Edification, The Fellowship of Christ

Author Archives: David, First Elder

“And it came to pass that as many as did believe him did go forth to a place which was called Mormon, having received its name from the king, being in the borders of the land having been infested by times, or at seasons, by wild beasts…” (see Alma 9:28-37 RAV, 18:1-7 OPV)

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You have been called out from the world, and from the churches. The Lord first asked you to come and see, now the Lord asks you to come and do.

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And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.” -Exodus 12:51

If the Exodus story didn’t happen, what is the point of Israel being slaves in Egypt, wondering in the desert, and committing genocide to gain the promised land? Looking at the story through they eyes of Mormon Kabbalah can grant us insight.

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“O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith YHVH. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.” -Jeremiah 18:6 (see 1-11)

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“For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.” -Mark 9:41

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“And Jesus said unto them: Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” -Mark 16:15-16

What does it mean to preach the gospel? What is salvation? damnation? How are we saved? Are we truly damned?

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And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying: Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls (self-denial), and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.” -Leviticus 23:26-27

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“I give unto men (and women) weakness, that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men (and women) that humble themselves before me.” -Ether 5:28a RAV, 12:27a OPV

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The entire message of the Book of Mormon is that Jesus is the Christ and that we can have a personal relationship with God.

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“And now, it came to pass that when King Benjamin had made an end of speaking the words which had been delivered unto him by the angel of the Lord, that he cast his eyes round about on the multitude; and behold, they had fallen to the earth, for the fear of the Lord had come upon them; and they had viewed themselves in their own carnal state, even less than the dust of the earth.

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“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” -Matthew 6:9-13

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“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” -Mark 1:15

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