And when the two nations shall run together the testimony of the two nations shall run together also. These sins, Nephi states, will pervade much of society in the latter days. The Prophet Joseph Smith declared, “I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon [is] the most correct of any book on earth, . 1. Other religious leaders are saying: “. A Video Supplement for Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 8: “We Rejoice in Christ” (2 Nephi 11-25) Transcript In 2 Nephi 11, Nephi discusses his motivation for including the Isaiah chapters. The Second Book of Nephi (/ ˈ n iː f aɪ /), usually referred to as Second Nephi or 2 Nephi, is the second book of the Book of Mormon.The original translation of the title did not include the word "second". . 2 Nephi 28:10 And the Blood of the Saints Shall Cry from the Ground: According to Diane Wirth, one of the most noted workers in the field of American Indian genetics, Dr. G. A. Matson, has studied blood grouping and stated, "The American Indians are not completely Mongoloid." His journeyings in the wilderness, and so forth. In truth and in fact, the violent opposition to the Book of Mormon is one of the great evidences of its divinity. 2 Nephi 28 EXTRA RESOURCES Lesson by MarGene Forell CES MAGAZINE ARTICLES FOR 2 NEPHI 28 Magazine Articles OBJECT LESSON: TEMPTATION, FISHING POLE & LURE Satan puts out a real looking idea, gets you to “ bite” into the idea and he slowly reels you in! Knowing the plight of latter-day Christendom, Nephi issued a series of warnings that the sincere and serious could hold on to and not be deceived. . These ideas are remarkably similar to those the Methodist minister said to Joseph Smith a short time after his first vision: I took occasion to give him an account of the vision which I had had. 28 days was one of those movies you can tell the writer (Susannah Grant) knows the subject material, maybe even up close and personal. I love the Psalm of Nephi found in this chapter. (Hel. The Lord calls this response foolish in 2 Nephi 29:4. As did the good man of the house, they fall asleep, and the property (in this case, their souls), is open for the thief to come in and plunder (Matt. 2 Nephi 30. The world teaches that life is short and tomorrow we die, and we prosper according to our genius and conquer according to our strength (Alma 30:17). . This example illustrates the Book of Mormon as being true to its two-fold commission to (1) confound false doctrine (2 Nephi 3:12); and (2) to restore plain and precious truths lost from the biblical text (1 Nephi 13). 1971), 6–11. The Lord calls this response foolish in 2 Nephi 29:4. This is the true doctrine of Christ. 2 Nephi 28:30. by LDS Scripture of the Day | posted in: Book of Mormon | 0 . “I still feel a little bit (guilty), but not to the same degree. 2 Nephi 31. Instead of rejecting any consequence for eating, drinking and being merry, this doctrine acknowledges God but still limits his power to exercise justice and punish the sinner. Before departing and between sets I looked at him and said that I knew that Jesus Christ is my Savior and that salvation comes through no other name, that he died on the cross, was resurrected and lives today, and that one day we will all stand before him and be judged according to our works. . 2 Nephi Chapter 28. . . Service in the Church should be motivated by a desire to build Zion, not for praise or a position. (JS-H 1:21; emphasis added). I told him BYU–Hawaii. It argues that individuals are free to gratify their own carnal desires, to set their own standards of morality, to live for the pleasure of the moment and to do all this without guilt, for “tomorrow we die; and it shall be well with us.” This evil teaching totally denies the justice of God. Third, he flatters, which means he compliments excessively and insincerely, especially to win favor, to feed vanity, or to persuade that what one wants to believe is the case. The questions were structured to gain either “yes,” “no” or “uncertain” answers. Perhaps the vanity of the doctrine is in its self-centeredness. 2 Nephi 2:14 Things to act and things to be acted upon. I opened the lesson with the opening principle from the manual about how the Book of Mormon exposes the adversary's workings. That must have really shocked him—he was surfing with a Mormon bishop. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. 2 Nephi 11. 100-101] 2 Nephi 2:8 How Great the Importance to Make These Things Known unto the Inhabitants of the Earth: Mikey Mike Mike explains to all why Nephi quotes Isaiah so much. There is a corollary between the three days of darkness surrounding the death of Jesus and a prior significant experience in Israelite history. Shall Say: According to Miriam Horwinski, embedded in Nephi's prophecy in 2 Nephi 28 are many phrases that describe the conduct of those who follow the devil. Pride separates people as some lift themselves away from their neighbors in supposed superiority. 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 their quest for praise and personal gain, they would rob the poor and persecute the meek (2 Nephi 28:13; Mormon 8:33–38). . . False churches, false teachers, false doctrines and pride are enemies of Christ. Why is this so? (2 Nephi 29:7–10). The verses in Isaiah 29 that are quoted in chapters 26 and 27 of 2 Nephi include Isaiah 29:3-24, a total of twenty-two verses. If it were not of God, Lucifer would not overly concern himself with it. 2 Nephi 2 Lehi's counsel to his son Jacob includes teachings on the atonement. Such voices may have to answer for their perpetuating falsehood and their failure to give true leadership in combating evil. Inclusion within the BMC Archive does not imply endorsement. Bullet Journal Spirit. We build enduring faith in Jesus Christ by making the Book of Mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. precise rules of Christian conduct should not necessarily apply to problems of sexuality.” . (3 Nephi 28:15),” KnoWhy 509 (April 4, 2019). Stream 2 Nephi 28 by Louis Herrey from desktop or your mobile device Nephi said of latter-day churches, “they shall teach with their learning, and deny the Holy Ghost, which giveth utterance” (v. 4). The Churches Which Are Built Up, and Not unto the Lord . 2 Nephi 29. Nephi and his seed will have a promised land (1 Nephi 2:20). . Nephi's quotation of this material is found in 2 Nephi 26:6 and from 2 Nephi 26:15 through 2 Nephi 27:35, a total of fifty-five verses. Before their flight, Nephi's father prophesied the impending destruction and captivity of Jerusalem by the armies of Babylon. This devilish whisper invites good men and women to compromise and be selective in their personal righteousness. There is, however, one great difference between the Bible and the Book of Mormon that shows why some people can disbelieve the Bible and let the matter drop, but disbelieving the Book of Mormon, they find themselves compelled to arise in wrath and defame the Nephite record. Eating, drinking, and being merry is not synonymous with being happy. But belief in the Book of Mormon presupposes the acceptance of Joseph Smith as a prophet as well as membership in the church organized by him. . Anyone who is deceived into believing that people can be saved “in their sins” would do well to hearken to Alma’s final counsel to Corianton: O my son, I desire that ye should deny the justice of God no more. 2 Nephi 28:30. 13:22). We suppose that the book has more enemies than friends. That is … Get an Overview of Isaiah’s Writings. This is classic priestcraft, identified and condemned in the Book of Mormon. All rights reserved. Again there is no open warfare on their part against the people who think otherwise. Without a devil there is no evil, except as defined by individual societies. October 16, 2020. [Robert A. Cloward, "Isaiah 29 and the Book of Mormon," in Isaiah in the Book of Mormon, pp. 2 Nephi 28:7-8 -- On Tomorrow "Yea, and there shall be many which shall say: Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die; and it shall be well with us. Satan again is pleased, as philosophies multiply and the pride of men in their wisdom carries them swiftly away from God. Feb 28, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Maryssa Brown. Making moral truth relative has dethroned God and elevated man to become the measure of right and wrong. Why should they do so with reference to a companion volume of holy writ based on New World peoples and prophets? Scripture Mastery. What will you do when the adversary tries to deceive you? . He is proclaimed the enemy of all righteousness (Moroni 9:6) who desires “that all men might be miserable like unto himself” (2 Nephi 2:27). My next question was the clincher. Nephi explained that “because of pride, and wickedness, and abominations, and whoredoms, they have all gone astray save it be a few, who are the humble followers of Christ; nevertheless, they are led, that in many instances they do err because they are taught by the precepts of men” (2 Nephi 28:14). To live happily clearly doesn’t mean that happiness comes easily. Nephi explained that “because of pride, and wickedness, and abominations, and whoredoms, they have all gone astray save it be a few, who are the humble followers of Christ; nevertheless, they are led, that in many instances they do err because they are taught by the precepts of men” (2 Nephi 28:14). In this case the gentile populace who would be deceived by this type of preaching are like the Nephites just prior to the birth of Christ. Certainly these men should be holding firm, yet some yield to popular clamor. Discover (and save!) . Some are taken from Isaiah 2-14. 7 Preface T he Purpose of this Book is to make easily available selections from the four volume lectures transcribed and published as Teachings of the Book of Mormon by Hugh W.Nibley, Professor at Brigham Young University. Practice sessions are closed, fences are covered to prevent observation, decoys are used when sending in signals, and players are heavily fined when they lose a playbook. The formula is to soothe the conscience of the congregation and enjoy their forthcoming popularity and praise. And in fine wo unto all those who tremble and are angry because of the truth of God!” (2 Nephi 28:16, 28). They teach the doctrines just discussed which are both anti-restoration and anti-Christ. Even those in Islam, whose whole religion is Koran-based, find no especial fault with the Bible. What is its purpose?—To bring men to Christ. 2 Nephi 5. stress enjoyment without guilt. According to Robert Cloward, chapter 28 of 2 Nephi weaves together allusions to and phraseology from many chapters in Isaiah. Listing Problems 3. Nephi labeled this a vain doctrine. Words of Mormon. Because of pride some members are tempted to seek the praise and gain of Babylon, at the expense of their commitment to Zion. . Satan thus customizes his dishonesty according to the susceptibility of his target. In line with this and in context with the subject of the chapter, many people are stirred to anger against the work of the restoration and particularly the Book of Mormon. 2 Nephi 6. From among the discordant voices we are shocked at those of many priests who encourage the defilement of men and wink at the eroding trends and who deny the omniscience of God. Smith, Joseph F. Gospel Doctrine. (Source: Miriam Horwinski, teaching assistant of John W. Welch, Book of Mormon 121H, Brigham Young University, fall 1997) [John W. Welch and J. Gregory Welch, Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching, F.A.R.M.S., Chart 78]. While that may seem like a daunting feat, there are resources that can help summarize and synthesize Isaiah’s prophecies, such as this summary video below, or helpful charts listed in the further reading. Knowing only a few would follow him if his true identity and design were manifested, he carefully draws people into the false conclusion of supposing they are winning when, in fact, they are slowly, but nevertheless effectively being destroyed. a. the theme of pride in 2 Nephi 28:9, 12-15 (compare Isaiah, b. the theme of the proud harming the poor in 2 Nephi 28:13, c. the theme of the unwillingness to repent in 2 Nephi 28:17, (compare Nephi's version of Isaiah 2:9--1 Nephi 12:9), d. the fall of the "abominable" in 2 Nephi 18-23, e. being brought "down to hell" in 2 Nephi 28:21, f. the eight "wo" statement in 2 Nephi 18:16-32, 2. Professor Earnest Hooten of Harvard not only agreed with Dr. Matson, but thought he saw Near Easterners as a racial component. Giving Thanks 7. Nephi likened Isaiah’s prophecies to his people and he made the prophecies his own in 2 Nephi 25–30. CHAPTER IX. "As one reads 2 Nephi 9 one notices the interesting way that Jacob approaches each of his subjects: always in terms of God's goodness and greatness. "eat and drink; for tomorrow we shall die" in 2 Nephi 28:7-8, 4. The official LDS summary for 2 Nephi 5 prior to December 17, 2010 The Nephites separate themselves from the Lamanites, keep the law of Moses, and build a temple -- Because of their unbelief, the Lamanites are cursed, receive a skin of blackness, and become a scourge unto the Nephites. No longer droop in sin. 2 Nephi 23. The Text: 2 Nephi 2:14–16. Omni. In fact, a more plausible theory is that their ancestors came, by sea, from non-Mongoloid parts of the Old World. An account of the death of Lehi. your own Pins on Pinterest. 2 Nephi 28 (The Use of Isaiah): According to Robert Cloward, chapter 28 of 2 Nephi weaves together allusions to and phraseology from many chapters in Isaiah. For example, Nehor taught that “all mankind should be saved at the last day, and that they need not fear nor tremble, but that they might lift up their heads and rejoice; for the Lord had created all men, and had also redeemed all men; and, in the end, all men should have eternal life” (Alma 1:4). 2 Nephi 28. . This is an exactly opposite teaching from the true gospel principle that to remove guilt one must lift his behavior to his moral standard through appropriate repentance. 2 Nephi 26. . Wherefore, I speak the same words unto one nation like unto another. Again, Satan’s favorite tool is the one that works. Counting Blessings 4. “The Book of Mormon Is the Word of God.” Ensign (May 1975) 5:63–65; also in Conference Report (Apr. Each of these precepts specifies what God cannot do. Nephi begins chapter 28 by saying that he had spoken as the spirit had constrained him (v. 1). I am no devil, for there is none” (2 Nephi 28:22). No one with cursory knowledge could have written this. Top left, Caucasian female. Thus Nephi wrote, “the blood of the saints shall cry from the ground against them” (2 Nephi 28:10). Discussion Summary: 2 Nephi 26:26-31 February 2, 2009 by Kim This could be a positively terrible approach to summarizing a discussion, but I don’t feel quite comfortable making “conclusions” based on a few comments. Edited by Leo Rosten. Jesus Christ taught me how to return to Heavenly Father. Drawing after photograph from, The Art of Terracotta Pottery in Pre-Columbian Central and South America. .” The workshop, she added, “helped me set my priorities differently. Top left, Caucasian female. The churches which are built up, and not unto the Lord . Samuel the Lamanite told the Nephites, for ye have sought all the days of your lives for that which ye could not obtain; and ye have sought for happiness in doing iniquity, which thing is contrary to the nature of that righteousness which is in our great and Eternal Head. Chapter 28 is consistent with both the time period and subjects of chapters 27 and 29. 2_nephi_28_30.pdf: File Size: 167 kb: File Type: pdf: Download File. As it did in the Nephite society, pride can lead to swelling and boasting, then to envy and strife, then to malice and persecution, and finally, if unchecked, to the grievous sin of murder (Hel. The story is told of an eskimo who was losing his meat to one particularly crafty wolf. True spiritual wellness comes through the continual upward reach toward obedience to laws, principles and ordinances which are absolute, eternal and unchanging, taught by apostles and prophets and clearly defined in the standard works of the Church. 14 And now, my sons,[i] I speak unto you these things for your profit and learning, for there is a God, and he hath created all things—both the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them is,[ii] both things to act and things to be acted upon. Nephi and Moroni saw that the false teachers would have high heads and stiff necks (v. 14) and would love their money and their substance more than their poor (Mormon 8:37). Know ye not that I, the Lord your God, have created all men, and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea; and that I rule in the heavens above and in the earth beneath; and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth? In his next verse, Nephi notes a similar teaching, but the variance appeals to perhaps another audience: And there shall also be many which shall say: Eat, drink, and be merry; nevertheless, fear God—he will justify in committing a little sin; yea, lie a little, take the advantage of one because of his words, dig a pit for thy neighbor; there is no harm in this; and do all these things, for tomorrow we die; and if it so be that we are guilty, God will beat us with a few stripes, and at last we shall be saved in the kingdom of God (2 Nephi 28:8). . (Source: Miriam Horwinski, teaching assistant of John W. Welch, Book of Mormon 121H, Brigham Young University, fall 1997) [John W. Welch and J. Gregory Welch, Charting the Book of Mormon: Visual Aids for Personal Study and Teaching. He bore his testimony of the truth of his words. 24:43). Identify and list as many reasons as you can find why we need the Book of Mormon and what it will do, in spite of already having the blessing of a Bible. . Asking Questions 6. Lesson 40: 2 Nephi 31 : LDV HELPS. In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw also the Lord sit ting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Drawing after photograph from The Art of Terracotta Pottery in Pre-Columbian Central and South America, by Alexander von Wuthenau (New York: Crown Publishers Inc.) [Diane E. Wirth, A Challenge to the Critics, p. 19]. . . He said, “Yes, I believe that.” I then asked him what made up the Bible. Saved by Maryssa Brown. The “live for today” consciousness exalts the “me first” attitude prevalent in today’s world. (2 Nephi 4:28-30) In the following chapter, Nephi will tell us that he and his people “lived after the manner of happiness” (2 Nephi 27:5). Some individuals he stirs to anger against that which is good (28:20). A key phrase used by those who advocate sin is “there is no harm in this” (2 Nephi 28:8). First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. To help understand what is taught in 2 Nephi chapter 28, it is important to review its context. . 2 Nephi 28. [Robert A. Cloward, "Isaiah 29 and the Book of Mormon," in. Thus verses 7 and 8 are examples of salvation based on a disproportionate relationship between justice and mercy. All of this—the pacifying, the cheating, the flattering, and the leading—is done carefully, which is synonymous with thoroughly, painstakingly, and conscientiously. . For example, if there were no miracles, there would have been no first vision of Joseph Smith; if there were no power of God, there would have been no restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood; if there were no work today, there would be no proselyting church with prophets receiving continuous revelation. 2 Nephi 3. Pride is an enemy of Christ that laid claim to victory over the entire Nephite civilization (1 Nephi 12:19). Guerrero, Pacific Coast: Top right, Negro, Plateau of Mexico, Tlapacoyan; center, Semitic-type bearded man, Tabasco; bottom left, Caucasian girl, Veracruz; Bottom right, Oriental head, Plateau of Mexico, Tlapacoyan (all in private collections). This of itself presents no special problem. From there one ascends to greater heights of wickedness. Nephi wrote that these teachers would “seek deep to hide their counsels from the Lord; and their works shall be in the dark” (2 Nephi 28:9). Amulek, speaking to the Zoramites, warned: For after ye have done all these things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have, to those who stand in need—I say unto you, if ye do not any of these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith. Nephi expands this theme in his final testimony. 2 Nephi 27. I always made sure that my family came first, especially my children, but now I realize I have a right to happiness also.” (4). . ... 2. (459–60, 462). Man’s perception of God’s mercy allows him to expand the parameters of disobedience and still reach heaven. Could it be that those Nephi refers to are, in part, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have erred because of the persistent encroachment of the world? Several years ago when two professional football teams met in an important playoff game, the odds were heavily in favor of one particular team. The word “firstborn” itself only six times in the Book of Mormon (other references are in 2 Nephi 4, 24, and Ether 6). Today they can be found well disguised as the philosophies and tendencies listed in the chart below. Among Asians, blood types A and B are most common; among American Indians, blood type O predominates. 3 Nephi 28:26–32 — The Three Nephites Will Minister to Many in the Last Days. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1968. Still another approach Satan uses, perhaps even more so with the intellectually inclined, is to argue that “there is no hell; and . With a walkie talkie the assistant had radioed the information to the defensive backfield coach, who then informed his players on the field through substitution. The surf was good, the crowd was sparse and the sun was shining. In the April 1975 general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Ezra Taft Benson, speaking about the Book of Mormon, said: Is the Book of Mormon true?—Yes. 179. . Questioning those he condemned for this sin, Moroni asked: “Why do ye adorn yourselves with that which hath no life, and yet suffer the hungry, and the needy, and the naked, and the sick and the afflicted to pass by you, and notice them not?” (Mormon 8:39). My new friend seemed to settle down through this new understanding, and we again took turns on the waves. Get the latest updates on Book of Mormon topics and research for free. McConkie, Bruce R. A New Witness for the Articles of Faith. 2. “Many churchmen are reluctant to give a definite yes or no to marijuana.” . Lehi explains that Jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon Jerusalem. 1975), 93–97. Today they can be found well disguised as the philosophies and tendencies listed in the chart below. 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