by Derek Nelson | Jun 11, 2011 | Far Reaching Thoughts
In 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Paul tells us that we need to have modest clothing on that would profess godliness. If you read this verse you see that Paul is talking directly to the women, but if we keep Doctrine and Covenants 61:18, 36 in mind we know that if God gives a...
by Derek Nelson | Jun 4, 2011 | Far Reaching Thoughts
Colossians 1:13 – 2:7 List some names that Paul uses to describe Christ.Son, image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature, head of the body, the church, the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, Christ Jesus the Lord. All these names help...
by Derek Nelson | May 28, 2011 | Far Reaching Thoughts
Romans 6:1-13; 14-23What must be done with sin before baptism can occur? We must live no longer in sin. And that it should be destroyed.What events in Christ’s life are symbolized in baptism? When Christ...
by Derek Nelson | May 21, 2011 | Far Reaching Thoughts
2 Corinthians 3:1-3Mosiah 12:27; 13:11Jeremiah 31:331 Nephi 19:23What does it mean to have a doctrine or a commandment written “in fleshy tables of the heart”?Well there is a lot to this I feel that has to deal with the fleshy tables of...
by Derek Nelson | May 14, 2011 | Far Reaching Thoughts
1 Corinthians 7:25-40In these verses Paul is speaking to the brethren and sisters that are either engaged or who are considering marriage, and they are getting ready to serve a mission.The reason that Paul would say to not marry before you go...