And after this manner he did baptize every one that went forth to the place of Mormon; and they were in number about two hundred and four souls; yea, and they were baptized in the waters of Mormon, and were filled with the grace of God.
After baptism, Alma's people were filled with grace. The Book of Mormon is full of references to grace, yet we hardly know what it means. It can be defined as the enabling power of the atonement. It enables us to change, to repent, to grow, to put off the natural man, to become justified and sanctified. Grace is a gift of power. It is by grace that we approach God, pray to him, hear his word, receive the Holy Ghost, obtain spiritual gifts, exercise the priesthood, and receive charity. It is by grace we are saved, in spite of all we try to do.
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