Because of the Book of Mormon, I know my Savior and His restored gospel. I know my worth and purpose as a child of Heavenly Parents. I know how to live such that I might have joy in this life and eternal life hereafter.
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Nephi wrote,
“Wherefore, he will proceed to do a marvelous work and a wonder among the children of men.” – 2 Nephi 25:17
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Here are just a few of the promised blessings and purposes of the Book of Mormon:
“… that they might know the promises of the Lord,” – D&C 3:20
“… that they may believe the gospel …” – D&C 3:20
“… and rely upon the merits of Jesus Christ …” – D&C 3:20
“… and be glorified through faith in his name …” – D&C 3:20
“… and that through their repentance they might be saved.” – D&C 3:20
“… that they may be persuaded that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.” – Mormon 5:14
“… that the Father may bring about, through his most Beloved, his great and eternal purpose.” – Mormon 5:14
“… that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.” – 2 Nephi 25:26
“… that they may know that we knew of Christ, and we had a hope of his glory many hundred years before his coming.” – Jacob 4:4
“… that, perhaps, they might be brought unto salvation.” – Enos 1:13
“… for the purpose of convincing them of the true Messiah.” – 2 Nephi 25:18
“… [they would remember the Lord their Redeemer.” – 1 Nephi 19:18
“… unto the confounding of false doctrines …”
“… and laying down of contentions, …”
“… and establishing peace among the fruit of thy loins, …”
“… and bringing them to the knowledge of their fathers in the latter days, …”
“… and also to the knowledge of my covenants, saith the Lord.” – 2 Nephi 3:12
“… for a standard unto my people,” – 2 Nephi 29:2
“… and the nations who shall possess them shall be judged of them according to the words which are written.” – 2 Nephi 25:22
“… [to] persuade men to come unto the [God], and be saved.” – 1 Nephi 6:4
“… to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God.” – 2 Nephi 25:23
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How has the Book of Mormon proven to be a “marvelous work and a wonder” in your life?
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