How does the Lord operate in places where his church has not been established?
Nephi was recognized by the people as their leader and the Lord recognized his righteousness but there is no reason to think he had been ordained in any way or at any time. The same goes for Alma. Clearly the Lord approved of their work but was there anything else that set them apart from the likes of Nehor?
Is authority, in times and places where the gospel has not been restored by God, simply a matter of good people recognizing through the light of Christ one who is truly selling to do the will of the Lord and teaching the truth?
The only alternative I can imagine in that there are many more people who have been called and set apart by heavenly messengers than we are aware of.
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