Doctrine and Covenants 11

Jesus Christ

Behold, I am God; give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow; therefore give heed unto my word. Doctrine and Covenants 11:2

The speaker who says 'I am God' here is the one who says 'I am Jesus Christ' in verse 28. He describes His own word with the image Hebrews uses for the word of God.

How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him

• alludes to Hebrews 4:12 — the word of God quick, powerful, sharper than a two-edged sword
• the same title in D&C 11:28 — the same speaker names Himself Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ

Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you. Doctrine and Covenants 11:5

The Savior repeats to Hyrum the promise He taught in the Sermon on the Mount.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• alludes to Matthew 7:7 — ask, and it shall be given; knock, and it shall be opened

Light of the World

Behold, thou hast a gift, or thou shalt have a gift if thou wilt desire of me in faith, with an honest heart, believing in the power of Jesus Christ, or in my power which speaketh unto thee; Doctrine and Covenants 11:10–11

Jesus Christ identifies the voice of the revelation as His own and calls Himself the light that shines in darkness, the language John uses of the Word.

How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

• alludes to John 1:5 — the light shineth in darkness
• the same title in John 8:12 — I am the light of the world

Rock

Wait a little longer, until you shall have my word, my rock, my church, and my gospel, that you may know of a surety my doctrine. Doctrine and Covenants 11:16

Christ speaks of 'my rock', the sure foundation of His gospel and doctrine that Hyrum must have before he preaches.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

• interpreted by D&C 11:24 — my rock, which is my gospel

Rock

Build upon my rock, which is my gospel; Doctrine and Covenants 11:24

The Lord explains what His 'rock' is: His gospel. Building on Christ's gospel is building on Christ Himself, the rock of our Redeemer.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

• the same title in Helaman 5:12 — the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ
• alludes to 3 Nephi 11:39-40 — whoso buildeth upon this buildeth upon my rock
• alludes to Matthew 7:24-25 — the wise man built his house upon a rock

Jesus Christ

Jesus — Jehovah saves; Christ — the Anointed One

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the life and the light of the world. Doctrine and Covenants 11:28

The Savior plainly names Himself as the speaker of the revelation and declares His divine Sonship.

How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

• the same title in D&C 14:9 — I am Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God
• the same title in 3 Nephi 9:15 — I am Jesus Christ the Son of God

Light and Life of the World

Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I am the life and the light of the world. Doctrine and Covenants 11:28

Christ gives Himself the title Life and Light of the World: He gives life and shows the way out of darkness.

How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

• alludes to John 1:4 — in him was life; and the life was the light of men
• the same title in Mosiah 16:9 — He is the light and the life of the world

His mortal ministry

I am the same who came unto mine own and mine own received me not; Doctrine and Covenants 11:29

The same Jesus who was rejected by His own people in mortality is the one speaking in this revelation.

How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him

• quotes John 1:11 — He came unto his own, and his own received him not

Faith in Christ

But verily, verily, I say unto you, that as many as receive me, to them will I give power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on my name. Amen. Doctrine and Covenants 11:30

Those who receive Christ and believe on His name are given power to become sons and daughters of God.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• quotes John 1:12 — power to become the sons of God
• alludes to Mosiah 5:7 — children of Christ, his sons and his daughters