Who Will the Gospel Be Preached To?
The gospel will be preached to every nation, every kindred, every tongue, every people — meaning no one is outside the reach of God’s saving invitation.
Mosiah 15:28 makes this universal scope unmistakable, and when we ask, “Who will the gospel be preached to?” the answer is: all of God’s children without exception.
By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Conference Talk April 2022
"We have the sacred responsibility to share the power and peace of Jesus Christ with all who will listen."
By Elder Richard G. Scott Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles General Conference April 2005
"I encourage you to find out how this extraordinary resource can help in your missionary efforts."
Dissecting Mosiah 15:28 Through Our Shared Lens
“The salvation of the Lord shall be declared to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.”
This verse answers our question directly: the gospel is preached to everyone because salvation is offered to everyone.
When we read this as disciples the verse becomes a calling:
- We are part of the Lord’s worldwide declaration.
- We belong to a covenant people whose mission is outward, not inward.
- Our responsibility is to help ensure that every soul has the chance to hear the message of Christ.
The cross‑reference word is salvation, and Psalm 67:2 (1–2) reinforces the same universal scope:
"God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah."
π€ "That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations."
This gives us our principle:
Missionary Work
God’s saving power is meant to spread.
Principle: Missionary Work
Psalm 67:2 gives us the directional principle:
God blesses us so that His saving truth can flow outward to all nations.
Missionary work is not merely a program — it is the covenant pattern of God’s dealings with His children.
Context Principle for Salvation:
Missionary Work
Scriptures taken from the Topical Guide
Each of these captures the universality of God’s missionary reach — the same truth Mosiah 15:28 declares.
Old Testament — Isaiah 49:6
“I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles…”
God’s covenant people exist to shine outward.
New Testament — Matthew 28:19
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations…”
Christ commissions us to cross every boundary.
The Book of Mormon — Alma 29:8
“The Lord doth grant unto all nations… to teach his word.”
God is already working among all peoples — we join His work.
Doctrine and Covenants — D&C 90:11
“Every man shall hear the gospel in his own tongue…”
The Restoration ensures every child of God will hear in their own language.
Pearl of Great Price — Moses 8:19
“Go forth and declare my gospel…”
The call to preach is ancient — part of God’s pattern from the beginning.
Unified Principle
God’s salvation is universal, therefore our mission must be universal.
Mosiah 15:28 teaches us that the gospel will reach every soul — and Psalm 67 teaches us why:
We are blessed so that we can bless the world.
So when we ask, “Who will the gospel be preached to?” the answer is not only descriptive — it is prescriptive:
It will be preached to all people — and we are part of how God makes that happen.
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