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Preaching the Gospel through Calamities
As humanity grows increasingly hedonistic, unforeseen calamities take effect. There is no stopping them because...
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...
The Intercessors—Hasteners of the Father’s Work
Knowing that the time is coming, and is well-nigh at hand, when the Lord “will...
Ancient and End-Time Gift Bearers
As all that happens in the end-time has a type or pattern in the past,...
Jesus, Once of Humble Birth
Since I’ve taken up studying Isaiah, “Jesus, Once of Humble Birth” has become a favorite...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Three Signs of the End-Time
A dear friend received three signs of the end-time from Elder Neal A. Maxwell before...
Restoring the Kingdom to Israel
The era of righteousness and peace that followed Jesus’ visit to the Nephites forms a...
The Servant Prepares the Way for Jehovah’s Coming
Just as in Jewish tradition the best man at a wedding blows the shofar or...
Question about Inconvenient Parts of Moroni’s Prophecy
Question: In my gospel doctrine class, I rarely find topics discussed that touch on censuring...
Question about Who Were the Magi or Wise Men
Question: Do we know who the wise men were who came from the east, bringing...
Ancient and End-Time Gift Bearers
As all that happens in the end-time has a type or pattern in the past,...
Question about Why People Aren’t Being Translated in Our Day
Question: Why don’t we hear of persons that are translated in our day? It seems...
Question about Temple Covenants and the Davidic Covenant
Question: How are temple covenants “manifestations of the Davidic Covenant” as you have taught in...
Question about Making Sure Your Calling and Election
Question: Does Isaiah teach anything about making one’s calling and election sure as the prophet...
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...
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...
Question about Why Joseph Smith Is not the Servant
Question: I recently watched a podcast that claimed the servant Jesus speaks of in 3...
Question about the Power of God Descending
Question: Who are the saints and covenant people of the Lord mentioned in 1 Nephi...
Question about the Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
Question: Can you explain the current armed conflict between Palestinians and Israelis from an Israeli...
Question about Failing to Acknowledge the Operation of Evil Spirits
Question: If the casting out of evil spirits was common in the past, and human...
The Nature of God and Man
Debates about the nature of God have echoed in Jewish and Christian circles over many...
Jehovah/Jesus’ Atonement for Transgression
Anticipating Israel’s rejection of him—without which his sacrifice for sin would not have been complete—Jehovah...
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...
Searching the Prophets
Many persons excuse themselves from searching the scriptures by asserting that the “dead prophets” are...
Creation of Adam and Eve
Isaiah’s theology of creation, in effect, nuances the entire concept of God’s creation as an...
The White-Robed Man
By bidding persons to follow him, Jesus didn’t simply mean they should heed his counsel....
Fighting Against Zion
Many who read in the scriptures of people “fighting against Zion” may assume they refer...
A Day of Power
Analysis of the terms “great,” “marvelous,” and “work” in the Book of Mormon and other...
The Pattern of Prophecy
The pattern of prophecy—the core ideas all Hebrew prophecies have in common—tells us there is...