Category Archives: Doctrine of Christ

Classic Talk: The Gift of the Holy Ghost: What Every Member Should Know

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Boyd K. Packer, “The Gift of the Holy Ghost: What Every Member Should Know,” Ensign, Aug 2006, 46–52. Click here to go to the churches website for this article. Highlighting  is mine. From an address given on June 24, 2003, … Continue reading →

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Feasting on Intellectual “Mammon” Vs Feasting on the Words of Christ

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Regarding revealed knowledge the Lord said: As well might man stretch forth his puny arm to stop the Missouri river in its decreed course, or to turn it up stream, as to hinder the Almighty from pouring down knowledge from … Continue reading →

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Experiencing the Gospel Versus Intellectualizing the Gospel

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The doctrine of Christ as revealed in the Book of Mormon teaches church members how to experience the gospel; not just intellectualize it.  The gospel is experienced when we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  It is far more … Continue reading →

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“My Blood Shall Not Cleanse Them If They Hear Me Not”

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The Lord’s work and glory to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. Apparently, even for a God, His work is not without its difficulties. Consider the following verse of scripture: …they will not repent…the cup of … Continue reading →

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“Begging for a Remission of Your Sins”

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First, a definition of the word “beg” may be helpful to set aside any emotional response we may have to the word. Some among us may feel offended by this word thinking that God would never require His sons and … Continue reading →

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“Be Converted, that I May Heal You”

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The Savior visited the Nephites after his resurrection. There are many things the Savior could have taught on this momentous occasion. What he chose to teach is certainly important to his followers. Following is brief review of the Savior’s teachings. When the Savior … Continue reading →

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The Doctrine of Christ vs. the Moral and Ethical Teachings of Men

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The Power of Moral and Ethical Principles It’s exciting to read about great men and women of the past. I remember in 8th grade reading about George Washington and other men of renown who brought America into existence. I also … Continue reading →

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Doctrine of Christ–Review and Quiz

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When the Savior was crucified in Jerusalem the Book of Mormon tells about the terrible destruction that occurred among the Nephites. Those who survived were those “who received the prophets and stoned them not; and it was they who had not shed the … Continue reading →

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Establishing the Church Without the Gospel

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My goal as a blogger is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that image in … Continue reading →

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Commentary on 2 Nephi 31:17

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Wherefore, do the things which I have told you I have seen that your Lord and your Redeemer should do; for, for this cause have they been shown unto me, that ye might know the gate by which ye should … Continue reading →

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