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Advent of the Dragon—Birthpangs of the Messiah

John’s prophecy in the Book of Revelation of three antichrist persons—the Beast, the Dragon, and...
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The Intercessors—Hasteners of the Father’s Work

Knowing that the time is coming, and is well-nigh at hand, when the Lord “will...
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Ancient and End-Time Gift Bearers

As all that happens in the end-time has a type or pattern in the past,...
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Jesus, Once of Humble Birth

Since I’ve taken up studying Isaiah, “Jesus, Once of Humble Birth” has become a favorite...
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Salvation—not by Works, Exaltation—by Works?

If salvation is by grace, not works—made possible through Jesus’ atonement for humanity’s transgressions—then how...
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The Father’s End-Time Intervention in His Children’s Affairs

Whenever we see mention of “the Father” in the scriptures, particularly in an end-time context,...
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How the Vain Things of the World Hold Us Back

Among a series of “woes” or covenant curses the Lord pronounces on his end-time people...
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The Shift from Searching the Scriptures to Heeding the Pulpit

Paul and Silas’ missionary experience with the Jews in the synagogue at Berea reveals a...
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Three Signs of the End-Time

A dear friend received three signs of the end-time from Elder Neal A. Maxwell before...
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Restoring the Kingdom to Israel

The era of righteousness and peace that followed Jesus’ visit to the Nephites forms a...
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The Servant Prepares the Way for Jehovah’s Coming

Just as in Jewish tradition the best man at a wedding blows the shofar or...
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Moving between Telestial and Terrestrial Time Zones

When, at Joshua’s command, “the sun stood still” and the Israelites slew the Amorites for...
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Question about Inconvenient Parts of Moroni’s Prophecy

Question: In my gospel doctrine class, I rarely find topics discussed that touch on censuring...
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Question about Who Were the Magi or Wise Men

Question: Do we know who the wise men were who came from the east, bringing...
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Ancient and End-Time Gift Bearers

As all that happens in the end-time has a type or pattern in the past,...
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Question about Temple Covenants and the Davidic Covenant

Question: How are temple covenants “manifestations of the Davidic Covenant” as you have taught in...
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Question about Making Sure Your Calling and Election

Question: Does Isaiah teach anything about making one’s calling and election sure as the prophet...
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Question about the Queens of the Gentiles’ Ministering Role

Question: According to Isaiah, what is the end-time role of the queens of the Gentiles...
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Isaiah’s Context of Malachi’s Prophecy of Fathers and Children

From Isaiah’s covenant theology, Malachi’s prophecy of the hearts of the fathers turning to the...
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Question about Why Joseph Smith Is not the Servant

Question: I recently watched a podcast that claimed the servant Jesus speaks of in 3...
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Question about the Power of God Descending

Question: Who are the saints and covenant people of the Lord mentioned in 1 Nephi...
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Question about the Palestinian–Israeli Conflict

Question: Can you explain the current armed conflict between Palestinians and Israelis from an Israeli...
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Passing God’s Tests

Where will we stand in that fateful day? Will we behave badly and end up...
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The Nature of God and Man

Debates about the nature of God have echoed in Jewish and Christian circles over many...
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Jehovah/Jesus’ Atonement for Transgression

Anticipating Israel’s rejection of him—without which his sacrifice for sin would not have been complete—Jehovah...
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The Relevance of Isaiah 2–14 to the End-Time

Nephi follows Jacob’s exposition of the prophecies of Isaiah by quoting thirteen chapters of Isaiah...
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Searching the Prophets

Many persons excuse themselves from searching the scriptures by asserting that the “dead prophets” are...
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Creation of Adam and Eve

Isaiah’s theology of creation, in effect, nuances the entire concept of God’s creation as an...
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The White-Robed Man

By bidding persons to follow him, Jesus didn’t simply mean they should heed his counsel....
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Fighting Against Zion

Many who read in the scriptures of people “fighting against Zion” may assume they refer...
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A Day of Power

Analysis of the terms “great,” “marvelous,” and “work” in the Book of Mormon and other...
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The Pattern of Prophecy

The pattern of prophecy—the core ideas all Hebrew prophecies have in common—tells us there is...
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