Comments on Mosiah 16

     This chapter contains a similar subjects to that of king
Benjamin's speech in ch. 3, particularly the negative portions of
ch. 3.  This shouldn't be too surprising since this group never
heard Benjamin's speech having departed previous to then, cf.
Omni 1:27-30.

     One of the subject that is made particularly clear is that
the resurrection is what brings a spirit back into the presence
of God to the be judged, cf. v. 10-11.  This is a doctrine
consistently and clearly taught throughout the BofM, but which is
obscure at best in the Bible.

v12  The imagery of the Lord's arms being extended for mercy but
being rejected is probably drawn from Isa. 9 and 10.

v13-15 is Abinadi's summary and finale.  It succinctly distills
his entire message, condemnation, and admonition into 3 verses.



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