- Moroni writes to the Lamanites, 420 years since Christ’s birth.
- Moroni asks the reader to remember and ponder the Lord’s mercies.
- Moroni exhorts the reader to inquire of God regarding the truthfulness of these things, explaining that the power of the Holy Ghost will come upon those who ask with a sincere heart and faith in Christ.
- Do not deny the power of God, but rather acknowledge Christ, and the goodness that flows from him.
- God’s spirit works in many different ways, bringing his gifts to humanity for their profit.
- Gifts of the spirit include teaching, wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophesy, angelic visitations, languages, and interpretation—they all come from Christ.
- Remember that every good gift comes from Christ, who is constant and eternal.
- Faith, hope and charity are all interlinked.
- Charity is absolutely essential for salvation, and thus faith and hope are likewise needed.
- Lack of hope leads to despair, which is contrary to the commands of Christ.