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Category Archives: Doctrine of Christ
Establishing the Church Without the Gospel
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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“My Blood Shall Not Cleanse Them If They Hear Me Not”
The Lord has said it is His 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 … Continue reading
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Commentary on 2 Nephi 31:17
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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Commentary on 2 Nephi 31:13
Not all scripture is of equal value. For example, as valuable as the vision of the three degrees of glory is, it pales in importance to scripture that teach the doctrine of Christ. Why? The doctrine of Christ reveals truths … Continue reading
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Experience the Gospel Instead of Just Intellectualizing It
The doctrine of Christ, as revealed in the Book of Mormon, teaches church members how to experience the gospel; not just learning it for the sake of understanding. The gospel is experienced when we receive the gift of the Holy … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Mormon, Doctrine of Christ, Fool, Learning, Pride, Puffed Up
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The Doctrine of Christ vs. the Moral and Ethical Teachings of Men
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
Desperately Seeking the Holy Ghost
In the Bloggernacle a writer needs to have a good title to get noticed in the aggregators. It’s also a good idea to have something worthwhile to say. I think I’ve got both. I hope you’ll hang in there for … Continue reading
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Tagged Doctrine of Christ, Fire and the Holy Ghost, Holy Ghost
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Classic Talk: The Gift of the Holy Ghost: What Every Member Should Know
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
Begging for a Remission of Your Sins
Have you begged the Lord for a remission of your sins? 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 … Continue reading
An Angel or a God, What’s it Going to Be Bro?
The prophet Joseph Smith taught: In the resurrection, some are raised to be angels, others are raised to become Gods. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 312). The difference between an angel and a God is explained, in part, … Continue reading
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