REL 275 - Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon

The Fall of Adam & Eve and
The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Read the following passages in the Book of Mormon before our class:

2 Nephi 2:5-8 Alma 7:10-13
2 Nephi 9:5-7 Alma 12:23-24, 26
2 Nephi 10:3-5 Alma 34:8-16
Mosiah 13:28, 34 Alma 42:2-15
Mosiah 15:1Helaman 14:15-19
Mosiah 16:4
 
Elder Boyd K. Packer - Atonement, Agency, Accountability
 
Questions for Review

1) People in general can still be saved if they keep the commandments perfectly. True?  (2 Nephi 2:5; Mosiah 16:4)

2) Why was the Savior Jesus Christ rejected by most ancient Israelites during his mortal ministry?  (2 Nephi 10:5)

3) Why did the Savior suffer death? (Alma 7:12)

4) Why did the Savior suffer infirmities of all kinds?  (Alma 7:11-12)

5) What would have happened if, after eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, Adam and Eve had also partaken of the tree of life? (Alma 12:26; 42:5)

6) According to Amulek, what will happen to those individuals who don't ever exercise faith unto repentance?  (Alma 34:16)

7) What major consequence does the Savior's atonement bring to all humankind? (Alma 42:15)

8) What is the meaning of the word "atonement"? (Pres. Boyd K. Packer, Atonement, Agency, Accountability)

9) How could agency have been a "fatal gift" to us? (Pres. Boyd K. Packer, Atonement, Agency, Accountability)

Be prepared to present your understanding about this topic to your classmates, and see if you have additional questions to ask me.  I'll be glad to answer them.
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