Highlights from Seer Stone v. Urim & Thummim: The Book of Mormon Translation on Trial by Hannah & James Stoddard

(Translate image from bookofmormonevidence.org) Highlights from Seer Stone v. Urim & Thummim: The Book of Mormon Translation on Trial by Hannah & James Stoddard   See JosephSmithFoundation.org Shared with Permission   Compiled by Nate Richardson Free at RichardsonStudies.com Updated 7.31.23   About the book: This is a most exciting book for taking a closer lookRead more

Hyrum Andrus: Nephi & John’s Revelations of the Last Days – Lecture Highlights

2 parts. PART 1: https://youtu.be/EtfUHHGqvFk The opening of the seals is a series of apocalyptic events; that’s not something that took place in the ancient history of the earth (Joseph Smith clarified this). Joseph Smith saw the same vision as John, and is qualified to clarify this; he said it’s the plainest book ever written.Read more

Hyrum Andrus: Nephi’s Last Days Prophecies – Lecture Highlights

2 parts PART 1: https://youtu.be/UJAzwpsirzY In The era of warfare against Zion (future) that is when Zion rises to its full stature. Eventually this will extend to Jerusalem. There will be military war against the latter-day Saints then against Jerusalem. Joel 2 is warfare against Zion. Joel 3is war against Jerusalem. There’s a future point whereRead more

Selected Images from David Hocking’s Annotated Book of Mormon: Overwhelming Evidence for the North American Setting

These images are not to be used for profit and are shared with permission of the author. Please visit www.beaconlightbooks.com for more information. These are a small sampling of the wonderful pictures charts and text you’ll find in his books, be sure to get copies of these landmark works! He identifies the Nephites as the HopewellRead more

A Topical List of Progressive VS Traditionalist Philosophies: Awakening to the Great Divide

Introductory Notes: *I invite you to consider some higher ways as presented in this essay. Many of the comparisons here are manifestations of the progressive movement. Many do not even know that this dichotomy exists, much less know how and where to take a stand in it. This essay doesn’t give reasons for these stances,Read more

Give an Answer to EVERY Man

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” (1 Peter 3:15) Give an answer about your hope to EVERY man? Let’s make a short list of who thatRead more

Thou Shalt Keep a Journal – A Prophetic Mandate

Consider these evidences that the most important reason to learn to write is so that you can keep a journal (it’s also a good way to learn to write).   -“Although I was tired, I took out some paper and began to write. And as I did, I understood the message I had heard inRead more

Family Mission Plan Example

Introduction: Every family has a mission. Work together to discover this mission. Part of that mission will of course be spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.   Categories: Memorize Learn Be Friendly Pray Finance   Memorize The 10 commandments The Beatitudes (9) The Articles of Faith (13) The “Doctrinal Mastery” Passages (100) Learn these inRead more

Covenant on the Land by The Joseph Smith Foundation – Documentary Notes

-some think the signs of the times are dangerous and fanatical, but the Lord said in the D&C that the righteous will seek to know the signs. -Both America and Book of Mormon societies were founded on scripture. Pilgrims’ religion is what brought them to America, like Nephi’s religion is what him and his familyRead more

Divinely Sanctioned Governments: Exploring the Prophetic Parallels in the Book of Mormon by the Joseph Smith Foundation – Documentary Notes

In the For Our Day Series -there is a painting “the apotheosis of Washington” of him surrounded by 13 women representing the colonies. Washington was found praying often during the war; there is plenty of evidence of the US as a Christian nation. Some historians call Washington a deist, but this is absurd, he consistentlyRead more

Planted: Belief and Belonging in an age of Doubt, by Patrick Mason – Book Notes

Planted is written for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Particularly, it’s for long time members who have questions about church doctrine and teachings, or otherwise struggle with faith in Jesus Christ and his kingdom on earth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mason is a brilliant man, andRead more