Alma 5-7
Questions for Review:
1. Identify the sins Alma specifically stated
that would prevent church members from being saved. (Alma 5:28-30)
2. The Lord does not dwell in
temples. (Alma 7:21)
Alma 5
Alma's Teachings
to Members of the Church in Zarahemla |
Signs of spiritual birth: (14-16)
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To have the Lord's image in one's countenance
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To experience a mighty change of heart
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To (honestly) see oneself saved
It will be impossible to lie in the final judgment,
unless one makes God a liar (17-19,25)
. Besides, those who wilfully break
the commandments and don't like "church stuff" won't like the kingdom of
heaven anyway ... Check Moroni's words on the matter: read Mormon 9:3-5
Several sins that impede an eternal reward: (28-30)
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Pride, envy, mockery
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Materialism (53)
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Ethnocentrism (54)
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Lack of charity (55)
How Alma gained his testimony (45-46)
Alma's call to repentance was issued as a commandment
to the members of the church and as an invitation to non-members (62)
Alma cleanses the church (3-4)
A glimpse of the practices in the Nephite church
(1,5-6)
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Laying on of hands
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Free assembly; the meetings were open to all
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Fasting and prayer on behalf of those who didn't know
God
Alma 7
Alma's Teachings
to Members of the Church in Gideon |
Nephites didn't know whether or not Christ would
come among them during his mortal ministry (8)
Mary is mentioned by name for the second time in
the Book of Mormon (10)
Christ's sufferings in the flesh (11-13)
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More intense than regular humans can normally bear (read
Mosiah 3:7)
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He suffered all kinds of temptations, afflictions, infirmities,
and finally a terrible and excruciatingly painful death
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These were real sufferings: no fake, no "symbolic" sufferings
Fear not; lay aside your sins that besets and binds
you down and be baptized as sign of a covenant to keep the Lord's commandments
(15)
Important qualities for saints: (23-24)
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Humbleness, submission, gentleness
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Patience, long-suffering, temperance
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Diligence in keeping commandments
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Prayer; not only asking for things but also thanking
for the blessings received
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If we have faith, hope, and charity then
we will abound in good works
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