44 But Alma said unto him: Thou hast had signs enough; will ye tempt your God? Will ye say, Show unto me a sign, when ye have the testimony of all these thy brethren, and also all the holy prophets? The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a God;... Continue Reading →
They Were Strict in Observing the Ordinances of God – Alma 30:3
3 Yea, and the people did observe to keep the commandments of the Lord; and they were strict in observing the ordinances of God, according to the law of Moses; for they were taught to keep the law of Moses until it should be fulfilled.(Alma 30:3)In the chapters preceding this verse, the Nephites welcomed a... Continue Reading →
I Withstood the Truth – Alma 30:53
53 But behold, the devil hath deceived me; for he appeared unto me in the form of an angel, and said unto me: Go and reclaim this people, for they have all gone astray after an unknown God. And he said unto me: There is no God; yea, and he taught me that which I... Continue Reading →
What Evidence Have Ye That There Is No God? – Alma 30:40
40 And now what evidence have ye that there is no God, or that Christ cometh not? I say unto you that ye have none, save it be your word only.(Alma 30:40-41)Korihor's argument is twofold:The people are unhappy (whether they know it or not) because of rules imposed upon them by the church.The priests maintain... Continue Reading →
Alma 30:53 I Taught Them, Even Until…I Verily Believed That They Were True
53 But behold, the devil hath deceived me; for he appeared unto me in the form of an angel, and said unto me: Go and reclaim this people, for they have all gone astray after an unknown God. And he said unto me: There is no God; yea, and he taught me that which I... Continue Reading →