Share
Why Did Lehi Teach About the “Two Ways”?
Title
Why Did Lehi Teach About the “Two Ways”?
Publication Type
Chart
Year of Publication
2017
Authors
Book of Mormon Central Staff (Corporate/Institutional)
Publisher
Book of Mormon Central
City
Springville, UT
Share
Abstract
In 2 Nephi 2:27, Lehi used an ancient Israelite concept known as the doctrine of the “two ways” to explain the principle of agency to his sons. This doctrine states that there are only two ways to live: the way of life, and the way of death. Lehi’s teachings on agency demonstrate that moral agency—the ability all people have to choose between these two ways and act for themselves—is essential to Heavenly Father’s plan. Humanity’s eternal progression depends on which of the two ways people choose.Subject Keywords
Death
Prophet
Mortality
Atonement
Agency
Opposition
Doctrine
Eternal Life
Captivity
Two Ways
Devil
Liberty
Fall of Adam
Wisdom Literature
Lehi (Prophet)
Bibliographic Citation
Terms of use
Items in the BMC Archive are made publicly available for non-commercial, private use. Inclusion within the BMC Archive does not imply endorsement. Items do not represent the official views of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or of Book of Mormon Central.