PPT-Introduction to the Book of Mormon

How important is the Book of Mormon to us Joseph Smith put it this way Take away the Book of Mormon and the revelations and where is our religion We have none . 1 Nephi 6 and 9. The . Book. of . Mormon. ANOTHER TESTAMENT . OF JESUS CHRIST. The Purpose. God of Abraham. God of Isaac. God of Jacob. Jesus Christ. Jehovah. 1 Nephi 6:4. “We must keep in mind who Jesus was before He was born. He was the Creator of all things, the great Jehovah, the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He was and is the Holy One of Israel”. Final Stages of The . Nephite’s. Downfall. Mormon 5-6. After retaking their lands from the Lamanites, the Nephites prepared again for battle. . Mormon pleaded with the Nephites to repent. Instead, they boasted in their own strength and swore to avenge their fallen brethren. . Lesson 43. Recap Lesson 42. Understand the. fundamental doctrines. of the gospel of. Jesus Christ . Living the gospel is the only way to true and eternal happiness.. Purpose. See . the importance of living according to gospel principles despite the increasing wickedness in the world.. Another Testament of . Jesus Christ. Lesson 9: Words of Mormon-Mosiah . 6. Serve, Love, & Give Thanks to God. Christina G. Hibbert. christi@drchristinahibbert.com. What makes a good leader?. LEADERSHIP. Pioneers Before the Mormons. Manifest Destiny. John O’ Sullivan wrote, “It is the manifest destiny of the United States to spread across the continent.”. Means that the United States reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including Canada & Mexico.. Committed . Mormons Leave the Church. John P. Dehlin. John P. Dehlin. Have spent the past 8 years speaking with thousands of disaffected Mormons. Almost left the church myself. Recently returned. Attend church weekly with my . of 1838. Church History In The . Fulness. Of Times Student . Manual. Chapter 16: . Persecutions . and Expulsion. Gallatin, Missouri. William . Peniston. was an enemy to the Saints in Gallatin, Missouri and was a candidate for the seat. The . Let’s Talk About Cults !. cult. noun.  \ˈ. kəlt. \.  . a . small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous. . How important is the Book of Mormon to us. ?. . . Joseph Smith put it this way: . “. Take away the Book of Mormon and the revelations and where is our religion. ? . “We have none. ” (. . . . The devil laughs. !. Moses 4:1, . 4. . . (Satan’s Mission Statement) . Reveals Enemies to Christ. !. . In Hebrew “wo” means . sorrow. !. “Wo” is a condition of deep suffering from misfortune and affliction, or grief. It is used seven times in verses 24-32 of chapter 28.. 2nd Great Awakening. Second Great Awakening. Definition-. It was a religious revival movement during the early 19th century in the United States. The movement began around 1790, gained momentum by 1800 and, after 1820, membership rose rapidly among Baptist and Methodist congregations whose preachers led the movement.. Mormon had an interesting and remarkable history. . At age 15, like Samuel at Shiloh, he received a personal visitation from the Lord. . At age 16 he was launched upon what so far as I can find was the greatest military career in history, stretching as it did over a period of 58 years (Mormon 1:15, 2:16).. (Elder Richard G. Scott, “Finding Forgiveness,” . Ensign,.  May 1995, 77).. “Sins do not take care of themselves or simply fade away. Sins do not get ‘swept under the rug’ in the eternal economy of things. They must be dealt with, and because of the Savior’s atoning grace, they can be dealt with in a much happier and less painful manner.” . History of Mormon Religion. Under the Christian umbrella - although some Christians do not accept this status. . Founded by Joseph Smith around 1830 in the U.S.. After all of the 12 apostles had died there was no one with the authority to teach His doctrine and direct His Church through revelation from Christ. There was a general falling away from the truth – called the great Apostasy..