Compare isaiah 54 the savior quotes isaiah on the gathering of israel. 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. It also contains 32 lessons for weekly homestudy classes that correspond to the book of mormon study guide for homestudy seminary students. 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. Book of mormon central, why should 3 nephi be read as the book of the high priest nephi. Uplifting book of mormon scripture verses book of mormon. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. What does the book of mormon teach about the millennium. Discussions on the book of mormon3 nephi 16, 2022originally aired. 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.
Second witness, a new sixvolume series from greg kofford books, takes a detailed, versebyverse look at the book of mormon. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. On other occasions, laman and lemuel were chastened by the voice of the lord, or shocked by divine power. His mission and his message religious studies center. 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. This fourvolume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work doctrine. Gawain wells, the savior and the children in 3 nephi, journal of book of mormon studies 14, no. It is totally different from the bible by virtue of its genesis.
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. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. 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. Discussions on the book of mormon3 nephi 14originally aired. Secret covenant teachings of men and the devil in helaman through 3 nephi 8. Gentiles true book of mormon geography lands western.
Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. This people shall rise in the last days 3 nephi 16. Tvedtnes, the isaiah variants in the book of mormon, farms, p. One of the main things that christ teaches in these chapters is about the gathering of israel. Christs interpretation of isaiahs 52s my servant in 3 nephi byu. 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. Mormon does introduce himself in words of mormon 1. 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. Having taught the people, he saw that they were unable to understand all his words. It provides 160 lessons that contain teaching suggestions, doctrines and principles, and scripture mastery helps for daily seminary classes. 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.
Mormons have traditionally viewed theology and theologians with suspicion. The prophet joseph smith called the book of mormon the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion. This cry from the dust witnesses of the divinity of jesus christ to us today. 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. Your study of the book of mormon made easier, part 1.
Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse3. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes. Helaman through 3 nephi 8, according to thy word, edited by monte s. A complete description of the book of mormon geography bomgeography, including an internal map model, external map model i.
Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf text settings. But behold there are records which do contain all the proceedings of this people. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints or of book of mormon central. The real problem is the shift between third person and first person. The book of mormon commentary is a six book series that details every chapter and verse of the book of mormon teachings.
I gave 3 stars because the information contained therein is so valuable, otherwise i. 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. Learn of christ as we go through the teachings of his prophets in ancient america. I cannot think of anyone more qualified to prepare a commentary on the book of mormon than dr. This passage from isaiah is filled with allusions to marriage between the lord and his covenant people. Recommended resources learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Volume 1 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. This book was firstly called iii nephi in the 1879 edition and third nephi in the 1920 edition of the book of mormon. 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. Within 15 minutes of reading, pages began to fall out.
Isaiah had been important to book of mormon writers from the very beginning, being quoted by nephi, jacob, abinadi, and others. 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. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon, garold n. 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.
Davis, pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of mormon maxwell institute 3 nephi 20. An approach to 3 nephi 1118 and matthew 57 provo, ut. The plates of nephi are not the only account of the nephites, but they are preferred because of their brevity. Gardner, words of mormon was likely written after mormon s introduction in 3 nephi. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used.
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. What does the book of mormon teach about the second coming of jesus christ. Recovering the missing record of lehi 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. We have the names of the twelve nephite disciples recorded in 3 nephi 19. Includes every geographical place mentioned in the book of mormon. While abridging nephis record, mormon also included his own commentary and testimony see 3 nephi 5. They were notable for their rebellion against lehi and nephi, becoming the primary antagonists of the first and second books.
Book of mormon plates and records the encyclopedia of. 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. Book of mormon commentary is titled i nephi wrote this record. 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. Book of mormon commentary link step by step through the. At one point mormon was about to write the names of the three disciples, but the lord forbade it 3 nephi 28. One of the titles for the lord that is found in the book of mormon is thy husband 3 nephi 22. Stop looking for the book of mormon in mesoamerica and start looking for mesoamerica in the book of mormon. 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. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book of.
Todays bom scholars focus on different issues and have a different mind set than the authors of this commentary. The book of mormon consistently affirms the unity and oneness of the godhead. In the first two chapters we saw god reveal himself to lehi in various ways. The book of mormon contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel see joseph smithhistory 1. Come, follow me book of mormon is now covering 3 nephi 2026. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi book. Similar to the egyptian word nfw for captain, as the ships captain sailed by wind power. Get the latest updates on book of mormon topics and research for free. Jan 03, 2017 book of mormon commentary 3 nephi 28 4 3 nephi 28. Oct 26, 2016 the savior gave unprecedented endorsement of a specific prophet when he said great are the words of isaiah 3 nephi 23. 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. 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. It comes from the words of isaiah quoted by the lord. It was very interesting to read a commentary on the book of mormon that was written over 60 years ago. This site can be used as a study guide to help understand the book of mormon. 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. 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.
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. The entire book of 3 nephi is a story of spiritual maturation and of ascent. In the book of mormon there are incidences of laman and lemuel beating or binding up nephi. 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. The prophets in the book of mormon had great hope that this record would be of worth and help to us. 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.
Book of mormon central archive a comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi. Three book of mormon individuals in particular quote isaiah at. First and second nephi and jacob through mosiah, vols. Using those three study aids has made reading the book of mormon an excellent experience. The three nephites and the doctrine of translation. 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. This manual is a resource to help seminary teachers prepare lessons from 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. It may be instructive to compare the length of books in the book of mormon and the time periods they covered.
Rather than you solution, i see the first person line of the current header as a. This volume is 765 pages and covers first and second nephi. See also lds commentaries on isaiah that frequently reference the book of. Volume 2 of doctrinal commentary on the book of mormon. The revelations of nephi and of john have more in common, however, than merely the apocalyptic form, for nephi s vision 1 nephi 14. Early christianity and 1 nephi 14 religious studies center. Waves of gentiles the prophecy by an angel to nephi mentioned three waves of gentiles and other details. He gives this clinical description of how the angel was.
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