The Importance of the Book and the Misinterpretation of the Bible

An in-depth study of 1 Nephi 11-15, focusing on Nephi's search for truth, intellectual or experiential, Mary as a Tree of Life, Christmas Condescension, the Iron Rod, baptismal condescension, mists of darkness, the Great & Abominable Church, a book of covenants, plain & precious parts, the Gentiles and the Gathering of Israel, the Bible and the Book of Mormon, the Two Churches, the Olive Tree, and more.

0:00 Introduction

2:15 Nephi's Vision Overview

7:22 Nephi's Search for Truth

15:45 Intellectual or Experiential

25:05 Mary as a Tree of Life

27:48 Christmas Condescension

36:02 The Iron Rod

43:37 Baptismal Condescension

46:24 Great & Spacious Building

50:34 Mists & Vapors of Darkness

58:07 The Great & Abominable Church

1:07:41 A Book of Covenants

1:12:41 Plain & Precious Parts

1:20:00 The Gentiles & the Gathering of Israel

1:26:26 The Bible & the Book of Mormon

1:31:38 A Great & Marvelous Work

1:35:16 The Two Churches

1:48:00 Wondering about the Olive Tree

1:58:05 Explaining the Tree of Life

2:06:36 Conclusion