RELA 275 Final (Prof. Frederick's Online
Class) Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) 2026
Explain how baptism is an integral part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. - CORRECT ANSWER -The
ideas of turning and coming unto Christ point to the covenantal aspect of repentance. This
covenant—to remember Christ always, to take the name of Christ upon oneself, and to keep all
Christ's commandments—is part of this process.
Identify the reasons why Jesus Christ had to be baptized. - CORRECT ANSWER -To show us that
He humbles Himself before the Father
To witness unto the Father that He will be obedient
Set an example
Fulfill all righetousness
State components of the baptismal covenant and their purposes, including the additional
covenants introduced by Alma in Mosiah 18. - CORRECT ANSWER -1) serve God
2) keep his commandments
3) witness of him
Explain the relationship between repentance and baptism. - CORRECT ANSWER -The Greek root
for the word "repent" (and thus the word used throughout the New Testament) is μετανοέω
(metanoeō), which means to "change one's mind." By changing our mind, we align ourselves
with God's will and mentally decide to follow his path.
Summarize what follows baptism. - CORRECT ANSWER -We will receive the Holy Ghost (baptism
by fire), speak tongue of angels, and receive eternal life if we endure to the end
,Know where the three most in-depth discussions of the gospel occur in the Book of Mormon. -
CORRECT ANSWER -2 Nephi 31
3 Nephi 11
3 Nephi 27
Know what blessings are promised by God to those who accept baptism and its attendant
covenant. - CORRECT ANSWER -God promises two blessings in return for accepting baptism and
the covenant associated with it: the gift of the Holy Ghost and eternal life.
how to describe narrative theology and its main purpose - CORRECT ANSWER -Narrative
theology is a dramatic account of God's actions. Its purpose is to identify who is God, his
character, and purpose.
how to describe narrative criticism and why stories and narratives are used in scripture -
CORRECT ANSWER -It focuses on the meaning of the text and how the story adds to the
meaning. This is used by focusing on what the setting/characters represent.
how narrative scholars analyze characters and setting - CORRECT ANSWER -They look at what
characters and settings represent or how they are used.
the three major narrators in the Book of Mormon - CORRECT ANSWER -Nephi, Mormon, Moroni
the three distinct personal characteristics found in Mormon's narrative style - CORRECT
ANSWER -Historian, writer, moralist
how often Mormon interrupts his narrative to speak to his audience - CORRECT ANSWER -Over
100 different times
, why Mormon includes so many prophecies and their fulfillment - CORRECT ANSWER -Provides
summaries, adds explanatory details, offers explicit judgments, and points out universal moral
principles.
what was the great foundational promise to the Nephite people - CORRECT ANSWER -If you
keep the commandments, you will prosper in the land
whose direct and indirect characterizations match, according to Mormon's character
descriptions - CORRECT ANSWER -Alma the elder and Nephi II - both gave up the judgment-seat
to preach
Jacob and Alma - both deal with antichrists
Alma/Amulek and Nephi II/Lehi II - all are imprisoned and miraculously escape
Abinadi, Alma I, Nephi II - all face legal confrontations.
Abinadi, Amla I, Samuel - all are commanded to return to preach in cities where they had been
rejected.
Discuss Israelite holy days that might have served as the religious context for King Benjamin's
speech. - CORRECT ANSWER -Rosh Hashanah (New Year) - emphasized God's kingship and role
as Creator.
Yom Kippur (The day of Atonement) - emphasized atoning, fasting, repentance.
Sukkok (feast of tabernacles) - people traveled to temple and dwelt in tents/booths.
Class) Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) 2026
Explain how baptism is an integral part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. - CORRECT ANSWER -The
ideas of turning and coming unto Christ point to the covenantal aspect of repentance. This
covenant—to remember Christ always, to take the name of Christ upon oneself, and to keep all
Christ's commandments—is part of this process.
Identify the reasons why Jesus Christ had to be baptized. - CORRECT ANSWER -To show us that
He humbles Himself before the Father
To witness unto the Father that He will be obedient
Set an example
Fulfill all righetousness
State components of the baptismal covenant and their purposes, including the additional
covenants introduced by Alma in Mosiah 18. - CORRECT ANSWER -1) serve God
2) keep his commandments
3) witness of him
Explain the relationship between repentance and baptism. - CORRECT ANSWER -The Greek root
for the word "repent" (and thus the word used throughout the New Testament) is μετανοέω
(metanoeō), which means to "change one's mind." By changing our mind, we align ourselves
with God's will and mentally decide to follow his path.
Summarize what follows baptism. - CORRECT ANSWER -We will receive the Holy Ghost (baptism
by fire), speak tongue of angels, and receive eternal life if we endure to the end
,Know where the three most in-depth discussions of the gospel occur in the Book of Mormon. -
CORRECT ANSWER -2 Nephi 31
3 Nephi 11
3 Nephi 27
Know what blessings are promised by God to those who accept baptism and its attendant
covenant. - CORRECT ANSWER -God promises two blessings in return for accepting baptism and
the covenant associated with it: the gift of the Holy Ghost and eternal life.
how to describe narrative theology and its main purpose - CORRECT ANSWER -Narrative
theology is a dramatic account of God's actions. Its purpose is to identify who is God, his
character, and purpose.
how to describe narrative criticism and why stories and narratives are used in scripture -
CORRECT ANSWER -It focuses on the meaning of the text and how the story adds to the
meaning. This is used by focusing on what the setting/characters represent.
how narrative scholars analyze characters and setting - CORRECT ANSWER -They look at what
characters and settings represent or how they are used.
the three major narrators in the Book of Mormon - CORRECT ANSWER -Nephi, Mormon, Moroni
the three distinct personal characteristics found in Mormon's narrative style - CORRECT
ANSWER -Historian, writer, moralist
how often Mormon interrupts his narrative to speak to his audience - CORRECT ANSWER -Over
100 different times
, why Mormon includes so many prophecies and their fulfillment - CORRECT ANSWER -Provides
summaries, adds explanatory details, offers explicit judgments, and points out universal moral
principles.
what was the great foundational promise to the Nephite people - CORRECT ANSWER -If you
keep the commandments, you will prosper in the land
whose direct and indirect characterizations match, according to Mormon's character
descriptions - CORRECT ANSWER -Alma the elder and Nephi II - both gave up the judgment-seat
to preach
Jacob and Alma - both deal with antichrists
Alma/Amulek and Nephi II/Lehi II - all are imprisoned and miraculously escape
Abinadi, Alma I, Nephi II - all face legal confrontations.
Abinadi, Amla I, Samuel - all are commanded to return to preach in cities where they had been
rejected.
Discuss Israelite holy days that might have served as the religious context for King Benjamin's
speech. - CORRECT ANSWER -Rosh Hashanah (New Year) - emphasized God's kingship and role
as Creator.
Yom Kippur (The day of Atonement) - emphasized atoning, fasting, repentance.
Sukkok (feast of tabernacles) - people traveled to temple and dwelt in tents/booths.
