2 Nephi 9

2 Nephi 9

2 Nephi 9: 1-6

Covenants..........................................................Jacob wants people know the Lord's promises
until........................................................................a law that will last until the Church comes
lift up.....................................................purpose, to inspire and to give hope to Israel
in bodies.....................................................a physical visit from God in the future
show.............................................................Christ to be born in the land of Jerusalem (Judah)
subject.....................................................he earns the right to rule by submitting to man
his plan..........................................................to die for man, atone, and to give choices

This illustrates the savior's part in the great plan of life and to His people.  He is born among his people to save them, although they will kill him.  If we meet the conditions and make the right choice, he will give us eternal life.

2 Nephi 9: 7-18

infinite atonement..........................................not just an earthly covenant.  It is forever.
first judgement............................................. our mortality's end. Death
the monster................................................physical death.  It must be overruled.  Christ does that.
give up the dead............................................Christ offers life to all.  Death is overruled.
spiritual death................................................a much more dangerous thing.  Losing the divine.
overruled......................................................Christ can save from that death as well.
deliver up.....................................................Mortal death has been conquered by Christ.
perfect remembrance.....................................Christ will join us in the final judgement.  We are accountable
go their way.................................................Men divided by Christ.  Righteous and Evil.

There are two stages of Christ's salvation.  He has already saved us for the earthly physical death.  But the second salvation comes when we meet the requirements for eternal life, and an eternal residence with God and all the righteous.  This part is subject to the choices by each person.

2 Nephi 9: 19-27

delivereth the saints..........................................Christ has a special salvation for saints.
resurrection......................................................We will stand physically before God.
damned......................................................fail to meet the qualifications
knows...........................................................Christ knows all.  The judgement is complete
suffered.........................................................All things subject to his desires
law.................................................................men held it.
no law...............................................................no expectations
atonement.........................................................will cover all those without law
woe..............................................................He gives the choice, then men are accountable

To receive the blessings, man must follow the law.  but there are no penalties for those without law.  We teach the law, because it offers men everlasting life, and it will come to every one, because there is a choice.  The atonement will meet all the needs of these requirements.

2 Nephi 9: 28-38

cunning one....................................................Satan works to stop the Lord's work,   He is a failure
the learned.....................................................a trick to make men think distorted and false thoughts.
the rich..............................................................false security in things and materialism
blind.................................................................cannot see the blessings
uncircumcised heart........................................failure to make necessary changes.
liar.......................................................................hell
murderer...............................................................shall die
whoredoms........................................................cast to hell
idols.......................................................................triumph of Satan
sins.........................................................................must be atone for.  They must be overcome.

Satan is working to stop and confine men, so that they do not reach the high potential laid before them.

2 Nephi 9: 39-49

awfulness.................................................................men can make it impossible to have the Holy Ghost
hard against revilers....................................................The truth hurts the evil doers
keeper of the gate...............................................Christ, who cannot be deceived
knock, and is open................................................if we seek Christ, he will be there.
despises those...................................................the wise, who will not listen;  the rich who are satisfied
happiness for the saints......................................to earn eternal life, one must be above such things
shook the garments.......................................by teaching others, the curse is lifted from us
partake.....................................................what God offers is precious, but it is not to be bought

Christ wants us to learn of him, and to reject simply pursuing money.  Such things can cause people to fail in their goals to succeed.

2 Nephi 9: 50-54

hearken diligently..........................................follow the Lords commandments very carefully
pray continually............................................we need his assistance.  Satan is busy
righteous branch..............................................a great promise made to the children of Lehi/Nephi

In order to succeed we will need divine assistance.  The promises are sure, and they are great, both spiritually, and on this world

2 Nephi 9

This chapter emphasizes the need and the importance of following the commandments of Christ