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resurrection.” (Mosiah 16:7). “No unclean thing can inherit the kingdom of heaven”, so even if God wanted to, he could not save one of his children in their sins (Alma 11:37). Only Christ allows for someone to be found “spotless… at the last day” (3 Nephi 27:20). Christ suffered and died for the sins of mankind (D&C 138:7), and He was resurrected so that all could eventually be the same. His death is meaningful if all do their best to keep his commandments, rely on Him, and take…

There has been a diffrent kind of work in Upland this week. There has been a bunch a people that we talked to this week that were frustrated about their life trials. It seems that when people share their life trials with us, we sort of take on some of the weight of their trials. We have been doing our best to comfort people and share with them how the gospel can help them in their life. I know that the gospel can help bring us peace and comfort, but it is difficult to help others understand.…

We have all made mistakes and deserve a chance to repent and to seek Gods love. In 2 Nephi 26:33 it says “For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness;…

Mother, Reggie and I visited my sister Diane in Rochester. I had not been to that city or that state since my mother evacuated Reggie and me to flee my father Herman nicknamed Jack. My nephew, Tyquan had just been born to Diane, and Mother wanted to visit them. I went armed with my paperback copy of The Book of Mormon and a King James Version of the Bible grateful to finally meet my father Jack! Neither Reggie nor I remembered him nor spoke to him prior to that visit. My mother had said nothing…

Rights.” The Bill of Rights is just one of these fundamental principles that allow basic freedoms for all men. They are of great importance to the LDS church, especially since they believe that exercising free agency to choose to follow Jesus Christ (2 Nephi 2:27) is essential for one to return to the presence of God. Therefore, having some of the same principles of the scriptures, the LDS church views parts of the Constitution as…

It was the perfect plan. My parents were completely unaware; I told them that I was studying at a friend’s house, waving the “grades” flag that was sure to blindfold them into ignorance. All of my contraband was hidden in my backpack, away from the eyes of peering mothers, and years of obedience meant my parents would never suspect anything like this from me; I was their good girl, their angel. Once all the preparations were made, I left through the front door and got into my friend’s car, ready…

Apologetic Analysis of Mormonism The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly referred to as Mormons, began as a six member church and has grown to over 15 million people and over 29,000 congregations worldwide ("LDS Statistics and Church Facts"). With the past presidential candidacy race, it seemed that Mormonism faced many critiques or questions from Americans as Mitt Romney took the hot seat and answered questions about his religion ("21 Questions Answered About Mormon Faith").…

Jesus is the Son of God and our redeemer I will be touching on the most important doctrine in the Book of Mormon that Jesus Christ is the Savoir of mankind and is my own personal Savior. The whole goal of the book is bringing all unto Christ. The Book of Mormon is another witness of Jesus Christ and confirms the truths found in the Holy Bible. In its more than 6,000 verses, the Book of Mormon refers to Jesus Christ 4,000 times. It is clearly stated in it that it this was written to teach of and…

Per the prophet Lehi, there is a “. . . strait and narrow path, which came along by the rod of iron.” (1 Nephi 8:20) The imagery here is a straight path with an aid or guide to help us stay on the straight path to “Paradise”. The picture of Dante paints of the sinner thinking is walked in a straight path only leads us to understand the deception Satan use…

go in front of the congregation at random. During these testimonies, these people shared stories and personal experiences regarding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. People also shared why they believed in the prophets Joseph Smith, Nephi, and President Thomas Spencer Monson. The first woman spoke on how she can’t believe that her friends believe that Joseph Smith “made up” The Book of Mormon. One little boy—who was holding a sheet of paper—went in front of the crowd to repent his…