Chapter 29: Alma 30–31
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Chapter 29: Alma 30–31
Manual Title
Book of Mormon Student Manual
Publication Type
Manual Lesson
Lesson
29
Year of Publication
2009
Authors
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Corporate/Institutional)
Pagination
213-221
Publisher
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Place Published
Salt Lake City
Abstract
Chapters 30–31 of Alma identify people and ideas that oppose Jesus Christ. President Ezra Taft Benson (1899–1994) said:
“The Book of Mormon brings men to Christ through two basic means. First, it tells in a plain manner of Christ and his gospel. …
“Second, the Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. (See 2 Ne. 3:12.) It fortifies the humble followers of Christ against the evil designs, strategies, and doctrines of the devil in our day. The type of apostates in the Book of Mormon are similar to the type we have today. God, with his infinite foreknowledge, so molded the Book of Mormon that we might see the error and know how to combat false educational, political, religious, and philosophical concepts of our time” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1975, 94–95; or Ensign, May 1975, 64).
By studying how Korihor sought to destroy the faith of the Nephites, you will better recognize those same destructive arguments in our day. By studying Alma’s response to Korihor, you will be better prepared to defend yourself and others from those who would destroy your faith.
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