Stand Forever" Ep. 2 | Reason Out, and Believe | Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge

A recent discussion highlights the significance of belief in the context of faith and the extraordinary realities of existence. The speaker emphasizes that the most phenomenal occurrences, such as our very existence and the universe around us, are undeniable and require no faith to accept. This serves as a foundation for understanding that if we can accept these greater realities, we can also believe in lesser possibilities, including miracles and divine interventions.

The speaker introduces the concept of syllogisms as a powerful tool for reasoning, illustrating how conclusions can be drawn from established premises. By examining scriptural examples, the discussion reveals that understanding the reasons behind commandments and teachings can lead to inescapable conclusions about faith and action. The speaker encourages listeners to recognize that the extraordinary nature of life itself—like the miracle of birth—far surpasses individual miraculous events, reinforcing the idea that belief should stem from acknowledging the profound realities of existence.

Ultimately, the message calls for a shift in perspective: rather than seeking extraordinary signs, individuals are urged to look around and recognize the miraculous nature of their everyday lives. By doing so, they can cultivate a belief that empowers them to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.

Some are hard-pressed to believe in the extraordinary or miraculous. While it is understandable that we may be challenged by the extraordinary, we shouldn’t be, because ordinary things are actually far more phenomenal.

With this and the next episode, we begin at the end, with the conclusion of the entire series: to make clear our destination, believe and follow Christ to the end, and help others do the same. Today, the focus is simply “believe.”

We’ll walk through the pattern of syllogisms, piecing together an important syllogism threaded throughout scripture, which I call “Reason Down.” If you understand Reason Down, not only will your faith be fortified, but you will know that with God, all things are possible, and nothing should be hard to believe.

Please join me on this journey and stand forever.

Transcript/Notes: https://tinyurl.com/3k73uxdz

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0:00 Intro - Episode 2 focus: Believe 3:01 “Syllogism” in teaching explained 7:29 “Reason Down” explained 12:30 The resurrection makes all possible 16:48 Examples of belief & reasoning down 20:30 Common realities are the most miraculous 24:36 Hierarchy of the miraculous 30:40 Existing vs becoming like God 33:50 Conclusion - Be believing

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