Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles stated: “The war of good against evil will continue throughout our lives since the adversary’s purpose is to make all people as miserable as he is. Satan and his angels will try to shroud our thoughts and assert control by tempting us to sin. If they can, they will corrupt all that ...

Explain to students that as they study Revelation 20 they will learn more about the battle between good and evil and the final outcome of the battle. Invite them to look for truths as they study Revelation 20 that can motivate them to stay faithful to the Savior during this battle. Invite a student to read Revelation 20:1–3 aloud. Ask the ...

One of the most cunning aspects of the adversary’s efforts to thwart our Father in Heaven’s plan of happiness is his deceitful teaching that there is no evil influence or devil (see 2 Nephi 28:22) and his attempt to redefine evil as good and good as evil, darkness as light and light as darkness, and bitter as sweet and sweet as bitter!(see 2 Nephi 15:20).

Introduction and Timeline for Revelation 12–16. In Revelation 12–16, John described in some detail the war that Satan wages against God and His faithful Saints, which began in the premortal world and continues in mortality.In spite of the fearful events described in these chapters, there are great reasons to hope and rejoice. John the Revelator assured his readers that although …

evil spirit teacheth not a man to pray, 2 Ne. 32:8. he listeth to obey the evil spirit, Mosiah 2:37. evil spirits which dwell in … men, Mosiah 3:6. evil spirit which hath been spoken of, Mosiah 4:14. spirit which they listed to obey, Alma 3:26. in the name of Jesus did he cast out devils and unclean spirits, 3 Ne. 7:19.

What’s the difference between disagreeing with people and contending with them?” Liahona, January 2015, 62 The Savior said the spirit of contention is of the devil (see 3 Nephi 11:29 ).

We live in a world where, as Isaiah prophesied, people call evil good and good evil. How can you help the children identify such deception? Possible Activities. Show the children something bitter or sour, such as a pickle or lemon, inside a candy wrapper. Read together 2 Nephi 15:20, and explain that Satan tries to make things that are evil ...

1 There are two kinds of beings in heaven, namely: Angels, who are resurrected personages, having bodies of flesh and bones—. 2 For instance, Jesus said: Handle me and see, for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.. 3 Secondly: the spirits of just men made perfect, they who are not resurrected, but inherit the same glory.. 4 When a messenger comes saying …

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, September 22 and 23, 1832. During the month of September, elders had begun to return from their missions in the eastern states and to make reports of their labors. It was while they were together in this season of joy that the following communication was received. The Prophet designated it a revelation …

See also Apostasy; Dispensation; Gospel; Smith, Joseph, Jr.. God’s reestablishment of the truths and ordinances of His gospel among men on earth. The gospel of Jesus Christ was lost from the earth through the apostasy that took place following the earthly ministry of Christ’s Apostles.