August 2019

New Book Explores Political Rhetoric in the Book of Mormon

The book cover of The Voice of the People: Political Rhetoric in the Book of Mormon

Submitted by Stephen Smoot on August 28, 2019.

David Charles Gore, The Voice of the People: Political Rhetoric in the Book of Mormon (Provo, UT: Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, 2019). 227 pp. $15.95 Mosiah 29–Alma 2 narrate a pivotal moment in Nephite history. This was the period when the Nephites switched from being a monarchy to being ruled by a hierarchy of judges. It was also the period that saw dissenters...

“Ye Are the Body of Christ” – 1 Corinthians 8–13

Image of temple square via Daily Herald.

Submitted by Stephen Smoot on August 27, 2019.

Paul’s instructions to the saints at Corinth covered a variety of topics. These included teachings on the nature of spiritual gifts and the body of Christ, that is, the collective body of members of the Church of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 12 contains Paul’s teachings on these two connected concepts. “Now concerning spiritual gifts,” Paul began in this chapter, “I would not have you ignorant...

How Can Keeping “the Unity of the Faith” Help Us Be “the Temple of God”?

The celestial room in the Fortaleza Brazil Temple. Photo via Church News.

Submitted by David Larsen on August 20, 2019.

When writing to the saints in Corinth, Paul strongly emphasized that there should “be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment” ( 1 Corinthians 1:10 ). He tried to teach them that there should be no contentions among them, and that “Christ” should not be divided ( vv. 11, 13 ). The preaching of Christ should serve to unite them and...

Rare Possessions: A Podcast to Increase your Appreciation of Scripture Classics.

Rare Possessions Podcast with Jared Riddick and Nick Galieti

Submitted by Scripture Central on August 16, 2019.

Rare Possessions: From the Archives of Book of Mormon Central – usually just called “Rare Possessions” – is one of two podcasts currently being produced by Book of Mormon Central. While our primary podcast, simply called Book of Mormon Central, serves as a vehicle for the audio versions of our KnoWhys, Blog Posts, and other content such as interviews, the Rare Possessions Podcast is different. It...

New Research Initiatives Announced: Pearl of Great Price Central, Evidence Central

Submitted by Scripture Central on August 7, 2019.

Pearl of Great Price Central Book of Mormon Central is pleased to announce a new research initiative on the Pearl of Great Price that aims to make this book of Latter-day Saint scripture accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. Pearl of Great Price Central will, over time, centralize study resources and other material on the individual books of the Pearl of Great Price just...

Winners Announced for 2019 Book of Mormon Central Art Contest, Father Lehi and Mother Sariah Award

Winning art pieces from the 2019 Book of Mormon Central Art Contest

Submitted by Scripture Central on August 7, 2019.

The Art Contest has become a beloved tradition at Book of Mormon Central. We have seen it grow each year from its inception in 2016. Artists from all over the world and of all ages, both amateur and professional have submitted to our Art Contest. We had local artists and museum curators serve as our judges to determine pieces of merit for their technical skill, artistic expression, and relation...

Grace: The Enabling Power and Gift of God’s Love

Lord of Prayer by Yungsung Kim. Image via Lighthaven

Submitted by Matt Roper on August 6, 2019.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the wonderful news that our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ have not forgotten us. All of us have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, but They have provided the way in which we can be redeemed from the misery of sin, overcome temptations and weaknesses, be sanctified, and find eternal life and joy in the Kingdom of God. The Apostle Paul taught that...

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