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Mormon 7


Chapter 7

Mormon invites the Lamanites of the latter days to believe in Christ, accept His gospel, and be savedAll who believe the Bible will also believe the Book of Mormon. About A.D. 385.

And now, behold, I would speak somewhat unto the remnant of this people who are spared, if it so be that God may give unto them my words, that they may know of the things of their fathers; yea, I speak unto you, ye remnant of the house of Israel; and these are the words which I speak:

Know ye that ye are of the house of Israel.

Know ye that ye must come unto repentance, or ye cannot be saved.

Know ye that ye must lay down your weapons of war, and delight no more in the shedding of blood, and take them not again, save it be that God shall command you.

Know ye that ye must come to the knowledge of your fathers, and repent of all your sins and iniquities, and believe in Jesus Christ, that he is the Son of God, and that he was slain by the Jews, and by the power of the Father he hath risen again, whereby he hath gained the victory over the grave; and also in him is the sting of death swallowed up.

And he bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead, whereby man must be raised to stand before his judgment-seat.

And he hath brought to pass the redemption of the world, whereby he that is found guiltless before him at the judgment day hath it given unto him to dwell in the presence of God in his kingdom, to sing ceaseless praises with the choirs above, unto the Father, and unto the Son, and unto the Holy Ghost, which are one God, in a state of happiness which hath no end.

Therefore repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus, and lay hold upon the gospel of Christ, which shall be set before you, not only in this record but also in the record which shall come unto the Gentiles from the Jews, which record shall come from the Gentiles unto you.

For behold, this is written for the intent that ye may believe that; and if ye believe that ye will believe this also; and if ye believe this ye will know concerning your fathers, and also the marvelous works which were wrought by the power of God among them.

10 And ye will also know that ye are a remnant of the seed of Jacob; therefore ye are numbered among the people of the first covenant; and if it so be that ye believe in Christ, and are baptized, first with water, then with fire and with the Holy Ghost, following the example of our Savior, according to that which he hath commanded us, it shall be well with you in the day of judgment. Amen.

      • B.C. (noun)

        Before the birth of Christ.

      • according to (preposition)

        In a way that agrees with.

      • all (pronoun)

        Everyone.

      • amen (interjection)

        Let it be so! Often said at the end of religious speeches and prayers.

      • baptize (verb)

        To perform the ordinance of baptism. In baptism a person is immersed in water to symbolize being cleansed from sin.

      • before (preposition)

        In front of.

      • behold (interjection, archaic)

        Look! See! In fact.

      • Bible (proper noun)

        A book containing sacred records of God’s people in the ancient world. Many of its events take place in Israel.

      • bring to pass (verb)

        To bring about; to make happen.

      • Christ (noun)

        A title for Jesus Christ. The titles Christ and Messiah both mean a king or priest sent by God to save the world.

      • command (verb)

        To give a law, order, or binding instruction.

      • concerning (preposition)

        About.

      • covenant (noun)

        A promise God makes to a person or group if they will obey Him.

      • latter days; last days (noun)

        Modern times; the period before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ (sometimes also called the “end times”).

      • dwell (verb)

        To live; to reside.

      • fathers (noun)

        Ancestors (one’s parents, their parents, theirs, and so on).

      • Father (proper noun)

        God the Father. He created all life and is the Father of our spirits. He rules all things and is just, righteous, merciful, and loving. He is the father of Jesus Christ.

      • found (verb)

        Considered; judged.

      • with fire (verb phrase)

        With the influence of the Holy Ghost; with the gift of the Holy Ghost received after baptism (see Matthew 3:11 in the Bible).

      • for behold (conjunction)

        Therefore; so you see.

      • Gentile (proper noun)

        Member of a nation or tribe other than Israel.

      • give unto (verb)

        To allow; to give the right to.

      • God (proper noun)

        God the Father or His Son, Jesus Christ. God the Father rules all things with perfect justice, mercy, and love. Jesus Christ often speaks and acts for His Father. He suffered so that we could be forgiven of our sins and be resurrected. The Father and Son are separate individuals but are united in purpose.

      • Son of God (proper noun)

        A title of Jesus Christ. He is Heavenly Father’s Firstborn Child in the spirit and His Only Child in the flesh.

      • gospel (noun)

        God’s plan for saving His children from death and the effects of sin and bringing them back to His presence.

      • hath (verb, archaic)

        Has.

      • lay hold on (verb phrase)

        Take hold of; embrace; accept.

      • Holy Ghost (proper noun)

        The Holy Ghost, also known as the Holy Spirit or the Spirit of the Lord. He is a divine spirit, one in purpose with God the Father and Jesus Christ. He speaks to our hearts and testifies of truth.

      • if it so be that (phrase)

        If.

      • in him (prepositional phrase)

        With Him; because of His power and blessings; in following Him.

      • in the name of (adverb phrase)

        By someone with authority or acting for; serving the purposes of.

      • in the presence of (prepositional phrase)

        In front of; next to.

      • house of Israel (proper noun)

        God’s ancient covenant people, as described in the Bible (house means a nation or tribe); members of God’s Church.

      • Jesus (proper noun)

        Personal name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The name means “Savior.”

      • Jesus Christ (proper noun)

        The Son of God. He created the earth and rules it. He often speaks and acts for His Father. He suffered so that we could be forgiven of our sins and be resurrected.

      • Jew (proper noun)

        Member of the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel; people who lived in the land of Judah.

      • judgment-seat (noun)

        The place of the Final Judgment; the Final Judgment itself, in which Christ will judge every human being for their acts during this life.

      • Lamanites (proper noun)

        A people of the Book of Mormon, often enemies of the Nephites, who descended from Nephi’s brother Laman and of those who followed him.

      • man (noun)

        Human beings.

      • marvelous (adjective)

        Wonderful; astonishing.

      • may, might (verb)

        Can; could.

      • may (verb)

        Can; could.

      • The Book of Mormon (proper noun)

        The inspired record of a branch of the house of Israel that lived in the Americas from about 600 B.C. to A.D. 421.

      • one God (noun phrase)

        An expression used to describe God the Father and Jesus Christ. They are separate individuals but are united in purpose.

      • over (preposition)

        Above in authority or power; having responsibility for.

      • record (noun)

        A written description or account.

      • redemption (noun)

        To be rescued or saved, often through the payment of a ransom. Jesus Christ gave His life to free the world from death and the effects of sin.

      • remnant (noun)

        Those left when members of a group of people die or disappear.

      • repent (verb)

        To feel sorrow for one’s sins, ask to be forgiven, and change one’s life.

      • repentance (noun)

        Feeling sorrow for one’s sins, making amends, changing one’s life, and seeking forgiveness.

      • resurrection (noun)

        Coming to life after being dead; the body and spirit coming together permanently; becoming immortal.

      • rise (verb)

        To be resurrected; to rise from the dead.

      • save it be (adverb phrase)

        Unless.

      • save (verb)

        To rescue from death and sin.

      • Savior (adjective)

        A title for Jesus Christ (who saves us from death and sin).

      • seed (noun)

        Posterity; descendants.

      • shall, should (verb)

        Will, would.

      • shedding of blood, shedding the blood of (verb phrase)

        Killing; attacking with a weapon to injure or kill.

      • sin (noun)

        An evil act; disobedience to God’s commandments.

      • slay (verb)

        To kill.

      • somewhat (adverb)

        Some amount.

      • Son (proper noun)

        Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He created the earth and rules it. He often speaks and acts for His Father. He suffered so that we could be forgiven of our sins and be resurrected.

      • spare (verb)

        To treat with leniency; not to kill; to save.

      • state (noun)

        Condition; circumstance.

      • that (conjunction)

        In order that; so that.

      • that (conjunction)

        Who.

      • therefore (adverb)

        For this reason.

      • come unto (verb)

        To come to; to show willingness to follow or obey.

      • unto (preposition)

        To.

      • unto (preposition)

        To.

      • whereby (conjunction)

        By which.

      • would (verb)

        Desire to; want to; would like to.

      • with (preposition)

        Through; by means of.

      • word (noun)

        Message; teachings.

      • works (noun)

        Actions; deeds.

      • ye (pronoun, archaic)

        You.

      • yea (interjection, archaic)

        Indeed; yes. This is pronounced “yay.”