The Inquisitive Christian

Questioning everything since 1984

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  • An Implausible Discovery

    Nephi Chapter 5 Sariah complains against Lehi- both rejoice over the return of their sons– They offer sacrifices– the plates of brass contain the writings of Moses and the prophets– the plates identify Lehi as a descendent of Joseph. Lehi prophesies concerning his seed and the preservation of the plates. About 600-592 B.C.  5: But…

  • A Strange Pattern

    Happy Sunday, readers! I hope everyone has had a blessed day thus far. Today, I will be covering the fourth chapter of 1 Nephi, which is quite a chapter. As I’ve pointed out in previous posts, a common theme thus far is strange similarities to Old Testament stories. In fact, the accusation of plagiarism is…

  • And it came to pass…

    1 Nephi Chapter 3 Lehi’s sons return to Jerusalem to obtain the plates of brass– Laban refuses to give the plates up– Nephi exhorts and encourages his brethren– Laban steals their property and attempts to slay them– Laman and Lemuel smite Nephi and Sam and are reproved by an angel. About 600-592 B.C.  3: “For…

  • Lehi Traveled. And travel did Lehi. Did I mention he traveled?

    1 Nephi Chapter 2 Lehi takes his family into the wilderness by the Red Sea– They leave their property– Lehi offers a sacrifice to the Lord and teaches his sons to keep the commandments– Laman and Lemuel murmur against their father– Nephi is obedient and prays in faith; the Lord speaks to him, and he…

  • Is it really true?

    1 Nephi Chapter 1 Nephi begins the record of his people– Lehi sees in a vision a pillar of fire and reads from a book of prophecy– He praises God, foretells the coming of the Messiah, and prophecies the destruction of Jerusalem– He is persecuted by the Jews. About 600 B.C.  2: “Yea, I make…

  • Tackling the Book of Mormon

    I have chosen to first focus my efforts on the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They have four texts they consider sacred: the Bible, the Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. I will be going through the Book of Mormon first with occasional…