Book of Mormon

In the scriptures, something that causes disgust or hatred to the righteous and pure. Pride is abominable in the sight of the Lord (Jacob 2: 13-22).

A turning away from the truth by individuals, the Church, or entire nations. Moroni prophesied about apostasy in the last days (Morm. 8: 28, 31-41).

Christ (a Greek word) means “the anointed.” He was born to Mary at Bethlehem, lived a sinless life, and made a perfect atonement for the sins of all mankind by shedding of his blood and giving his life on the cross (1 Ne. 11: 13-33; 3 Ne. 27: 13

Faith is confidence and trust in Jesus Christ that lead a person to obey him. Faith includes a hope for things which are not seen, but which are true (Alma 32: 21).

There are three separate persons in the Godhead: God, the Eternal Father; his Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost. God the Father: It is generally the Father, or Elohim, who is referred to by the title God (2 Ne. 2: 24).

A prophet of the Old Testament who prophesied from 740-701 B.C. As King Hezekiah’s chief adviser, Isaiah had great religious and political influence. Chapter 29 contains a prophecy of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon (2 Ne. 27).

Christ (a Greek word) means “the anointed.” Jesus Christ will come again in power and glory to reign on the earth during the Millennium. At the last day, he will judge all mankind (Alma 11: 40-41)

A title of deep respect and honor for God the Father and the Savior Jesus Christ. The title refers to their positions as supreme, loving masters over their creations. The Lord Jehovah is my strength (2 Ne. 22: 2).

A Nephite prophet, military general, and record keeper in the Book of Mormon. Mormon lived about A.D. 311-385. Ammaron instructed Mormon to prepare himself to take charge of the records and record keeping (Morm. 1: 2-5; 2: 17-18).

A reverent communication with God during which a person gives thanks and asks for blessings. I cried unto him in mighty prayer (Enos 1: 4).

To deliver, to purchase, or to ransom, such as to free a person from bondage by payment. Redemption refers to the atonement of Jesus Christ and to deliverance from sin. We have redemption through the blood of Christ (Alma 5: 21; Hel. 5: 9-12).

A change of mind and heart that brings a fresh attitude toward God, oneself, and life in general. Repentance implies that a person turns away from evil and turns his heart and will to God, submitting to God's commandments and desires and forsaking sin. God commandeth all men every where to repent (2 Ne. 9: 23; 3 Ne. 11: 31-40).

To be saved from both physical and spiritual death. All people will be saved from physical death by the grace of God, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each individual can also be saved from spiritual death as well by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is free (2 Ne. 2: 4).

Willful disobedience to God’s commandments. Do not suppose ye will be restored from sin to happiness (Alma 41: 9-10).