The chapter delves into the profound reflection of a character on the Book of Mormon, emphasizing the significance of the book in addressing prevailing challenges. It explores the distinction between the physical gold plates and the 'words of the book', highlighting the importance of faith over intellectual evidence. The narrative prompts reflection on personal responses to the scripture and the transformative power of its words.
Does God work through faith or evidence? Dr. Joseph Spencer explores Nephi’s pattern for quoting Isaiah and God’s plan for expanding the Saints faith and testimony.
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- 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Joseph Spencer
- 00:48 What to expect in this episode
- 02:57 Bio of Dr. Joseph Spencer
- 04:56 A marvelous work and a wonder
- 06:10 Structure
- 09:54 Malleability of Isaiah
- 12:56 When Nephi write the Small Plates
- 16:30 2 Nephi 26-30 Nephi’s prophecy
- 18:16 2 Nephi 28 Last Day’s Context
- 19:45 2 Nephi 25-27 Prophecy and role of the Book of Mormon
- 21:44 2 Nephi 25:23 Grace
- 24:27 Jesus lifts
- 27:38 The Lord can do His work
- 28:08 No license to sin and the Law
- 30:51 Striving
- 31:57 2 Nephi 26:1-14 Christ with the Lamanites and the Last Days
- 33:10 2 Nephi 26:15-19 Destruction and likening
- 34:12 2 Nephi 26:20-33 A culture of exclusion
- 36:18 Definition of gentile
- 37:34 2 Nephi 26:29 Whose kingdom are we building?
- 38:04 2 Nephi 26:33 Inclusivity vs. racism
- 42:14 Dale LaBaron “All are Alike Unto God”
- 44:33 2 Nephi 27 The Book of Mormon is the solution
- 48:19 2 Nephi 27:9-13 The book will be sealed
- 50:50 2 Nephi 27:15-20 “A learned man”
- 53:50 Latter-day desire for evidence
- 56:12 2 Nephi 27:15 Gentiles demand proof
- 59:36 God works through faith
- 1:03:10 Nephi addresses the need for proof
- 1:05:36 End of Part 1–Dr. Joseph Spencer
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