2 Nephi 31

2 Nephi 31

2 Nephi 31: 1-10

cannot write.............................................................insufficient room to write his thoughts?
doctrine of Christ.....................................................most important subject of all--Christ
according to their language.........................................Spirit finds us where we are developmentally
Lamb of God.....................................................................Christ
baptized by water........................................................law of the Kingdom, honored by Christ
righteousness............................................................needful for even Christ to fulfill the ordinance
Holy Ghost..................................................................the baptism of fire
showeth men...................................................................we are to follow His example

Since Christ followed the rules and ordinance of the Gospel, so should we follow His example.

2 Nephi 31: 11-17

repent............................................................................the law of the Father
do the things....................................................................follow Christ's example
name of Christ.................................................................fulfilled by baptism, followed by obedience
deny me..........................................................................do not turn your back on Christ
endureth........................................................................Salvation to those who remain faithful
the gate....................................................................the entry into the Kingdom

We are to follow Christ's example, and by so doing we become his children in the Kingdom of God.

2 Nephi 31: 18-21

the gift...............................................................the gift of the Holy Ghost given to the faithful
brightness of hope................................................motivation to succeed
none other...........................................................a single method of entry.  No alternatives.
Amen.................................................................Nephi's seal of this testimony

How to survive the temptations and distractions that would deter a man from succeeding in life.

Nephi recounts that the entry into the Kingdom of God commences with baptism, first by fire, and then by the baptism of fire when the Holy Ghost becomes his gift to guide him.  Then a man need only endure to the end.  Then salvation and eternal life are bestowed upon him.