The term "great and abominable church" is almost exclusively used by Nephi (see beginning 1 Nephi 13:6). The two exceptions are one mention by Jacob (2 Nephi 6:12) and one mention in the Doctrine and Covenants (DC 29:21). Certainly the terminology of the Doctrine and Covenants was influenced by Nephi's choice of words, and it is virtually certain that Jacob's use of the term depends heavily on his brother Nephi's teachings.
As Nephi discusses his understanding of the events of these last days, he refers again to his vision expanding on the meaning of the Tree of Life to explain future history.