Thursday, May 27, 2010

Alma 11

Zeezrom is the typical self serving lawyer who is not after truth but only interested in building his own case. He asks Amulek a series of questions that gives Amulek the opportunity to answer with positive responses that give the appearance he and Amulek are on the same page. Then assuming that he has Amnulek comfortable, he asks a trick question in an effort to discredit Amulek. He asks, if there is a God, if there is more than one God, how he knows what he's saying, is it the son of God who is going to come. The trick question is, "shall he save his people in their sins?" The key word is "in." The Savior doesn't save someone who is unrepentant and in sin. When Amulek says no, Zeezrom then turns Amulek's answers to his advantage saying Amulek says there is only one God, but the Son of God is coming which means there has to be at least two, and event though he is the son of God, he won't have the power to save his people.

Amulek takes this opportunity to first call Zeezrom a liar, then teach two very important principles. The first is in verses 40-41. The Savior will take upon him the transgressions of those who believe in him. These are the ones he will save. Those who reject him and continue in sin remain as if there hadn't been any redemption at all. This is so the wicked will have to face the consequences of their actions and justice for what they have done. Why would the Savior remove the sins of a someone who murders and has no intention or care about it? The second important principle is verses 43-44. All mankind will be resurrected. All will receive an immortal and perfect body after death that will unite with our spirits.

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