Why Did Moroni Refer to Vessel Impurity in Condemning the Central Government?
Now I would that ye should remember that God has said that the inward vessel shall be cleansed first, and then shall the outer vessel be cleansed also.
Alma 60:23
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Why Was Moroni’s Correspondence with Pahoran Significant?
“And it came to pass that he immediately sent an epistle to Pahoran”
Alma 59:3
How Did Helaman’s Army Maintain Faith While Being Cut Off from Provisions?
"But, behold … we trust God will deliver us, notwithstanding the weakness of our armies, yea, and deliver us out of the hands of our enemies."
Alma 58:37
Chiasmus in the Book of Mormon
The discovery of chiasmus in the Book of Mormon is one of the most significant scholarly contributions to understanding and appreciating the Nephite record. John W. Welch discovered the presence of chiasmus on August 16, 1967 while on his mission in Germany, and since that time, chiasmus has served as a profound witness for the beauty and complexity of the Book of Mormon. To celebrate Chiasmus Day (August 16), this page features various resources for studying chiasmus in the Book of Mormon. We hope these resources will enrich your study and serve to strengthen your testimony of this masterful work.
Why Is the Presence of Chiasmus in the Book of Mormon Significant?
“And now it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall not take upon him the name of Christ must be called by some other name; therefore, he findeth himself on the left hand of God. . . I say unto you . . . that ye are not found on the left hand of God, but that ye hear and know the voice by which ye shall be called, and also, the name by which he shall call you.”
Why Did the Stripling Warriors Perform Their Duties “With Exactness”?
“Yea, and they did obey and observe to perform every word of command with exactness”
Alma 57:21
How Realistic are Nephite Battle Strategies?
“We were desirous to bring a stratagem into effect upon them”
Alma 56:30
Why Did Moroni Change His Mind about Exchanging Prisoners with Ammoron?
"Behold, I will not exchange prisoners with Ammoron save he will withdraw his purpose, as I have stated in my epistle; for I will not grant unto him that he shall have any more power than what he hath got."
Alma 55:2
Gospel Doctrine Lesson #34: How Could You Have Forgotten Your God?
To help class members recognize the cycle that leads from righteousness to wickedness and back to righteousness.
Why Was Ammoron Determined to Avenge the Blood of His Brother?
“I am Ammoron, the king of the Lamanites; I am the brother of Amalickiah whom ye have murdered. Behold, I will avenge his blood upon you”
Alma 54:16