As we discussed yesterday, the earliest references to baptism in the Book of Mormon focus on the baptism of Jesus Christ (which would happen 600 years later). Nephi teaches us that we should be baptized to follow His example (2 Nephi 31). Four hundred and fifty years later, the prophet Alma teaches the people about... Continue Reading →
According to the Order of God – Alma 6:1
1 And now it came to pass that after Alma had made an end of speaking unto the people of the church, which was established in the city of Zarahemla, he ordained priests and elders, by laying on his hands according to the order of God, to preside and watch over the church. (Alma 6:1)... Continue Reading →
According to the Revelation of the Truth – Alma 6:8
8 And Alma went and began to declare the word of God unto the church which was established in the valley of Gideon, according to the revelation of the truth of the word which had been spoken by his fathers, and according to the spirit of prophecy which was in him, according to the testimony... Continue Reading →
The Souls of Those Who Knew Not God – Alma 6:5-6
5 Now I would that ye should understand that the word of God was liberal unto all, that none were deprived of the privilege of assembling themselves together to hear the word of God.6 Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and mighty prayer... Continue Reading →
Alma 6:5-6 The Souls of Those Who Knew Not God
5 Now I would that ye should understand that the word of God was liberal unto all, that none were deprived of the privilege of assembling themselves together to hear the word of God.6 Nevertheless the children of God were commanded that they should gather themselves together oft, and join in fasting and mighty prayer... Continue Reading →