Here is another specific reference to an organized Church in the Book of Mormon (see also Mosiah 18:17; 25:21) The question is often asked, where did Alma get his authority to baptize and organize the Church of God? It is clear that he received it directly from God (or through one of God’s messengers), though the time, place, and circumstances of the conferral and ordination are not given (see also commentary at Mosiah 18:13).
“Alma Held The Melchizedek Priesthood and He Was Their High Priest”
Here is another specific reference to an organized Church in the Book of Mormon (see also Mosiah 18:17; 25:21) The question is often asked, where did Alma get his authority to baptize and organize the Church of God? It is clear that he received it directly from God (or through one of God’s messengers), though the time, place, and circumstances of the conferral and ordination are not given (see also commentary at Mosiah 18:13).