Similarities of the Two Comings of Christ

3 Nephi 27; D&C 45, 133, and Others

Christs Coming to the Nephites

Second Coming of Christ

Events in the New World

Events at His Second Coming

3 Nephi

D&C

1.

Wicked do not believe He is coming

2:13

45:26

People to say the Lord delayeth His coming

2.

People divide into tribes, not nations

7:2

87:6

Destruction will bring a full end to all nations

3.

Followers of Christ united for safety

3:12

45:66,68

Righteous will gather to Zion for safety

4.

Wicked who are there become righteous

2:15

45:67,69

No wicked will be there; Only the righteous

5.

Faithful remained together & were strong

3:21

45:70

Faithful are strong, seem terrible to wicked

6.

Gospel preached unto the wicked

5:112

133:5774 Gospel preached unto the wicked

7.

Church prospers; Pride enters into it

6:1016

38:39

Pride will make us as the Nephites of old

8.

The people begin to wilfully rebel

6:1718

29:9

Wicked will be come ripe in iniquity

9.

Corrupt judges allow circumvention of law

6:2730

123:7

Whole earth groans because of corruption

10. A furious storm begins the destruction

8:57

88:90

Thunderings, lightnings, tempests to arise

11. Earthquakes change the face of the land

8:818

87:6

Earthquakes, plagues, storms chasten earth

12. Thick darkness covers the earth for 3 days

8:1923

41:42

Vapors of smoke will darken the sun

13. Voice of Christ is heard by everyone

9:110:8

133:2122 Voice of the Lord uttered from Jerusalem

14. Generally, the more righteous are spared

10:1213

128:24

Only righteous will abide His coming

15. Christ descends from heaven in glory

11:111

45:4446

Christ to come with his holy angels

(Adapted From: Book of Mormon Student Manual, Rel.121122, Church Educational System, 1996)