“Believest Thou the Words Which I Shall Speak?”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet
This question stands as a type of divine preassessment, an effort to know whether the brother of Jared is truly ready for what is about to take place (compare 1 Nephi 11:4-5).

“I Am the Light and the Life of the World”

He that ascended up on high, as also he descended below all things, in that he comprehended all things, that he might be in all and through all things, the light of truth; which truth shineth. This is the light of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and power thereof by which it was made. As also he is in the moon, and is the light of the moon, and the power thereof by which it was made; as also the light of the stars, and the power thereof by which they were made; and the earth also and the power thereof, even the earth upon which you stand. And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your understandings; which light proceedeth forth from the presence of God to fill the immensity of space- the light which is in all things, which giveth life to all things, which is the law by which all things are governed, even the power of God who sitteth upon his throne, who is in the bosom of eternity, who is in the midst of all things. (D&C 88:6-13.)

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 4

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