Tag: 2 Nephi
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The mediator of the new covenant
The first covenant (as early Jews turned Christian might have called it) didn’t include a mediator because it was simply the humanly impossible conditions of loving perfectly to return to God. The “new” covenant (the one that Heavenly father planned for from the start because He knew that any other path was too narrow for…
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Christ as Lord
I’m surprised at how few references there are too Christ as Lord. I would have expected many more.
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The light of the world
Christ is the light of the world and those who follow His light need never walk in darkness.
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The Lamb and the Shepherd
It is interesting and people that Christ is both the lamb of God and the Good Shepherd to the children of God.
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King of saints
Pilate inscribed the cross of Jesus calling Him king of the Jews but truly He is King of the saints because the saints recognize his authority to rule.
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King of Israel
Perhaps it was I’m reaction to the fact that Israel he recently rejected the Lord as their king – seeking a mortal king instead – but the psalmists seem to be intent on reminding the people that He is their true king.
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Our attitudes about judgement are telling
The righteous are more likely to welcome judgement, this if we are righteous we are more likely to welcome the chance to be judged by Christ. (This doesn’t hold true for those who are preparing beating themselves up because they may expect the same from the Lord.)
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Judgement is universal
People today talk about death and taxes being universal. Judgement by the Savior is more universal than both of them.
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Isaiah speaks of judgement
I never realized how much Isaiah soaks about the Savior judging and being an example of a righteous judge.
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A righteous judge
Christ gave His life so that a righteous judgement could be given to men. Without His gift either men would be universally rejected from eternal life or they would be unfairly rewarded. Because of His intercession we can righteously be accepted into heaven.