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<p style="text-align: justify;">Although scholarly investigation of the Book of Mormon has increased significantly over the last three decades, only a tiny portion of that effort has been focused on the theological or doctrinal content of this central volume of LDS scripture. This paper identifies three <em>inclusios</em> that promise definitions of the doctrine or gospel of Jesus Christ and proposes a cumulative methodology to explain how these definitions work. This approach reveals a consistently presented, six-part formula defining &ldquo;the way&rdquo; by which mankind can qualify for eternal life. In this way the paper provides a starting point for scholarly examinations of the theological content of this increasingly influential religious text. While the names of the six elements featured in Mormon&rsquo;s gospel will sound familiar to students of the New Testament, the meanings he assigns to these may differ substantially from traditional Christian discourse in ways that make Mormon&rsquo;s characterization of the gospel or doctrine of Christ unique. The overall pattern suggested is a dialog between man and God, who initially invites all people to trust in Christ and repent. Those who respond by repenting and seeking baptism will be visited by fire and by the Holy Ghost, which initiates a lifelong interaction, leading the convert day by day in preparation for the judgment, at which she may finally be invited to enter the kingdom of God.</p>


Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Interpreter: A Journal of Mormon Scripture 29 (2018)

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The Gospel According to Mormon

The Gospel According to Mormon

Title

The Gospel According to Mormon

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Year of Publication

2018

Authors

Reynolds, Noel B. (Primary)

Pagination

85-104

Volume

29

URL

https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/the-gospel-according-to-mormon/

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