Referencing 2 Nephi 25:23 and paralleling temporal salvation with celestial exaltation, Marion G. Romney speaks of how a man must go through the “pearly gates”: “The truth is that we are saved by grace only after all we ourselves can do. 12 But, behold, they shall have awars, and rumors of wars; and when the day cometh that the bOnly Begotten of the Father, yea, even the Father of heaven and of earth, shall cmanifest himself unto them in the flesh, behold, they will reject him, because of their iniquities, and the hardness of their hearts, and the stiffness of their necks. This grace is an enabling power that allows men and women to lay hold on eternal life and exaltation after they have expended their own best efforts. Wherefore, he will proceed to do a bmarvelous work and a wonder among the children of men. 9:15; 1 Ne. Elder Neal A. Maxwell discussed our timing and God’s timing: “Faith also includes trust in God’s timing, for He has said, ‘All things must come to pass in their time’ (D&C 64:32). Elder Neal A. Maxwell (1926–2004) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke of scriptures yet to be revealed, especially those from the Book of Mormon: “Many more scriptural writings will yet come to us, including those of Enoch (see D&C 107:57), all of the writings of the Apostle John (see Ether 4:16), the records of the lost tribes of Israel (see 2 Nephi 29:13), and the approximately two-thirds of the Book of Mormon plates that were sealed: ‘And the day cometh that the words of the book which were sealed shall be read upon the house tops; and they shall be read by the power of Christ; and all things shall be revealed unto the children of men which ever have been among the children of men, and which ever will be even unto the end of the earth’ (2 Nephi 27:11). Wherefore, my soul delighteth to prophesy concerning him, for I have eseen his day, and my heart doth magnify his holy name. Chapter 12: 2 Nephi 25–27 In Book of Mormon Student Manual.Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2009. I’m here to share my Note Sheet and Scripture Signs for 2 Nephi 11-25. The Prophet said that every man should be a prophet; that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. As I focused on 2 Nephi 2:25-27 one phrase that I was drawn to was the phrase “the punishment of the law” in verse 26. 2 Nephi 25:23, of course, contains the famous verbal formula, “we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.” Latter-day Saints of varying theological stripes frequently treat this formulation as providing a resolution of debates regarding grace and works, although the resolution they see the text as pointing toward varies. During His earthly ministry Jesus served men and women alike: He healed both men and women and He taught both men and women. *This is a suggested outline that coincides with the Come, Follow Me manual. TG Jesus Christ, Savior. (2 Nephi 25:16).” KnoWhy 51 (March 10, 2016). 2 Ne. Surely there could be no higher purpose or greater privilege than that of ‘special [witness] of the name of Christ in all the world’ (D&C 107:23). 1:5 Choice Land. Book of Mormon Central. This prophecy was fulfilled in 1828 when Martin Harris visited the “learned” man, Charles Anthon (see Joseph Smith—History 1:63–65). 17:29; 20:21. Beware of those who speak and publish in opposition to God’s true prophets and who actively proselyte others with reckless disregard for the eternal well-being of those whom they seduce. They say we do not believe in the traditional Christ of Christianity. A. When priesthood hands were laid upon your head to confirm you a member of the Church, you heard the words, ‘Receive the Holy Ghost.’ This did not mean that the Holy Ghost unconditionally became your constant companion. 2 NEPHI 1 and 10. His purposes will all triumph and without abrogating man’s moral agency. Christ will minister to the Nephites—Nephi foresees the destruction of his people—They will speak from the dust—The Gentiles will build up false churches and secret combinations—The Lord forbids men to practice priestcrafts. 2 Kgs. 2 Nephi 21:6–9; 22 The Millennium will be a time of peace and joy. 83:17 (2–17); D&C 71:7; Moses 7:15 (14–16). “The stone was small in the beginning. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin (1917–2008) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught the importance of diligent effort to merit the continued presence of the Holy Ghost: “As with all gifts, [the gift of the Holy Ghost] must be received and accepted to be enjoyed. 1995, 80–81, 83; or Ensign, May 1995, 61, 63). 17 And the Lord will set his hand again the second time to arestore his people from their lost and fallen state.