Tag: Mosiah
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The central figure of prophecy
Yesterday only scratched the surface of the best of sources prophesying of Christ.
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The power of Christ
Christ clearly has the full measure of the power of God. In no way may we differentiate between them as to their power or authority.
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Alma taught of Christ
The reason that the book of Alma is so long is because Alma and the sons of Mosiah taught so clearly and voluminously about Christ. Alma taught so much about Christ because Christ was his salvation and his message of good tidings.
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Mission of Christ
Christ came that he might glorify His Father and liberate the captive and reign over the people, especially the covenant people. Through His death he overcame death and liberated all mankind.
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Jesus the Messiah
I love the verse that Christ used to announce himself as the Messiah – that he was sent to preach glad things and deliverance to the captive.
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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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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.)