Acts 16:26; Alma 14:27 (26–28); 4 Ne. Wicked or evil men and women have no power over them. What did he ask them? "President Hinckley remarks that when people asked Joseph Smith what would be the most important thing they could do, the answer was repeatedly to share the word of the Lord with others. Amen' (DC 15:6). 3 Nephi 17. 22 And twice were they cast into a aden of wild beasts; and behold they did play with the beasts as a child with a suckling lamb, and received no harm. Posts Tagged ‘3 Nephi 28’ What Apostasy? 3 Nephi 28 (Below is a list of questions that help me think about each verse as I read it. 3 Nephi 28:8-22 Speaking to the three who desired to tarry until He returned, Christ told them they will never experience death. And it was forbidden them that they should utter; neither was it given unto them power that they could utter the things which they saw and heard.' 3 Nephi 28:11“11 And the Holy Ghost beareth record of the Father and me; and the Father giveth the Holy Ghost unto the children of men, because of me.” 3 Nephi 9. A few verses earlier it mentions that this is the same thing that John the Beloved asked for, so theoretically we have at least four people who are over 2000 years old, still on a mission for God. About A.D. 34–35. The disciples are briefly taken to heaven, where they see and hear marvelous things. Deut. This verse can be confusing because the three Nephites were both transfigured and translated. They will also be among the Jews, and the Jews shall know them not. 3 Nephi 16. 3 Nephi 8. Nor did the spiritual heroics of these men pale in comparison to Old World prophets. 'Blessed are ye because ye desired this thing of me,' he said." The disciples didn't specify the age at which they wished to die. It's fascinating that these righteous disciples were afraid to tell Jesus what they wanted. Also, find key elements that help create unity as well as those that destroy it. He promised them that this desire would be fulfilled. Biblical Hebrew begins subordinate clauses with prepositions plus a word that translates as that, such as in Ezekiel 40:1: "after that the city was smitten." 3 Nephi 5. 3 Nephi 3. Also the blazing throne of God, whereon was seated the Father and the Son. What insight does D&C 7 give on the state of the three disciples?. ☼ 3 Nephi 28:13: And behold, the heavens were opened, and they were caught up into heaven, and saw and heard unspeakable things. ☼ 3 Nephi 28:26–28: But behold, I have seen them, and they have ministered unto me. 3 Nephi 28:36–40. He promised them that this desire would be fulfilled. 15:22.) President Hinckley urges the members to follow Jones' example and 'set about to bring the souls of our families, neighbors, friends, and associates unto the Lord.' Fulfilling the prophecy, Jones returned to Wales and brought thousands of new converts to the Church. Table of Contents. 4 And when he had spoken unto them, he turned himself unto the three, and said unto them: What will ye that I should do unto you, when I am gone unto the Father? 3 Nephi 29. “One by one” (3 Nephi 28:1). 12 And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words, he touched every one of them with his finger save it were the athree who were to tarry, and then he departed. Prophets and Apostles minister to us today (3 Nephi 28:26-29). Vs 3- How long did he tell them they would live? 30 And they are as the aangels of God, and if they shall pray unto the Father in the name of Jesus they can show themselves unto whatsoever man it seemeth them good. Book of Mormon Commentary 3 Nephi 28 3 It is significant to note that when the protection from such transcendent glory was relaxed, that Moses was left weak and near helpless. 16 But it came to pass that they did again minister upon the face of the earth; nevertheless they did not minister of the things which they had heard and seen, because of the commandment which was given them in heaven. 1:30; Morm. About A.D. 34–35. What insight does D&C 7 give on the state of the three disciples?. 3 Nephi 28. First, think of the sacrifice these three are making. They were transfigured when they were caught up into heaven and heard unspeakable things, and they were translated when a change was wrought upon their bodies whereby they would remain on the earth to bring souls to Christ. It is also the stuff that rumors and Mormon "urban legends" are made of. The disciples do all they can to teach the gospel to the people, and bring the Jesus’ followers into unison. 1:37 (14, 37); Morm. Book of Mormon Central. Furthermore, the Nephites lacked the story of "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego," but they had their own story of three righteous men cast into a furnace without receiving any harm (Dan 3:12-25; 6:10-24). 4 Ne. There are many things which belong to the powers of the Priesthood and the keys thereof, that have been kept hid from before the foundation of the world; they are hid from the wise and prudent to be revealed in the last times. 9:27. Mormon. 3 Nephi 28:15 What is the difference between being transfigured and being translated? They then had an experience like that of Paul and the three Nephites. 3 Ne. That holy gift is a result of the Atonement: 'The Father giveth the Holy Ghost unto the children of men, because of me,' the Savior said. Annotation for 3 Ne 28:19-22 above 21 And thrice they were cast into a furnace and received no harm. TG Israel, Scattering of; Israel, Ten Lost Tribes of. Nevertheless, the process is the same. Nine of them asked to quickly enter His kingdom when the work on earth was completed… For those who are alive when the Lord comes again, this age of seventy-two will again be significant. 9 And again, ye shall not have pain while ye shall dwell in the flesh, neither sorrow save it be for the asins of the world; and all this will I do because of the thing which ye have desired of me, for ye have desired that ye might bbring the souls of men unto me, while the world shall stand. 3 Nephi 28 Vs 1- Who did he speak unto? How did he speak unto them? He even performed many of the same miracles he had performed in Jerusalem. Print. 4:5; Hel. Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide. Download our free scripture study tool: https://www.scriptureplus.org/ Indeed, this is the stuff that legends are made of. The only difference was that it was titled, "The three Nephites and the den of wild beasts." They feared that their unusual request would be met with a reprimand. Our share in such joy is wholly different from the fleeting satisfactions of the world that come from satisfaction for a season in 'the works of men.' (The Power Within Us, p. 54). Jacob said: 'Death hath passed upon all men, to fulfil the merciful plan of the great Creator.' How many times are we like these three Nephites? Because of their extraordinary powers and the prophetic words of the Savior himself, which we do not yet possess, Mormon prophesied that 'great and marvelous works shall be wrought by them, before the great and coming day' of the Lord (v 31)." Elder Paul B. Pieper: “In the process of taking the Savior’s name upon us, we must understand that the cause or Christ and of His Church are one and the same. 3 Nephi 28:11 by LDS Scripture of the Day | posted in: Book of Mormon | 0 And the Holy Ghost beareth record of the Father and me; and the Father giveth the Holy Ghost unto the children of … "Consider the lilies of the field" (3 Nephi 13:28, Matthew 6:28). What did the nine desire? They specifically requested to come unto thee in thy kingdom. The only stipulation required for them to show themselves is that they must pray to the Father in the name of Jesus for that power. Jesus grants their request. Whenever the scriptures describe this transitional state, which is almost an "out of body experience," they are describing what it is like to be transfigured. Read 3 Nephi 28:1-11.. How did Jesus speak to His disciples? This distinction is made between the doctrine of the actual resurrection and translation: translation obtains deliverance from the tortures and sufferings of the body, but their existence will prolong as to the labors and toils of the ministry, before they can enter into so great a rest and glory." Translated beings have knowledge and wisdom given unto them that exceed human perspective. 40 And in this state they were to remain until the judgment day of Christ; and at that day they were to receive a greater change, and to be received into the kingdom of the Father to go no more out, but to dwell with God eternally in the heavens. "Many have supposed that the doctrine of translation was a doctrine whereby men were taken immediately into the presence of God, and into an eternal fullness, but his is a mistaken idea. For do ye suppose that ye can get rid of the justice of an aoffended God, who hath been btrampled under feet of men, that thereby salvation might come? Prophets are not taught differently than the rest of us. Hereby, he learned the nature of translated beings. When Mormon learned that there was some disputation in the church relating to baptism, he was concerned. 14 And it was aforbidden them that they should utter; neither was it given unto them bpower that they could utter the things which they saw and heard; 15 And whether they were in the body or out of the body, they could not tell; for it did seem unto them like a atransfiguration of them, that they were changed from this body of flesh into an immortal state, that they could behold the things of God. Moroni. And behold they will be among the Gentiles, and the Gentiles shall know them not. Nine of the twelve disciples desire and are promised an inheritance in Christ’s kingdom when they die—The Three Nephites desire and are given power over death so as to remain on the earth until Jesus comes again—They are translated and see things not lawful to utter, and they are now ministering among men. (1 Cor. Bonus: Read D&C 7. 'Without faith it is impossible to please him.' 3 NEPHI 28 – MORMON 3 Book of Mormon, Adult Institute Class, Monday, 5 April 2010 David A. LeFevre INTRODUCTION The transition from the magnificence of 3 Nephi to the wickedness and destruction of Mormon is quick and stark. Supposedly some good members driving to conference are stopped in the desert between Las Vegas and St. George by a man dressed in black. (3 Nephi 28:1-7) At the end of the Savior’s last visit to His twelve disciples as recorded in the Book of Mormon, He asked each of them what they desired. "They wanted to tarry until Jesus came, and that they might, He took them into the heavens and endowed them with the power of translation, probably in one of Enoch's temples, and brought them back to the earth. While there he was blessed with visions, revelations, knowledge, light and truth, a portion of which we have recorded in what are called the Revelations of St. John. 2. (Clyde J. Williams, Book of Mormon Symposium Series, 3 Nephi 9-30, edited by PR Cheesman, MS Nyman, and CD Tate, Jr., 1988, p. 246), "The question is one of faith. Without a temporary change, no human can withstand the presence of the Almighty. They were sanctified in the flesh that they were holy (v. 39). Posted in September , Witnessing Tip of the Day , tagged 3 Nephi 28 , 3 Nephites never die , apostasy , false gospel , false prophecy on 09/04/2019| 3 Comments » 31:21; 3 Ne. 17-22) Volume 22 (2016) Volume 21 (2016) Volume 20 (2016) Volume 19 (2016) Volume 18 (2016) Volume 17 (2016) 2015 (Vols. (Christ and the New Covenant, p. 306), Translation is the process by which a mortal body of the telestial order is changed to a mortal body of the terrestrial order. He is not allowed to tempt those who belong to a terrestrial order which includes all those who have been translated. In reply, the Lord informed him that translated beings were still mortal but that a special change, more permanent than transfiguration, was 'wrought upon their bodies, that they might not suffer pain nor sorrow save it were for the sins of the world...insomuch that Satan could have no power over them, that he could not tempt them; and they were sanctified in the flesh, that they were holy, and that the powers of the earth could not hold them.' (Answers to Gospel Questions, vol. One example is given: "The 'Nephites on the Mesa' [story] has also been around for at least thirty years. What Would Jesus Do? 3 Nephi 28 – 3 Nefi 28. Mormon testified he had seen them and they ministered to him. 3 Nephi 28 And it came to pass that thus they did go forth among all the people of Nephi, and did preach the gospel of Christ unto all people upon the face of the land; and they were converted unto the Lord, and were united unto the church of Christ, and thus the people of that generation were blessed, according to the word of Jesus. Mormon states that the three disciples have visited him, and that they will go abroad, but will be unknown among the people. 29 And it shall come to pass, when the Lord seeth fit in his wisdom that they shall minister unto all the ascattered tribes of Israel, and unto all nations, kindreds, tongues and people, and shall bring out of them unto Jesus many souls, that their desire may be fulfilled, and also because of the convincing power of God which is in them. Vs 2- What did all but three of them desire? They were to remain in this translated state until the 'judgment day of Christ,' or in the words of the Savior until 'I shall come in my glory with the powers of heaven'" (adapted from Clyde J. Williams. 5 And they sorrowed in their hearts, for they durst not speak unto him the thing which they desired. In this account, the Prophet described the appearance of 'the third heaven,' saying: 'The heavens were opened upon us, and I beheld the celestial kingdom of God, and the glory thereof, whether in the body or out I cannot tell. Vs 5- Why did they sorrow? (3 Nephi 28:17-18) Just as the first step of repentance is recognizing that we’ve done something wrong, the first step in learning is recognizing what we don’t yet know. And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) Tag: 3 Nephi 28 “I Inquired of the Lord” – Moroni 8:7. 2. It’s focus is on the Three Nephites, or The Three Disciples rather. As recorded in Jn 21:21-23 and DC 7, John the Beloved was translated just like the three Nephites. This gift is available to all who forsake their sins and embrace the gospel, thereby entering the gate that enables not only forgiveness but also all the blessings of belonging to Christ." What did the three desire? The "age of man" was set by the Lord at seventy-two. They survive being cast in burning furnaces and dens of wild beasts. We would suppose that walls and other mortal barriers are also insignificant. But they do pass through death and are changed from mortality to immortality, in the eternal sense, and they thus both die and are resurrected in the eternal sense. Footnotes. They have been doing greater and more magnificent things for the Lord even throughout the Great Apostasy. Mormon learns about the nature of translated beings. There are no exceptions, not even among translated beings. Accordingly, the prophet Mormon learned spiritual truths like everyone else-through the spirit of prophecy and revelation-after fervent prayer. The Lord blesses us according to our righteous desires. Jesus Christ grants the desires of his righteous disciples. The righteous will not become glorified and resurrected beings immediately. The word "mortal" in this sense, means a being whose body and spirit have not been permanently united by the resurrection. 3 Nephi 28. Richard Cowan succinctly stated, "We are telestial mortals, translated beings are terrestrial mortals, while exalted resurrected beings are celestial immortals." Also, a child doesn’t play with a wild lamb, and there were no domesticated sheep in the Americas at this time, so this allusion would have made no sense to these people. 34 And wo be unto him that will anot hearken unto the words of Jesus, and also to them whom he hath chosen and bsent among them; for whoso creceiveth not the words of Jesus and the words of those whom he hath sent receiveth not him; and therefore he will not receive them at the last day; 35 And it would be better for them if they had not been born. We know that the three Nephites will minister both among the Gentiles and to the House of Israel. 3 And he said unto them: Blessed are ye because ye desired this thing of me; therefore, after that ye are aseventy and two years old ye shall come unto me in my bkingdom; and with me ye shall find crest. There are legends and stories which seem to be authentic, showing that these holy messengers were busy among the nations of the earth, and men have been entertained by them unawares. BOOK OF MORMON AUDIO LINK http://lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng http://ComeUntoChrist.org http://ChurchofJesusChrist.org 3 Nephi 28:25-40. Unfortunately, most of these stories are highly suspect. 2 And they all spake, save it were three, saying: We desire that after we have lived unto the age of man, that our ministry, wherein thou hast called us, may have an end, that we may speedily come unto thee in thy kingdom. Do we fear to ask the Lord for unusual things? 3 Nephi 12. Jesus Christ grants the desires of his righteous disciples. ☼ 3 Nephi 28:21–22: And thrice they were cast into a furnace and received no harm. Rather, they will grow to the age of seventy-two before this transformation will take place, he that liveth when the Lord shall come, and hath kept the faith, blessed is he; nevertheless, it is appointed to him to die at the age of man, Wherefore, children shall grow up until they become old; old men shall die; but they shall not sleep in the dust, but they shall be changed in the twinkling of an eye (DC 63:50-51, italics added). 37 But behold, since I wrote, I have inquired of the Lord, and he hath made it manifest unto me that there must needs be a change wrought upon their bodies, or else it needs be that they must taste of death; 38 Therefore, that they might not taste of death there was a achange wrought upon their bodies, that they might not bsuffer pain nor sorrow save it were for the sins of the world. 11:32; Ether 5:4; Moses 6:66. Mal. ☼ 3 Nephi 28:33: And if ye had all the scriptures which give an account of all the marvelous works of Christ, ye would, according to the words of Christ, know that these things must surely come. Hence, the Savior tells them, ye shall be even as I am (v. 10). The difference is a matter of speed, for the time interval between each precept is much shorter. Their experience was almost identical to that of the Apostle Paul, who wrote of himself saying: 'I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. Vs 4- Who did he turn to next? (D&C 93:24.)" They are to be hidden from the world. (The Mortal Messiah, book 4, p. 389). His diligent inquiry gave us one of the greatest commentaries available on the spirit world (see Alma 40:3-26). They cannot be separated. Currently, the life expectancy for a man in the United States is 73.6 years, for a woman is 79.4 years. Thus, this change from mortality to immortality, though almost instantaneous, is both a death and a resurrection. BookofMormonReader 69 views. ), "How blessed we are, therefore, to experience such gospel gladness, as when, meekly, we come to know what Paul called 'the deep things of God' (1 Corinthians 2:10)...These transcending truths do bring us a stunning perspective, a 'knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come.' Somewhere in between them is are two odd states that we Mormons call transfiguration and translation - neither completely mortal nor completely immortal. Bookmarks Edit. I don’t usually spend a lot of time on Chapter 28 but here’s a brief idea. Three of the Nephites, chosen here by the Lord Jesus as his Apostles, had the same promise--that they should not taste death until Christ came, and they still remain on the earth in the flesh." 'For this cause ye shall have fulness of joy; and ye shall sit down in the kingdom of my Father; yea, your joy shall be full, even as the Father hath given me fulness of joy; and ye shall be even as I am.' Prophets are more adept at drinking living water from a fire hydrant because they  have faster spiritual digestive systems. Therefore, if our desires are righteous, he is not going to reprimand us, even if we ask for blessings which are unprecedented or unusual. “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus” by Janice Kapp Perry. ☼ 3 Nephi 28:26–28: But behold, I have seen them, and they have ministered unto me. Mormon states that the three disciples have visited him, and that they will go abroad, but will be unknown among the people. Obviously, he was one of the Three Nephites. We may fairly assume that the Lord does not currently reside in spirit paradise but rather in his rightful place on the right hand of the Father. Wherein then, can it be said a better resurrection. 1 And it came to pass when Jesus had said these words, he spake unto his disciples, one by one, saying unto them, What is it that ye desire of me, after I am gone to the Father? If all the scriptures regarding Christ’ ministry were available, it would be clearly evident that these prophesies would indeed be fulfilled. 3 Nephi 28 Audio -- Listen to Scriptures Online, The Book of Mormon read by Book of Mormon Reader - Duration: 9:27. They can keep themselves from being seen by anyone they do not want to see them. 3 Nephi 30. The Nephites were not to have an inferior or incomplete scriptural record. God's very purpose is to bring the souls of men unto him. 12:25; 3 Ne. 31 Therefore, great and marvelous works shall be wrought by them, before the agreat and coming day when all people must surely stand before the judgment-seat of Christ; 32 Yea even among the Gentiles shall there be a agreat and marvelous work wrought by them, before that judgment day. 3 Nephi 28 When Christ visited the Americas he called 12 Disciples to minister unto the people ( 18:36 , 19:4 ). (Christ And The New Covenant, p. 306 - 307). 24 And now I, aMormon, make an end of speaking concerning these things for a time. Remind students that when Mormon first wrote about the transfiguration of the Three Nephites, he said that he did not fully understand the change in their physical condition during their ministry on the earth (see 3 Nephi 28:17 ). 3 Nephi 11. We receive a clue from an experience of the prophet, Joseph, who stated that the "occasion was the administration of the ordinances of the endowment" (Heading, DC 137). Jeffrey R. Holland said, "A person who is transfigured is one who is temporarily taken into a higher, heavenly experience, as were Peter, James, and John, and then returned to a normal telestial status." (Ether 12:17), "To these three Jesus gave a promise similar to that which he gave to John the Revelator--namely, that they should tarry in the flesh until he came. Like John, the reason that their desires were granted was because they had great faith, And it was by faith that the three disciples obtained a promise that they should not taste of death; and they obtained not the promise until after their faith. Wherefore, children shall grow up until they become old; old men shall die; but they shall not sleep in the dust, but they shall be changed in the twinkling of an eye.' Nine of them wanted to live “unto the age of man” and then to speedily return to His presence. And the aprisons could not hold them, for they were rent in twain. 13 And behold, the heavens were opened, and they were acaught up into heaven, and saw and heard unspeakable things. ... 28 And according as I have commanded you thus shall ye baptize. Nine of the twelve disciples desire and are promised an inheritance in Christ’s kingdom when they die—The Three Nephites desire and are given power over death so as to remain on the earth until Jesus comes again—They are translated and see things not lawful to utter, and they are now ministering among men. 19 And they were cast into prison by them who did not belong to the church. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 170-1). Tag: 3 Nephi 28 “I Inquired of the Lord” – Moroni 8:7. This is his work and glory (Moses 1:39). As they go about anonymously, we can go about our good deeds with humility, not expecting rewards other than knowing we have served. (vs. 37-39), "This terrestrial condition, however, was not to be their final state, for when Christ came they would move from mortality to immortality in an instantaneous, deathlike transition." Theme. 33 And if ye had aall the scriptures which give an account of all the marvelous works of Christ, ye would, according to the words of Christ, know that these things must surely come. The disciples didn't ask to go speedily to spirit paradise after death. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. I believe He took them to Enoch's city and gave them their endowments there. Can we ever know what was so sacred that it was not lawful for man to utter? This is what happened to Moses, to Paul (2 Cor 12:2-4), to Jesus, Peter, James, and John (Matt 17:31-9), to Joseph Smith (JS-Hist 1:17, DC 137:1), to the three Nephites and others. 3 Nephi 15. Mormon later clarifies that only the three Nephites who were caught up on this particular occasion (see v. 36). "This circumstance and promise was so new to Mormon, who was reading and writing it nearly 400 years after it happened, that he did not initially know whether the three 'were in the body or out of the body' during such a heavenly experience, or whether they had moved permanently beyond mortality into immortality. Annotation for 3 Ne 28:19-22 above 22 And twice were they cast into a den of wild beasts; and behold they did play with the beasts as a child with a suckling lamb , and received no harm. His prophetic progress is much like that of Alma who at first did not know the state of the soul between death and resurrection. 3 Nephi 28:11“11 And the Holy Ghost beareth record of the Father and me; and the Father giveth the Holy Ghost unto the children of men, because of me.” 10 And for this cause ye shall have afulness of joy; and ye shall sit down in the kingdom of my Father; yea, your joy shall be full, even as the Father hath given me fulness of joy; and ye shall be even as I am, and I am even as the Father; and the Father and I are bone; 11 And the aHoly Ghost beareth record of the Father and me; and the Father giveth the Holy Ghost unto the children of men, because of me. 27 And behold they will be aamong the Gentiles, and the Gentiles shall know them not. Reference Guide to the Book of Mormon. About 559–545 B.C. (Meek And Lowly, p. 46). When the three Nephites desire to bring the souls of men unto Christ, theirs is the ultimate, righteous desire. They would experience no pain while they dwelt in the flesh. 2,000 years ago, 200 years ago, and today, Jesus Christ cares about the name of his church. (vs. 13-14). Interestingly, the Lord never said anything about the record of Daniel even though this record was not part of the brass plates of Laban. 8:10 (10–12); Ether 12:17. "As noted above, these three Nephites, as part of their translation experience, were also transfigured, caught up into heaven, where they 'saw and heard unspeakable things. We may also well believe that these translated prophets have always been busy keeping constraint upon the acts of men and nations unbeknown to mortal man. What did the three desire? 26 But behold, aI have seen them, and they have ministered unto me. I expect that in the city of Enoch there are temples; and when Enoch and his people come back, they will come back with their city, their temples, blessings and powers." 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