I was reading Alma 37 today and thinking about the counsels we have in the church because in Alma 37:12 it says, "for he (God) doth counsel in wisdom over all his works, and his paths are straight, and his course is one eternal round." Then I was thinking about the book counseling with out counsels that I started reading for my class that I really want to finish. It was teaching us about how to better our ward counsels and other meetings like it by having meaningful conversations and and topics. and with that "by small and simple things are great things brought to past;"
3 Nephi 7:16, "began to testify boldly, repentance and remission of sins through faith on the Lord Jesus Christ. " - What is the difference in having faith "on the Lord Jesus Christ" and in the Lord Jesus Christ? https://www.lds.org/topics/faith?lang=eng&old=true says, Having faith in Jesus Christ means relying completely on Him — trusting in His infinite power, intelligence, and love. It includes believing His teachings. It means believing that even though we do not understand all things, He does. Because He has experienced all our pains, afflictions, and infirmities, He knows how to help us rise above our daily difficulties (see Alma 7:11-12; D&C 122:8). He has “overcome the world” (John 16:33) and prepared the way for us to receive eternal life. He is always ready to help us as we remember His plea: “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not” (D&C 6:36). - Nephi is trying to teach the people and it says "for so great was his fa...
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