The book of mormon contains doctrinal and philosophical teachings on a wide range of topics, from basic themes of christianity and judaism to political and ideological teachings. The book of second nephi is one of the main sources of doctrine within the book of mormon because of the great explanations and teachings of lehi, jacob, isaiah, and nephi on the fall of man, the atonement, the witnesses of jesus christ, and the covenants he made to the house of israel. Among the most recognized and admired of the lords prophetservants, nephi was an example of faith, obedience, steadfastness, leadership, and valor in upholding a testimony of jesus christ as the redeemer and savior. Why does jesus say that ye must watch and pray always.
Posts about 1 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. Nephi, son of lehi mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. He is the author of the first two books in the book of mormon. The book of mormon, another testament of jesus christ. As i contemplate this marvelous structure adjacent to the temple the. In the process of this journey to the promised land, which we eventually discover to be the americas, nephi, the righteous son of lehi, is the only member of the family that does not murmur, or question, the decisions and direction of god. Read book of mormon books like nonbelievers guide to the book of mormon and latterday scripture for free with a free 30day trial. O then, my beloved brethren, come unto the lord, the holy one. Like its two predecessors, this third book in the byu book of mormon symposium series brings together the scholarship, testimony, and insights of the symposium participants. Although the atonement of jesus christ is the dominant theme of 2 nephi 9, i have defined four major topics in this as follows. Behold, my beloved brethren, i, jacob, having been called of god and ordained after the manner of his holy order, and having been consecrated by my brother nephi, unto whom ye look as a king or a protector and on whom ye depend for safety, behold, ye know that i have spoken unto you exceeding many things. An introductory overview shows 2 nephi to be a major doctrinal part of this other witness for jesus christ. First nephi, the doctrinal foundation in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. Eames written by nephi 1, an ancient prophet who fled jerusalem with his father, lehi, and lehis family shortly after 600 b.
Insights from my daily study of the book of mormon. Another testament of jesus christ religious studies center. How are the words of the book of mormon like one that hath a familiar spirit. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. Second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 book of mormon study. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s.
Earlier in the book of mormon we saw nephi as an energetic, dynamic, idealistic young leader, but in his farewell we see a seasoned, mature, disciplined prophetleader, who had a deep sense of his mission. The book of mormon brings men to christ because it is a masterful revelation of him, an additional witness with the new testament that he hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel 2 timothy 1. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure, book of mormon symposium series volume 3, provo, utah. The restoration of israel, both a physical gathering and also a restoration to the true church and fold of god vv. Jan 25, 2015 summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. Brigham young summarized this concept concisely as he taught. The second book of nephi 2 nephi is a work written about 550 b. Because of space limitations in the book of mormon footnotes, much of the. In the book of mormon of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, nephi is a prophethistorian. How important was it to moroni that we pray about the book of mormon.
The churchs most distinctive scripture, the book of mormon, was published by. May 09, 2017 15 and it came to pass that there was no contention in the land, because of the love of god which did dwell in the hearts of the people. The law of witnesses in 2 nephi religious studies center. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. They observe the law of moses as it is recorded in the brass plates. Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. Chapter 29 is also a prophetic chapter concerning the book of mormon.
Feb 10, 2008 1 and now i, nephi, cannot write all the things which were taught among my people. Beyond this, the book of mormon tells us almost nothing about nephis twenty fiveyear. Discover the best book of mormon books and audiobooks. The second book contains four prophetic discourses and treatises from three book of mormon prophets, lehi, jacob, and nephi1, as well as substantial excerpts of the prophecies of isaiah from the brass plates. Mar, 2015 book of mormon, 1837 2nd edition joseph smith and the other church leaders contemplated a second edition of the book of mormon as early as the summer of 1833. The book of mormon is full of examples of faith, of which nephi is just one. As is typical in this series of book of mormon lectures, some are better than other, but there were some really good papers on some of the deep doctrine of second nephi. Review of books on the book of mormon 19892011 volume 2number 1 article 23 1990 monte s. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure kindle edition by nyman, monte s. Like its two predecessors, this third book in the byu book of mormon symposium series brings together the scholarship, testimony, and insights of the. Therefore, to study 2 nephi 1224 and help in your understanding of isaiah, use the lds bible. In essence, 2 nephi 27 isaiah 29 is a detailed prophecy about the coming forth of the book of mormon. If not so that there is opposition in all thingsrighteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness, neither holiness nor misery, neither good nor bad.
Atonement 1, introduction to the atonement in the small plates of nephi. In it nephi included a revelation he received from the lord showing the reaction of many latterday gentiles to the addition of another book of scripture. The book of mormon strongly affirms the necessity of opposites. Both nephi and mormon emphasized that if a person believed in the bible, heshe would accept and believe the book of mormon. The story of nephi occupies a prominent place in the hearts of the.
Comments on the early nephite period deepen our appreciation for nephis spiritual. The words of jacob, the brother of nephi, which he spake unto the people of nephi. The series quotes each verse of book of mormon scripture and gives a detailed commentary citing additional scripture and prophetic insight. Thus, the book of mormon doctrine of the fall is labelled an expansion because the fall of adam was never linked with the human condition in preexilic works, as it is in the book of mormon ostler 82.
Tvedtnes let me begin by noting that, as one trained in anthropology, i abhor the term race and have tried to avoid using it for several decades. About the book the third annual book of mormon symposium at byu in this volume, twentytwo scholars comment knowledgeably on a variety of themes evoked by the prophetic words of isaiah, lehi, nephi, and jacob as given in 2 nephi. Here twentytwo scholars comment knowledgeably on a variety of themes evoked by the prophetic words of isaiah, lehi, nephi, and jacob as given in 2 nephi. Naturally it is read with varying degrees of understanding. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious studies center. Beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday. First two editions of the book of mormon available. Humans of all sorts are much more the charge of racism in the book of mormon read more. He was the son of lehi and sariah who lived in jerusalem approximately 600 b. Comments on the early nephite period deepen our appreciation for nephis spiritual strength.
Lund, the fall of man and his redemption, in the book of mormon. I view human beings as a spectrum, with a wide variety of skin colors and other physical features. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure kindle edition by monte s. In preaching to the people of jerusalem, where they live, lehi is rejected, and the lord commands him to flee into the wilderness with his family. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Second nephi, the doctrinal structure, papers from the third. Dec 05, 2009 268 videos play all the book of mormon audio full michael dinkelman discussions on the book of mormon. We also have nephi s book, and any and all other such books of the kings of the nephites down and until the time of mosiahs son king benjamin, for that is were the translation of the book of mormon plates picks back up after the translation of the small plates of nephi and mormon s brief one chapter tie in to where they fit in respect to the. Home book of mormon introductory resources on the book of mormon book of mormon study text second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 second book of nephi xiv 2 nephi 32 settings. No man can say that this book laying his hand on the bible is true. Second nephi step by step through the book of mormon.