Foreordination (Before 1805)(^37) BOM, Mosiah 3:19; D&C, 121:34–40.
(^38) See BOM, 2 Nephi 2:26–7; and 666 America, 66. “‘Flesh,’ or human nature, when revealed
according to its true meaning, is synonymous with ‘Lucifer,’ often referred to as ‘the devil’ or
‘Satan.’” “Lucifer” is lustful, desires more power and money than others, and places him or herself
above others in any way. (See BOM, Mosiah 3:19, and D&C, 121:34–40). The story of Lucifer, as found
in religious text, is taught in symbolism. It is the role of true messengers who disclose their true
identity to expound upon and explain all symbolism.
(^39) TSP, 18:38.
(^40) BOM, Moroni 8:18; Hebrews 13:8–9.
(^41) BOM, 2 Nephi 9:28.
(^42) BOM, Ether 4:15.
(^43) Hebrews 13:8.
(^44) BOM, Ether 3:13–14.
(^45) HR, chapter 3.
(^46) BOM, 2 Nephi 2:12.
(^47) Matthew 22:36–40.
(^48) Matthew 13:13–15.
(^49) See Luke 17:20–1; see also HR Introduction; 666 , 101–2, 353.
(^50) BOM, 2 Nephi 2:27; D&C, 29:39; 58:28; 104:17; PGP, Moses 6:56.
(^51) John 21:20–23.
(^52) BOM, 3 Nephi 28:4–7. So called. However, of “the three,” two are Lamanites; only one
is a Nephite. For this reason, nowhere does the translated text of the Book of Mormon make
reference to “The Three Nephites,” which title appears but a single time and only in the heading
to 3^ Nephi, chapter 28, which was added half a century after the translation had been completed
and 35 years after Joseph was killed.
(^53) SNS, 89; D&C, 11:21.
(^54) TSP, 31:1–2.
(^55) Compare BOM, 3 Nephi 28:25–31, esp. vs. 29. Also compare by analogy Rev. 10:11 (see 666, 240.)
(^56) HR, 14:23.
(^57) HR, 14:23.