2 Corinthians 6

Paul counseled the Corinthians -

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?"  (2 Corinthians 6:14)

I believer that Paul is not discouraging us to associate with those that are unbelievers, but he is counseling us not to be tied up in activities of unbelievers that would lead one astray.

2 Corinthians 5

Paul writes of what I would call justification and sanctification -

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."  (2 Corinthians 5:17–21)

In my mind, justified or reconciled are the same thing.

2 Corinthians 1

As Paul describes being divinely delivered from death, he adds -

"Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf."  (2 Corinthians 1:11)

In my mind, Paul teaches that our repetitive prayers for leaders and family members do not fall on deaf ears and also lead to deliverance.

1 Corinthians 15

As Paul teaches that all will be resurrected describing the different types of resurrected bodies, he teaches -

"It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body."  (1 Corinthians 15:43–44)

It seems to me that the natural body lives by flesh and blood, but the spiritual resurrected body is quickened or lives by the spirit.

Elder Howard W. Hunter taught -

“There is a separation of the spirit and the body at the time of death. The resurrection will again unite the spirit with the body, and the body becomes a spiritual body, one of flesh and bones but quickened [made alive] by the spirit instead of blood. Thus, our bodies after the resurrection, quickened by the spirit, shall become immortal and never die. This is the meaning of the statements of Paul that ‘there is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body’ and ‘that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God.’ The natural body is flesh and blood, but quickened by the spirit instead of blood, it can and will enter the kingdom.” (General Conference, April 1969.)

1 Corinthians 14

As Paul taught concerning the "gift of tongues", he comments -

"I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue."  (1 Corinthians 14:18–19)

For -

"...he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort."  (1 Corinthians 14:3)

I believe that this is the reason for the gifts of the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12

In preface to reading Paul's writing on the "Gifts of the Spirit", Elder Orson Pratt taught -

“Whenever the Holy Ghost takes up its residence in a person, it not only cleanses, sanctifies, and purifies him, in proportion as he yields himself to its influence, but also imparts to him some gift, intended for the benefit of himself and others… all Saints who constitute the Church of Christ, are baptized into the same Spirit; and each one, without any exception, is made a partaker of some spiritual gift… Each member does not receive all these gifts; [they] are distributed among the members of the Church, according to their faithfulness, circumstances, natural abilities, duties, and callings; that the whole may be properly instructed, confirmed, perfected, and saved.” (Masterful Discourses, pp. 539– 41.)

Of all these gifts I noted -

"...to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit..."  (1 Corinthians 12:9)

Of which the Prophet Joseph Smith taught -

“These signs, such as healing the sick, casting out devils, etc., should follow all that believe, whether male or female.” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 224.)

1 Corinthians 9

Paul counseled concerning ministering -

"To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some."  (1 Corinthians 9:22)

But still counseling -

"To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law."  (1 Corinthians 9:21)

Suggesting to me that "but under the law of Christ", he still maintained his gospel standards.

1 Corinthians 7

When some so called Christians say all is necessary is to confess Jesus and they are saved, ignoring all other scripture, the gospel and multiple words of prophets to the contrary.   As an example, Paul told the Corinthians -

"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God."  (1 Corinthians 6:9–10)

Adding -

"Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God."  (1 Corinthians 7:19)

Obviously, His grace has conditions.

1 Corinthians 6

As Paul writes of sinful immorality and contention, he says -

"...know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?"  (1 Corinthians 6:19)

Receiving the Holy Ghost is essential to exaltation.  Thus, receiving the Holy Ghost is not about your spirit only but also the having the influence of the Holy Ghost.

1 Corinthians 4

Paul writes of priesthood leaders -

"Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful."  (1 Corinthians 4:1–2)

Always a good reminder.

1 Corinthians 3

Paul tells the Corinthians -

"And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able."  (1 Corinthians 3:1–2)

Which suggests to me that there was yet many more things yet to be revealed unto the saints for -

"We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God."  (Articles of Faith 1:9)

1 Corinthians 1

Acknowledging that the "Greeks" tend to rely more on philosophy and what they thought was wisdom, Paul writes -

"Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are..."  (1 Corinthians 1:25–28)

In my mind, it is humility, meekness, and lowly of heart that leads to faith for Mormon taught -

"...behold I say unto you that he cannot have faith and hope, save he shall be meek, and lowly of heart."  (Moroni 7:43)

Romans 15

Paul discusses how established Christians should act with new converts writing -

"We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves."  (Romans 15:1)

Adding -

"Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus..."  (Romans 15:5)

In my mind suggesting that we should have patience with those of lesser faith.

Romans 13

Speaking of priesthood leaders, Paul taught -

"For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake."  (Romans 13:4–5)

This is a warning to me to sustain our priesthood leaders.

Romans 12

As Paul suggests to both the Jewish and Gentile Roman converts that as the body has many needful parts, so does the body of the Church, he speaks of the unique gifts of individual saints -

"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."  (Romans 12:6–13)

As I read these gifts, I couldn't help but think of many of the saints I know that possess such gifts of the Spirit.

Romans 11

Paul again speaks of the law of Moses and its relationship with the gospel of Jesus Christ -

"And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work."  (Romans 11:6)

Obviously, Paul is teaching that man cannot be saved by the law of Moses.  Yet grace still has its condition -

"And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ."  (John 1:16–17)

Romans 9

Though much of Paul's writings to the Romans are difficult for me to understand, I feel it is clear his truthful statement -

"Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;
5 Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen."  (Romans 9:4–5)

I feel the doctrine is that when we are faithful,  sealed by proper priesthood authority, sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise we become Israelites or the family of Israel and its associated promises of celestial glory.  As the family of Israel or of Christ, families can be together forever.

Romans 8

In my mind, Paul is trying to teach the Roman Jews the law of Moses tends to lead to spiritual death but righteousness according to the gospel of Jesus Christ worthy to receive the Holy Ghost is happiness and peace writing -

"For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God."  (Romans 8:6–8)

"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."  (Romans 8:14)

In that they become the children of Christ.

Romans 7

As Paul speaks of his earlier commitment to the law of Moses, he suggests that he felt satisfaction In his obedience, but not spiritual. That many sinned within the law of Moses by still appearing to live the law.  He then explains -

"But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter."  (Romans 7:6)

In my mind, he now sensed a new commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ, as he continues to repent and strive to live His commandments.  It is the gospel that brings joy.