Alma 46:39
"And it came to pass that there were many who died, firmly believing that their souls were redeemed by the Lord Jesus Christ; thus they went out of the world rejoicing."
Death is rejoicing when we trust in the Lord. The Plan of Salvation explains that death is not the end of our lives, rather it is a passing point to the next phase. When we accept Christ and live our lives how He wants us to live them, we can be at peace and have joy in the upcoming reunion with our Savior.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Yea, I believe!
Alma 45:3
"And Helaman said unto him: Yea, I believe."
This is a very simple verse, yet it has so much meaning. Helaman believed all the words of the scriptures and the prophecies his father, Alma, had made. He believed all the words of the prophet! This firm statement 'Yea, I believe' holds so much power. Helaman believes in Christ, in His gospel, in His commandments, in His all. He believes that if he follows Christ that he will be saved and have everlasting joy in the life to come. He believes that there is more to life than this mortal experience. He knows we are all children of an Almighty God and that there is divinity within us all. He believes all these things, and so do I.
"And Helaman said unto him: Yea, I believe."
This is a very simple verse, yet it has so much meaning. Helaman believed all the words of the scriptures and the prophecies his father, Alma, had made. He believed all the words of the prophet! This firm statement 'Yea, I believe' holds so much power. Helaman believes in Christ, in His gospel, in His commandments, in His all. He believes that if he follows Christ that he will be saved and have everlasting joy in the life to come. He believes that there is more to life than this mortal experience. He knows we are all children of an Almighty God and that there is divinity within us all. He believes all these things, and so do I.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Punishment for Sin
Alma 42:20
"And also, if there was no law given against sin men would not be afraid to sin."
Sinning is bad, but if it goes unpunished there's no incentive not to sin. Sinning brings unhappiness, so the Lord graciously gives punishment for sin so we don't want to sin. Without punishment, we would never learn and choose for ourselves.
"And also, if there was no law given against sin men would not be afraid to sin."
Sinning is bad, but if it goes unpunished there's no incentive not to sin. Sinning brings unhappiness, so the Lord graciously gives punishment for sin so we don't want to sin. Without punishment, we would never learn and choose for ourselves.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
After Death
Alma 40:9
"Therefore, there is a time appointed unto men that they shall rise from the dead; and there is a space between the time of death and the resurrection..."
Alma asked the Lord what happens to us when we die. His answer is in chapter 40. Alma teaches that there is a time between when we die and when we are resurrected. During this time we are either happy or miserable, based on how we chose to live our lives in this mortal life. The righteous will teach those who knew not Christ. After this time, we are resurrected. Whether we are all resurrected at the same time or at different times does not matter. God knows and that's all that matters. After we are resurrected, we are judged of God and we receive our glory.
"Therefore, there is a time appointed unto men that they shall rise from the dead; and there is a space between the time of death and the resurrection..."
Alma asked the Lord what happens to us when we die. His answer is in chapter 40. Alma teaches that there is a time between when we die and when we are resurrected. During this time we are either happy or miserable, based on how we chose to live our lives in this mortal life. The righteous will teach those who knew not Christ. After this time, we are resurrected. Whether we are all resurrected at the same time or at different times does not matter. God knows and that's all that matters. After we are resurrected, we are judged of God and we receive our glory.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Repent
Alma 39:8
"But behold, ye cannot hide your crimes from God; and except ye repent they will stand as a testimony against you at the last day."
God knows all our actions; whether good or bad. We cannot hide from Him. We are all subject to His laws. Through the atonement of Jesus Christ we can repent of these sins and become pure before the Father. We don't have to be ashamed of our wrongdoings when we have completely repented and moved away from them. It is so important to constantly repent so that we are not guilty before Him at the last day.
"But behold, ye cannot hide your crimes from God; and except ye repent they will stand as a testimony against you at the last day."
God knows all our actions; whether good or bad. We cannot hide from Him. We are all subject to His laws. Through the atonement of Jesus Christ we can repent of these sins and become pure before the Father. We don't have to be ashamed of our wrongdoings when we have completely repented and moved away from them. It is so important to constantly repent so that we are not guilty before Him at the last day.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Repentance
Alma 38:8
"And it came to pass that I was three days and three nights in the most bitter pain and anguish of soul; and never, until I did cry out unto the Lord Jesus Christ for mercy, did I receive a remission of my sins. But behold, I did cry unto him and I did find peace to my soul."
Alma was in torment for 3 days and nights because of all the sin he had committed in his life. For three days and nights he thought he was doomed and that there was no turning back. Through Christ, however, he was able to repent and become a better person permanently. He turned away from the sins and devoted his life to the Lord. It was no free repentance though. He had to do his own work. He had to come to Christ and seek His mercy. We can't expect to sin and be ok. We have to repent of these sins in sincerity and then we'll be filled with peace.
"And it came to pass that I was three days and three nights in the most bitter pain and anguish of soul; and never, until I did cry out unto the Lord Jesus Christ for mercy, did I receive a remission of my sins. But behold, I did cry unto him and I did find peace to my soul."
Alma was in torment for 3 days and nights because of all the sin he had committed in his life. For three days and nights he thought he was doomed and that there was no turning back. Through Christ, however, he was able to repent and become a better person permanently. He turned away from the sins and devoted his life to the Lord. It was no free repentance though. He had to do his own work. He had to come to Christ and seek His mercy. We can't expect to sin and be ok. We have to repent of these sins in sincerity and then we'll be filled with peace.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Deliverance
Alma 36: 27
"And I have been supported under trials and troubles of every kind, yea, and in all manner of afflictions; yea, God has delivered me from prison, and from bonds, and from death; yea, and I do put my trust in him, and he will still deliver me."
When we trust in God, there is no limited amount of times that He will help us. He may not always deliver us out of our trials/hardships right away, but He'll give us the strength to get through them. He will never leave us alone. He will guide us through hard times and give us something to hold onto. He helped Alma, someone who previously was an awful sinner and destroyer of His church, and He will help each of us when we come to Him and ask for help. We must humbly follow Him and He will be there.
"And I have been supported under trials and troubles of every kind, yea, and in all manner of afflictions; yea, God has delivered me from prison, and from bonds, and from death; yea, and I do put my trust in him, and he will still deliver me."
When we trust in God, there is no limited amount of times that He will help us. He may not always deliver us out of our trials/hardships right away, but He'll give us the strength to get through them. He will never leave us alone. He will guide us through hard times and give us something to hold onto. He helped Alma, someone who previously was an awful sinner and destroyer of His church, and He will help each of us when we come to Him and ask for help. We must humbly follow Him and He will be there.
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