26 And then shall they know that I am the Lord their God, that I am their Redeemer; but they would not be redeemed. (Mosiah 26:26) A consistent theme in the Book of Mormon is the assurance that salvation is available to everyone who chooses it. As the Savior instructs Alma on how to deal... Continue Reading →
The Spirit of Alma Was…Troubled – Mosiah 26:6-7, 13
6 For it came to pass that they did deceive many with their flattering words, who were in the church, and did cause them to commit many sins; therefore it became expedient that those who committed sin, that were in the church, should be admonished by the church. 7 And it came to pass that... Continue Reading →
They Were All One Church – Mosiah 25:19-22
19 And it came to pass that king Mosiah granted unto Alma that he might establish churches throughout all the land of Zarahemla; and gave him power to ordain priests and teachers over every church. 20 Now this was done because there were so many people that they could not all be governed by one... Continue Reading →
He Consecrated All Their Priests and All Their Teachers – Mosiah 23:16-18
16 And now, Alma was their high priest, he being the founder of their church. 17 And it came to pass that none received authority to preach or to teach except it were by him from God. Therefore he consecrated all their priests and all their teachers; and none were consecrated except they were just... Continue Reading →
They Were Called the Church of God – Mosiah 18:16-17
16 And after this manner he did baptize every one that went forth to the place of Mormon; and they were in number about two hundred and four souls; yea, and they were baptized in the waters of Mormon, and were filled with the grace of God. 17 And they were called the church of... Continue Reading →
He Should Take the Names – Mosiah 6:1-2
1 And now, king Benjamin thought it was expedient, after having finished speaking to the people, that he should take the names of all those who had entered into a covenant with God to keep his commandments. 2 And it came to pass that there was not one soul, except it were little children, but... Continue Reading →
I Would That Ye Should Take Upon You the Name of Christ – Mosiah 5:7-8
7 And now, because of the covenant which ye have made ye shall be called the children of Christ, his sons, and his daughters; for behold, this day he hath spiritually begotten you; for ye say that your hearts are changed through faith on his name; therefore, ye are born of him and have become... Continue Reading →
We Have Them Before Our Eyes – Mosiah 1:6-7
6 O my sons, I would that ye should remember that these sayings are true, and also that these records are true. And behold, also the plates of Nephi, which contain the records and the sayings of our fathers from the time they left Jerusalem until now, and they are true; and we can know... Continue Reading →
Abinadi’s Sermon to the Priests of King Noah – Mosiah 12-16
An overview of Abinadi's sermon to an unfriendly audience, including the setting, his purpose, an outline of the sermon, the outcome, and some takeaways.
King Benjamin’s Speech – Mosiah 2-5
What does it mean to take upon ourselves the name of Christ? As King Benjamin teaches in this speech, it means to be spiritually reborn through His atoning sacrifice, receiving a remission of our sins and being filled with joy. It also means to enter a new relationship with Him which enables us to retain the blessings of that rebirth over time.