Third Nephi: The Fifth Gospel Book

Introduction: Our Valuable Fifth Gospel 1

1 The Fifth Gospel Testimony of Jesus 5

Prophecies of His Birth 5

Crucifixion 9

Relief from Destruction 12

Bitter Cup Emphasized 16

Conclusion 19

2 Resurrection and Judgment 21

Resurrection 21

Many Judgments 27

Hierarchy of Judges 28

Criteria for Judgment 31

Making Personal Judgments 32

Conclusion 33

3 The Temple Context of the Fifth Gospel 37

Temple in the New Testament 37

New World Temple Context 38

Heaven and Earth Together 41

Sealing of Families 44

Conclusion 46

4 The Temple Sermon on Exaltation 49

Temple Setting 49

Content of the Beatitudes 52

A Restoration Perspective 55

Other Changes to the Beatitudes 58

Remainder of the Sermon 61

Knowledge of the Father 62

Conclusion 64

5 Apostolic Authority among Joseph's Remnant 67

Calling the Twelve in the New World 67

Priesthood Authority 69

Training the Twelve 71

Other Sheep 74

Translated Beings 77

Conclusion 80

6 The Pure Gospel Denned 83

Setting 84

"My Gospel" 84

Origin of the Use of the Term "Good News" 87

The Father's Will 88

The Cross 90

Lifted Up 93

Conclusion 95

7 Establishing Zion in the Western Hemisphere 99

The Conversion to Christ 102

Lack of Contention 103

Prayer 104

Sacrament 108

The Covenant 110

Some Final Teachings 113

Conclusion 113

Acknowledgments 117

About the Author 119