Irene watches a passionate speaker named Halston who ponders about faith. He admits he doesn't know what faith is, which concerns Irene at first. However, Halston then explains that faith looks like giving one's all to God without knowing what the outcome will be. This profound statement resonates with Irene and she reflects on it often. She relates it to the book of Ephesians, where Paul invites others to have faith in Christ and promises that it will transform their lives.
How does conversion rely upon revelation and revelators? Dr. Matthew Richardson examines Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, discusses conversion, and how God reveals mysteries through revelation to His children.
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- 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Matthew Richardson
- 01:56 Introduction of Dr. Matthew Richardson
- 03:39 The city of Ephesus
- 05:52 Roman armor
- 08:27 Paul’s introduction to the letter
- 09:59 Come, Follow Me beginnings
- 13:44 Paul and Mormon parallels
- 14:07 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about his dad’s letters
- 15:47 Becoming a new creature
- 17:14 Predestination and the fabric of conversion
- 22:49 Magic vs mysteries
- 24:59 Conversion and great mysteries
- 27:25 God shares all
- 29:04 “Unfolding the Mysteries through Revelation”
- 30:40 Lehi as a “visionary man”
- 34:58 Paul is a “prisoner of Christ”
- 38:01 God’s answers aren’t fast
- 40:17 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about love
- 44:07 The dispensation of the fulness of times
- 47:02 Administration of the gospel
- 49:46 the last days and “knowledge of truth”
- 51:17 Distractions
- 52:42 Crisis vs decision
- 54:56 Dr. Richardson shares a story about Elder Eyring
- 57:59 Conversion and commitment
- 58:58 Dr. Richardson shares a story about his recent mission
- 59:42 Marriage vows and misunderstanding Paul’s words
- 1:04:52 Children of light and reverence
- 1:08:21 Prophets are for our benefit
- 1:11:16 Dr. Richardson shares a personal story about President Nelson
- 1:12:40 No more strangers in Christ and remove bias and prejudice
- 1:16:22 End of Part 1–Dr. Matthew Richardson
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