Does 2 Nephi 25:23 Teach Grace or Works?
Episode 1142nd June 2025 • Unveiling Mormonism • PursueGOD
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Is salvation truly by grace, or is it grace after all we can do? In this video, we take a deep dive into one of the most debated verses in the Book of Mormon—2 Nephi 25:23—and compare the historical LDS interpretation with the biblical gospel.

🔥 We’ll expose the modern LDS attempt to reinterpret this verse (“in spite of all we can do”) and show:

  • What the 1828 Webster’s Dictionary actually says
  • How LDS leaders like Spencer W. Kimball, Ezra Taft Benson, and Boyd K. Packer taught this verse
  • What the official LDS manual True to the Faith says about it
  • A full list of salvation requirements added after this verse in Mormon theology
  • The biblical gospel of grace — free, undeserved, and available to all who believe

This is a must-watch for anyone exploring the differences between Mormonism and biblical Christianity.

🗣️ Let’s Talk:

Have you ever wrestled with this verse? Do you think salvation is based on effort or on grace alone? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s have a meaningful conversation.

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