Monday, February 9, 2015

Commentary on the Book of Mormon: Introduction and Testimony

Introduction


While I was serving in Brazil between 2012 and 2014, I received the impression that I should start commenting on the Book of Mormon more in my studies and that I should perhaps analyze a little deeper than I previously had. This impression came as a strong crystal clear urge to me, and whether this was meant to be mostly of benefit to me or to others, I do not know, but I know that I had it and that in following that prompting I have been inspired to see and understand things that otherwise would have gone unrecognized and unknown. Many of these things became extremely useful in answering people's questions about the Book of Mormon while I was on my mission. These questions were mostly questions of doubt, or questions seeking answers that usually are unknown, yet still hold significant importance to the person asking - questions like "If God truly loves us, then why does He...?" or "What happens to someone (after this life, in the final judgement, etc.) if they...?".

The answers to these questions have also been important and life-changing to me as I have had my own share of doubts and questions arise in my mind. But with subtle, swift, and crystal clarity, the Book of Mormon inevitably clears up any doubts and reveals the true nature of God the Father, bringing to light the many beautiful truths of the gospel that enhance the principles that we already know. And so, I have begun this project simply as a submission to a prompting, but will be finishing it with the desire to know more and understand more, and to be able to help others to do the same.