Now Alma introduces us to a marvelous speech given by Alma at a general conference of the Church in Zarahemla. This speech is designed for members of the Church who wonder how well they are doing in the sight of God. Alma asks the members of the Church 45 specific questions which constitute a sort of self-judgment -- a judgment day for those who are willing to honestly answer these questions.
We notice that the speech Mormon is now going to record is from Alma's own record.