Midterm 1 Flashcards
According to Doctrine and Covenants 76, our testimony of Jesus will influence which of the following?
the Spirit we feel in our lives
our ability to respond to difficult trials
our ability to receive baptism
which kingdom we inherit
which kingdom we inherit
According to passages discussed in this lesson, what is a key purpose of the scriptures?
to persuade us to believe in Jesus Christ
to invite us to be baptized
to increase the Spirit we feel
to bring blessings
to persuade us to believe in Jesus Christ
What is a possible meaning and/or alternate name for “Jesus”?
Salvation
James
Anointed One
John
Salvation
What does “Christ” mean?
“victory goes to God”
“the Lord saves”
“God is with us”
“anointed one”
“anointed one”
Which of the following are aspects of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as defined by the Savior in 3 Nephi 27? (Mark all that apply.)
three degrees of glory
the Abrahamic covenant
resurrection
baptism
repentance
final judgment
baptism
repentance
final judgment
Which of the following is the central person/people in God’s plan of salvation?
Joseph Smith
Jesus Christ
Adam and Eve
Isaiah
Jesus Christ
What caution did President Russell M. Nelson give regarding how we think about the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
We should remember to capitalize the word Atonement to remind ourselves of its singular importance in the plan of salvation.
We should remember that salvation comes through the person Jesus Christ—“the Atonement” is not an entity with its own power.
We need to trust that the Atonement can save us from all problems, whether caused by ourselves or by others.
We cannot think that we can knowingly party it up in this life and just repent in the spirit world with no consequences.
We should remember that salvation comes through the person Jesus Christ—“the Atonement” is not an entity with its own power.
- What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the Old Testament?
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church
through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the New Testament?
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church
What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon?
through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the Doctrine and Covenants?
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church
hrough the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the Pearl of Great Price?
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
The terms exegesis and eisegesis refer to ________.
two types of biblical literature (literal and metaphorical)
two basic ways of interpreting what the scriptures mean
two schools of Greek philosophical thought
two different approaches to financing a thirty-year, fixed-rate home mortgage
two basic ways of interpreting what the scriptures mean
Now imagine someone in your Sunday School class offers this interpretation of the verse above: “In this passage, Jesus is telling the Nephite multitude to diligently search the words of Isaiah. He has finished quoting several passages of Isaiah to them and wants them to continue learning on their own.”
8. This interpretation is an example of ________.
exegesis
Eisegesis
exegesis
Now imagine someone else in your Sunday School class offers this interpretation: “In this passage, Jesus is telling us to diligently search the words of Isaiah. He stresses that this is a commandment, so we should pay careful attention to His instructions.”
9. This interpretation is an example of ________.
eisegesis
Exegesis
eisegesis
- What is one reason eisegesis can be so helpful?
Eisegesis lets you take scriptures that aren’t talking about you and make them relevant in your own life.
Eisegesis is how we should read all scripture anyway, because what the prophets were originally talking about doesn’t matter at all.
Eisegesis makes scripture study easy because you don’t have to think at all.
Eisegesis is easier to pronounce than exegesis.
Eisegesis lets you take scriptures that aren’t talking about you and make them relevant in your own life.
- What are two reasons exegesis is valuable? Mark the two correct answers.
Exegesis can give people a common starting point as they continue to discuss how to apply the scriptures.
Exegesis can give you secret knowledge only known to a select few.
Exegesis can tell you what the scriptural authors were actually trying to teach.
Exegesis enables you to win any scriptural argument you might have on the internet.
Exegesis can give people a common starting point as they continue to discuss how to apply the scriptures.
Exegesis can tell you what the scriptural authors were actually trying to teach.
What’s the easiest, most basic thing you can do to interpret the scriptures exegetically?
Read in context—read the verses before and after the passage you are looking at.
Use eisegesis, followed by exegesis.
Sleep with the scriptures under your pillow.
Read the Bible Dictionary cover to cover at least once a year.
Read in context—read the verses before and after the passage you are looking at.
What is the context for the parable of the prodigal son?
Some Pharisees and scribes complained that Jesus accepted and was eating with sinners. Jesus told the parable to show how His critics were being hardhearted and unforgiving.
A teacher of the law asked Jesus which was the greatest of all the commandments. Jesus told the parable to show the importance of accepting others with all their mistakes.
A Syrophoenician woman asked Jesus to heal her daughter. Jesus told the parable to show why the Jews (represented by the eldest son) needed to be blessed before the Gentiles (represented by the younger son).
Jesus’s disciples asked Him privately why it was important to keep the law. Jesus told the parable to show how badly things went for the prodigal son when he broke his father’s commandments.
Some Pharisees and scribes complained that Jesus accepted and was eating with sinners. Jesus told the parable to show how His critics were being hardhearted and unforgiving.
One reason that Latter-day Saints sometimes interpret passages in the Bible differently than other Bible readers is that ________.
Other Bible readers don’t have the Spirit, which is necessary to correctly interpret any verse of scripture.
Other Bible readers are not using Restoration scriptures, which may reinterpret a Bible passage with a different meaning than what the passage says in its own context.
Other Bible readers twist passages to say things that match their doctrine, whereas Latter-day Saints always let the Bible say just what it says.
Other Bible readers are using misleading translations inspired by the devil.
Other Bible readers are not using Restoration scriptures, which may reinterpret a Bible passage with a different meaning than what the passage says in its own context.
The men and women who lead the Church can teach us about Jesus Christ through their Christlike examples of faith, love, and service, but all mortals make mistakes too. How can imperfect examples still point us to Christ?
When we are looking for the true Church, seeing that a church’s leaders aren’t perfect tells us that that church is definitely not led by God.
When we see leaders doing bad things, we can choose to ignore it. This helps us be forgiving like Jesus taught.
Seeing the humanity in human leaders helps redirect our attention to our perfect Savior and reminds us our faith should be centered in Him.
Seeing that leaders are also sinners teaches us that sinning is not a big deal because Jesus will save us all despite the worst we can do.
Seeing the humanity in human leaders helps redirect our attention to our perfect Savior and reminds us our faith should be centered in Him.
When we learn about Jesus Christ through works of art (paintings, music, movies, etc.), what caution should we keep in mind?
Latter-day Saints should only look at or listen to art that has been approved by the leaders of the Church.
As Saints who have covenanted to lead honest lives, we should respect copyright laws and never show any art in classroom settings.
Although art can be a powerful teacher, some aspects of the art may be invented, nonscriptural, or ahistorical.
Any work of art can become an idol if you think about it too long.
Although art can be a powerful teacher, some aspects of the art may be invented, nonscriptural, or ahistorical.
Both Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1 start with which phrase?
“And it came to pass”
“For behold, this is my work and my glory”
“In the beginning”
“And God said, Let there be light”
“In the beginning”
According to President Nelson’s message, our thoughts and deeds while on earth will surely be more purposeful if we ________.
care for the earth
become creators in our own right
understand God’s plan
build buildings or create computers
understand God’s plan
Which of the following is not one of the “fundamental components” that President Nelson said comprised the Father’s plan?
the Atonement
the Church
the Creation
the Fall
the Church
Finish this statement by Ezra Taft Benson: “No one adequately and properly knows why he needs Christ until ________.”
he has an appreciation of the prophet Isaiah and the gathering of Israel in the latter days
he understands and accepts the doctrine of the Fall and its effect upon all mankind
he conducts a careful, objective analysis of His life within context
he celebrates Eve’s act and honors her wisdom and courage
he understands and accepts the doctrine of the Fall and its effect upon all mankind
According to Moses 5, when the angel appeared to Adam and Eve as they were offering sacrifice, what doctrine did the angel teach them?
the Creation of the earth
baptism and repentance
the law of Moses
the Atonement of Jesus Christ
the Atonement of Jesus Christ
According to Moses 4:2, when was the Savior chosen as the central figure in the plan of salvation?
after His birth to Mary and Joseph
after Adam and Eve partook of the fruit
after Satan’s rebellion
from the beginning
from the beginning
Which two gifts from the Fall did President Nelson say were “nearly as precious as life itself”?
marriage and children
agency and accountability
joy and sadness
a broken heart and a contrite spirit
agency and accountability
According to 2 Nephi 9, what would happen to the children of God had the Fall occurred but not the Atonement?
The grave would still “deliver up its captive bodies.”
They would “become devils” and “angels to a devil.”
They would still be “clothed with purity” and the “robe of righteousness.”
They would be stirred up unto “secret combinations” and “secret works of darkness.”
They would “become devils” and “angels to a devil.”
According to 2 Nephi 2, the Fall and the Atonement together give us the opportunity to choose between ________. (Select all that apply.)
eternal life and eternal death
liberty and captivity
the Mediator and the devil
light and darkness
eternal life and eternal death
liberty and captivity
the Mediator and the devil
What does Christ mean when he refers to “the (new and) everlasting covenant”?
It refers specifically to the covenant of baptism.
It refers specifically to eternal marriage.
It is a fancy term he uses to describe the Book of Mormon.
It is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ—all the principles, ordinances, and covenants necessary for our exaltation.
It is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ—all the principles, ordinances, and covenants necessary for our exaltation.
In what way is the everlasting covenant “new”?
It was designed specifically for people in the last days as a replacement for previous gospel plans
It allows us to become clean from sin (“good as new”)
It has been newly restored in the last dispensation of time
It is intended to make us “new creatures” in Christ
It has been newly restored in the last dispensation of time
Those who enter into and faithfully live the new and everlasting covenant will ultimately receive what blessings?
A recommend to enter the holy temple
Prosperity and financial blessings (“I will open the windows of heaven”)
Wisdom and great treasures of knowledge
The fulness of God’s glory, including eternal marriage, exaltation, and godhood
The fulness of God’s glory, including eternal marriage, exaltation, and godhood
Which ordinances and covenants are absolutely essential if we are to receive the full blessings available through the new and everlasting covenant?
No ordinances or covenants are absolutely necessarily as long as a person leads a good life
Baptism and the temple endowment, but not necessarily the ordinance and covenant of eternal marriage
Only the ordinance and covenant of baptism
Every ordinance and covenant is necessary
Every ordinance and covenant is necessary
Which kind of marriage is necessary for exaltation?
An eternal marriage performed by priesthood authority in the temple; those who could not be sealed in mortality will have that opportunity in the next life
Any marriage that is solemnized according to the laws of the land where the couple resides, including by secular authorities
Plural marriage is necessary for exaltation; because most people marry monogamously in this life, they will be sealed to the additional spouse(s) in the next life
Any marriage that is performed in a church or other place of worship by an authorized religious minister
An eternal marriage performed by priesthood authority in the temple; those who could not be sealed in mortality will have that opportunity in the next life
What were some of the blessings promised to Abraham’s descendants if they were faithful to their covenant obligations?
They would get to skip the Spirit World, going straight to celestial glory
They would be led by God to conquer and rule all nations of the earth
They would have a numerous posterity, land for their inheritance, and protection from God
They would have exclusive rights to gospel blessings, allowing them to be more blessed than all the heathen nations
They would have a numerous posterity, land for their inheritance, and protection from God
The commission given to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to bless all the nations/kindreds/families of the earth is basic to Christ’s work of salvation here in mortality. Besides Genesis, versions of this commission can be found in
The New Testament, but not in Restoration scripture.
The New Testament, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price, but for some reason not in the Book of Mormon.
The New Testament, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price—every single part of our scriptural canon.
Ancient scripture like the New Testament and the Book of Mormon, but not in modern scripture like the Doctrine and Covenants.
The New Testament, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price—every single part of our scriptural canon.
Which of the following is the most accurate description of what the scriptures and modern prophets have taught about being a descendant of Abraham and Sarah?
Some people are literal descendants of Abraham and Sarah while some people are adopted into the house of Israel at baptism. As far as His blessings are concerned, the Lord makes no distinction. Everyone receives covenant blessings through covenant keeping.
Being a literal descendant of Abraham and Sarah gives you an automatic spiritual advantage over people who are not. Patriarchal blessings identify your lineage among the tribes of Israel in order to give you a greater sense of pride in your chosen lineage.
Some people are literal descendants of Abraham and Sarah while some people are adopted into the house of Israel at baptism. As far as His blessings are concerned, the Lord makes no distinction. Everyone receives covenant blessings through covenant keeping.
Why would Christ scatter Israelites who were righteous, leading them away from “home base” in the land of Israel to go to other parts of the world?
He was just testing them to see if they’d stay faithful in a new place.
Moving to new areas allowed righteous Israelites to share the covenant with new Gentile neighbors, enabling them to fulfill the commission given to Abraham.
Israel ended up being really hot, so He blessed them by moving everyone to cooler climates.
No one knows—the Lord works in mysterious ways.
Moving to new areas allowed righteous Israelites to share the covenant with new Gentile neighbors, enabling them to fulfill the commission given to Abraham.
Doctrine and Covenants 110 records a series of visions that Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery experienced at the time of the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. Read vv. 11–12. What keys and powers were restored at this time?
The authority to perform baptisms for the dead.
The ability to call twelve apostles to serve as special witnesses of Jesus Christ.
The keys needed to publish new scripture to join with the Bible
The keys of the gathering of Israel and the commission given to Abraham to bless everyone.
The keys of the gathering of Israel and the commission given to Abraham to bless everyone.
When people say that “the doctrine of the Church does not change,” they are defining “doctrine” as eternal principles. However, there are at least two ways in which we might describe “doctrine” as changing, depending on how broadly you define doctrine. What are they?
Select the two correct answers below.
The Church teaches simplified doctrine to teenagers because they cannot handle the truth, and then as adults they are taught how things really are
Policies, programs, and procedures may be modified as God’s people adapt to new circumstances
Due to difficulties of translation, sometimes doctrine has to be changed in foreign-language settings
Our understanding of eternal principles may grow as we receive new revelation, which requires improvements in how we teach about those principles
Policies, programs, and procedures may be modified as God’s people adapt to new circumstances
Our understanding of eternal principles may grow as we receive new revelation, which requires improvements in how we teach about those principles
According to the prophet Jacob in the Book of Mormon, why did the Nephites keep the law of Moses?
It pointed their souls to Christ
It was something they had to put up with, at least until it was fulfilled
It kept them in remembrance of their duty, day to day
It was better than nothing
It pointed their souls to Christ
Why did the particulars of the law of Moses change so much over the centuries?
The Israelites encountered new circumstances that required updates in how they lived God’s law
People routinely apostatized, forgetting what Moses had asked them to do
After the Babylonian exile, the Jews could not read Hebrew anymore and knowledge of the law was lost
None of the Israelites took the law very seriously, so they just did what they wanted
The Israelites encountered new circumstances that required updates in how they lived God’s law
The legal corpus known as the Covenant Code is found in ________.
Genesis 12–15, in context of Abraham’s covenant with Jehovah
Exodus 20–23, in context of Moses’s ascent to Mount Sinai
Leviticus 1–7 and 17–27, in context of sacrificial instructions and legal instructions
The book of Deuteronomy, in context of the Israelites’ entry into the promised land
Exodus 20–23, in context of Moses’s ascent to Mount Sinai
The Covenant Code contains examples of apodictic law. These kinds of laws ________.
are often used for divine decrees, are presented as unconditional, and often lack a penalty (such as “honor thy father and thy mother” or “thou shalt not steal”)
only apply to priests and other temple workers (such as “thou shalt offer the sacrifice in front of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation”)
set out a general precept and then provide varying cases that determine whether the individual’s behavior is allowed (such as “if a man shall steal an ox, he shall restore five oxen”)
deal exclusively with social interactions and are not overtly religious (such as “if any man shall smite his neighbor . . .”)
are often used for divine decrees, are presented as unconditional, and often lack a penalty (such as “honor thy father and thy mother” or “thou shalt not steal”)
The Covenant Code also contains examples of casuistic and participial laws. These kinds of laws ________.
are often used for divine decrees, are presented as unconditional, and often lack a penalty (such as “honor thy father and thy mother” or “thou shalt not steal”)
only apply to priests and other temple workers (such as “thou shalt offer the sacrifice in front of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation”)
set out a general precept and then provide varying cases that determine whether the individual’s behavior is allowed (such as “if a man shall steal an ox, he shall restore five oxen”)
deal exclusively with social interactions and are not overtly religious (such as “if any man shall smite his neighbor . . .”)
set out a general precept and then provide varying cases that determine whether the individual’s behavior is allowed (such as “if a man shall steal an ox, he shall restore five oxen”)
The Covenant Code is particularly noteworthy for the protections it provides for which groups?
Marginalized groups such as the poor, widows, orphans, refugees, and non-Israelites
The high priest and his family
Israelite corporations that contributed the most to the national economy
Soldiers and other members of the Israelite military
Marginalized groups such as the poor, widows, orphans, refugees, and non-Israelites
