“After This Manner He Did Baptize Every One”

Brant Gardner

On this second baptism, Alma did not immerse himself as he had with Helam. This baptism had two functions, to remit sin and to enter the new church. Both functions were required only once, so Alma did not need to repeat it for himself.

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

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