Greatness of the Evidence | A Marvelous Work | Episode 1
One of the Book of Mormon Central Project that was recently released. Most of the evidence were actually in some of my blog pages. I couldn't point out the actual link, but you can search some of it in this blog.
Christlike Attributes
Now here's the AI version of Christlike Attributes, and it goes well. I'm planning to have it compare to actual biblical teachings and personal study of how precise its sources. Anyways, here's what I got so far. See for yourself.
Baptism is Not a Part of Gospel Message?
This is an actual conversation with a Christian Evangelical Brother who simply disregard the whole context of the scriptures and selects only the best verses for their own Theological Teachings.
Below was the screenshot, judge for yourself -
Importance of Work and Grace in Biblical Context
I asked Cici to make a topic about "Work and Grace" if it's consistent biblical. Here is the result. The last part is more convincing. -
Come Follow Me 2024
This year will start a new series of Come Follow Me program, and by this time we will talk more about the Book of Mormon.
For a short trivia here some record from Church History -
... the title-page of the Book of Mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the left hand side of the collection or book of plates, which contained the record which has been translated, the language of the whole running the same as all Hebrew writing in general; and that said title page is not by any means a modern composition, either of mine or of any other man who has lived or does live in this generation (Church History 1:71)
And here's the Title Page all about -
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| Title Cover of the Book of Mormon |
I'll be making some changes on my post covering the Book of Mormon post. Instead of posting verses, it will be more on commentary and insights. Check it out on my new post.
Baptism is not Necessary: Baptism Regeneration issue VS Salvation through Belief
Full Study and Dialog with Joseph Russell (Christian) in a Social Media conversation regarding Biblical Baptism and its unimportance. Coming Soon!
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| From Christ's Words to Nicodemus. |
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| From the same chapter as understood by most Christians |
Questions
- Why did Christ, Paul and the rest of the apostles teach Baptism?
- In today's Christian world, is Baptism Still Necessary?
- To believe Christ is enough as the scripture said, so why do we need Baptism?
These will be some of the few questions that we will discuss and some others will follow as we go through this article. For a brief context, Joseph Russell, one of the members of "LDS and Non-LDS Christian Discussion Group" posted something he thinks is anachronism in the Book of Mormon mentioning the baptism of Christ that was seen by Nephi long before baptism was introduced, and he posted it knowing it was n anachronism. Nephi was shown by an Angel about the future events which were also the things his father saw about the coming of the son of God in the flesh where his father Lehi attempted to tell his sons about it. Nephi as his desire to know what his father meant asks for guidance which eventually leads him to see a vision. But anyway, we will not make a full discussion of this topic rather let's try to see some responses that I made about it and here he was educating me about my poor understanding of the Bible. Let's see how his lecture goes -
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| First Attempt: Water Baptism does not save? |
I ask Wil Jennings about his idea of the subject that he opened up which is Water Baptism, Joseph Russell made an aggressive response and try to point out that I'm not knowledgeable about this subject. This time Wil Jennings quote a scripture which I assumed Joseph Russell agrees on it. So let's see what the context was all about.
Water Baptism or Just believe Jesus Christ?
So, let go over to the entire chapter in which Nicodemus talks to Christ about Salvation. We all know the story, so I will skip some parts that does not need more explanations. So heres what we get -
First few verses (v. 2-4) actually tells us that Nicodemus were eager to know what salvation was all about. Christ told him what to do, telling him that he need to be born again. Nicodemus of course, doesn't understand and don't know what to do, ask him further question how's it goes. So Christ respond in this verse and of course it's the subject of this article -
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. - John 3:5-6
It's important to understand the Greek form γεννηθῇ refered to closely as to regenerate or born again. And there goes the thing or elements needed which Christ refers to water and Spirit. Also v5 as he addressed to Nicodemus, (οὐ τις δύναται εἰσελθεῖν), which he meant as no other way to salvation. But yes, further biblical reading after Christ made his ministry helps us realized there are things need to get there but that doest void the importance of Baptism as Christ words to his apostles to declare baptism to every nation.
So, why John 3:16? What's the point of Christ words of just belief and be saved?
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16
So here goes the issue. Though its not actually an issue at all, rather a misunderstood statement. If you just go on and read that simple verse, you will come up in a conclusion that it is the only way of salvation, which most of the Christians made a lot of misconceptions. But upon further reading and study, you'll come to understand that there are things need be done in which Christ wants us to do.
Moving on v18, here Christ made an statement that in order for us to be save and be not condemned, we need to know Christ and believe in his name, if not then there's condemnation waiting while in v19 those who don't believe were already condemned because of their evil deeds. So, why they were condemned? Because they don't do the right thing, as the evil deeds suggest. So heres the point, people who knew Christ and yet follow the opposite were condemned. This is actually a direct statement and yet we missed something, that working out of salvation is still part of it, thus v20 for He that DOETH evil hateth the light, and in v21 He that DOETH the truth cometh to the Light. Of course that Light is Christ. And what else that says there? V21 that his Deeds may be made manifest, and so on... And that is what salvation meant.
So its simple, to believe Christ or to cometh to the light, it needs good deeds, and basically as part of Christ words to Nicodemus in this exact same chapter and conversation, baptism is necessary and baptism is one of the Good deeds that enables us to come closer to Christ.
I wonder how Joseph Russell understood that same chapter where they use to quote just one verse in their theological study of salvation?
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Up next...
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| Highlights of Study Mark 16:16 Believe not Shall be Damned |
Bird of Prey: Cyrus of Persia not Felix Manalo
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| Cyrus the Great with a Hemhem crown, or four-winged Cherub tutelary divinity, from a relief in the residence of Cyrus in Pasagardae |
2024 Family Reunion
Some pictures collected during a family. This was in my wife's phone. Collecting it to clean up some of her files. So here it is. This is just a gallery collection, so nothing really interesting topics here.
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| My kids and my wife in food presentation. |
Come Follow Me: Scriptural Insights - 1 Nephi 3
And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them. - 1 Nephi 3:7
Here are some of the question and answer that you might want to add about the verse that would you like to discuss?
Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the main message of 1 Nephi 3:7?
- A: The main message is that God prepares a way for us to accomplish the things He commands us to do. Nephi's faith and willingness to obey the Lord are highlighted.
- Q: What does Nephi express confidence in regarding God's commandments?
- A: Nephi expresses confidence that God will provide a way for His commandments to be fulfilled.
- Q: How can 1 Nephi 3:7 be applied in our daily lives?
- A: We can have faith that God will help us overcome challenges and accomplish what He asks of us, just as Nephi did.
- Q: What commandment was Nephi referring to in 1 Nephi 3:7?
- A: Nephi was referring to the commandment to return to Jerusalem to obtain the brass plates.
- Q: Why is 1 Nephi 3:7 significant in the context of Nephi's journey?
- A: The verse demonstrates Nephi’s unwavering faith and willingness to act despite difficulties, setting an example of obedience and trust in the Lord.
- Q: How does this scripture illustrate the relationship between obedience and faith?
- A: It shows that faith in God's plans leads to obedient actions, as Nephi trusted God would provide a way to fulfill the commandment.
- Q: What can we learn about Nephi's character from this verse?
- A: Nephi’s character is shown to be faithful, obedient, and willing to follow the Lord’s commands, even when the task seems difficult.
- Q: What does this verse teach about the nature of God's commandments?
- A: It teaches that God’s commandments come with the assurance that He will aid us in fulfilling them, underscoring His support and guidance.