:13–21). By my count, this more restricted meaning is indicated explicitly in 79 different passages. Emulate the Savior. This seems like a fitting summary of Nephiâs life. Reynolds, “The Gospel of Jesus Christ as Taught by the Nephite Prophets,” BYU Studies 31, no. For just as surely as this director did bring our fathers, by following its course, to the promised land, shall the words of Christ, if we follow their course, carry us beyond this vale of sorrow into a far better land of promise. And while Latter-day Saints ate up the reference to the book of scripture, fans completely disagreed with Michaels’s calling for the extra point that cut the game to a 12-point deficit rather than 11 if the Steelers had completed a 2-point conversion in the third quarter. . However, rather than giving a straightforward statement of the principal meaning such as a modern dictionary might offer, each passage outlines the gospel or doctrine of Christ several times in different ways: each statement including two or more of the basic elements of the gospel message is related in a variety of ways. While the New Testament uses all three terms—gospel, doctrine, and way—it never links them together as clearly or deliberately as does the Book of Mormon. This “eternal covenant” seems to me most easily equated with the covenant we make when we repent and receive the gospel, which covenant we witness to the Father at the time we are baptized. Here are some ideas. It … My insights and notes are so much better and it has made studying the Book of Mormon much more fun and applicable! Whether your baptism happened yesterday or 80 years ago, it was a pivotal momentâyou entered a lifelong covenant to follow Jesus Christ. [4] See especially Noel B. What answers do you find for yourself? In 3 Nephi 11–18, families of men, women, and children were all ushered into the presence of the resurrected Lord. should be preached among the Jews,” after seeing the baptism of Christ in his version of the same vision (1 Nephi 10:11). 2 (2003): 58–71, 114–17. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and the only and true doctrine of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (2 Nephi 31:21; emphasis added). . Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free. The Book of Mormon is part-way done in draft form, and once I figure out how to upload such a ginormous file, I’ll post the link. Even more numerous are the other references that seem to refer to specific prophecies or divine actions that evidence God’s power in this world—without suggesting a focus on this central gospel message. If baptism and confirmation are âthe gate by which [we] enterâ the strait and narrow path (2 Nephi 31:17), what do we do once weâre on the path? See especially verses 7, 9, 12–13, 16–17. What are you doing today to continue following the Saviorâs example of obedience? What might lead people to âharden their hearts against the Holy Spiritâ? 1 (Spring 1991): 123. Following Jesus Christâs teachings leads us to eternal life. The article is also available online: https://byustudies.byu.edu/showTitle.aspx?title=6054. Following Nephi, the Book of Mormon writers consistently used a handful of interchangeable terms to refer to this gospel. [9] A more extensive analysis of each of these six elements as they are understood by Book of Mormon writers has been published previously in Noel B. Reynolds, “The True Points of My Doctrine,” Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 5, no. The other way is to read the Book of Mormon from start to finish, and as you finish a few chapters, write a talk on what you’ve read. 1 Nephi 3:7 - "And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." Why was the Savior baptized? In the past, I’ve never been able to stick to reading. Scripture Mastery Scriptures: Book of Mormon. Understood in this way, the plan of salvation provides the context that makes the gospel both meaningful and important. 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