“As Often as My People Repent Will I Forgive Them”

Brant Gardner

It is important that Yahweh’s first specific instruction involves repentance. Yahweh makes repentance possible and waits to forgive us if we will turn to him. Therefore, he first provides for those whose hearts may be touched and who are able to turn to him. These people will be accepted into the church (and the covenant) and they shall be forgiven (because baptism is part of their covenant upon joining with the church).

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 3

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