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Mosiah 5


Chapter 5

The Saints become the sons and daughters of Christ through faith—They are then called by the name of ChristKing Benjamin exhorts them to be steadfast and immovable in good works. About 124 B.C.

And now, it came to pass that when king Benjamin had thus spoken to his people, he sent among them, desiring to know of his people if they believed the words which he had spoken unto them.

And they all cried with one voice, saying: Yea, we believe all the words which thou hast spoken unto us; and also, we know of their surety and truth, because of the Spirit of the Lord Omnipotent, which has wrought a mighty change in us, or in our hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.

And we, ourselves, also, through the infinite goodness of God, and the manifestations of his Spirit, have great views of that which is to come; and were it expedient, we could prophesy of all things.

And it is the faith which we have had on the things which our king has spoken unto us that has brought us to this great knowledge, whereby we do rejoice with such exceedingly great joy.

And we are willing to enter into a covenant with our God to do his will, and to be obedient to his commandments in all things that he shall command us, all the remainder of our days, that we may not bring upon ourselves a never-ending torment, as has been spoken by the angel, that we may not drink out of the cup of the wrath of God.

And now, these are the words which king Benjamin desired of them; and therefore he said unto them: Ye have spoken the words that I desired; and the covenant which ye have made is a righteous covenant.

And now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become his sons and his daughters.

And under this head ye are made free, and there is no other head whereby ye can be made free. There is no other name given whereby salvation cometh; therefore, I would that ye should take upon you the name of Christ, all you that have entered into the covenant with God that ye should be obedient unto the end of your lives.

And it shall come to pass that whosoever doeth this shall be found at the right hand of God, for he shall know the name by which he is called; for he shall be called by the name of Christ.

10 And now it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall not take upon him the name of Christ must be called by some other name; therefore, he findeth himself on the left hand of God.

11 And I would that ye should remember also, that this is the name that I said I should give unto you that never should be blotted out, except it be through transgression; therefore, take heed that ye do not transgress, that the name be not blotted out of your hearts.

12 I say unto you, I would that ye should remember to retain the name written always in your hearts, that ye are not found on the left hand of God, but that ye hear and know the voice by which ye shall be called, and also, the name by which he shall call you.

13 For how knoweth a man the master whom he has not served, and who is a stranger unto him, and is far from the thoughts and intents of his heart?

14 And again, doth a man take an ass which belongeth to his neighbor, and keep him? I say unto you, Nay; he will not even suffer that he shall feed among his flocks, but will drive him away, and cast him out. I say unto you, that even so shall it be among you if ye know not the name by which ye are called.

15 Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all. Amen.

      • angel (noun)

        Messenger from God. Some are spirits of people who have lived or will later live on the earth. Others are people who have been resurrected.

      • as (adverb)

        Like.

      • B.C. (noun)

        Before the birth of Christ.

      • because of (conjunction)

        By reason of; through.

      • call (verb)

        To summon; to choose; to give a church responsibility to.

      • cast out, cast off, cast away (verb)

        To throw out; to chase away.

      • 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.

      • it came to pass (verb phrase)

        It happened; it took place.

      • cometh (verb, archaic)

        Comes.

      • command (verb)

        To give a law, order, or binding instruction.

      • commandment (noun)

        Law; order; binding instruction (especially from God).

      • continually (adverb)

        Always; without pause.

      • covenant (noun)

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

      • create, created (verb)

        Make, made (by God).

      • cry (verb)

        To call; to shout; to exclaim.

      • one’s days (noun)

        One’s life.

      • desire of (noun)

        Want from; ask for.

      • desire (verb)

        To want; to wish; to long for.

      • doth, doeth (verb, archaic)

        Does.

      • even unto (adverb)

        To the point of; up until.

      • everlasting (adjective)

        Lasting forever.

      • evil (noun)

        Wickedness; unrighteousness; sin; breaking God’s laws.

      • exceedingly (adverb)

        Very; extremely.

      • except (conjunction)

        Unless.

      • exhort (verb)

        To urge; to try to persuade.

      • expedient (adjective)

        Appropriate; advisable; desirable; good; fitting.

      • faith (noun)

        Belief in God, willingness to follow His gospel, and trust in the impressions of the Holy Ghost.

      • faith (noun)

        Belief in God, willingness to follow His gospel, and trust in the impressions of the Holy Ghost.

      • flock (noun)

        A group of animals, such as sheep or goats.

      • for behold (conjunction)

        Because you see.

      • for (conjunction)

        Because.

      • for (conjunction)

        Because; because you see.

      • free (adjective)

        Having the ability to choose; not being forced.

      • 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.

      • hath (verb, archaic)

        Has.

      • have (verb)

        To receive; to get; to obtain.

      • heart (noun)

        A person’s thoughts, desires, and feelings.

      • heaven (noun)

        The sky; figuratively, the place where God lives.

      • heaven (noun)

        The place where God lives.

      • justice (noun)

        Fairness; judgment that is righteous; God’s reward for those who do good things and punishment for those who do bad things.

      • king (noun)

        Ruler or leader of a country. Kings are usually the son of the previous king.

      • knoweth (verb, archaic)

        Knows.

      • eternal life (noun)

        A state of immortality and joy; the kind of life that God lives.

      • Lord God (noun)

        A term of respect for God the Father or Jesus Christ.

      • man (noun)

        Human beings.

      • manifestation (noun)

        Showing or revealing things; communication from a divine source; .

      • master (noun)

        Employer; boss.

      • may (verb)

        Can; could.

      • mercy (noun)

        Kindness; forgiveness.

      • nay (adverb)

        No.

      • obedient (adjective)

        Following or complying with commands or instructions.

      • one (adjective)

        United in purpose.

      • prophesy (verb)

        To deliver a message or predict future events by inspiration from God.

      • rejoice (verb)

        To feel or express great joy.

      • righteous (adjective)

        Good; virtuous; just; consistent with God’s law.

      • saints (noun)

        Members of Christ’s Church; individuals become holy through living the principles of the gospel.

      • salvation (noun)

        Being saved by God from death and the effects of sin; being saved by God from enemies or other physical danger.

      • shall, should (verb)

        Will, would.

      • shall, should (verb)

        Will, would.

      • should (verb)

        May; must; ought to.

      • it shall came to pass (verb phrase)

        It will happened.

      • Spirit of the Lord (noun)

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

      • Spirit (noun)

        The Holy Ghost, also known as 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.

      • steadfast (adjective)

        Firm; fixed; constant.

      • suffer (verb, archaic)

        To allow; to permit.

      • that (conjunction)

        In order that; so that.

      • that (conjunction)

        Who.

      • therefore (adverb)

        For this reason.

      • therefore (adverb)

        Now; so.

      • thou hast (phrase, archaic)

        You have.

      • through (preposition)

        By means of; because of.

      • through (preposition)

        As a result of; because of.

      • thus (adverb)

        In this way.

      • transgress (verb)

        To break a commandment from God.

      • transgression (noun)

        Breaking a commandment from God.

      • unto (preposition)

        To.

      • unto (preposition)

        To.

      • whereby (conjunction)

        By which.

      • whosoever (pronoun)

        Whoever.

      • wisdom (noun)

        Knowledge of what is right; ability to make correct decisions.

      • with (preposition)

        Through; by means of.

      • word (noun)

        Message; teachings.

      • works (noun)

        Actions; deeds.

      • would that ye should (verb)

        Want you to.

      • ye (pronoun, archaic)

        You.

      • yea (interjection, archaic)

        Indeed; yes. This is pronounced “yay.”