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what are the purposes of the book of mormon
show the house of Israel what the Lord has done, know the covenants of the Lord and concvince the Jews and Gentiles that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God.
a sign/tool to gether Israel
what were the means whereby the book of mormon was translated?
joseph smith translated them by the gift of the Power of God
who is the primary author/abridger of the book of mormon?
mormon
what would have happened if adam and eve had not fallen?
- all things would've remained in the same state and have no end.
- no children, no joy, would become miserable
what doctrines does the book of mormon teach about the fall of adam and eve?
the Lord has eternal purposes in the end of man and agency.
what effects did the fall of adam and eve have on mankind
- caused men to become carnal and also know good and evil
- spiritual and physical death
what does the book of mormon teach about whether or not Jesus Christ is God?
Jesus Christ is God
what does the book of mormon teach about how Jesus is the Father? How Jesus is the son?
- he dwells in flesh which makes him the son and he wa conceived by the power of God which makes him the Father
in what ways can Christ be correctly described as the Father?
- he was given the authority
- in context he is referred as the Father
why was the atonement necessary?
resurrection, jesus christ pays for our sins, joy, the demands of justice being fulfilled.
what does the book of mormon say about saving us from our sins vs. saving us in our sins?
we can't be saved in our sins, only saved from our sins and the people that are saved are penitent.
what would have happened if christ had not performed his atoning work?
we would've became miserable and angels to the devil with no hope.
what doctrines does the book of mormon teach about resurrection?
- everyone will be resurrected and judged.
- they that believe in him will be saved
- the eternal unity of our bodies
what does the book of mormon teach about the doctrine of restoration?
bring back evil for evil, good for good
why did the nephites observe the law of moses?
a commandment and points them towards Christ
what does the seed in alma's sermon to the poor zoramites represent?
the word (the gospel)
what groups of people does the book of mormon describe as "saved"?
the penitent
what does the book of mormon say about the relationship between our probationary state and salvation?
we're still given a perfect knowledge and chance to repent
why was christ baptized?
fulfill all righteousness and humbles himself before the Father; that he will keep all the commandments
according to the book of mormon, what does the baptismal covenant consist of?
keeping his commandmnets and desire
what are the roles of the holy ghost?
reveals the truth, sanctifies us, a witness of Christ
how is the gift of the holy ghost given and what does it do for us?
given through an ordinance and unfolds the mysteries of God.
what three foundational doctrines do the sons of mosiah teach together?
creation of adam, fall of adam and eve, and the plan of redemption
how did the sons of mosiah prepare themselves to be great missionaries?
searched the scriptures, prayer, fasting
what are the promises associated with the abrahamic covenant?
posterity, the priesthood, and all nations will be blessed
how does lehi and his family fit into the house of israel?
descendants of joseph
what is the relationship between the book of mormon and the gathering of israel?
the book of mormon is used as a sign of the gathering of the house of israel
which groups of people does to book of mormon gather to christ?
the jews and gentiles; everyone
which groups of people in the book of mormon illustrate the strengthening and enabling power of the atonement?
lehi and alma's people
what events did isaiah prophesy about in the book of mormon?
the birth of christ, the modern temple, the book of mormon, the gathering of israel
did isaiah's messianic prophecies really refer to christ?
yes
what symbol did christ use to symbolize the purifying and enduring nature of covenants?
salt
which ot prophet did jesus command the nephites to study
isaiah
which group of people did christ use in juxtaposition to the house of israel who refuse to be gathered?
the nephite children
what did sherem teach?
jacob was keeping the law of moses and teaching it incorrectly; there is no christ and the law of moses is not about christ
what did nehor teach?
christ created all men; therefore, all men will be redeemed
what did korihor teach?
there is no god and there is no christ
what does the great and spacious building in lehi's dream represent?
the pride of the world
how does the book of mormon characterize priestcraft?
men preach false doctrine and set themselves up to lead people for gain and praise
what were the manifestations of pride among the nephites according to the book of mormon?
secret combinations, priestcraft, and wearing costly apparel
when did the nephites establish zion
after the ministry of christ of the nephites
what elements were a part of the nephite's zion society?
no poor, children, marriage, joy, multiply exceeedingly fast, everyone is converted, no contention
which old testament prophets prophesied about the coming forth of the book of mormon?
isaiah, joseph, and ezekiel
which historical biblical events does the book of mormon offer a second witness of?
moses crossing the red sea, the tower of babel, and the resurrection of christ
who was the nephite king who established a system of judges?
king mosiah
why did the nephites transition from kings to judges?
protect religious freedom, protect the rule of law, and establish equality
how do we gain a knowledge of the truth of the book of mormon?
read the scriptures and ask God