Hopes of Glory is a blog dedicated to discovering Jesus Christ within the Book of Mormon and other religious scriptures. Hopes of Glory is a reference to Jesus and his victory over death.

Mosiah 16:8-9 “…the grave hath no victory, and the sting of death is swallowed up in Christ. He is the light and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death.”

Alma 22:14 “that the grave shall have no victory, and that the sting of death should be swallowed up in the hopes of glory…”

To the Reader

Thank you for your time, your curiosity, and your interest in Jesus. Thank you for exploring the Book of Mormon which testifies of him. Time is precious. It is an honor for me that you have chosen to spend a few moments reading what I have written.

This research has been many years in the making. At first it was simply a project to discover the many names of Jesus within the Book of Mormon. Over time, it grew into something more. This site highlights many of my personal discoveries within the scriptures. However, no work can fully do justice to the topic of discovering Jesus. Just as there are growing libraries of books dedicated to understanding the Bible, the same is true with the Book of Mormon. I hope that the personal discoveries and insights that I share, encourage you to have greater love for God and others. I hope that my research also helps you to have a greater appreciation for the Book of Mormon as a witness of Jesus and to discover him within its pages.

My own limited understanding, shortcomings, flaws, and biases are undoubtedly contained in this work. I’m not a trained scriptural scholar and even if I were, there are sure to still be some errors. On the path of discovery there are bound to be some bad assumptions that result in false starts and dead ends. Rarely is a jigsaw puzzle put together without exploring whether a puzzle piece fits where it doesn’t belong. The path of spiritual growth and enlightenment is often with a little here and a little there. My own journey is not complete and my own discovery of truth is ongoing. Please forgive my errors in advance. When Jesus returns, I believe he will unite all people of humble faith and correct us in our understanding of his gospel and eternal truths. Until then, let the Holy Spirit be your guide in showing you where each puzzle piece fits. When a piece fits, there is a certain satisfaction that comes from truths harmonizing that just feels right. If it doesn’t fit, keep exploring, turn it over, rotate it, or try a different piece. Take that which is edifying and uplifting to you and please feel free to leave the rest.

The views, interpretations, and opinions expressed here are strictly my own and do not represent the official views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is not official church doctrine nor interpretation of scripture. Readers are encouraged to go to official church sources for understanding church doctrine and church interpretations of the scriptures. Official doctrines and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be found online at the church’s website: www.churchofjesuschrist.org

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