Zeezrom is going to lay two accusations at Amulek's feet in verse 35. He sets up the second accusation there. Zeezrom opens one of what must have been a great theological issue between the Nephite religion and that of the order of Nehor. The question about the function of the Messiah is one that had been debated by Abinadi before Noah's priests. The need for an Atoning Messiah was called into question by the man Nehor himself:
Alma 1:4 And he also testified unto the people that all mankind should be saved at the last day, and that they need not fear nor tremble, but that they might lift up their heads and rejoice; for the Lord had created all men, and had also redeemed all men; and, in the end, all men should have eternal life.
Nehor and those of the same religious beliefs apparently believed in God and the Mosaic Law (as we saw with the priests of Noah) but denied the need for the Atoning Messiah. They believed in the Triumphant Messiah of the last days, but denied the need for a Messiah to come to save us. They believed that the God who made man had already redeemed him, and there was no need for any further redemption. Zeezrom asks this question of Amulek so that Amulek will have to admit to his belief which is contrary to that held by his audience.