Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ?

Ahmad S. Corbitt · April 2023 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

I informed her that this was an effect of the law of justice.

Be True to God and His Work

Quentin L. Cook · October 2022 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 42)

Alma also gave wonderful counsel to Corianton for all of us who have gone through or will go through the repentance process, regardless of whether the sins are small or as severe as those committed by Corianton.

To the Friends and Investigators of the Church

Joaquin E. Costa · April 2017 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 42)

The final experience I’d like to share is about repentance.

Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

Quentin L. Cook · October 2016 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 42)

Alma 42 contains some of the most magnificent doctrine on the Atonement in all scripture.

“I Have Given You an Example”

Richard G. Scott · April 2014 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

There is no doctrine more fundamental to our work than the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Catch the Wave

Russell M. Nelson · April 2013 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

In addition, the Restoration added knowledge that Saints had anciently.

The Blessing of Scripture

D. Todd Christofferson · April 2010 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 42)

In a complete reversal from a century ago, many today would dispute with Alma about the seriousness of immorality.

Christians in Belief and Action

Joseph B. Wirthlin · October 1996 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

Our faith in the Lord moves us to the second principle of the gospel: repentance.

To Young Women and Men

Boyd K. Packer · April 1989 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 42)

A great contribution to Christian doctrine is the explanation in the Book of Mormon of how justice and mercy and repentance and forgiveness work together to erase transgressions.

“I Will Look unto the Lord”

Marion D. Hanks · October 1986 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Alma 42)

He had time now—and the disposition to listen and to think.

The Man Who Communed with Jehovah

Kyle S. McKay · October 2024 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

There are conditions to Christ’s mercy.

Happy and Forever

Gerrit W. Gong · October 2022 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Our joy becomes full as we feel Jesus Christ’s grace and forgiveness for us.

The Exquisite Gift of the Son

Matthew S. Holland · October 2020 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Alma’s imagery reflects the sobering reality that at some point the full, excruciating guilt of every sin we commit must be felt.

“Abide in My Love”

D. Todd Christofferson · October 2016 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

God will always love us, but He cannot save us in our sins.

Free Forever, to Act for Themselves

D. Todd Christofferson · October 2014 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (3)

We know that it is “the sufferings and death of him who did no sin, in whom [the Father] wast well pleased; … the blood of [His] Son which was shed” that satisfies the demands of justice, extends mercy, and redeems us.

The Preparatory Priesthood

Henry B. Eyring · October 2014 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (1)

The Lord’s plan for His work is filled with preparation.

To My Grandchildren

Henry B. Eyring · October 2013 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Therefore, according to justice, the plan of redemption could not be brought about, only on conditions of repentance of men in this probationary state, yea, this preparatory state; for except it were for these conditions, mercy could not take effect except it should destroy the work of justice. Now the work of justice could not be destroyed; if so, God would cease

Celestial Marriage

Russell M. Nelson · October 2008 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

My beloved brethren and sisters, I am deeply grateful for each of you.

“I Will Remember Your Sins No More”

Boyd K. Packer · April 2006 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 42:13)

Alma taught Corianton about justice and mercy: “According to justice, the plan of redemption could not be brought about, only on conditions of repentance of men” (Alma 42:13).

The Great Plan of Happiness

Earl C. Tingey · April 2006 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Alma taught that “mercy claimeth the penitent” and that “the plan of redemption could not be brought about, only on conditions of repentance.”

For Time and All Eternity

Boyd K. Packer · October 1993 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (4)

In the great council in heaven, God’s plan was presented: the plan of salvation, the plan of redemption, the great plan of happiness.

The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with Honor

Robert D. Hales · April 1990 · General Priesthood Meeting

Open paragraph (Alma 12:24, 26; 34:32; 42:10, 13)

All of us on earth are winners because we chose to come to this mortal probation, which Alma described as a preparatory state (see Alma 12:24, 26; 34:32; 42:10, 13).

He Means Me

Marion D. Hanks · April 1979 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (Alma 42:13, 15)

Christ came to save us.