"Therefore the wicked remain as though there had been no redemption made, except it be the loosing of the bands of death; for behold, the day cometh that all shall rise from the dead and stand before God, and be judged according to their works."
Alma 11:41
This chapter has a good explanation of how spiritual death and temporal death are different things... it is talking here about the wicked remaining as if there had been no redemption (that's what happens if we don't take advantage of Christ's gift and use it to change our lives), but that even the wicked get resurrected and live forever... that's for everyone, no matter what. :) So, redemption from death... everyone. Redemption from sin, well, also everyone, but only as far as we take advantage of it... we have to repent and change, or the sin sticks.
Today, let's be grateful for the universal loosing of the bands of death, which is an overwhelmingly incredible gift to be able to be resurrected, which will come to us all. Let's also though, remember that we have a part to play in another kind of death-avoidance, and take advantage of our opportunity to repent, which is what will give us a chance at an eternity more suited to who we aspire to be, rather than who we are now. :) That said... it is our choice in that area. God will give us all what we really want, as indicated by our actions. Let's just make sure those really show what matters to us. :)
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