Prophesy of the Nephite Downfall

Part of: Samuel’s Preaching and Prophesies

• Samuel announces he is speaking for the Lord, and prophesies that the Nephites will be annihilated in 400 years.
• Nothing except repentance and faith in Christ can save the people from the upcoming destruction.
• This message is orginally delivered by an angel.
• The Lord will withdraw his Spirit from the Nephites
• Within 400 years, the Nephites will be wiped out.
• The fourth generation will witness the downfall of the Nephites.
• Repentance can reverse the fate of the Nephites
• Zarahemla would already have been destroyed if it weren’t for the few that are still righteous.
• The Lord spares the repentant people, but sends fire to destroy the wicked.
• The righteous are sparing the city, but the wicked will soon cast out the righteous.
• Gideon is cursed for its wickedness.

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