‘American Scripture’ Archives
The Bitterness of Sin, the Miracle of Forgiveness, the Joy of Redemption
American Scripture with Steve Farrell Of all the accounts of the bitterness of sin, the miracle of forgiveness, and the joy of redemption through Jesus Christ, perhaps the greatest of all is the account of one Alma the Younger who, while engaged with his fellow laborers in sin (the Sons of King Mosiah) in the diabolical work of seeking to [...]
Another Testament: The One Rejected Is the One and Only Way
American Scripture with Steve Farrell As in the Holy Bible, the Old World Testament of Jesus Christ, so in the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, we hear the voice of ancient prophets testifying of the coming of Christ (apx. 544–421 B.C.) , that He is the Chief Cornerstone, the only sure foundation upon which men can build, [...]
The Father, Because He Was Conceived By The Power of God
American Scripture The Father, because he was conceived by the power of God; and the Son, because of the flesh; thus becoming the Father and Son— Source: Mosiah 15:3; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
There Are Only Two Churches
American Scripture And he said unto me: Behold there are save two churches only; the one is the church of the Lamb of God, and the other is the church of the devil; wherefore, whoso belongeth not to the church of the Lamb of God belongeth to that great church, which is the mother of abominations; and she is the whore of all the [...]
The Great City Jerusalem Must Be Destroyed
American Scripture For it came to pass in the commencement of the first year of the reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah, (my father, Lehi, having dwelt at Jerusalem in all his days); and in that same year there came many prophets, prophesying unto the people that they must repent, or the great city Jerusalem must be destroyed. Source: 1 Nephi [...]
Christ Should Show Gimself After His Ascension
American Scripture And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words the whole multitude fell to the earth; for they remembered that it had been prophesied among them that Christ should show himself unto them after his ascension into heaven. Source: 3 Nephi 11:12; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
The Wolf Also Shall Dwell With The Lamb
American Scripture The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid, and the calf and the young lion and fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. Source: 2 Nephi 21:6; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Christ Should Show Himself After His Ascension
American Scripture And it came to pass that when Jesus had spoken these words the whole multitude fell to the earth; for they remembered that it had been prophesied among them that Christ should show himself unto them after his ascension into heaven. Source: 3 Nephi 11:12; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
I Am Your Advocate With The Father
American Scripture Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father; and it is his good will to give you the kingdom. Source: Doctrine and Covenants 29:5; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Christ Broke The Bands of Death
American Scripture And after all this, after working many mighty miracles among the children of men, he shall be led, yea, even as Isaiah said, as a sheep before the shearer is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. Yea, even so he shall be led, crucified, and slain, the flesh becoming subject even unto death, the will of the Son being swallowed [...]
Christ Was Brought As A Lamb To The Slaughter
American Scripture He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb so he opened not his mouth. Source: Mosiah 14:7; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Abraham, Talked With The Lord, Face to Face
American Scripture Thus I, Abraham, talked with the Lord, face to face, as one man talketh with another; and he told me of the works which his hands had made; Source: Abraham 3:11; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
He Saw God Face to Face, And He Talked With Him
American Scripture And he saw God face to face, and he talked with him, and the glory of God was upon Moses; therefore Moses could endure his presence. Source: Moses 1:2; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Who is This That Cometh Down From God in Heaven
American Scripture And it shall be said: Who is this that cometh down from God in heaven with dyed garments; yea, from the regions which are not known, clothed in his glorious apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? Source: Doctrine and Covenants 133:46; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
The Lord Shall Stand in The Midst of His People
American Scripture And the Lord, even the Savior, shall stand in the midst of his people, and shall reign over all flesh. Source: Doctrine and Covenants 133:25; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
He Shall Stand Upon The Mount of Olivet
American Scripture For behold, he shall stand upon the mount of Olivet, and upon the mighty ocean, even the great deep, and upon the islands of the sea, and upon the land of Zion. Source: Doctrine and Covenants 133:20; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
The Lord Standing Upon The Breastwork
American Scripture We saw the Lord standing upon the breastwork of the pulpit, before us; and under his feet was a paved work of pure gold, in color like amber. His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the [...]
Cloud Shall Be Even The Glory of The Lord
American Scripture For verily this generation shall not all pass away until an house shall be built unto the Lord, and a cloud shall rest upon it, which cloud shall be even the glory of the Lord, which shall fill the house. Source: Doctrine and Covenants 84:5; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
We Saw Him, Even On The Right Hand of God
American Scripture For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father— Source: Doctrine and Covenants 76:23; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Christ Shall Come in a Cloud With Power and Great Glory
American Scripture For behold, verily, verily, I say unto you, the time is soon at hand that I shall come in a cloud with power and great glory. Source: Doctrine and Covenants 34:7; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
I Have Seen Jesus Face to Face
American Scripture And then shall ye know that I have seen Jesus, and that he hath talked with me face to face, and that he told me in plain humility, even as a man telleth another in mine own language, concerning these things; Source: Ether 12:39; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
This Body, Which Ye Now Behold, is The Body of My Spirit
American Scripture Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh. Source: Ether 3:16; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
The Light of The Glory of God
American Scripture Now, this was what Ammon desired, for he knew that king Lamoni was under the power of God; he knew that the dark veil of unbelief was being cast away from his mind, and the light which did light up his mind, which was the light of the glory of God, which was a marvelous light of his goodness—yea, this light had infused such [...]
God Himself Shall Come Down Among The Children of Men
American Scripture And now Abinadi said unto them: I would that ye should understand that God himself shall come down among the children of men, and shall redeem his people. Source: Mosiah 15:1; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
He Verily Saw My Redeemer
American Scripture And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah, for my soul delighteth in his words. For I will liken his words unto my people, and I will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him. Source: 2 Nephi 11:2; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Lehi Saw God Sitting Upon His Throne
American Scripture And being thus overcome with the Spirit, he was carried away in a vision, even that he saw the heavens open, and he thought he saw God sitting upon his throne, surrounded with numberless concourses of angels in the attitude of singing and praising their God. Source: 1 Nephi 1:8; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of [...]
Enoch Saw The Day of The Coming of The Son of Man
American Scripture And behold, Enoch saw the day of the coming of the Son of Man, even in the flesh; and his soul rejoiced, saying: The Righteous is lifted up, and the Lamb is slain from the foundation of the world; and through faith I am in the bosom of the Father, and behold, Zion is with me. Source: Moses 7:47; The Book of Mormon: Another [...]
Moses Saw God Face to Face
American Scripture The words of God, which he spake unto Moses at a time when Moses was caught up into an exceedingly high mountain, And he saw God face to face, and he talked with him, and the glory of God was upon Moses; therefore Moses could endure his presence. And God spake unto Moses, saying: Behold, I am the Lord God Almighty, [...]
I Saw The Lord
American Scripture And it came to pass that Enoch continued his speech, saying: Behold, our father Adam taught these things, and many have believed and become the sons of God, and many have believed not, and have perished in their sins, and are looking forth with fear, in torment, for the fiery indignation of the wrath of God to be poured out [...]
He Saw The Lord
American Scripture And he saw the Lord, and he walked with him, and was before his face continually; and he walked with God three hundred and sixty-five years, making him four hundred and thirty years old when he was translated. Source: Doctrine and Covenants 107:49; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
I have seen Jesus
American Scripture And then shall ye know that I have seen Jesus, and that he hath talked with me face to face, and that he told me in plain humility, even as a man telleth another in mine own language, concerning these things; Source: Ether 12:39; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
He Even Saw The Son of Righteousness
American Scripture And after he had anointed Coriantum to reign in his stead he lived four years, and he saw peace in the land; yea, and he even saw the Son of Righteousness, and did rejoice and glory in his day; and he died in peace. Source: Ether 9:22; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Therefore He Saw Jesus
American Scripture Wherefore, having this perfect knowledge of God, he could not be kept from within the veil; therefore he saw Jesus; and he did minister unto him. Source: Ether 3:20; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Voice of The Lord Came Unto Him
American Scripture And it came to pass that he cried mightily unto the Lord all that day; and behold, the voice of the Lord came unto him, saying: Source: 3 Nephi 1:12; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
I Have Seen My Redeemer
American Scripture For as sure as thou livest, behold, I have seen my Redeemer; and he shall come forth, and be born of a woman, and he shall redeem all mankind who believe on his name. Now, when he had said these words, his heart was swollen within him, and he sunk again with joy; and the queen also sunk down, being overpowered by the [...]
Mine Eyes Have Seen the King, the Lord
American Scripture Then said I: Wo is unto me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips; and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of Hosts. Source: 2 Nephi 16:5; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Thou Hast Beheld in Thy Youth His Glory
American Scripture And thou hast beheld in thy youth his glory; wherefore, thou art blessed even as they unto whom he shall minister in the flesh; for the Spirit is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free. Source: 2 Nephi 2:4; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus [...]
Lord appeared unto Abraham
American Scripture But I, Abraham, and Lot, my brother’s son, prayed unto the Lord, and the Lord appeared unto me, and said unto me: Arise, and take Lot with thee; for I have purposed to take thee away out of Haran, and to make of thee a minister to bear my name in a strange land which I will give unto thy seed after thee for an everlasting [...]
Joseph Smith Saw The Eternal Heavenly Father, and Christ
American Scripture It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear [...]
Son of God Appeared, Declaring Liberty
American Scripture While this vast multitude waited and conversed, rejoicing in the hour of their deliverance from the chains of death, the Son of God appeared, declaring liberty to the captives who had been faithful; Source: Doctrine and Covenants 138:18; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
We saw the Lord standing upon the breastwork
American Scripture We saw the Lord standing upon the breastwork of the pulpit, before us; and under his feet was a paved work of pure gold, in color like amber. Source: Doctrine and Covenants 110:2; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
You Shall See Me and Know That I Am
American Scripture And again, verily I say unto you that it is your privilege, and a promise I give unto you that have been ordained unto this ministry, that inasmuch as you strip yourselves from jealousies and fears, and humble yourselves before me, for ye are not sufficiently humble, the veil shall be rent and you shall see me and know that I [...]
They Did See A Man Descending Out of Heaven
American Scripture And it came to pass, as they understood they cast their eyes up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe; and he came down and stood in the midst of them; and the eyes of the whole multitude were turned upon him, and they durst not open their mouths, even [...]
We Saw Him, Even on The Right Hand of God
American Scripture For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father— Source: Doctrine and Covenants 76:23; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
They Did See With Their Eyes and Did Feel With Their Hands
American Scripture And ye see that I have commanded that none of you should go away, but rather have commanded that ye should come unto me, that ye might feel and see; even so shall ye do unto the world; and whosoever breaketh this commandment suffereth himself to be led into temptation. Source: 3 Nephi 18:25; The Book of Mormon: Another [...]
I Was Visited of the Lord
American Scripture And I, being fifteen years of age and being somewhat of a sober mind, therefore I was visited of the Lord, and tasted and knew of the goodness of Jesus. And I did endeavor to preach unto this people, but my mouth was shut, and I was forbidden that I should preach unto them; for behold they had wilfully rebelled against [...]
They Saw a Man Descending Out of Heaven
American Scripture And it came to pass, as they understood they cast their eyes up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe; and he came down and stood in the midst of them; and the eyes of the whole multitude were turned upon him, and they durst not open their mouths, even [...]
Behold The Wounds Which Pierced My Side
American Scripture Behold the wounds which pierced my side, and also the prints of the nails in my hands and feet; be faithful, keep my commandments, and ye shall inherit the kingdom of heaven. Amen. Source: Doctrine and Covenants 6:37; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
And Christ Blessed The Little Ones
American Scripture And they arose from the earth, and he said unto them: Blessed are ye because of your faith. And now behold, my joy is full. And when he had said these words, he wept, and the multitude bare record of it, and he took their little children, one by one, and blessed them, and prayed unto the Father for them. And when he had [...]
Every Soul Who Forsaketh His Sins Shall See My Face
American Scripture Verily, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments, shall see my face and know that I am; Source: Doctrine and Covenants 93:1; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
