“Come unto Christ, and Be Perfected in Him”

Moroni 10

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The Book of Mormon: A Cultural and Religious Exploration

Congratulations, we have made it through the Book of Mormon! It has been a fun and exciting year, filled with all kinds of discoveries and surprises. I am also a little sad that we will have to wait another 4 years to come back to it as part of the CFM Curriculum, but hopefully this will give us some time to dive into some of those topics that may have peeked some curiosity.

This week's lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation that I prepared for my Gospel Doctrine class. When you open this link, make sure to click on the Notes icon on the bottom bar. That is where you will find the outline for the material. While the presentation contains far more information than can be covered in a single lesson, my goal is to highlight a few key topics during class and provide additional “bird's eye view” materials for those who wish to explore more on their own.

In previous years, when moving between books of scripture, I have tried to provide historical context to bridge the scriptural history gaps. For example, when transitioning between the Old and New Testaments, we discussed the key historical events that occurred between Malachi and Matthew. Similarly, I wanted to use this lesson to offer some context for next year’s study of the Doctrine and Covenants, touching upon some of the historical events that shaped both the Great Apostasy and the Restoration.

The PowerPoint includes summarized notes regarding significant events that influenced the Christian Church’s decline and fragmentation, as well as the political, intellectual, and religious landscapes that helped to set the stage for its later Restoration. While it is not exhaustive and there are many things that I did not have time to fill in, it provides a foundational framework to help piece together the broader historical narrative.

For life-long members of the Church, who may not be familiar with the history of the Christian Churches—and how they were fractured into so many sects— this might help to provide some general background information. In addition, it touches upon the role of various historical, political, intellectual and social events that contributed to both the Apostasy and Restoration. It is my hope that this presentation will help to provide valuable context and resources for further study and inquiry.

Happy Holidays to everyone, I will be taking next week off to spend some time with my family and to get prepped for our dive into the Doctrine & Covenants. However, I did provide some Christmas materials at the beginning of this month, and there is a ton of information already on the site regarding Christ's birth and various Nativity sources. A quick search in the search bar will help you to to locate a wealth of information. May the Spirit of the Season fill your hearts and homes with the Love of our dear Savior.

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Moroni 10

Moroni 10 is the final chapter of the Book of Mormon and serves as Moroni’s farewell testimony. In this chapter, he invites all readers to come unto Christ and promises that those who sincerely seek truth will receive a witness of the Book of Mormon through the power of the Holy Ghost. Moroni also exhorts readers to develop faith, hope, and charity, and to rely on the spiritual gifts God has given. This chapter highlights the universal call to seek Christ, the role of the Holy Ghost, and the importance of enduring to the end.

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Major Topics/ Themes

​Cross-References, Videos & Resources

Moroni 10

Moroni Invites All to Come unto Christ | Mormon 8–9; Moroni 1, 10; Title Page

Verses 1-5: The Promise of the Book of Mormon

Verses 6-7: The Spirit of Truth

Verses 8-19: The Gifts of the Spirit

  • Variety of Gifts:

  • Moroni outlines the spiritual gifts given by God, such as wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, beholding and recognizing angels, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

  • Purpose of Gifts:

  • These gifts are given to benefit and strengthen God’s children.

  • Exhortation to Recognize and Use Gifts:

  • Moroni urges readers to remember the reality of spiritual gifts and that they are given by God for the good of all, and that they do and will continue so long as humanity will believe.

Verses 20-23: Faith, Hope, and Charity

Verses 24-29: Final Warnings and Exhortations

  • Warnings to Deny Not God’s Power:

  • Moroni warns against denying God’s power, miracles, or the gifts of the Spirit. God is the source of all good.

  • Call to Come Unto Christ:

  • He invites all to come unto Christ and be perfected in Him through repentance and grace.

  • God’s Grace:

  • Moroni testifies that it is only through the grace of God that individuals can be saved and become holy.

  • Why Is the Book of Mormon’s Historical Authenticity So Important?

Verses 30-34: Moroni’s Farewell

Final Testimony:

Church Videos & Resources

BYU’s RSC

The Powers of the Atonement: Insights from the Book of Mormon

The Spirit of Christ: “A Light Amidst the Darkness”