Alma 5
764. (H-E) True or false: The heading to chapter 5 of Alma states: 'The words which Alma, the High Priest according to the holy order of God, . delivered to the people in their cities and villages throughout the land.' Answer: True (Heading, Alma 5)
765. (G-M) Alma began to deliver the word of God unto the people, first in the land of _______________, and from thence throughout all the land. A. Zarahemla B. Gideon C. Melek D. Ammonihah E. Manti Answer: A (Alma 5:1)
766. (D-D) As Alma began to preach, he said all of the following EXCEPT: A. I have been consecrated by my father, Alma, to be a high priest over the church of God B. My father had power and authority from God to do consecrate and establish a church C. My father established a church in the land which was called the land of Moroni D. My father baptized his brethren in the waters of Mormon E. My father and his people were delivered out of the hands of king Noah by the mercy and power of God Answer: C (Alma 5:3-4)
767. (H-M) All of the following happened to Alma's father, Alma, and his people EXCEPT: A. They were brought into bondage by the hands of the Lamanites in the wilderness B. They were placed in captivity C. The Lord delivered them out of bondage by the power of his word D. They were brought into the land called Zarahemnah E. They began to establish the church of God throughout the land Answer: D (Alma 5:5)
768. (D-M) As Alma preached to his brethren who belonged to the church, he asked them all of the following questions EXCEPT: A. Have you sufficiently retained in remembrance the captivity of your fathers? B. Have you sufficiently retained in remembrance faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, and brotherly kindness? C. Have you sufficiently retained in remembrance Gods mercy towards your fathers? D. Have you sufficiently retained in remembrance Gods longsuffering towards your fathers? E. Have you sufficiently retained in remembrance that God has delivered the souls of your fathers from hell? Answer: B (Alma 5:6)
769. (D-M) Alma told his brethren who belonged to the church that all of the following things had happened to his father Alma and his people EXCEPT: A. God changed their hearts B. God awakened them out of a deep sleep and they awoke unto God C. They were in the midst of darkness, but their souls were illuminated by the light of the everlasting word D. They were encircled about by the bands of death and the chains of hell E. The acrid smell of brimstone was causing them to choke and gasp for breath F. An everlasting destruction did await them Answer: E (Alma 5:7)
770. (D-E) Alma told his brethren who belonged to the church that all of the following things had happened to his father Alma and his people EXCEPT: A. They were not destroyed B. The bands of death and the chains of hell which encircled them were broken and loosed C. The lake of fire and brimstone which awaited them evaporated D. Their souls did expand E. They sang redeeming love F. They were saved Answer: C (Alma 5:8-9)
771. (D-M) Alma asked his people all of the following questions concerning his father, Alma, and his people EXCEPT: A. How were their callings and elections made sure? B. On what conditions were they saved? C. What grounds had they to hope for salvation? D. What was the cause of their being loosed from the bands of death? E. What was the cause of their being loosed from the chains of hell? Answer: A (Alma )
772. (D-M) After asking his people several pointed questions Alma said which of the following things about his father, Alma: A. He believed in the words which were delivered by the mouth of Abinadi, a holy prophet B. Abinadi spoke the words of God and my father believed them C. Because of my fathers faith, a mighty change was wrought in his heart D. All these things concerning my father are true E. Alma said all of the above things Answer: E (Alma -12)
773. (D-M) Alma went on to say all of the following things about those who believed the words of his father, Alma, EXCEPT: A. He [Alma] preached the word unto your fathers B. A mighty change was wrought in your fathers' hearts C. Your fathers were encircled about by hosts of angels when a mighty change was wrought in their hearts D. Your fathers humbled themselves and put their trust in the true and living God E. Your fathers were faithful until the end, and they were saved Answer: C (Alma )
774. (D-M) Alma asked the brethren of the church all the following questions EXCEPT: A. Have ye spiritually been born of God? B. Have ye received the image of God in your countenances? C. Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts? D. Have ye strengthened the feeble knees and lifted up the hands which hang down? E. Do ye exercise faith in the redemption of him who created you? F. Do ye look forward with an eye of faith to stand before God to be judged according to the deeds which have been done in the mortal body? Answer: D (Alma -15)
775. (D-E) True or false: Alma encouraged the brethren of the church to "...view this mortal body raised in immortality and this corruption raised in incorruption". Answer: True (Alma )
776. (D-D) Alma asked the brethren of the church if they could imagine to themselves all of the following situations EXCEPT: A. That ye hear the voice of the Lord, saying unto you, in that day: Come unto me ye blessed, for your works have been works of righteousness upon the face of the earth? B. That ye hear the voice of the Lord, saying unto you: How oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but ye would not? C. That ye can lie unto the Lord in that day, and say - Lord, our works have been righteous works upon the face of the earth - and that he will save you? D. That ye are brought before the tribunals of God with your souls filled with guilt and remorse, having a remembrance of all your guilt, a perfect remembrance of all your wickedness and that ye have set at defiance the commandments of God? Answer: B (Alma -18)
777. (D-M) Alma asked the brethren of the church all of the following questions EXCEPT: A. Do ye not know that, at that day, the rebellious shall be pierced with much sorrow, for their iniquities shall be spoken upon the housetops, and their secret acts revealed? B. Can ye look up to God at that day with a pure heart and clean hands? C. Can you look up, having the image of God engraven upon your countenances? D. Can ye think of being saved when you have yielded yourselves to become subjects to the devil? Answer: A (Alma -20)
778. (D-M) Alma told the brethren of the church that at the day when they stood before the tribunal of God, they would know all of the following things EXCEPT: A. No man can be saved except his garments are washed white B. A man's garments must be purified until they are cleansed from all stain C. A man's garments are cleansed from all stain through the blood of him of whom it had been spoken by their fathers D. He that was spoken of by their fathers should come to redeem his people from their sins E. Every tongue shall confess to him who sits upon the everlasting throne Answer: E (Alma )
779. (D-D) Alma asked the brethren of the church all of the following questions EXCEPT: A. How will any of you feel if ye shall stand before the bar of God, having your garments stained with blood and all manner of filthiness? B. What will these things [blood stains and filthiness on their garments] testify against you? C. Will not they [blood stains and filthiness on their garments] testify that ye are murderers and also that you are guilty of all manner of wickedness? D. Will not they [blood stains and filthiness on their garments] testify that ye are whoremongers and adulterers, perverted with all manner of vile sins? E. Do ye suppose that such a one could have a place to sit down in the kingdom of God with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the holy prophets? Answer: D (Alma -24)
780. (D-M) How did Alma describe the garments of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the holy prophets to the brethren of the church? A. They are washed red by the spilled blood of the Redeemer B. They are cleansed, spotless, pure, and white C. They are of a whiteness beyond anything earthly, nor could anything earthly be made to appear so white and brilliant D. They are long and flowing, reaching to just above the ankle E. Alma did not use any of the above descriptions Answer: B (Alma )
781. (D-M) Those who have their garments stained with blood and filthiness cannot have a place in the kingdom of heaven unless: A. Lucifer is destined to reign supreme B. Mercy robs justice C. Faith precedes the miracle D. Our Creator is a liar from the beginning Answer: D (Alma )
782. (D-M) Alma taught that those who have their garments stained with blood and filthiness would be 'cast out' because they are: A. The children of Beelzebub B. The children of the prince of darkness C. The children of the kingdom of the devil D. The offspring of iniquity E. The progenitors of wickedness Answer: C (Alma )
783. (D-M) Alma, after asking his brethren if they had experienced a change of heart and had felt to sing the song of redeeming love, asked the following question: A. Would you like to sing in the choirs above? B. Have ye lifted up the hands which hang down? C. Have ye mourned with those that mourn? D. Have ye lengthened your stride? E. Can ye feel so now? Answer: E (Alma )
784. (D-M) Alma asked his brethren all of the following questions EXCEPT: A. Are your loins girded about with truth? B. Have ye walked, keeping yourselves blameless before God? C. If ye were called to die at this time, could ye say that ye have been sufficiently humble? D. Have your garments been cleansed and made white through the blood of Christ, who will come to redeem his people from their sins? E. Are ye stripped of pride? F. Is there one among you who is not stripped of envy? Answer: A (Alma -29)
785. (D-M) To those who were not stripped of pride and envy, Alma said which of the following: A. Ye are not prepared to meet God B. Ye must prepare quickly C. The hour is soon at hand D. The kingdom of heaven is soon at hand E. Such an one hath not eternal life F. Such an one is not found guiltless G. Alma said all of the above things Answer: G (Alma -29)
786. (D-M) Concerning those who made a mock of their brother or heaped upon him persecution, Alma said all of the following EXCEPT: A. Wo unto such an one for he is not prepared B. The time is at hand that he must repent or he cannot be saved C. A lake of brimstone and sulphurous fumes awaits you D. Wo unto all ye workers of iniquity E. Repent, repent, for the Lord God hath spoken it Answer: C (Alma -32)
787. (D-M) Alma told his brethren that the Lord God does all of the following things EXCEPT: A. He sends an invitation unto all men B. He encircles all men in the arms of his justice C. His arms of mercy are extended towards all men D. He says, Repent, and I will receive you E. He says, Come unto me and ye shall partake of the fruit of the tree of life F. He says, Come unto me and ye shall eat and drink of the bread and the waters of life freely Answer: B (Alma -34)
788. (D-M) Alma told his brethren that the Lord God said all of the following things EXCEPT: A. Come unto me and bring forth works of righteousness B. Come unto me and ye shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire C. The time is at hand that whosoever brings forth not good fruit shall have cause to wail and mourn D. The time is at hand that whosoever frequently takes the name of the Lord in vain shall have cause to wail and mourn E. The time is at hand that whosoever doeth not the works of righteousness shall have cause to wail and mourn Answer: D (Alma -36)
789. (D-E) Alma refers to three groups of people who had 'gone astray'. Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups Alma described? A. Those that have soiled hands and an impure heart B. Those that are workers of iniquity C. Those that are puffed up in the vain things of the world D. Those that have professed to know the ways of righteousness Answer: A (Alma )
790. (D-M) Alma refers to those who have gone astray, as sheep having no shepherd, despite the fact that a shepherd had called after them and was still calling after them. What reason does he give for these people still going astray? A. They didn't like being referred to as sheep B. They weren't familiar with the calls of the shepherd C. They would not hearken unto the shepherd's voice D. They didn't recognize the voice of the shepherd E. A wolf had entered among them Answer: C (Alma )
791. (D-M) Regarding sheep and the good shepherd, Alma said all of the following to the people EXCEPT: A. The good shepherd doth call you B. The good shepherd doth call you in his own name, which is the name of Christ C. If ye will not hearken unto the voice of the good shepherd, ye are not the sheep of the good shepherd D. If ye are not the sheep of the good shepherd, of what fold are ye? E. If ye are not the sheep of the good shepherd, the devil is your shepherd and ye are of his fold F. Ye are not a liar if ye deny these things, but ye are a child of unrighteous parents Answer: F (Alma -39)
792. (D-E) Regarding good and evil, Alma said all of the following to the people EXCEPT: A. Whatsoever is good cometh from God, and whatsoever is evil cometh from the devil B. Whatsoever is white cometh from God, and whatsoever is black cometh from the devil C. If a man brings forth good works he hearkens unto the voice of the good shepherd, and he does follow him D. Whosever brings forth evil works becomes a child of the devil, for he hearkens unto his voice and follows him E. Whosever brings forth evil works receives his wages of the devil, and for his wages he receives death F. He that brings forth evil works receives death as to things pertaining unto righteousness, being dead unto all good works Answer: B (Alma -42)
793. (H-M) Alma pleaded with his brethren to hear him, and he spoke in all of the following ways EXCEPT: A. His voice was as a knife, piercing them to their very souls B. He spoke in the energy of his soul C. He spoke unto them plainly such that they could not err D. He spoke unto them according to the commandments of God E. He spoke unto them in a manner that was according to the holy order of God, which was in Christ Jesus F. He stood and testified unto them concerning the things which had been spoken by their fathers of things to come Answer: A (Alma -44)
794. (D-M) Alma said all of the following things to his brethren EXCEPT: A. Do ye not suppose that I know of these things myself? B. I testify that I do know that these things whereof I have spoken are true C. How do ye suppose that I know of their surety? D. These things are made known unto me by the Holy Spirit of God E. I have fasted and prayed for a day, a night, and a day that I might know these things of myself F. Now I do know of myself that these things are true Answer: E (Alma -46)
795. (D-M) Alma said all of the following things to his brethren EXCEPT: A. The Lord God hath made these things manifest unto me by his Holy Spirit B. This is the spirit of revelation which is in me C. I have put off the natural man and have become a saint through the atonement of the Lord D. It has been revealed unto me that the words which have been spoken by our fathers are true, according to the spirit of prophecy which is in me E. The spirit of prophecy is also by the manifestation of the Spirit of God F. I know that whatsoever I say unto you concerning that which is to come is true Answer: C (Alma -48)
796. (D-M) Alma said all of the following things concerning Christ to his brethren EXCEPT: A. I know that Jesus Christ shall come B. Jesus, the Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, is full of grace and mercy and truth C. Jesus will come to take away the sins of the world D. Jesus will be a man of sorrows, well-acquainted with grief E. Jesus will take away the sins of every man who steadfastly believes on his name Answer: D (Alma )
797. (D-M) Alma told his brethren that by the order of God he was called to preach unto all of the following groups EXCEPT: A. His beloved brethren that dwelt in the land B. Every nation, kindred, tongue, and people C. The old and the young D. The bond and the free E. The aged, the middle-aged, and the rising generation F. To those that must repent and be born again Answer: B (Alma )
798. (D-E) Alma told his brethren that the Spirit had said which of the following: A. Repent, all ye ends of the earth B. The kingdom of heaven is soon at hand C. The Son of God will come in his glory, might, majesty, power, and dominion D. The glory of the King of all the earth and also the King of heaven shall very soon shine forth among all the children of men E. Repent, for except ye repent ye can in nowise inherit the kingdom of heaven F. The ax is laid at the root of the tree, and every tree that grings not forth good fruit shall be hewn down and cast into the fire G. All of the above things were said by the Spirit to Alma Answer: G (Alma -52)
799. (D-M) The Spirit described the fire into which certain trees would be thrown in the following words: A. A fire which cannot be consumed, even an unquenchable fire B. A fire which cannot be circumscribed, even an everlasting fire C. A fire which cannot be extinguished, even an overpowering fire D. A fire which cannot be described, even an indescribable fire E. A fire which cannot be contained, even an eternal fire Answer: A (Alma )
800. (D-M) Alma asked his brethren all of the following questions EXCEPT: A. Can ye withstand these sayings or can ye lay aside these things? B. Can ye trample the Holy One under your feet? C. Can ye be puffed up in the pride of your hearts? D. Can ye longer refrain from lifting up the hands which hang down and strengthening the feeble knees? E. Will ye still persist in the wearing of costly apparel? F. Will ye still persist in setting your hearts upon the vain things of the world and upon your riches? Answer: D (Alma )
801. (D-M) Alma asked his brethren all of the following questions EXCEPT: A. Will ye persist in supposing that ye are better one than another? B. Will ye persist in the persecution of your humble brethren? C. Will ye persist in turning your backs upon the poor and the needy, and in withholding your substance from them? D. Will ye persist in your wickedness? E. Will ye persist in dishonoring the Sabbath day? Answer: E (Alma -56)
802. (D-M) Alma asked his brethren if they would persist in the persecution of their fellow brethren. He described those fellow brethren in all of the following ways EXCEPT: A. Those who humble themselves B. Those who walk after the holy order of God C. Those who have their callings and elections made sure D. Those who have been sanctified by the Holy Spirit E. Those who bring forth works which are meet for repentance Answer: C (Alma )
803. (D-M) Alma told his brethren that those who persisted in their wickedness would be hewn down and ____________________: A. Cast into the fire unless they speedily repented B. Thrust into a fiery furnace unless they desisted from evil C. Thrown into a lake of brimstone unless they quickly humbled themselves D. Banished to outer darkness unless they speedily changed their hearts E. Expelled from the fellowship of the saints unless they followed the prophet Answer: A (Alma )
804. (D-M) Alma admonished all of his brethren that were desirous to follow the voice of the good shepherd to do all of the following EXCEPT: A. Come out from among the wicked B. Openly denounce the wicked C. Be separate from the wicked D. Touch not the unclean things of the wicked Answer: B (Alma )
805. (D-M) Concerning the names of the wicked and the righteous, Alma said all of the following EXCEPT: A. The names of the wicked shall be blotted out B. The names of the wicked shall not be numbered with the names of the righteous C. The word of God will be fulfilled which says that the names of the wicked shall not be mingled with the names of God's people D. The names of the wicked shall be openly announced from the housetops E. The names of the righteous shall be written in the book of life F. Those righteous who are named in the book of life will receive an inheritance at the right hand of God Answer: D (Alma -58)
806. (D-M) Alma told his brethren that it didn't matter if they spoke against his teachings because _________________: A. Their opinions were unimportant B. It was meaningless to kick against the pricks C. They would eventually come to a knowledge of the truth D. They were ever learning but never coming to a knowledge of the truth E. The word of God must be fulfilled Answer: E (Alma )
807. (D-M) Concerning shepherds and sheep, Alma said all of the following EXCEPT: A. What shepherd among you, having many sheep, does not watch over them, that wolves enter not and devour his flock? B. The Lord had other sheep, not of this [the Nephite] fold, and they would hear his voice C. If a wolf enters the flock, doth not the shepherd drive him out and destroy him if he can? D. The good shepherd calls after you, and if you will hearken unto his voice he will bring you into his fold E. Ye are the sheep of the good shepherd, and he commands you that he suffer no ravenous wolf to enter among you, that ye be not destroyed Answer: B (Alma -60)
808. (H-M) Alma commanded his brethren, in the language of the Lord, that they would ____________________: A. Observe to do the words which had had spoken unto them B. Dress in sackcloth and ashes as a token of their humility C. Weep and wail and gnash their teeth as symbols of their repentance D. Arise from the dust and be men, determined in one mind and in one heart E. Shake off the chains of wickedness and sin with which they were bound Answer: A (Alma 5:61)
809. (H-M) Alma spoke by way of _______to those that belonged to the church, and by way of _______to those who did not belong to the church. A. Admonition, judgment B. Judgment, persuasion C. Command, invitation D. Chastisement, apology E. Condemnation, explanation Answer: C (Alma 5:62)
810. (D-D) As Alma concluded his sermon, his final invitation to all was: A. Come and cast off your sins, that ye may be partakers of the goodness of God B. Come and renounce your unrighteousness, that ye may be partakers of the mercy of God C. Come and take upon you the yoke of Christ, that ye may be partakers of his love D. Come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye may be partakers of the fruit of the tree of life E. Come and kneel in obedience to the Lord, that ye may be partakers of the grace of him who is mighty to save Answer: D (Alma 5:62)
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