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Option 4 (2 Nephi 11) Witnesses
Nephi, Isaiah, and Jacob are the three people mentioned in 2 Nephi 11 as having seen their Redeemer. Jacob, Nephi's brother, also sees the Redeemer and speaks of Him; Nephi testifies that he saw the Redeemer in his vision; and Isaiah foretells the arrival of the Messiah.
There are other biblical narratives and occasions in the Restoration when people have seen the Redeemer in vision, in addition to the witnesses listed in 2 Nephi 11. For instance, during the First Vision, Joseph Smith, the prophet of the Restoration, beheld the Father and the Son in the Sacred Grove. In addition, the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon—David Whitmer, Martin Harris, and Oliver Cowdery—attest to having seen the golden plates and the engravings on them, as well as hearing God's voice affirming the veracity of the text.
The idea of 1 Corinthians 13:1 states that having the languages of men and angels but lacking love is like a clanging cymbal or sounding brass, meaningless noise. The priority of love over other spiritual gifts and manifestations is emphasized by this concept.
Nephi constantly highlights the value of love, faith, and humility in his writings to bolster this idea. He advises his readers to grow in love for God and one another by discussing God's love for His children frequently.
Nephi states in 2 Nephi 11:3 that God has sent further witnesses to attest to everything He has said. In addition to prophets and apostles, these witnesses also include numerous Holy Spirit manifestations, miracles, and instances of God's providence at work in people's lives.
I have received many witnesses that have supported the gospel's truths. They have come in different shapes in sizes such as overcoming my anxiety through prayer and overcoming simple everyday challenges such as lying etc . Through studying the bible and book of Mormon the Holy Spirit has shown me that the gospel lessons found in the scriptures and in the teachings of modern prophets are accurate and can serve as lessons to help me overcome any challenges. Furthermore, I have witnessed positive improvements and changes in my life as well as the lives of others that have strived to live by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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