Alma 30-31 Part 1 • Dr. Brent Top • July 15-21 • Come Follow Me

Jul 10, 2024

Dr. Brent Top discusses Korihor's anti-Christian rhetoric in the Book of Mormon, highlighting tactics used, implications of man's greatness over God, and the importance of recognizing truth. The conversation explores the relevance of facing challenges with faith, encountering modern-day Korihors, and analyzing humanistic ideologies. It also emphasizes navigating the covenant path with Christ, reflecting on spreading joy through the gospel.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Facing Challenges with Faith and Preparation

02:26 • 14min

Encounter with Korihor and discussion on faith and education in LDS community

16:10 • 15min

Analyzing Antichrist Tactics and Humanistic Ideologies

31:33 • 21min

Navigating the Covenant Path with Christ

52:08 • 11min

Analyzing Korihor's Teachings and Actions

01:03:27 • 2min

Reflections on Book of Mormon character and spreading joy through the gospel

01:05:27 • 3min

How do we recognize anti-Christian rhetoric? Dr. Brent Top examines the sophistries and anti-familial tenets advanced by Korihor and how the Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ for the Latter-day Saints.

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TIMECODE

00:00 Part I - Dr. Brent Top
02:55 Dr. Brent Tops bio
04:54 Introduction Korihorrible decisions
06:40 Promises about Book of Mormon
10:40 followHIM Favorite story about football
13:33 Alma 30 - Obedience is protection against Korihors
14:33 Alma 30:12-18 - Temple experiences vs. Korihor
16:25 Alma 30:8-12 - Beliefs and behaviors
19:57 Alma 30:13 - Korihor’s tactics
24:23 Dr. Top shares a story about the Southern Baptist convention
27:53 Alma 30:13, 27 - Korihor paints himself as liberator
32:41 Korihor makes an intellectual caste system
36:38 Alma 30:15 - Countering Korihor’s tactics
38:11 Discovering and recognizing truth
40:02 Alma 30:17-18 - Korihor teaches that man is greater than God
46:39 Unwittingly adopting Korihor’s philosophies
52:07 Alma 30:12-17 The Articles of No Faith
56:13 Can you vote to decide true north?
58:47 A consequence stick object lesson
1:01:32 Alma 32:20 - Anti-family is anti-Christ

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