Chronology: The last battle of the Nephites had happened in A.D. 385.  Moroni finished his father's record after A.D. 400, and now it is about A.D. 421.  Therefore, at this point of the narrative of the Book of Mormon, Moroni had been alone and hidden in the land for about 36 years!

Questions for Review:

1. List two things a person investigating the Church of Jesus Christ should demonstrate before being baptized. (Moroni 6:1-3)

2. What did Mormon teach about our attitude when praying or offering gifts? (Moroni 7:6-9)

3. According to Mormon, how can we distinguish between good and evil, or if something is of God? (Moroni 7:13,15)
 

Prayers before performing ordinances (2:2; 3:2; also read 2 Nephi 32:9)

Requirements for baptism (6:1-3)

• Show evidence of repentance and worthiness
• Have a broken heart and contrite spirit
• Have a willingness to take upon oneself the name of Christ
• Have a determination to serve the Lord

Be wrought upon by the Holy Ghost (6:4)

Wrought - Created, shaped, embellished; Worked into shape by artistry or effort; Finished in an elaborate decorative style; Beaten into shape by tools; Not crude or plain; Deeply stirred, possessed of an excited state of mind

Nourish members with the word to keep them in the right way (6:4)

Nourish - Build up, strengthen, support, maintain; To promote or stimulate the growth or development; To furnish or sustain with food or nutriment; To cherish or keep alive.

Meetings held often and conducted according to inspiration (6:5-6, 9)

To partake of the sacrament and to discuss the welfare of their souls

Disciplinary councils were held to save souls (6:7-8)

Offerings to the Lord must be made with real intent  (6-9)

Use the Light of Christ to judge correctly  (15-16, 18-19)

Miracles cease when there is no faith  (37-38)

What must be our hope in this life?  (41)

Charity is essential to salvation  (46-48)

• Without charity we are nothing
• It is the pure love of Christ
• It is a spiritual gift, acquire just like brother of Jared's shining stones

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