Comprehensive Study Guide: 4 Nephi, Mormon, Ether, and Moroni in the Book of Mormon

What will happen to the earth?

It will be celestialized and become a heaven.

What is the scope of the book of 4 Nephi?

Very few verses but covers several centuries.

What makes 4 Nephi unique in its literary features?

Very few quotations; very little interaction with source material.

Who is 4 Nephi primarily about?

Nephi, the son of Nephi.

Who was converted in 4 Nephi?

Both Nephites and Lamanites.

What is associated with healings according to Isaiah?

The atonement / suffering of the Messiah.

What is the relationship between wealth and righteousness in the Book of Mormon?

Complicated; riches are not always a sign of righteousness and are not the only way God blesses people.

What is the first common sign of pride in the Book of Mormon?

Fine or costly clothing.

What religious shift occurs in 4 Nephi?

People begin calling themselves Christians, though not always orthodox.

At the end of 4 Nephi, what does 'Nephite' refer to?

Religious belief, not ethnicity.

What re-enters the land at the end of 4 Nephi?

Gadianton robbers.

Who gave the plates to Mormon?

Ammaron.

What is the difference between the Large Plates and our Book of Mormon?

Large plates contained a full, unabridged account, including wickedness and abominations.

What did Mormon place in the Hill Cumorah?

The large plates.

What was taken from the Nephites because of wickedness?

The Holy Ghost, gifts of the Lord, miracles, healing, and the beloved disciples.

According to Mormon, what motivates repentance?

The goodness of God.

How does the Lord punish the wicked?

By the wicked.

What did Ammaron perceive about Mormon?

He was quick to observe.

Despite lacking faith, what did Mormon continue to do?

Lead the Nephite armies and love his people.

Where did the final Nephite battle take place?

Cumorah.

What is a literary feature of Mormon's lament?

Parallelism.

What is the original source of the Book of Ether?

The 24 Jaredite plates found by the people of Limhi.

Who edited the Book of Ether?

Moroni.

What did Jared ask his brother to do three times?

Inquire of the Lord.

How did the Lord respond each time Jared asked?

He answered and guided them.

What three blessings were promised to the Brother of Jared?

A choice land, a blessed seed, and the Lord going before them.

How can the promised land remain free?

By serving God.

Why was the Brother of Jared chastised?

He did not call upon the name of the Lord.

What is the difference between solving lack of air vs. lack of light?

For air, the Lord gave instructions; for light, He required the brother of Jared to figure it out.

What did the Brother of Jared confess in Ether 3?

His fallen, broken nature and continual weakness.

Why did the Lord reveal Himself to the Brother of Jared?

Because of his faith and knowledge that God is a God of truth.

What are two blessings of faith according to Ether?

Hope and good works.

When do we receive a witness according to Moroni?

After the trial of our faith.

What is the major theme of Ether 12?

Miracles come from faith.

Were the Nephites better at writing or speaking?

Speaking, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

If we come unto Christ, what will He show us?

Our weaknesses.

How do we overcome weakness?

Humbling ourselves and having faith.

How does God work with us?

According to our faith.

What did the Lord tell Moroni regarding the Gentiles' lack of charity?

It doesn't matter if Moroni is faithful.

What does Ether teach about the Old and New Jerusalem?

They will be established again.

What eventually happened to the Jaredites and the Spirit of the Lord?

The Spirit ceased striving with them.

Why did Moroni add to his record?

For the Lamanites.

Who is quoted in Moroni 2?

Christ.

Who were ordained and by what power?

Priests and teachers, by the power of the Holy Ghost.

What are the five requirements for baptism into the Nephite church?

Show fruits of repentance, broken heart and contrite spirit, truly repented, take upon them the name of Christ, determined to serve Him.

What happened after people were baptized?

They were numbered among the church and received the Holy Ghost.

How often did Nephite meetings occur?

Often.

How were meetings conducted?

By the workings of the Spirit and power of the Holy Ghost.

According to Moroni 4, what did elders and priests administer?

Bread and wine (the sacrament).

Who gives the sermon in Moroni 7?

Mormon.

To whom is Moroni 7 addressed?

The peaceable followers of Christ.

Can an evil man do good according to Mormon?

No.

What does God inspire people to do?

Do good continually.

What does faith in Christ cause people to do?

Cleave unto every good thing.

If one has faith, what will they also have?

Hope.

How do we receive the gift of charity?

Pray, follow Christ, and rely on His grace.

What did Mormon say about baptizing little children?

It is a mockery before God.

What should rest in our minds forever?

Christ's suffering, atonement, love, and the hope and glory of eternal life.

What is a literary feature of Moroni's ending?

Echoes and quotations of other scriptural farewells.