![]() ![]() This usage is different from the more specific definition of the soul of man given to us by revelation in this final dispensation. This same meaning for "soul" and "souls" also pertains in verses 11, 14, 18, 21, and 23 of this chapter. ![]() Verse 7 "Souls of men" here refers to the spirits of men. For a discussion of this phase of our eternal life The Spirit World in Ye Shall Know of the Doctrine, volume 2, chapter 13.ħ And now I would inquire what becometh of the souls of men from this time of death to the time appointed for the resurrection? Verse 6 Between the time of a man's death in mortality and his resurrection he lives in the world of spirits, the so-called spirit world. He then asks, in these next two verses, a logical question: What becomes of the spirit of man between the time of his death and his resurrection?Ħ Now there must needs be a space betwixt the time of death and the time of the resurrection. Verses 6-7 Alma understands that in the resurrection the body and spirit are reunited. Verse 5 Though it is not Alma's intention to discuss the sequence of the resurrection, that sequence is reviewed in the introductory commentary for verses 16-20 of this chapter. His intention, rather is to discuss mainly the spirit world (see verse 9).ĥ Now, whether there shall be one time, or a second time, or a third time, that men shall come forth from the dead, it mattereth not for God knoweth all these things and it sufficeth me to know that this is the case-that there is a time appointed that all shall rise from the dead. Indeed we will learn that his understanding of this sequence was imperfect. Verse 4 "Now when this time cometh no one knows" Alma does not intend to give any details about the sequence or timing of the resurrection. ![]() ![]() Now when this time cometh no one knows but God knoweth the time which is appointed. It is this information about "which inquired diligently of God that might know."Ĥ Behold, there is a time appointed that all shall come forth from the dead. Verse 3 "Now, I unfold unto you a mystery" Alma's intent here seems to be to discuss-beginning in verse 6-what he has learned from God regarding the world of spirits-the state of the soul between death and resurrection. But I show unto you one thing which I have inquired diligently of God that I might know-that is concerning the resurrection. Now, I unfold unto you a mystery nevertheless, there are many mysteries which are kept, that no one knoweth them save God himself. But behold, my son, the resurrection is not yet. The eternal body is referred to as "immortality" or "incorruption."ģ Behold, he bringeth to pass the resurrection of the dead. In this verse the mortal body is referred to as "this mortal" or "this corruption." The mortal body is "corruption" in that it is subject to disease and aging and decay and death. Verse 2 Christ was the first to be resurrected ( 1 Corinthians 15:20). Though we don't know the sequence of events in Corianton's particular situation, we would consider it perfectly typical and predictable that one who commits serious sin loses the Spirit and begins to doubt?Ģ Behold, I say unto you, that there is no resurrection-or, I would say, in other words, that this mortal does not put on immortality, this corruption does not put on incorruption-until after the coming of Christ. Verse 1 "I perceive that thy mind is worried" We will learn that Corianton has developed several questions about the doctrine. Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life.ġ Now my son, here is somewhat more I would say unto thee for I perceive that thy mind is worried concerning the resurrection of the dead. Alma Chapter 40 Previous: Alma Chapter 39 |Īlma 40 Alma counsels his son Corianton on the spirit world and resurrection.Īlma 40:11-14 Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection. ![]()
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