Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

John 1:1-34, 5:35 — John the Baptist, ‘a burning and a shining light’ — LeGrand Baker

Posted on June 30, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

John the Baptist is a prophet we hardly know. One reason we do not know him is we do not recognize the magnificence of his language. A reason for that is that his testimony begins the gospel of John the … Continue reading →

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John 1:22-23 & Isaiah 40 — The premortal call of John the Baptist — LeGrand Baker

Posted on June 22, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

When he was confronted by the Jewish priests and Levites demanding that he account for himself, John responded by quoting the prophecy of Isaiah. 22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to … Continue reading →

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John 1:29-34 — Jesus’s baptism as a coronation — LeGrand Baker

Posted on June 15, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

The events of Jesus’s baptism lend themselves to be interpreted as his coronation to become king. In which case, the events on the Mount of Transfiguration can be read to as his coronation to BE king. After his resurrection, Paul … Continue reading →

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John 1:11-12 — the power to become the children of God — LeGrand Baker

Posted on June 7, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

Power is priesthood: and all priesthood power must be given in the proper manner and by one holding the proper authority. In this instance, the scriptures assure us that the only person who has that authority is the Savior himself. … Continue reading →

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John 1:15-17 & D&C 93:11-23 — Grace for Grace — LeGrand Baker

Posted on May 31, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

The phrase “grace for grace” is about the maturation of reciprocal, unfailing, covenant love. It is used only once in the New Testament, once by Mormon, and twice in D&C 93. The latter also contains the phrase “grace to grace” … Continue reading →

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John 1:1-4 — (part 15) — Resurrection, the final act of creation – LeGrand Baker

Posted on May 9, 2015 by LeGrand Baker

The resurrection of this earth, and of the people who live on it, will be the completion of our creation. It will be able to rest from the iniquity that has inhabited it and become the home of celestial beings. … Continue reading →

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