Talk:Alma 13:6-10

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Hi 68.198.65.91, I had assumed that they referred to the "children of men" immediately preceding the phrase "that they also might enter into his rest." I think there are a lot of examples in the Book of Mormon where the article doesn't refer back to the subject as we might expect but instead back to the last person talked about. Maybe I'll try to dig some examples up. Still I could see that you might read it the other way too. But if you read this as referring to those ordained as high priests, I don't think the "also" makes as much sense. Feel free to further revise the question. --Matthew Faulconer 07:05, 21 Apr 2005 (CEST)

I guess my question is with the 'also'. Are those ordained as high priests already assumed to have entered into his rest? Then, when they teach the other children of men, they (the other children of men) can enter into his rest also? Perhaps the question is ultimately what it means to 'enter into his rest'? Is this synonymous with joining the church? If so, then it is a nice, poetic phrase, but it makes the whole question here a bit over-blown. (Ben)

Grace

I'm struck over and over again recently about how much the Book of Mormon adds to our understanding of the doctrine of grace. It seems that despite some LDS uncomfort with this doctrine due to percieved Evangelical excess, the whole purpose of the gospel is to help us become like Christ by growing from grace to grace--through our good works which bestow favor and loving kindness on others, which gains us favour in the sight of God, who then grants us increased ability to love and bless others (3 Ne 12:48). This section of scripture seems to show how the priesthood is a necessary part of this equation. Evidentally, you can't just be a free agent going around blessing others, this needs to be done "after the order of the Son". I'm struck by the implication that while many good people obtain a measure of grace and bless the lives of millions, the fullest manifestation of grace, and sanctification, seems to occur only through priesthood service.

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