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Re: scripture references of experiences of others having their C&E made [message #1220 is a reply to message #537] Wed, 10 October 2012 01:29 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
dimiwill
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Registered: July 2012
Location: Utah County
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I am very sorry if this has already been addressed, but I really agree with the following point made by Bishop.

bishop wrote on Sun, 24 June 2012 14:21
So my point is that the Book of Mormon is all about how to receive one's CE and the Second Comforter. This is why the prophets and apostles today preach until they're blue in the face that we must study the scriptures-especially the Book of Mormon; because it will teach us how to come unto Christ [Second Comforter]. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has the purpose of bringing all men unto Christ [receive the Second Comforter]. The temple endowment shows the steps we must take to penetrate the veil and enter into the presence of Christ [Second Comforter]. The biggest hurdle to receiving this blessing is our own unbelief [aka lack of faith]. So I join in with others to testify that we are "they" to whom the Book of Mormon was written and it admonishes us to exercise our faith to receive our CE and the Second Comforter so that we can dwell in his presence now and be prepared for his coming. Age and experience were not a factor in the lives of Nephi, Jacob, and Mormon. But faith was the determinant.


In fact, if we look at the very first verse in the Book of Mormon, we read that this amazing book clearly begins by acknowledging that the first author (Nephi) has already learned the 'mysteries' of God (a C&E has already been received) prior to starting to write his history.

1 Nephi 1:1
I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days.


It is no coincidence that because Nephi had a "great knowledge" of "the mysteries of God" that he made "a record of [his] proceedings in [his] days." This record starts with someone who has received their C&E (and probably the Second Comforter at this point) and then immediately proceeds to describe right from the start his own father's receipt of at least the C&E.

1 Nephi 1:8
And being thus overcome with the Spirit, he was carried away in a vision, even that he saw the heavens open, and he thought he saw God sitting upon his throne, surrounded with numberless concourses of angels in the attitude of singing and praising their God.


These are pretty amazing events, and they are mentioned right from the very start of the text. How amazing is that. Yea, Nephi gets to the chase already in verse one and continues through verses 6-8. Obviously, we are meant to notice these things right from the beginning, assuming that our eyes are opened. If Nephi mentioned so much just in the very first chapter, he intended the reader to see if from the start!

Now what is even cooler is how Nephi ends his second book.

2 Nephi 33:15
For what I seal on earth, shall be brought against you at the judgment bar; for thus hath the Lord commanded me, and I must obey. Amen.


Can we see that Nephi has the highest priesthood, the sealing power? He makes this clear as he seals his writings before God and us.

And then just in the second to last chapter, Nephi starts to conclude his final message with an instruction of receiving the Second Comforter and then learning the mysteries of God. But, we are also given a warning to protect such mysteries once revealed to us.

2 Nephi 32:6
Behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and there will be no more doctrine given until after he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh. And when he shall manifest himself unto you in the flesh, the things which he shall say unto you shall ye observe to do.


What an amazing Prophet of God. What an amazing book that he started just for our benefit. How could we miss so many obvious points telling us to seek greater things from our Heavenly Father?

And don't worry, I know that a lot on this Forum know far more than I do about this topic. So, feel free to correct me all that you want, I won't be offended but I will be appreciative of the response and the instruction! Even name calling will be taken constructively. Razz
 
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