From Zion to Destruction: The Lessons of 4 Nephi

Keywords

Book of Mormon, 4th Nephi, Zion

Abstract

It seems the Lord uses every tool and technique at His disposal—scriptures, living prophets, and temples—to teach us that He wants (and has always wanted) His covenant people to be moving toward establishment of Zion. For example, the tenth article of faith reaffirms our belief that Zion will be built, again, on the American continent, and the Prophet Joseph Smith stated that “we ought to have the building up of Zion as our greatest object.”1 In 1829, before the Church was organized, the Lord gave this counsel to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Joseph Knight, and David Whitmer: “Keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion” (D&C 6:6; D&C 11:6; D&C 12:6; see also D&C 14:6).

Original Publication Citation

“From Zion to Destruction: The Lessons of 4 Nephi” in The Ensign. Vol. 30. No. 9 (September 2000), pp. 56-61.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2000-9

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/6282

Publisher

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Language

English

College

Religious Education

Department

Ancient Scripture

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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