Comparing The Doctrine And Covenants
ENRICHING THE PRESENT, AND SHAPING THE FUTURE
“24 But before the great day of the Lord shall come, Jacob shall flourish in the wilderness, and the Lamanites shall blossom as the rose. 25 Zion shall flourish upon the hills and rejoice upon the mountains, and shall be assembled together unto the place which I have appointed. 26 Behold, I say unto you, go forth as I have commanded you; repent of all your sins; ask and ye shall receive; knock and it shall be opened unto you.7 Behold, I will go before you and be your rearward; and I will be in your midst, and you shall not be confounded 28 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, and I come quickly. Even so. Amen.”
(Doctrine and Covenants 49: 24–28).
SUMMARY.– ANOTHER BOOK ON RELIGIÓN? – NEW CONNECTIONS. – THE PROMISE. – WHY LATIN AMERICA?
I. ANOTHER BOOK ON RELIGION?
Another book on Mormon History? Overwhelming as it is the number of the first and numerous the number of the latter, a new writing on these matters may seem of no consequence given its redundancy. However, we attempt to …show more content…
The Scriptures are unequivocal about the importance of the Lamanites and the promise made to them. Therefore, it is urgent and imperative to know it better, to understand its peculiarities, its tribulations, and its potential.
Also, the Scriptures insistently urge mankind in general, and the descendants of the Lamanites in particular, to turn their heart toward the Gentiles. The Church, always faithful to its commitment, makes immense efforts of a proselytizing, financial, political nature, etc. all over the world. It is possible to observe that the result of her actions is reflected not only in a constant increase in the number of adherents, but in their spiritual well-being and material blessings. It is of consequence that we register these actions and that we understand the context in which they take
“24 But before the great day of the Lord shall come, Jacob shall flourish in the wilderness, and the Lamanites shall blossom as the rose. 25 Zion shall flourish upon the hills and rejoice upon the mountains, and shall be assembled together unto the place which I have appointed. 26 Behold, I say unto you, go forth as I have commanded you; repent of all your sins; ask and ye shall receive; knock and it shall be opened unto you.7 Behold, I will go before you and be your rearward; and I will be in your midst, and you shall not be confounded 28 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, and I come quickly. Even so. Amen.”
(Doctrine and Covenants 49: 24–28).
SUMMARY.– ANOTHER BOOK ON RELIGIÓN? – NEW CONNECTIONS. – THE PROMISE. – WHY LATIN AMERICA?
I. ANOTHER BOOK ON RELIGION?
Another book on Mormon History? Overwhelming as it is the number of the first and numerous the number of the latter, a new writing on these matters may seem of no consequence given its redundancy. However, we attempt to …show more content…
The Scriptures are unequivocal about the importance of the Lamanites and the promise made to them. Therefore, it is urgent and imperative to know it better, to understand its peculiarities, its tribulations, and its potential.
Also, the Scriptures insistently urge mankind in general, and the descendants of the Lamanites in particular, to turn their heart toward the Gentiles. The Church, always faithful to its commitment, makes immense efforts of a proselytizing, financial, political nature, etc. all over the world. It is possible to observe that the result of her actions is reflected not only in a constant increase in the number of adherents, but in their spiritual well-being and material blessings. It is of consequence that we register these actions and that we understand the context in which they take