“Buildeth Upon My Rock”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet
Acceptance of Christ’s doctrine (see D&C 11:24) allows men to have their lives built upon and anchored to the rock of our salvation, which is Christ (see 1 Corinthians 10:1-4). Spiritual safety, security, and stability against “the gates of hell” can only be obtained through Christ and his gospel (compare Matthew 7:24-27; Helaman 5:12; see also commentary on Helaman 5:12).

“Notwithstanding It Being a Small Voice… It Did Pierce Them to the Very Soul, and Did Cause Their Hearts to Burn”

The voice of God, received through the spirit of revelation, does not have to be heard with ears, nor necessarily be transmitted by auditory nerves. It speaks to the soul of man. Hence it can be a “small voice” but can cause a person to “quake” or tremble. It is not volume but rather the spiritual power of this “small voice” that makes it unique. Compare Helaman 5:30; see also 1 Kings 19:11-12; D&C 8:2-3; D&C 9:8; D&C 85:6.

“I Seal Up These Records”

Other prophet-editors who had , to one they could pass them unto wrote of “hiding up” the records or “depositing them unto the Lord” (see Mormon 1:3; Mormon 5:12; Mormon 8:4).

“I Seal Up These Records”

Other prophet-editors who had , to one they could pass them unto wrote of “hiding up” the records or “depositing them unto the Lord” (see Mormon 1:3; Mormon 5:12; Mormon 8:4).

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 4

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