Doctrine and Covenants 18

Rock

For in them are all things written concerning the foundation of my church, my gospel, and my rock. Doctrine and Covenants 18:4–5

Christ tells Oliver to build His Church on His gospel and His rock, the same sure foundation He promised Peter the gates of hell could not overcome.

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

• alludes to Matthew 16:18 — upon this rock I will build my church; the gates of hell shall not prevail
• the same title in Helaman 5:12 — the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ
• alludes to 3 Nephi 11:39-40 — built upon my rock, gates of hell shall not prevail

Redeemer

Redeemer — one who buys back and frees

For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him. Doctrine and Covenants 18:11

Souls are of great worth because the Redeemer Himself died to save them.

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 19:1 — the Redeemer of the world

Atonement

For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him. Doctrine and Covenants 18:11

Christ suffered the pain of every person so that everyone could repent and come to Him.

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

• alludes to 2 Nephi 9:21 — he suffereth the pains of all men
• alludes to Alma 7:11-13 — suffering pains and afflictions of every kind
• the same event in D&C 19:16 — I, God, have suffered these things for all

Resurrection

And he hath risen again from the dead, that he might bring all men unto him, on conditions of repentance. Doctrine and Covenants 18:12

The Redeemer rose from the dead so He could bring all people to Him; returning to His presence to stay depends on repentance.

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

• alludes to 3 Nephi 27:14-15 — lifted up that I might draw all men unto me
• alludes to Helaman 14:17 — the resurrection bringeth back all mankind into the presence of the Lord

Redeemer

And how great is his joy in the soul that repenteth! Doctrine and Covenants 18:13

'His' refers to the Redeemer of verse 11: the Savior rejoices over each person who repents.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• alludes to Luke 15:7 — joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth

Son of God

And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father! Doctrine and Covenants 18:15–16

Christ speaks of souls brought 'unto me' into 'the kingdom of my Father', teaching the joy of helping even one person come to Him.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• the same title in D&C 15:6 — bring souls unto me, rest in the kingdom of my Father

Rock

Behold, you have my gospel before you, and my rock, and my salvation. Doctrine and Covenants 18:17

In the Book of Mormon record Oliver has Christ's gospel, His rock, and the salvation He offers.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him

• the same title in D&C 18:4 — my gospel, and my rock

Mediator (praying in His name)

Ask the Father in my name in faith, believing that you shall receive, and you shall have the Holy Ghost, which manifesteth all things which are expedient unto the children of men. Doctrine and Covenants 18:18

We pray to the Father in the name of Christ, the one who opens the way to the Father.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• alludes to 3 Nephi 18:20 — whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name
• the same title in D&C 14:8 — ask the Father in my name

Taking His name

Take upon you the name of Christ, and speak the truth in soberness. Doctrine and Covenants 18:21

Disciples covenant to take Christ's name upon them and live as His.

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 Mosiah 5:8 — take upon you the name of Christ

Doctrine of Christ

And as many as repent and are baptized in my name, which is Jesus Christ, and endure to the end, the same shall be saved. Doctrine and Covenants 18:22

Christ states His own doctrine: repent, be baptized in His name, and endure to the end.

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

• alludes to 3 Nephi 27:16 — whoso repenteth and is baptized in my name shall be filled; if he endureth to the end
• alludes to 2 Nephi 31:15-16 — he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved

Jesus Christ

Jesus — Jehovah saves; Christ — the Anointed One

Behold, Jesus Christ is the name which is given of the Father, and there is none other name given whereby man can be saved; Doctrine and Covenants 18:23

The Father gave the name Jesus Christ as the only name by which anyone can be saved.

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 Acts 4:12 — none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved
• alludes to Mosiah 3:17 — no other name given nor any other way
• alludes to 2 Nephi 25:20 — none other name given under heaven save it be this Jesus Christ

Taking His name

Wherefore, all men must take upon them the name which is given of the Father, for in that name shall they be called at the last day; Doctrine and Covenants 18:24–25

Those who take Christ's name will be called by it at the last day; knowing His name is necessary for a place in the Father's kingdom.

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

• alludes to Mosiah 5:9-12 — know the name by which he shall call you

Taking His name

Yea, even twelve; and the Twelve shall be my disciples, and they shall take upon them my name; and the Twelve are they who shall desire to take upon them my name with full purpose of heart. Doctrine and Covenants 18:27–29

The Twelve are Christ's disciples who take His name with full purpose of heart and baptize in His name.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• alludes to 3 Nephi 12:1 — the twelve whom I have chosen to baptize you

Grace of Christ

And now I speak unto you, the Twelve—Behold, my grace is sufficient for you; you must walk uprightly before me and sin not. Doctrine and Covenants 18:31

Christ promises His grace will be enough for the Twelve.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• alludes to Ether 12:27 — my grace is sufficient for all men
• the same title in D&C 17:8 — my grace is sufficient for you

Jesus Christ

Jesus — Jehovah saves; Christ — the Anointed One

And I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, have spoken it. Doctrine and Covenants 18:33

The Savior identifies Himself as the author of these words.

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

• the same title in D&C 17:9 — I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God

Jesus Christ

These words are not of men nor of man, but of me; wherefore, you shall testify they are of me and not of man; Doctrine and Covenants 18:34–36

Christ teaches that reading His revelations by the Spirit is hearing His voice, so readers can testify they have heard Him.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• alludes to D&C 1:38 — whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same
• alludes to John 10:27 — My sheep hear my voice

Mediator (worshiping in His name)

And you shall fall down and worship the Father in my name. Doctrine and Covenants 18:40

Worship is directed to the Father in the name of Christ.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• alludes to 2 Nephi 25:16 — worship the Father in his name

Jesus Christ

And you must preach unto the world, saying: You must repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ; Doctrine and Covenants 18:41

Baptism is performed in the name of Jesus Christ.

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

• alludes to Acts 2:38 — Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ

Redeemer

Redeemer — one who buys back and frees

Behold, I, Jesus Christ, your Lord and your God, and your Redeemer, by the power of my Spirit have spoken it. Amen. Doctrine and Covenants 18:47

Christ closes by naming Himself Lord, God, and Redeemer.

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 18:11 — the Lord your Redeemer
• the same title in D&C 15:1 — your Lord and your Redeemer