Article Title

The Gospel as Taught by Nephite Prophets

Authors

Noel B. Reynolds

Keywords

Book of Mormon studies, gospel of Christ, doctrine of Christ

Abstract

The Book of Mormon uses the terms gospel and doctrine to refer to the way by which individuals come to Christ. Three Book of Mormon passages in particular (2 Nephi 31:2-32:6; 3 Nephi 11:23-39; 3 Nephi 27:13-21) define the gospel of Jesus Christ, each in a six-point formula. This formula states that if people will (1) believe in Christ, (2) repent of their sins, and (3) submit to baptism in water as a witness of their willingness to take his name upon themselves and keep his commandments, he will (4) pour out his Spirit upon them and cleanse them of their sins. All who receive this baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost and (5) endure to the end in faith, hope, and charity will (6) be found guiltless at the last day and enter God's kingdom.

Recommended Citation

Reynolds, Noel B. (1991) "The Gospel as Taught by Nephite Prophets," Insights: The Newsletter of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship: Vol. 11: No. 5, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/insights/vol11/iss5/3