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REL A 275 Test 2 Questions with 100% Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
What is grace? What does the word mean? Whom does it apply
to? - ANSWER -Grace is faith, repentance, and covenants
-It's a free gift in spite of what we can do; enabling and
redeeming power
-It applies to all
What do Nephi, Jacob, and Moroni each say about how and
when we receive grace? - ANSWER Nephi- saved after all we can
do; works and grace (all we can do is Believe in Christ, be
reconciled with God-repent and be on same page; unmerited
divine favor)
Jacob- be reconciled unto God (*making a covenant*, belief
assumed)
Moroni- come unto christ, be perfected (repent, covenant),
deny all ungodliness, love God with all your might; all inclusive
to be saved
Know the historical background on Isaiah. - ANSWER -Written
for different time and people- Jews, metaphors, images
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-*760-690BC*; influences people of Nephi's time because so
close (~100 yrs)
-Name mans "The Lord is Salvation"
-Prophet primarily in Judah, OT
-Lived through Hezekiah's reforms, conquest of noah, Assyrian
Siege takes over Northern Kingdom
*North had covenant with Syria, pressured South, Isaiah
warned not to join/trust in God, Assyria helps Judah against
North but now must pay tribute to Assyria*
-Only prophet we are commanded to read
What are the keys to understanding Isaiah's prophecies? -
ANSWER -Isaiah's prophecies are a family affair, very involved in
his mission. *Sons are symbols for prophecies!*
-Shearjashub- a remnant will return
-Maher-shalal-hash-baz- destruction is imminent
-the "prophetess"- wife
-Immanuel- God is w/ us
-Isaiah's prophecies have *multiple fulfillment*. (now, Christ's
time, Nephi's time)
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-The language of Isaiah's prophecies is usually figurative, not
literal. Understand *both*
-*Learn through the spirit of prophecy and revelation*, way it
was written, heart open to possible interpretations
What are the themes Isaiah develops? - ANSWER Overall
Savior/Covenant like Nephi!
-Mortal Messiah
-Scattering/Gathering
-Triumphant Messiah
What is the big picture (three phases) of Isaiah? - ANSWER
(Phase I—The Covenant)
-God *creates a covenant people and separates them from the
world*.
-He promises them redemption in exchange for obedience.
-Often this is symbolized by a *tree*.
(Phase II—The Scattering)
-The *covenant people disobeys, so God uses their
disobedience to His advantage.*
REL A 275 Test 2 Questions with 100% Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
What is grace? What does the word mean? Whom does it apply
to? - ANSWER -Grace is faith, repentance, and covenants
-It's a free gift in spite of what we can do; enabling and
redeeming power
-It applies to all
What do Nephi, Jacob, and Moroni each say about how and
when we receive grace? - ANSWER Nephi- saved after all we can
do; works and grace (all we can do is Believe in Christ, be
reconciled with God-repent and be on same page; unmerited
divine favor)
Jacob- be reconciled unto God (*making a covenant*, belief
assumed)
Moroni- come unto christ, be perfected (repent, covenant),
deny all ungodliness, love God with all your might; all inclusive
to be saved
Know the historical background on Isaiah. - ANSWER -Written
for different time and people- Jews, metaphors, images
, Page |2
-*760-690BC*; influences people of Nephi's time because so
close (~100 yrs)
-Name mans "The Lord is Salvation"
-Prophet primarily in Judah, OT
-Lived through Hezekiah's reforms, conquest of noah, Assyrian
Siege takes over Northern Kingdom
*North had covenant with Syria, pressured South, Isaiah
warned not to join/trust in God, Assyria helps Judah against
North but now must pay tribute to Assyria*
-Only prophet we are commanded to read
What are the keys to understanding Isaiah's prophecies? -
ANSWER -Isaiah's prophecies are a family affair, very involved in
his mission. *Sons are symbols for prophecies!*
-Shearjashub- a remnant will return
-Maher-shalal-hash-baz- destruction is imminent
-the "prophetess"- wife
-Immanuel- God is w/ us
-Isaiah's prophecies have *multiple fulfillment*. (now, Christ's
time, Nephi's time)
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-The language of Isaiah's prophecies is usually figurative, not
literal. Understand *both*
-*Learn through the spirit of prophecy and revelation*, way it
was written, heart open to possible interpretations
What are the themes Isaiah develops? - ANSWER Overall
Savior/Covenant like Nephi!
-Mortal Messiah
-Scattering/Gathering
-Triumphant Messiah
What is the big picture (three phases) of Isaiah? - ANSWER
(Phase I—The Covenant)
-God *creates a covenant people and separates them from the
world*.
-He promises them redemption in exchange for obedience.
-Often this is symbolized by a *tree*.
(Phase II—The Scattering)
-The *covenant people disobeys, so God uses their
disobedience to His advantage.*
