Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. Perspective 3themes in nephis vision and 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. Book of mormon, 1830, page 6 the joseph smith papers. I will go and do the things which the lord hath commanded, for i know that the lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may. Isaiah prophesied that through the coming forth of the book of mormon those that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine 29. We should note that in the first chapter here where book of mormon passages parallel isaiahs record 2 nephi 12 isaiah 2, eight verses contained italicized words and six of them were modified. Nephi sees the spirit of the lord and is shown in vision the tree of lifehe sees the mother of the son of god and learns of the condescension of godhe sees the baptism, ministry, and crucifixion of the lamb of godhe sees also the call and ministry of the twelve apostles of the lamb. Nephi s vision, thus far, has been about events which happen in jerusalem. It covers a time frame which parallels the book of mormon history excluding the. The saviors missionary training sermon in 3 nephi religious.
The lord warns lehi to depart out of the land of jerusalem because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity and they seek to destroy his life. Jan 01, 2012 wherefore, thou seest that after the book hath gone forth through the hands of the great and abominable church, that there are many plain and precious things taken away from the book, which is the book of the lamb of god. Commentary on 1st nephi below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Buttressing his theological arguments, nephi quotes liberally from the prophets he had just cited in the preceding chapters of 1 nephi, specifically isaiah and zenos. Study book of mormon 1988, by zarahemla research foundation.
And also, the voice of the son came unto me, saying. Let us first look at who the man jacob was and why he was particularly qualified to. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Once nephi concludes these chapters of isaiah 1224, he will finish his. Nephi begins the record of his peoplelehi sees in vision a pillar of fire. Each person must follow jesus will full purpose of heart by being baptized and reborn.
Nephis vision, thus far, has been about events which happen in jerusalem. Read 1 nephi chapter from the story my book of mormon series by tpkfanfiction with 25 reads. Yea, he hath led us out of the land of jerusalem, and we have wandered in the wilderness for these many years. The first two perspectives are apocalyptic literature and salvation history. The first book of nephi the book of mormon wiki fandom. Aug 01, 2015 1 nephi, chapter 12 1 and it came to pass that the angel said unto me.
First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver. Title page page i copyright page page ii preface page iii the first book of nephi. Book of mormon, 1830, page 66 the joseph smith papers. Book of mormon sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. Printers manuscript of the book of mormon, circa august 1829circa. It covers a time frame which parallels the book of mormon history excluding the jaredites. Blessed are ye if ye shall give heed unto the words of these twelve whom i have chosen from.
We should note that in the first chapter here where book of mormon passages parallel isaiahs record 2 nephi 12isaiah 2, eight verses contained italicized words and six of them were modified. Chapter 12 details the historically repeated cycle of apostasy and wickedness. Knowhys knowhys on 1 nephi 16 knowhys on 1 nephi 17 knowhys on 1 nephi 18. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. In 2 nephi chapter 2, lehi expounds to jacob about the redemption and. It did not appear again until the 1920 edition, and it has been in all editions since that time. To the inside front cover are affixed four clippings of descriptions of different versions of first edition copies of the book of mormon and of an 1854 edition of the doctrine and covenants, along with a clipping describing the origin of the text of the book of mormon and a bookplate of the shepard book company of salt lake city, utah. He that is baptized in my name, to him will the father give the holy ghost, like unto me. Posts about 3 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Printers manuscript of the book of mormon, circa august 1829circa january 1830. The phrase or out of the waters of baptism 1 nephi 20. A am so thankful that the lord has provided a way to buffer it from encroaching babylon, by allowing the church to acquire and beautifully develop attractive, useful and quiet properties surrounding this sacred place. Come to understanding and learn doctrine religious studies.
In step by step through the book of mormon, volume 1. And now behold, i, nephi, say unto you that all these things must come according to the flesh. The book of mormon will establish the truth of the first. The first book of napoleon, 1809, chapter ii, verse 10 1 nephi 17. Look, and behold thy seed, and also the seed of thy brethren. Because of their faith in the lamb of god, they were made righteous forever and their garments are made white in his blood.
An account of lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. Title page page i preface page iii first nephi, chapter 1. Chapter 12 contains a portion of the vision which deals with the history of the nephites and lamanites. We learn in verse 4 that lehi had dwelt at jerusalem all his days. I looked and saw multitudes of people upon the promised land as numerous as the sand upon the seashore. That the book of mormon is the primary source of the doctrine of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was confirmed by the lord. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi.
The original translation of the title did not include the word first. Book of mormon plain english version1 nephi wikisource. And now i, nephi, make an end, for i durst not speak further as yet concerning these things. Of course one of this temples great functions is to host the meetings of the first presidency and the quorum of the twelve.
The great and abominable church, columbusgentiles in the promised land, plain and precious things are taken out of the bible. Start studying book of mormon chapter 15 3 nephi 1518. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the book of mormon. The two verses left unchanged would have been confusing without the italicized words they included. The lord warns lehi to depart out of the land of jerusalem, because he prophesieth unto the people concerning their iniquity and they seek to destroy his life. Commentary on 1st nephi below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapter by chapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. But behold, all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people shall dwell safely in the holy one of israel if it so be that they will repent.
Nephi declares, and it came to pass that i, nephi, said unto my father. Nephi concludes his first book with a discourse on the scattering and gathering of the house of israel. Wherefore, thou seest that after the book hath gone forth through the hands of the great and abominable church, that there are many plain and precious things taken away from the book, which is the book of the lamb of god. Book of mormon, first nephi, 12 religionwiki fandom. Thats interesting because it tells us that he was very invested in the city. Book of mormon, first nephi, 11 religionwiki fandom. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used.
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