The Doctrine of Christ and Nephi’s Testimony
- 2 Nephi 31:1
- Nephi writes a few more words.
- 2 Nephi 31:2–3
- Nephi feels impressed to write about the doctrine of Christ.
- 2 Nephi 31:4–5
- Jesus, who was holy, was baptized—mankind, being unholy, has all the more need to be baptized.
- 2 Nephi 31:6–8
- Jesus was baptized to fulfill all righteousness.
- 2 Nephi 31:9–11
- Jesus is the example to follow.
- 2 Nephi 31:12–13
- Each person must follow Jesus will full purpose of heart by being baptized and reborn.
- 2 Nephi 31:14–16
- Both the Father and the Son assert the need to accept Christ by baptism and endure faithfully to the end.
- 2 Nephi 31:17–18
- Baptism is the gate at the head of the path that leads to eternal life.
- 2 Nephi 31:19–20
- Continual progress is mandatory to receive eternal life.
- 2 Nephi 31:21
- There is no other way to get into the kingdom of God.
- 2 Nephi 32:1–3
- The words of Christ teach mankind all things that should be done.
- 2 Nephi 32:4–6
- Lack of understanding comes as a result of lack of effort—the Holy Ghost shows the way and leads the faithful.
- 2 Nephi 32:7
- Nephi is constrained in his writing.
- 2 Nephi 32:8–9
- Maintaining a consistent spiritual dialogue leads to divine direction and ensures the well-being of an individual’s soul.
- 2 Nephi 33:1
- Nephi is not as powerful of a writer as he is a speaker.
- 2 Nephi 33:2–3
- He anguishes over the rebellious and the unbelievers.
- 2 Nephi 33:4–5
- Nephi’s record will speak to them and teach them about Jesus and eternal life.
- 2 Nephi 33:6–9
- Nephi praises Jesus and hopes that all can accept him.
- 2 Nephi 33:10–12
- Christ’s words teach all men to do good.
- 2 Nephi 33:13–15
- Nephi bids his final farewell, warning his readers of impending judgment.