Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

Moroni 10:18-27 — the warnings before the promises — LeGrand Baker

This is a continuation of our discussion of Moroni’s exhortations in the last chapter of the Book of Mormon. 18 And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that every good gift cometh of Christ. There is … Continue reading

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Moroni 10:8-18 — (part 2) — gifts of the Spirit — prophecy, angels, tongues, interpretation of tongues — LeGrand Baker

This is a continuation of Moroni 10:8-18 Like much of the scriptures, Moroni’s list of gifts may be understood in our every-day language like we might discuss it in Sunday School, or it might be read as having to do … Continue reading

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Moroni 10:8-18 — gifts of the Spirit — wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles in Moroni 10:8-18, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, D&C 46:8-33.– LeGrand Baker

Like much of the scriptures, Moroni’s list of gifts may be understood in our every-day language like we might discuss it in Sunday School, or it might be read as having to do only with priesthood authority and responsibility. That … Continue reading

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Moroni 10:4 – ‘when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you…’ – LeGrand Baker

The Subtextual Code of the Nephite temple drama. The Book o f Mormon is written in two separate languages, and they are both English. One is the surface text that any literate person can read, and the other is in … Continue reading

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Mormon 8 – ‘I love little children with a perfect love’ – LeGrand Baker

17 And I am filled with charity, which is everlasting love; wherefore, all children are alike unto me; wherefore, I love little children with a perfect love; and they are all alike and partakers of salvation. This passage is an … Continue reading

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Moroni 7:45-48 — Charity, our only way to the presence of God — LeGrand Baker

Please remember, as with everything I write, this is my personal opinion. 45 And charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and … Continue reading

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