Keywords

living the gospel, doctrine, Jesus Christ, Book of Mormon, New Testament, teaching the gospel

Document Type

Article

Abstract

This paper compares the prophetic teaching of Nephi, son of Lehi, regarding the doctrine of Christ and the teaching of the resurrected Jesus in the Americas. This comparison shows the purposeful and experiential nature of Christ’s teaching, leading the Nephites to experience the doctrine of Christ rather than simply hear it. By drawing on scriptural texts in the Book of Mormon and the New Testament, this paper shows how each step of the doctrine of Christ was presented to and experienced by those who were witnesses to the Savior in the Americas. These insights directly relate to current seekers of Christ as we try to immerse ourselves in and experience the doctrine of Christ.