Nephi, son of Lehi - Wikipedia
WebNephi ( / ˈniːˌfaɪ /) [1] is one of the central figures described in the Book of Mormon. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he is described as the son of Lehi, a prophet, and the founder of the Nephite people. He is also the author of the first two books of the Book of Mormon, First and Second Nephi .
The Prophet Nephi | Religious Studies Center
WebNephi not only set the prophetic tone for his people for a thousand years, but his voice rings out to the children of Lehi and all mankind in our day. Indeed, his words and those of his fellow prophets in the Book of Mormon render that volume of scripture the keystone of salvation in this last gospel dispensation.
1 Nephi 1 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
WebChapter 1. Nephi begins the record of his people—Lehi sees in vision a pillar of fire and reads from a book of prophecy—He praises God, foretells the coming of the Messiah, and prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem—He is persecuted by the Jews. About 600 B.C.
Nephi, Utah - Wikipedia
WebNephi ( / ˈniːfaɪ / NEE-fy) is a city in Juab County, Utah, United States. [2] . It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 6,443 at the 2020 census. [4] . It is the county seat of Juab County. [5] . It was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1851 as Salt Creek, and it acquired its current name in 1882.
First Nephi - Wikipedia
WebThe First Book of Nephi: His Reign and Ministry (/ ˈ n iː f aɪ /), usually referred to as First Nephi or 1 Nephi, is the first book of the Book of Mormon, the sacred text of churches within the Latter Day Saint Movement, and one of four books with the name Nephi.
Nephi 1 - The Encyclopedia of Mormonism - Brigham Young …
WebMay 27, 2011 · The first of several leaders named Nephi in the Book of Mormon, Nephi 1 was an influential prophet and the founder of the nephite people. He was apparently well-educated, faithful and obedient to God, courageous, and bold.
Lehi and Nephi | Religious Studies Center
WebFaith as a Principle of Action. Lehi was concerned for his people because of the warning of destruction given by the many prophets who visited the land of Jerusalem. This concern caused him to pray for his people, a principle of action (1 Nephi 1:4–5). Lehi was rewarded for his faith with a series of visions and dreams.
4 Nephi 1 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
WebFourth Nephi The Book of Nephi Who Is the Son of Nephi—One of the Disciples of Jesus Christ. An account of the people of Nephi, according to his record. Chapter 1. The Nephites and the Lamanites are all converted unto the Lord—They have all things in common, work miracles, and prosper in the land—After two centuries, divisions, evils, false churches, …
1 Nephi - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
WebChapter 11. Nephi sees the Spirit of the Lord and is shown in vision the tree of life—He sees the mother of the Son of God and learns of the condescension of God—He sees the baptism, ministry, and crucifixion of the Lamb of God—He sees also the call and ministry of the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb. About 600–592 B.C.
Early Christianity and 1 Nephi 13–14 | Religious Studies Center
WebIn chapters 13 and 14 of 1 Nephi, the prophet Nephi describes the vision in which he saw the future of the world and its kingdoms as it related to his posterity. Nephi’s vision is the type of revelation known in biblical literature as apocalyptic, and it is represented in the New Testament most fully by the Revelation of John.
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