The Book of Mormon

by Joseph Smith Jr.

6 Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth. 7 Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.

There is no other possible way.

8 Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.

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8 Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit...

Can I post anything more important than this?

intercession

which is affixed, which punishment that is affixed is in opposition to that of the happiness which is affixed, to answer the ends of the atonement—

if ye shall say there is no law,

all things must have vanished away.

I speak unto you these things for your profit and learning; for there is a God,

If there is a God what is his purpose? Where did he come from? Why 'Him' and not 'Her'?

16 Wherefore, the Lord God gave unto man that he should act for himself. Wherefore, man could not act for himself save it should be that he was enticed by the one or the other.

The influence of others plays a vital role in our choices.

an angel of God, according to that which is written, had fallen from heaven; wherefore, he became a devil, having sought that which was evil before God.

What influenced, enticed or who tempted him; an omni dark force, dark energy or dark matter?

who is the devil, who is the father of all lies,

The father of all lies perhaps was also a child of an earlier faher of all lies; with no begining

Adam and Eve had partaken of the forbidden fruit they were driven out of the garden of Eden,

For evolutionist who also are Christian the garden existed in a terrestrial 4th dimension

22 And now, behold, if Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the garden of Eden. And all things which were created must have remained in the same state in which they were after they were created; and they must have remained forever, and had no end. 23 And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin.

No need for Christ w/o Adam. As a life scientist, Eden had to have existed in another dimension.

22 And now, behold, if Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the garden of Eden. And all things which were created must have remained in the same state in which they were after they were created; and they must have remained forever, and had no end. 23 And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin.

Is pain/misery first or a prerequisite to joy?

25 Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.

look to the great Mediator,

according to the will of the flesh

evil which is therein,

Evil is in the flesh... unless sanctified.

spirit of the devil power to captivate, to bring you down to hell, that he may reign ov...

Choosing the flesh, the will of, is choosing to be captivated in hell in Satan's kingdom.

I have chosen the good part,

And I have none other object save it be the everlasting welfare of your souls.

Intent, purpose, reason, and motive is questioned when asked to act or commit.

Is there any choice for good that we make that was not first influenced on us by someone else?

his name shall be called after me; and it shall be after the name of his father. And he shall be like unto me; for the thing, which the Lord shall bring forth by his hand, by the power of the Lord shall bring my people unto salvation.

Joseph of Egypt (son of Jacob) foretells of Joseph Smith and his work of restoring the gospel

And upon these I write the things of my soul, and many of the scriptures which are engraven upon the plates of brass. For my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them, and writeth them for the learning and the profit of my children.

The things of my soul are written on jrnl.org or com? and familysearch.org and bits here.

And upon these I write the things of my soul, and many of the scriptures which are engraven upon the plates of brass. For my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them, and writeth them for the learning and the profit of my children.

Making time for scripture reading is not a burden but a wonderful feast. 30 minutes is never enough.

my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things ...

my heart exclaimeth: O wretched man that I am!

my soul grieveth because of mine iniquities.

I am encompassed about, because of the temptations and the sins which do so easily beset me.

How well would Nephi resist the temptations of our day? This a great passage and chapter.

when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins;

mine eyes have beheld great things, yea, even too great for man;

and my strength slacken, because of mine afflictions?

why should I yield to sin, because of my flesh? Yea, why should I give way to temptations, that the evil one have place in my heart to destroy my peace and afflict my soul?

To the carnal mind and senses it feels good activating nuerotransmitters like dopamine.

droop in sin.

"Droop" in this narrative paints effective imagry of addiction.

Paul also had temptation which he called a thorn in the flesh. But really what could be their sin?

slacken my strength because of mine afflictions.

Wilt thou make me that I may shake at the appearance of sin? 32 May the gates of hell be shut continually before me, because that my heart is broken and my spirit is contrite!

What is required that I too make me repulsed at the appearance of sin?

How does one maintain or even get a broken heart and contrite Spirit?

walk in the path of the low valley, that I may be strict in the plain road!

cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh.

I know that God will give liberally to him that asketh. Yea, my God will give me, if I ask not amiss;

A good reminder and true...

I know that God will give liberally to him that asketh. Yea, my God will give me, if I ask not amiss;

Ask for the right things and He will give.

my sisters,

Nephi has sisters. How many and names? Only the names of 6 women are mentioned in the entire Book of Mormon.

that they might not be enticing unto my people the Lord God did cause a skin of blackness to come upon them.

One likely way their skin became dark was having offspring with natives in the area.

cursed shall be the seed of him that mixeth with their seed; for they shall be cursed even with the same cursing.

people are pleased with the things of God they will be pleased with mine engravings which are upon these plates.

Only those who desire God to be apart of their life; so if... (will value the Book of Mormon)

already had wars and contentions with our brethren.

Nephi might have assumed these were his brethren yet could have just as likely been natives

The Lord God hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious,

If I am not rebellious perhaps God will speak and I will hear his voice.

Behold all ye that

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