REL A 275 TEST 2 QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026

REL A 275 TEST 2 QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026 What is grace? What does the word mean? Whom does it apply to? - Answers -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? - Answers 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. - Answers -Written for different time and people- Jews, metaphors, images -*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? - Answers -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) -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? - Answers Overall Savior/Covenant like Nephi! -Mortal Messiah -Scattering/Gathering -Triumphant Messiah What is the big picture (three phases) of Isaiah? - Answers (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.* -He creates *remnants*, righteous branches, that he spreads throughout the world. -He allows Israel's enemies to capture and scatter her as well. -The *family of Lehi* is one such remnant or branch. (Phase III—The Gathering) -*The product of one remnant, the family of Lehi, becomes the instrument of the final phase: the Gathering of Israel.* -This begins first among the Gentiles, who are gathered through the Book of Mormon. -The *Gentiles then bring the scattered Jews home—They save each other!* -Finally, Israel's enemies are destroyed and Israel is redeemed through a "wedding" to the Savior. Make sure you look at our discussion of 2 Nephi 16 carefully. - Answers -*Isaiah's call as a prophet* -In temple- holy of holies -Throne- ark of covenant -Purges sin so can be in presence of God -Mission call, preach in different way -Allows for the isolation of a righteous remnant -Meant to put in effort and use spirit of revelation, dig deeper to understand works Who are the six named women in the Book of Mormon? - Answers -Sariah -Abish -Isabel -Mary -Eve -Sarah What are the four phases of Nephite treatment of women? - Answers Phase I: Lehi and Sariah as both "goodly parents" and comforting spouses. Phase II: Jacob's Sermon on Nephite Motivations. Phase III: Abish and the Lamanite Queen Phase IV: Abominations of the Nephites What are the two issues Jacob deals with in Jacob 2? How are they linked? - Answers -Pride and chastity which are intents of wealth and polygamy (political marriages; insensitive) -Sign of status- more money you make, more wives you can support -Intermarrying- supposed to be righteous branch, exodomy is not acceptable, political alliances not acceptable What does Jacob say about the Lamanites and the salvation of their people in Jacob 3? - Answers Even though the Lamanites aren't keeping their godly relationships, they will be better off, because they are treating their families well. They will eventually win because of healthy family relationships. -Lamanite skin will be lighter than Nephites at the judgment Who are the two women in Alma 19 and what is their relationship? - Answers Abish- converted by her father's vision of God, spread news/assists with gathering/soothes people, slave woman touches Queen and brings her back (courage) Lamanite Queen- Testifies Two forms of Anti-Christ's - Answers 1. One who denies Christ 2. One who substitutes himself or his system for Christ -hard to identify because teachings sound familiar and likable President Benson on Opponents - Answers -"Molded the Book of Mormon that we might see the error and know how to combat false educational, political, religious, and philosophical concepts of our time." Be sure you can identify the four opponents we talked about in class and what each of their respective positions was (Sherem, Nehor, Korihor, and the Zoramites), particularly as it related to the atonement. - Answers 1. Sherem- wanted to save everyone through the law, similar to Laman and Lemuel, there will be no Messiah/can't know Christ and future so live law of Moses, works-based righteousness (*adhere to scripture/doctrine but reject revelation*) 2. Nehor- *Universal Salvation- skewed grace*, God is all loving and compassionate, saves everyone, first instance of *priestcraft* (church leaders should be popular, supported), persecute those who disagree, build up their own church and inhibit spiritual growth of others 3. Korihor- no God/Christ (atheist), no law= no sin, no life after death, *secularization*/humanism anything you do is right , YOLO; epistemology, metaphysics, ethics (What is truth, real, right?) 4. Zoramites- predestination, form of God-worship but not Jesus, God is a Spirit, prideful, repetetive prayer/creed once a week, don't put yourself above other people (anti-Zion) How does Benjamin use his speech to establish a connection with God? - Answers -Unprofitable servants, can never pay back Christ