Author Archives: Brian Nettles

Image of Lehi’s Dream – The Tree of Life

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Brian Nettles

This is one of the most incredible archaeological finds dating about 400 BC in the Pre-classic period of the Mayans. Instead of explaining it, I will simply copy over 1 Nephi 18. 1 And it came to pass that we … Continue reading →

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2 Nephi 12 and Isaiah 2 Commentary

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Brian Nettles

2 Nephi 12 is Nephi rehashing the writings of Isaiah as found on the plates of Brass. May of the writings of Nephi, especially 2 Nephi are copied from the plate of brass as Nephi absolutely loved the words of … Continue reading →

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Has the Sixth Seal been Fulfilled

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Brian Nettles

I would like to give some thoughts about the sixth seal and where we are at in the history of the world concerning the seals.  I would submit to you that many things in the Book of Revelations and in … Continue reading →

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The Locust Plague During the Seventh Seal

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Brian Nettles

In 1833, the prophet Joseph Smith received a revelation that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints call the Word of Wisdom. The basis of the word of wisdom is found in this verse. Doctrine and Covenants … Continue reading →

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Divorce – Is it Justified

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Brian Nettles

On the topic of divorce, no one has ever given a clearer talk to the members of the church as this one. Divorce is one of the most damaging events a person could go through. It is not caused by … Continue reading →

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His Needs, Her Needs – Need Marraige Counseling

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Brian Nettles

Here is a review of a book written by a marriage counselor.  While this book talks about how to avoid having an affair creep into your marriage, it actually provides sound advice for any married couple wanting to have real … Continue reading →

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What is the Law of Chastity

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Brian Nettles

The use of the term of the “Law of Chastity” seems to be kind of a Mormon thing. I really don’t know that I have ever heard anybody else call it that. The Law of Being Chaste. The dictionary defines … Continue reading →

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Why Mormons Don’t Drink or Smoke

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Brian Nettles

I was having lunch with my boss the other day and she asked me straight up – why is it that Mormons don’t drink. Jesus drank. It says so in the Bible. The reality is that she is absolutely correct. … Continue reading →

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Reading Scriptures with Children

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Brian Nettles

I have two kids and most every Sunday, I get them to church along with myself. But I find that simply attending church is not enough-and I think that most staunch Christians would agree with that concept. To me, the … Continue reading →

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Honor the Sabbath Day and Keep it Holy

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Brian Nettles

One of the Ten Commandments that was held in very strict regard for nearly two mellinium was the concept of the Sabbath Day. In the book of Exodus, Chapter 20 verses 8-11 it says: 8. Remember the sabbath day to … Continue reading →

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