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Come, Follow Me — Book of Mormon (2020)
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LDS Statements on Evolution and the Origin of Man
Part of our book chapter reprint series, this article originally appeared in Science & Mormonism Series 1: Cosmos, Earth, and Man (2016). Abstract:This book section is composed of three parts. The first part contains the 1992 BYU packet on evolution and the origin...
The Application of the Law of Witnesses in 2 Nephi 27 and 28
A Video Supplement for Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 9: “A Marvelous Work and a Wonder” (2 Nephi 26-30) Transcript In 2 Nephi 27, Nephi describes the witnesses who will testify of the Book of Mormon. This is in many respects parallel to something...
Interpreter Radio Show — February 16, 2020
You can listen to or download the February 16 broadcast of the Interpreter Radio Show below. It will also be included in our podcast feed (https://interpreterfoundation.org/feeds/podcast). The hosts were Bruce Webster, Kris Fredrickson and Mike Parker. In this...
Teachings and Testimony of the First Vision: President J. Reuben Clark Jr. Teaches and Testifies of the First Vision
When Latter-day Saint historians name those they view as the leading or most prominent and influential of all the men who have served as counselors in the First Presidency, along with names such as Heber C. Kimball, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, and Gordon B. Hinckley, President J. Reuben Clark stands with them.
Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 9 (2 Nephi 26-30)
This is an Interpreter Radio Roundtable for Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 9, “A Marvelous Work and a Wonder,” on 2 Nephi 26-30. The panelists for this roundtable were Neal Rappleye, Jasmine Rappleye, Stephen Smoot, Hales Swift and Spencer Marsh. This...
Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 9: 2 Nephi 26-30
2 Nephi 26:1-11 Definition of Righteousness In verses 1-7, 9-11 Nephi foresees the post-resurrection ministry of Jesus Christ among the Nephites, followed by their eventual wickedness and destruction. Nephi cites numerous facets of their wickedness, including wars,...
First Visions and Last Sermons: Affirming Divine Sociality, Rejecting the Greater Apostasy
Abstract: There is a kinship between Lehi and Joseph Smith. They are linked to each other by similar first visions, and they faced roughly the same theological problem. Resisted by elites who believe God is a Solitary Sovereign, both prophets affirm the...
Teachings and Testimony of the First Vision: Elder Joseph F. Merrill Teaches and Testifies about the First Vision
Elder Joseph F. Merrill of the Quorum of the Twelve (1868-1952), known of by few in the Church today, was the son of another slightly-better-known Apostle, Elder Marriner W. Merrill. His teachings are included here because he used much of his time in three General Conference talks over three years to teach and testify about the First Vision.
Interpreter Radio Show — February 9, 2020
You can listen to or download the February 9 broadcast of the Interpreter Radio Show below. It will also be included in our podcast feed (https://interpreterfoundation.org/feeds/podcast). The hosts were Terry Hutchinson, John Gee and Kevin Christensen. In this...
Why Does Nephi Include So Much Isaiah (2 Nephi 11)
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. A nontrivial number of readers have wondered and continue...
Life Sciences Panel
Part of our book chapter reprint series, this article originally appeared in Science & Mormonism Series 1: Cosmos, Earth, and Man (2016). Abstract:This panel, comprised of five Latter-day Saint scholars in the Life Sciences (Emily Bates, R. Paul Evans, Steven L....
Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 8 (2 Nephi 11-25)
This is an Interpreter Radio Roundtable for Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon Lesson 8, “We Rejoice in Christ,” on 2 Nephi 11-25. The panelists for this roundtable were Steve Densley, Craig Foster and Matthew Bowen. This roundtable was extracted from the January 26, 2020...
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