2 Nephi Chapter 9
Summary: In one of the more significant chapters in the Book of Mormon, Jacob teaches of the Atonement. The Atonement ransoms man from the fall. The Atonement saves man from death, hell, the devil, and endless torment. Turn away from sin and come unto God and be saved. The Holy one of Israel is the keeper of the gate to eternal life.
Lessons Taught/To be Learned:
For this chapter, the chapter summary and key scriptures give a very good descriptions of the lessons to be learned. The Atonement provides a way to be saved from eternal damnation. You need to choose to follow the Lord to be saved.
Key Scriptures (italicized and in quotes):
"18 But, behold, the righteous, the saints of the Holy One of Israel, they who have believed in the Holy One of Israel, they who have endured the crosses of the world, and despised the shame of it, they shall inherit the kingdom of God, which was prepared for them from the foundation of the world, and their joy shall be full forever."
"21 And he cometh into the world that he may save all men if they will hearken unto his voice; for behold, he suffereth the pains of all men, yea, the pains of every living creature, both men, women, and children, who belong to the family of Adam."
"23 And he commandeth all men that they must repent, and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the Holy One of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God."
"38 And, in fine, wo unto all those who die in their sins; for they shall return to God, and behold his face, and remain in their sins."
"39 O, my beloved brethren, remember the awfulness in transgressing against that Holy God, and also the awfulness of yielding to the enticings of that cunning one. Remember, to be carnally-minded is death, and to be spiritually-minded is life eternal."
"45 O, my beloved brethren, turn away from your sins; shake off the chains of him that would bind you fast; come unto that God who is the rock of your salvation."