Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 27:13-22   These verses seem to explain five different principles, but they must be discussed as a single unit. I have placed them in sections numbered 1 through 5 to make it easier to see their relationships. (1) … Continue reading →

3 Nephi 27:5-6 5…ye must take upon you the name of Christ, which is my name? For by this name shall ye be called at the last day. 6 And whoso taketh upon him my name, and endureth to the … Continue reading →

3 Nephi 26:17-21 17 And it came to pass that the disciples whom Jesus had chosen began from that time forth to baptize and to teach as many as did come unto them; and as many as were baptized in … Continue reading →

Sometimes the best way to understand what is going on in the Book of Mormon is to relate it to the history, religion, or culture of the Old Testament. That is certainly true of the beginning of First Nephi. What … Continue reading →

1 Nephi 1:1-6 1. I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored … Continue reading →

(This is an excerpt from my Joseph and Moroni. The full text is in “Published Books” in this website.) While Joseph and Oliver were house guests in the Peter Whitmer home, the men of the family liked having them around … Continue reading →