Nephi taught that because of the Savior’s atonement, our
spirit and our body will be restored in the resurrection (2 Nephi 9:12). Corianton and others twisted that teaching to
mean that in the resurrection our spirit and our body will be restored to good
and dwell in the presence of God – so committing a little sin was no big
deal. In this chapter, Alma the Younger
clarifies Nephi’s teachings. “That which
ye do send out shall return unto you again, and be restored. Therefore, the word restoration more fully
condemneth the sinner, and justifieth him not at all” (v. 15). Fortunately “the way is prepared that
whosoever will may walk therein and be saved” (v. 8). This way is the atonement and teachings of Jesus
Christ. Specifically: “see that you are merciful unto your
brethren; deal justly, judge righteously, and do good continually; and if ye do
all these things then shall you…have mercy…justice…a righteous judgment
restored unto you again” (v. 14).
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