Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 12:13 — LeGrand Baker — The Salt of the Earth

Posted on May 26, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

This is a paper I wrote that was published in the Ensign, April 1999, p. 53-54. ‘What does it mean to be the ‘Salt of the Earth’?’ by LeGrand L. Baker Response by LeGrand L. Baker, curator Wells Freedom Archives, … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 12:10-12 — LeGrand Baker — persecution and persecuted

Posted on May 20, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 12:10-12 — LeGrand Baker — persecution and persecuted 10 And blessed are all they who are persecuted for my name’s sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 And blessed are ye when men shall revile you … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 12:9 — LeGrand Baker — Blessed are all the peacemakers

Posted on May 13, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 12:9  And blessed are all the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God (3 Nephi 12:9). 25 With the merciful [hesed – adj.] thou wilt shew thyself merciful [hesed – verb]; with an upright man … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 12:8 — LeGrand Baker — the pure in heart shall see God

Posted on May 4, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

8 And blessed are all the pure in heart, for they shall see God (3 Nephi 12:8). The Lord defined the phrase, “pure in heart” in a revelation to the Prophet Joseph Smith: “Therefore, verily, thus saith the Lord, let … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 12:7 & Alma 38:1-15 — LeGrand Baker — duties of priesthood and kingship.

Posted on April 27, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 12:7 & Alma 38:1-15 7 And blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy (3 Nephi 12:7). Many of the Beatitudes are quotes or paraphrases from other scriptures, so to understand them we must place them in … Continue reading →

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3 Nephi 12:6 — LeGrand Baker — ‘Filled with the Holy Ghost’

Posted on April 22, 2013 by LeGrand Baker

3 Nephi 12:6 — LeGrand Baker — ‘Filled with the Holy Ghost’ 6 And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost Righteousness is the Hebrew zedek, and … Continue reading →

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