Christ will rise from the dead and then come visit the Nephites to lay the new law yet there will be war, contention and wickedness to cause his seed to perish (v1-3). The wicked will be punished described in v4-7 with terrible imaging that causes Nephi to grieve for his people. The righteous will not perish but be healed and get to meet the Savior then many generations pass in righteousness too (v8-9). Then more destruction is spoken of in v10-11 because they become prideful and cease to have the Spirit of The Lord with them. This makes Nephi very grievous but he desires deeply to convince the Gentiles in this day to bring back what once they had (v12-14).
Even though Nephi's people will become wicked and be destroyed, the records will not be forgotten and be preserved by sealing them up (v15-16). The ones who have dwindled in unbelief and are left to inhabit the promised land will be smitten by the Gentiles (v17-20). Translation: the native Americans who are the ones left will be persecuted by the people who were lifted up in pride and who have built up many churches and put down the mower of God (aka England). Those false churches cause problems and many secret evil organizations form by the devils influence to lead many away into darkness (v21-22).
"The Lord worketh not in darkness" (v23). He loves the world and wants everyone to be brought into the light and knowledge of the truth to partake of His salvation (v24-28). To help this along he sets commandments for us and says to avoid wickedness and have charity to labor for the benefit of Zion (v29-32). The Lord doeth that which is good for us and inviteth ALL to come partake of His goodness. He will deny no one (v33).
Please remember His love in infinite and extends to everyone like ours should. Don't judge others because Christ loves them as much as He loves you.
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