Unit 63

preparatory

2 occurrences in 2 verses

Alma 42:10, 13

Alma 42:10

Therefore, as they had become carnal, sensual, and devilish, by nature,

this probationary state became a state for them to prepare;

it became a preparatory state.

Alma 42:13

Therefore, according to justice,

the plan of redemption could not be brought about,

only on conditions of repentance of men in this probationary state,

yea, this preparatory state;

for except it were for these conditions,

mercy could not take effect except it should destroy the work of justice.

Now the work of justice could not be destroyed;

if so, God would cease to be God.