Religion 212: New Testament
Pauline Epistles
BYU Continuing Education
Brother Van Dyke
2015 Fall Semester
Sept. 1 1 Thessalonians-2 Thessalonians
Sept. 8 1 Corinthians
Sept. 15 2 Corinthians
Sept. 22 Galatians, Romans
Sept. 29 Romans
Oct. 6 Romans
Oct. 13 Philippians, Colossians
Oct. 20 Ephesians
Oct. 27 Ephesians, Phileman
Nov. 3 Hebrews
Nov. 10 Hebrews
Nov. 17 Hebrews (13 chapters)
Nov. 24 Titus (3 chapters) , 1 Timothy (6 chapters)
Dec. 1 1 Timothy
Dec. 8 2 Timothy (4 chapters)
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Institute December 15, 2015
No more trusted confidantes for Paul than Timothy and Titus
Mark leaves mission
later Barnabas going to go with Paul and is going to get Mark
break between Paul and Barnabas
Paul takes Silas
Timothy and Titus have traveled with Paul
deliver epistles for Paul to different congregations
Pastoral Epistles -- deal with shepherding
Timothy in Ephesus
Gnosticism the problem in Timothy's world -- Gnosticism = secret knowledge
Godly figures that are not physical
no plan of salvation
salvation comes through secret knowledge
Druze -- also a secret religion
Messiah will be born of a man -- so wear pants with a sort of bag -- to catch the baby --
Gnosticism --
Blair was with a top member of correlation committee today -
watching for doctrinal drift -- one of their roles
Believe in Christ published -- splash -- had Dan Ludlow read it to make sure it was okay
deemed acceptable
Betty Edie Embraced By the Light -- lots of it problematic
doctrinal drift an ongoing concern
so this is contemporarily applicable
people standing during closing hymn
Elder Ballard speaking in Marriott Center -- gently corrected the congregation
Another example for now
Santa Claus --
Elder Oaks -- Christ vs. Santa facebook post
[my addition: http://www.ldsliving.com/What-Prophets-Have-Said-About-Santa-Claus/s/773970
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/elder-oaks-concerned-worldly-gifts-overshadow-religious-aspects-christmas-holiday
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/elder-oaks-christmas-address-byu-management-society
The rules are brought up when there is a real potential to push common sense or faithfulness to the side.
We've turned a corner -- materialism is a problem in the Church.
1 Timothy 9 Knowing this, that the
Our leaders need to state the law, make it clear.
1 Timothy 2 -- access to our Lord and Jesus Christ
in Ephesus, there are risings of alternatives to Jesus Christ -- even in the Church
1 Timothy 2
Joseph Smith changes "she" to "they" in verse 15
Paul hitting on this, but
can't wash away all of the patriarchal ideas in the first century
the men run the show
obedient
can't be deceived
first born
a creator
set an example
not guilty
father of all
*NO TRANSGRESSION -- Adam doesn't have to go with Eve.
Justice on his side
Chooses to Fall -- very much a type of Christ -- to maintain his relationship with Eve and have children
wrestle
Eve as a type of Christ
mother of all living
Chooses to Fall
(Basically everything Adam does, Eve does)
creator
(a broad net of individuals got to participate in that)
wrestle
relationship (those two really love each other)
gut-wrenching wrestle over what to do
never listen to Satan, he is going to get his trash kicked --
but she is beguiled
also grappling with first commandment
Notwithstanding
Joseph -- They -- both Adam and Eve will be saved through the birth of Jesus Christ
First prophecy of Jesus Christ -- crush your head
Joseph Smith brought to the world -- pulling of Adam and Eve out of blame for all that is terrible in the world.
1 Timothy 3
bishops and deacons (both adults at that time)
the characteristics of a really committed Christian -- the baselines
to verse 12 of chapter 4 -- despise not youth
be though an example of the believers
Have to be able to get along with people who disagree with you or see the world differently than you do
If you can't, this will eventually turn into some sort of snare
A broad base of being able to interact.
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure
Titus 1
15
unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their
not handing Satan that ammo to hold over me
1 Timothy 4
2 Speaking
in cooking seared -- branded, sealed,
Nephi --
3rd degree burns -- lost feeling -- nerve damage
Verse 12 --
maintain those things -- then it doesn't matter
doctrine - a saving truth
Section 46:9 everybody has a gift
14
What is the most common way for Satan to trip you up in your spiritual trajectory
(7, 8, 9 about translating ancient scripture
D&C
The revelation is a translated version of the record made on parchment by John and hidden up by himself. -- Translating by way of vision -- so does not need the plates in front of him as he translates.
Section 8 about the Spirit of Revelation
Section 9 Oliver Cowdery promised opportunity to translate
confirmed -- stupor of thought -- translation process
10 Now, if you had known this you could havea translated; nevertheless, it is not expedient that youshould translate now.
11 Behold, it was expedient when you commenced; butyou a feared, and the time is past, and it is not expedient now; (1 Timothy 4: 14)
There was a moment when the Lord would have shared this experience with him -- but Oliver feared -- Fear the biggest advantage the adversary could have over anyone in this room.We are given the great privilege of helping to lay the foundation.
Honored to work side by side -- unless fear prevents us.
1 Timothy 4:8 Physical sustenance temporary, but 8 For bodily exercise profiteth a little: but b godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life thatnow is, and of that which is to come.
15 a Meditate upon these things;
1 Timothy 5 Administering charitable contributions to the poorlooking for physical sustenance
Paul has at times carried huge sums of money
younger widows -- refuse them -- not everybody that asks gets
5:22 -- + avoid knee-jerk decisions about people
Sufficiency
If you have that and are constantly yearning for something beyond that --
1 Tim 6: 5 Perverse a disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that b gain is godliness:from such withdraw thyself.
verses 5 and 6 help with 7
anything beyond sufficient -- thirst for it can make you discontent
6 But a godliness with b contentment is great gain.
If hit one thing tonight -- Titus 1: 15-16
Be faithful after baptism
2nd Timothy -- Paul's last epistle
then go back to Acts -- Paul put back into jail -- eventually beheaded
chapter 4:5-6 -7
Preach My Gospel -- emphasizes enduring to the end
connects the dots between baptism -- temple -- enduring to the end
teaching keeping the faith
enduring to the end tricky
3 For the time will come when they will not a enduresound b doctrine; but after their own c lusts shall they heapto themselves d teachers, having itching ears;
His first epistle in the 50's -- now into the mid 60's -- witnessing the beginnings of the emergence of the apostasy
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a a crown ofb righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous c judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all themalso that love his appearing.
give -- not earned, but given
Remember how angry Paul was with Mark
11 Only a Luke is with me. Take b Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. (Asking Timothy to come and bring Mark)
Paul starts out as an angry, embittered . . .
gets after Peterrejection of Mark -- Acts 15 -- story
softened
another doctrinal shift -- (being watched by correlation committee)
Where is Heavenly Father in our discourse? Outsider of prayer, where do we mention Heavenly Father?
commanded to pray and worship the Father
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Titus, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy
from manual:
The books of 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus are known as the pastoral Epistles because they contain instruction to help leaders regulate the Church. In these epistles Paul described the qualifications of bishops, who are to be examples of practical gospel living. He warned Church leaders of perilous times to come and counseled them to protect the Saints from the destructive influence of false teachings. He taught that the holy scriptures are the source of sound doctrine and instruction. Knowing that his ministry was coming to a close and that his life was nearly over, Paul acknowledged that he had endured to the end and had received the spiritual assurance that he would receive eternal life.
1 Timothy 1
ensure that sound doctrine was taught to edify the Saints
the law corrects sinners
a pattern of repentance and forgiveness for all who believe in Jesus Christ and His doctrine.
1 Timothy 2
the important role of prayer in worship
Jesus Christ is our Mediator
women to dress modestly and to adorn their lives with good works
women to support authorized Church leaders and not to “usurp authority.”
1 Timothy 3
qualifications for bishops and deacons
leadership duties
lead righteously both at home and in Church duties
great is thea mystery of godliness: b God was c manifest in the d flesh, e justified in theSpirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, f received up into glory.
1 Timothy 4
In the latter times, some Church members will depart from the faith because they give heed to false teachings.
put the Saints in remembrance of those things given of God
nourish them with good doctrine
be an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
1 Timothy 5
care for the worthy poor.
principles of self-reliance
specific guidelines to help identify those widows who need special care from the Saints
counseled young women to marry and bear children.
1 Timothy 6
condemned false teachers
“the love of money is the root of all evil.”
called Timothy a “man of God” and instructed him to flee evil and seek after righteousness. charge the rich not to be high-minded and to recognize that their riches came from God.
2 Timothy 1
Timothy’s faith was nurtured by his mother and grandmother.
God fills His followers with power and love, which overcome fear.
Jesus Christ has overcome death.
Paul described his role as an Apostle and teacher—a role of which he was not ashamed because he believed in Jesus Christ.
Paul praised Onesiphorus for being kind to him.
2 Timothy 2
what is required to endure faithfully
Paul endured persecution to help the Saints obtain salvation
counsel to help Timothy lead the Saints in his area
exhortations to flee youthful lusts,
to follow righteousness,
and to avoid foolish conversations.
2 Timothy 3
warnings about the last days
the godly shall suffer persecutions.
the value and purpose of the holy scriptures:
provide spiritual safety against the deception of false teachers
2 Timothy 4
some Church members will turn from sound doctrine to false teachers who speak words that are pleasing to the ears.
Paul announced that he had fought a good fight and had kept the faith.
He had been assured that he would receive eternal life.
He asked Timothy to visit him in prison.
Titus 1
promise of eternal life given in our premortal life
the qualifications of a bishop
rebuke false teachers
Titus 2
speak sound doctrine to the aged, especially to aged women, who will teach it to their children
be a pattern of good works
Hope comes from Jesus Christ, who redeemed us so we could be purified and become “a peculiar people.”
Titus 3
following Jesus Christ’s example of kindness and love.
Saints are made heirs of eternal life through
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December 1, 2015 Class
How did the Hebrews regard angels? See last week.
Chapter 7 -- Tithes? Less-better?
brothers and sisters --level of intimacy -- having lived a lifetime together
2:11 he is not ashamed to call them cbrethren,
veil rent -- Paul -- everybody can now enter into the Holy of Holies
The veil is rent -- brought into the celestial realm
2:10 ccaptain of their salvation -- the chief commanding officer of all salvific things Titus, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy
from manual:
The books of 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus are known as the pastoral Epistles because they contain instruction to help leaders regulate the Church. In these epistles Paul described the qualifications of bishops, who are to be examples of practical gospel living. He warned Church leaders of perilous times to come and counseled them to protect the Saints from the destructive influence of false teachings. He taught that the holy scriptures are the source of sound doctrine and instruction. Knowing that his ministry was coming to a close and that his life was nearly over, Paul acknowledged that he had endured to the end and had received the spiritual assurance that he would receive eternal life.
ensure that sound doctrine was taught to edify the Saints
the law corrects sinners
a pattern of repentance and forgiveness for all who believe in Jesus Christ and His doctrine.
1 Timothy 2
the important role of prayer in worship
Jesus Christ is our Mediator
women to dress modestly and to adorn their lives with good works
women to support authorized Church leaders and not to “usurp authority.”
1 Timothy 3
qualifications for bishops and deacons
leadership duties
lead righteously both at home and in Church duties
great is the
1 Timothy 4
In the latter times, some Church members will depart from the faith because they give heed to false teachings.
put the Saints in remembrance of those things given of God
nourish them with good doctrine
be an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
1 Timothy 5
care for the worthy poor.
principles of self-reliance
specific guidelines to help identify those widows who need special care from the Saints
counseled young women to marry and bear children.
1 Timothy 6
condemned false teachers
“the love of money is the root of all evil.”
called Timothy a “man of God” and instructed him to flee evil and seek after righteousness. charge the rich not to be high-minded and to recognize that their riches came from God.
2 Timothy 1
Timothy’s faith was nurtured by his mother and grandmother.
God fills His followers with power and love, which overcome fear.
Jesus Christ has overcome death.
Paul described his role as an Apostle and teacher—a role of which he was not ashamed because he believed in Jesus Christ.
Paul praised Onesiphorus for being kind to him.
2 Timothy 2
what is required to endure faithfully
Paul endured persecution to help the Saints obtain salvation
counsel to help Timothy lead the Saints in his area
exhortations to flee youthful lusts,
to follow righteousness,
and to avoid foolish conversations.
2 Timothy 3
warnings about the last days
the godly shall suffer persecutions.
the value and purpose of the holy scriptures:
provide spiritual safety against the deception of false teachers
2 Timothy 4
some Church members will turn from sound doctrine to false teachers who speak words that are pleasing to the ears.
Paul announced that he had fought a good fight and had kept the faith.
He had been assured that he would receive eternal life.
He asked Timothy to visit him in prison.
Titus 1
promise of eternal life given in our premortal life
the qualifications of a bishop
rebuke false teachers
Titus 2
speak sound doctrine to the aged, especially to aged women, who will teach it to their children
be a pattern of good works
Hope comes from Jesus Christ, who redeemed us so we could be purified and become “a peculiar people.”
Titus 3
following Jesus Christ’s example of kindness and love.
Saints are made heirs of eternal life through
- the mercy of Jesus Christ,
- baptism,
- and receiving the Holy Ghost.
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Institute
December 8, 2015
Church Statement on Religious Freedom
Mormonism in transition –
Assuring the whiteness of Mormons in America
Away from nationalism to
internationalization G.A Smith to David
O. McKay
Starts out completely universalist
Hebrew 6:13
18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
if you kill a peer -- cities of refuge
if you kill my brother, then I get to avenge that death
if I can catch you, I can kill you.
Leviticus 20 a right to avenge under the law of Moses
eye for an eye -- there must be justice
cities of refuge had an altar -- latch onto horn of altar
if live there then must protect that guy
cannot let the avenger come in
window of opportunity of avenger
still courts
must flee to the city of refuge
the city is Jesus, the altar is Jesus, the horn is Jesus
immutability impossible to die
Hebrews 7
Why bring Melchisedec to the table?
Jesus over all the angels
7:4, 6, 9
Christ over all -- a new order over all
Angels
Melchisedec
Abraham
Moses
Levi
Israelites
Genesis 14:18-20 + more in JST
Chapter 8
This is the sum -- boil this down to a legal brief -- get right to the point
7: 22 and 26
26 a For such an b high priest became us, who is holy,harmless, undefiled, c separate from d sinners, and madee higher than the f heavens;
28 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of
the a oath (the immutable promise), which was since the law, maketh the b Son, who is c consecrated for
evermore.
all in Levitical system -- a shadow, a type
there can be substitutes -- example bishop
Jesus "firm" consecrated forever to the role of high priest
Law of Moses -- emphasis on Justice
Through there is mercy -- altars you can grab onto
to verse 11 -
11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.
There are types and shadows, but there are real Gospel --
no need for charts. . . .
slave -- I want to forfeit my freedom, serve you because I love you
If the high priest at the temple is not the real (literal) high priest --
blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:
9 a figure
priest -- "saves your hide"
cut a check -- cutting covenants -- when your life is on the line, that is how serious you have to be to keep the covenant
11 But Christ being come an a high priest of good things tocome, by a greater and more perfect b tabernacle, not madewith hands, that is to say, not of this building;
(what He is going to do is not fallen, not weakened, not infirm)
Numbers 19 -- red heifer
things that are symbolic of death and then death itself
death -- tangibly real
Death -- Ritually Unclean -- Water (washed by priestly figure)
water filtered
not filtered by anything common
temple
altar set off to the side
doors of holy place can open Gate Beautiful another set of doors at wall of city -- Golden Gate -- then Mount of Olives
red heifer no markings -- no whiteness or grayness Lev. 19
must be sacrificed on the mount of olives -- must have visual connection to Mt of Olives to temple -- holy of holies
burn the animal -- not parted out -- to ashes, nothing but ashes
that sacrifice doesn't come along often
better grab it while you can
put into cloth bag
collect that water in a jar
every village must have water filtered through the ashes of a red heifer
Numbers 19 -- strongest and most beautiful figure of
goes to the heart of God's personal residence
Turkish Gate on top of walls built in first century
to Garden of Gethsemene
Golden Gate --bricked up -- Muslim cemetery Jesus essential to Muslims
culture war
4 For Christ is not entered into the holy places madewith hands, which are the figures of thea true; but intob heaven itself, now to appear in the c presence of God
for us:
has been to a of heaven, but not the ultimate
Resurrection
10: 12 But this man, after he had offered onea sacrifice for sinsfor ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
death -- tangibly real
Death -- Ritually Unclean -- Water (washed by priestly figure)
water filtered
not filtered by anything common
temple
altar set off to the side
doors of holy place can open Gate Beautiful another set of doors at wall of city -- Golden Gate -- then Mount of Olives
red heifer no markings -- no whiteness or grayness Lev. 19
must be sacrificed on the mount of olives -- must have visual connection to Mt of Olives to temple -- holy of holies
burn the animal -- not parted out -- to ashes, nothing but ashes
that sacrifice doesn't come along often
better grab it while you can
put into cloth bag
collect that water in a jar
every village must have water filtered through the ashes of a red heifer
Numbers 19 -- strongest and most beautiful figure of
goes to the heart of God's personal residence
Turkish Gate on top of walls built in first century
to Garden of Gethsemene
Golden Gate --bricked up -- Muslim cemetery Jesus essential to Muslims
culture war
4 For Christ is not entered into the holy places madewith hands, which are the figures of the
for us:
has been to a of heaven, but not the ultimate
Resurrection
10: 12 But this man, after he had offered one
atonement not finished until Jesus Christ resurrected
symbol is the veil of the temple
veiled
the garment part of the veil
1 to 1 series of connecting points
doesn't need to be anymore sacrifice for sins
Hebrews 11 -- Faith
Hebrews 12 --
12:1 hold on thy way
the shekina -- cloud of witnesses
13:
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December 1, 2015 Class
How did the Hebrews regard angels? See last week.
Chapter 7 -- Tithes? Less-better?
brothers and sisters --level of intimacy -- having lived a lifetime together
2:11 he is not ashamed to call them cbrethren,
veil rent -- Paul -- everybody can now enter into the Holy of Holies
The veil is rent -- brought into the celestial realm
In the Old Testament you have Christ's church, the same in the New Testament . . . . and organization/institution that persists through all eternity
compassion -- a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
empathy -- the psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.
Alma 7
Hebrews 3 and 4 -- entering into the Rest of the Lord
Gospel Doctrine --you're not shopping for any other alternatives
settled, comfortable, --mortal
eternal -- exaltation (in Book of Mormon referred to as salvation)
all priesthood Melchezidec
Old Testament -- New Testament -- Restoration
chapter 5 -- explicit discussion of High Priests --
in the heavens there is a real tabernacle
we, as redeemed --- , -- as a congregation -- are the temple of God
Will you enter into the Rest of the Lord?
8 aHarden not your hearts, as in the bprovocation, in theday of temptation in the wilderness:
in the heavens there is a real tabernacle
we, as redeemed --- , -- as a congregation -- are the temple of God
Will you enter into the Rest of the Lord?
8 aHarden not your hearts, as in the bprovocation, in theday of temptation in the wilderness:
Moses intending to bring
Most significant chapter in the Book of Exodus -- Exodus 19
The Lord says -- You've made it to the mount -- instructions on how to enter into My presence
they bailed -- that is the day of provocation
D&C 84:24
Acts 7 -- Stephen -- found guilty of blasphemy -- this is the story that gets him into so much trouble -- history of the house of Israel and how they refused to be brought into the presence of the Lord
"so are ye. . . "
Acts 7:55 --
stone for each tribe -- down in Jericho -- contemplate these stories
D&C 64 -- tithes = consecration = a day when the Savior will come again
119 adjustment of that same law
if not gravitating to the message, you are provoking
2nd Nephi 2:27 You can choose something other than what God has in store for you.
rebellion
faith and faithfulness
Don't be involved in the provocation that will keep you out of the rest of the Lord.
The high priest of good things to come -- it is all right in front of His eyes.
vs. 15 He will have empathy with us
Alma 7 to Hebrews 3-5 1 Nephi 11 condescension
Jesus has been tempted in every way -- can be touched by our . . .
Approaching that component of his personality that has been tempted with ---
knowing He will understand
15 For we have not an high priest awhich cannot betouched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in allpoints btempted like as we are, yet without csin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace,that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
15 For we have not an high priest awhich cannot betouched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in allpoints btempted like as we are, yet without csin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace,that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Alma 13 talking about the high priesthood -- book of Mormon all Melchesidec
Hebrews 5
counselor -- seasoned in life
really committed to administering to someone who is out of the way.
It is not ordination that has a corner on these particular markets.
older, more expected
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November 29, 2015 - prep. reading
64 AD?
Treat this like a temple preparation class
Hebrews 1:2, Moses 1:33
Hebrews 2:6, Psalm 8
"in a certain place"
9 should taste death for every man
10 the captain of their salvation
3:1 The Apostle and High Priest
Word of God a two edged sword 4:12
Chapters 5-7 Relationship symbolism High Priest Christ
Melchisedec and Christ
the word of the Lord is powerful enough that it can bring destruction of the soul (spiritual death) to those who do not give heed to it (see Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 1:16; 2:12, 16). The word of God also has power to pierce the soul as a sword and penetrate to the inmost parts of man (see 3 Nephi 11:3;D&C 85:6). It can cut through error and falsehood with double-edged efficiency.
D&C Student Manual
A double promise from God -- anchor - at the Garden Tomb
an anchor of the soul Hebrews 6:19
Chapter 7 -- Tithes? Less-better?
19-21 JST
19 For the law was administered without an oath and made nothing perfect, but was only the bringing in of a better hope; by the which we draw nigh unto God.20 Inasmuch as this high priest was not without an oath, by so much was Jesus made the surety of a better testament.
21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek;)
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25 Wherefore he is able also to save them ato the uttermost that bcome unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make cintercession for them.
Chapter 9 - Tour of the Tabernacle
13 These all died in faith, not having received theapromises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were bstrangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Matthew 13:17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those thingswhich ye see, and have not seenthem; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
10 Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
Hebrews 12:9 The Father of our spirits
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November 17, 2015
Philemon
November 17, 2015
Philemon
a business partner with Paul
Leviticus -- awl through ear
Israel -- cannot own another Israelite --
Slavery a way of bringing security to a large part of the population
Onesimus = useful -- name changed upon conversion?
Paul sending Onesimus back to Philemon
(the healing at evening -- Capernaum)
Matthew 8 --
16 ¶When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with a devils: and he cast out theb spirits with his word, and c healed all that were sick:
17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, a Himself took our b infirmities, and bare our c sicknesses.
Philemon wealthy -- lives in Colossae
Philemon wealthy -- lives in Colossae
refreshed by thee -- becoming that sort of person
Paul brokering the return of the slave to the owner
to enjoin thee that which is convenient
smooth over
Melissa Proctor
Refers to Onesimus and Timothy as "my son."
soft example of unrighteous dominion -- coercive
property
interpersonal considerations
May have taken valuables when he left.
Redemption in mortality -- a disciple doing what Jesus does
21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
Hebrews -- the richest of the epistles
argument over whether Paul authored it -- slim
Lectures on Faith -- Sydney Rigdon
Did Paul endorse it as if it were his own?
Normative -- to help a rising generation to comprehend how the temple was fulfilled in Jesus Christ
His majesty UNVEILED by understanding the temple
Hebrews 1:9
9 Thou hast loved a righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
all references to oil -- whenever anointed a moment of gladness -- the anointing eases, leaves you closer to peace,
Members of the church praying to a cadre of angels
Tradition of angels -- Jewish --
Pharisees thought that on Mt. Sinai -- besides written text also received an oral tradition
they have power over oral tradition (text Torah) all else commentary -- angels assisted
intensely significant role -- part of the players in dispensing the law --
Sadducees -- TEXT
Who is Jesus? 30 years since Jesus resurrected
apostolic witnesses
witnesses to the bodily resurrection of Christ
Christ -- anointed one
Luke --
horn in the temple verse 67 -
1: 69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;
Psalm 18:2
1 Samuel 2:1
Hebrews 1:12 but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
perfectly trustable
The Christ
the pre-eminent one
will not fail you or anyone else
Hebrews Chapter 2
Them that heard him -- disciples
You have been taught by "The Word"
Jerusalem Branch -- James the Brother of Jesus the most prominent religious leader in Jerusalem
Still valuing the temple
Peter keeps that momentum going
Paul explicates and interprets
the vicissitudes of mortality can't happen to angels
Then to Book of Mormon -- condescension
Members of the church praying to a cadre of angels
Tradition of angels -- Jewish --
Pharisees thought that on Mt. Sinai -- besides written text also received an oral tradition
they have power over oral tradition (text Torah) all else commentary -- angels assisted
intensely significant role -- part of the players in dispensing the law --
Sadducees -- TEXT
Who is Jesus? 30 years since Jesus resurrected
apostolic witnesses
witnesses to the bodily resurrection of Christ
Christ -- anointed one
Luke --
horn in the temple verse 67 -
1: 69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;
Psalm 18:2
1 Samuel 2:1
Hebrews 1:12 but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
perfectly trustable
The Christ
the pre-eminent one
will not fail you or anyone else
Hebrews Chapter 2
Them that heard him -- disciples
You have been taught by "The Word"
Jerusalem Branch -- James the Brother of Jesus the most prominent religious leader in Jerusalem
Still valuing the temple
Peter keeps that momentum going
Paul explicates and interprets
the vicissitudes of mortality can't happen to angels
Then to Book of Mormon -- condescension
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November 15, 2015 Prep reading
How did the Hebrews think of angels?
oil of gladness: Madsen -- In other spiritual contexts oil was the token of forgiveness. And hence Paul speaks of it as “the oil of gladness.” (Heb. 1:9.) 6
https://www.lds.org/ensign/1982/12/the-olive-press?lang=eng
9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little a lower than theb angels c for the suffering of d death, e crowned with glory and honour; that he by the f grace of God should tasteg death for every man.
10 For a it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all b things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the c captain of their salvation d perfect through sufferings.
Who is speaking? Jesus? : 12 Saying, I will declare thy a name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
? 4:10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
12 For the a word of God is b quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged c sword, d piercing even to the dividing asunder of e soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a f discerner of the g thoughts and h intents of the heart.
4: 15 For we have not an high priest a which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points b tempted like as we are, yet without c sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of a grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
5:12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need ofa milk, and not of strong meat.
Hebrews 7: 2 To whom also Abraham gave aa tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of b righteousness, and after that also King of c Salem, which is, King of peace;
(Timeline and how Melchizedec fits in?)
JST (3 For this Melchizedek was ordained a priest after the order of the Son of God, which order waswithout father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life.And all those who are ordained unto this priesthood are made like unto the Son of God, abiding a priest continually.)
5:12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of
Hebrews 7: 2 To whom also Abraham gave a
(Timeline and how Melchizedec fits in?)
JST (3 For this Melchizedek was ordained a priest after the order of the Son of God, which order waswithout father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life.And all those who are ordained unto this priesthood are made like unto the Son of God, abiding a priest continually.)
Nov. 3 Hebrews -- Colossians
Colossea -- 100 east of
Elder Ballard Friday -- sermon at super stake center -- 9th east
get out and get married
cut hair, shave beard
young women, dress up, lipstick,
at institute in his own comments -- probably should have said that a different way
Mother in Heaven Those letters are published under the direction of the first pres and quorum of twelve -- use them, teach with them
Colossian heresy -- praying to a committee of Gods ---
angelic ministers take the message to God (not Catholocism)
Judaizers
Colossians 2:20 (dietary laws)
Word of Wisdom -- You learn how to say no to a lot of things.
"will worship" will power -- vs. thinking you can solve a problem with your own will --don't need others.
Matthew 5 about 25-27
gambling in fantasy football
1:14-15
14 In whom we have aredemption through his blood, eventhe bforgiveness of sins:
15 Who is the aimage of the invisible bGod, the cfirstbornof devery creature:
The Father has delegated the direct ministrations of this world to Jesus Christ -- interaction with Jesus Christ -- millennium will govern, but won't live here.
21 And you, that were a sometime b alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled (formerly alienated)
22 See D&C 45:3-5
devotional at Ricks College -- a movie of your life '83
submissive disciples -- meek -- humble followers of Christ
He will take out the rebellious
Colossians 2: 22 In the body of his flesh through a death, to present youholy and b unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
to 3:10
2:23 If. . . .
Grounded and Settled as Disciples
Holy Ground -- Stand and be not moved
2:8 Beware lest any man a spoil you through b philosophy and vain c deceit, after the d tradition of men, after the rudiments of the e world, and not after Christ.
sabbath -- turn the ship with a rudder - elder ballard on committee -- enlightened, revelatory information
2:9 For in him dwelleth all the a fulness of the Godhead bodily. (THEY EACH HAVE ALL OF THOSE POWERS.)
VERSE 20 -- verse 14 -took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; blotted out, no longer detectable.
3:2-3
4: 3-4
Elder Ballard mentioned Satan several times
Satan hates you
many experience with -- hates apostles
pray that we will have the opportunity to speak of Christ
3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open untous a a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
6 Let your a speech be alway with grace, seasoned withb salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer everyman.
Hebrews 3
5:9 And being made
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1993 -- Sept 6 -- Dialogue: a Journal of Mormon Thought, Gene England
[tscano] Maxwell Institute (Brian Howgland)-- can write whatever you want -- separate entity from BYU
playing the authority card -- beware of being manipulative -- priestcraft --
Ben Park Oxford --
http://maxwellinstitute.byu.edu/
Julie Smith
Ralph Hancock
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October 27
“convenience.” The word chosen by the King James translators, however, has changed from its original meaning. The Greek word is formed from the verb which means “to come up to” and carries with it the idea of measuring up to a certain mark or standard. Paul’s choice of the word gives the delicate hint thatPhilemon’s forgiveness of his runaway slave would be the most fitting or becoming thing a true follower of Christ could do. https://www.lds.org/manual/the-life-and-teachings-of-jesus-and-his-apostles/section-9-pauls-witness-from-prison/chapter-43-ye-are---fellow-citizens-with-the-saints?lang=eng&query=philemon
Oct. 27 Ephesians, Phileman
Start with Ephesians 2 the middle wall
redefining of the Godhead not from Nicea
Church is one, holy, catholic, apostolic
1100 years later Westminster Confession -- without body, parts, or passions
How should Mormonism be defended?
featism -- believing without any signs, any evidences
faith
intellectualism
not defended at all?
heated discussions -- especially over the last 12 months (?)
Mormon Chapter of the Foundation for Religious Diplomacy
Blair president of
Intrafaith
C.S. Lewis
Nibley
FARMS -- slid off of BYU's plate --
[Sunstone -- [published in -- never hired in any position at BYU
[Dialogue --
Elder Maxwell commissioned the contemporary apologetic movement
after FARMS -- Maxwell Institute
Director was fired -- of FARMS institute -- good guy, vicious apologetic
Meridian -- super conservative
Essays
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/new-church-essays-women-priesthood-mother-in-heaven?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LDSNewsRoomTop15+%28RSS%3A+LDS+Newsroom%29
Ephesians 2:10 -- born to good works
Temple in Jerusalem -- court of Priests, priests only, could walk up steps, but not enter the court,
court of the women -- Gate Beautiful, Court of the Israelites, signs on the barrier Aramaic, Hebrew, Greek "If you're not an Israelite and you pass that threshhold, you will be put to death." Allowed by the Romans. Temple authorities (primarily Sadducees -- have their own police force).
Greater Court of the Gentiles, 40 acres -- the barrier the marker between Gentiles and Israelites.
How can someone in Court of Gentiles be authorized to pass into Court of Israelites -- Can a Gentile ever be a first class citizen among Israelites.
Paul employs very Jewish ideas to express this.
clean/unclean circumcised/uncircumcised Ephesians 2:11
Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; all part of this world -- God can employ it, and God can remove it.
2:12 -- talking to the Gentiles (aliens) outside God
13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh (can cross the Soreg) by the blood of Christ. (legitimately Israelite)
14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; (the Soreg just collapsed) They are in, they are equals, they are not substandard Christians.
The circumcision question is the same question.
15 Having aabolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in bordinances; for to make in himself of twain one cnew man, so making peace; (Cannot have enmity anymore between Israelites and Gentiles.)
16 And that he might areconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: (The cross negates the tensions.)
17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. (You can get into the straight and narrow path to move toward the Holy of Holies to commune with God.)
All part of a holy building that is God's House.
We collectively constitute a temple. We are the building blocks that God is using to build his kingdom.
3:7-8
We get to possess, to talk about the unsearchable riches of Christ.
Section 76: 2 -5 -10 aGreat is his wisdom, bmarvelous are his ways, and the extent of his doings none can find out. . . .
Through verse 10, then the vision comes.
that preamble -- description of what the Lord has in store for you
If you do not have your own patriarchal blessing available, just read that.
What do you get if you are part of His family?
riches
strengthened in the inner man
the spirit that feeds and strengthens the inner self -- Word of Wisdom -- helps with the inner man even more than the outer man
faith -- trust in Jesus Christ
Elder Oaks and other talking about this now
Don't use the word Atonement independent of Jesus Christ
the Atonement is a descriptor
It is Jesus Christ's atonement that cleanses you.
Elder Bednar, too
being arooted and bgrounded in love,
18 May be able to comprehendWhen brought through that barrier between the world and God's chosen people, (by the way you behave, . .. ) part of His family . . . will come to know and love Christ (comprehend)
It is Jesus Christ's atonement that cleanses you.
Elder Bednar, too
being arooted and bgrounded in love,
18 May be able to comprehendWhen brought through that barrier between the world and God's chosen people, (by the way you behave, . .. ) part of His family . . . will come to know and love Christ (comprehend)
which passeth knowledge, (Plato can't handle this.)
filled with all the fulness of God ( one of the themes of evidence -- Why do I obey? Because I love my Master and my Master loves to bless me.
Section 58 -- what He gives us will surpass all understanding
He does not need to be bound by anything we can do.
your vocation -- this is what you do 4:1
4: 11-14 tossed to and fro
4:17 You can walk in the light of Jesus Christ or follow the ignorance which is in your heart and walk in the dark
1 Nephi 17:45 (past feeling)
lust, uncleanness, greed, chapter 4, verse 19
Asked a Bishop what dealing with -- #1 spending his time on -- divorce -- temple marriages collapsing
"Blair, be nice to your wive, and treat your children well."
if lustful, greedy, unclean. . . . not doing those things
Paul says, "Watch out."
Verse 26 Can you be angry and not sin? J.S.
Sermon on Mount -- don't say racca (empty-head)
since anger is sinful, do not let the sun go down upon your wrath
You also want to work so you can be generous. (can be on steroids -- make millions so can serve)
Ephesians 5:22
1st century Christianity, Judaism -- patriarchal
submit, women, to your husband, as to the Lord
23, 24,
principle point: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ. . . .
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Oct. 20
Separate yourselves from wicked people.
Romans 16:17
17 Now I beseech you, brethren,a mark them which causeb divisions and c offences contrary to the d doctrine which ye have learned; and e avoid them.
Book of Mormon -- Amlicites -- Red dot on the forehead
toxic influence -- re-proselytizing
teaching Quorum of Twelve
Alma 3:
Matthew 10: 16 ¶Behold, I send you forth asa sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore b wise as serpents, and c harmless as doves.
wise: clever, cunning, savvy, street-smart, not gullible,
temple recommend --
Ephesians
Why do we work in the Kingdom of God?
God knows everything before it happens -- He is omniscient.
Feigning omniscience -- "That dude's texting."
Words of Mormon -- D&C 31, 38 One eternal present
crossing theological threshholds with other Christians --
He is not the cause of everything -- free will defense
so you can't indict him of evil
As Creator why not create us totally good
But purpose of Earth life
He knows everything, but He is not the cause of everything.
Paul merged -- Augustine -- Luther and Erasmus
Luther is total depravity
Erasmus is a humanist
have the capacity inside of us to do the right
Paul to Galatians -- not an ounce of goodness in you
Galatia and Rome -- no, not one righteous
up to now Paul and Augustine 1000 years before Luther and Erastus (Catholic thinker -- lean heavily toward ultra-fallen
Ephesians -- What capacities to we bring to the table? Are we as depraved Luther interprets Paul? The human spirit a noble entity.
Light of Christ throughout the scriptures, but never as clearly as in the Book of Mormon.
Exodus 21:
slavery part of the ancient world -- an advantage in the ancient world -- resources
one Israelite cannot own another Israelite -- only way is if servant in question forfeits freedom
Sabbath -- menservants and maidservants allowed to rest
can own a gentile
Master must provide, and must provide rest.
love your freedom less than you love your wife and children
declare to the judges not interested in his freedom, take an awl --
Christ forfeited his eternal freedoms so we could come along.
is the servant
loves His freedom less than He loves His family
Why do we serve?
Obedience out of love
Holy, separated for a sacred purpose.
People will hate you want
5 Havinga predestinated us unto the b adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
predestination: seeing things on the horizon and preparing to deal with them in advance
Calvinists -- God knows everything, does not accept free will idea
Richard Mouw
King Follett Discourse -- free will on steroids
God selects you -- He will change your heart -- your agency won't change the mind and will of God
a partial God
Joseph Smith -- everybody can be saved -- nobody else accepts that
9 Having made known unto us thea mystery of his b will, (not carnal, not fleshy, not limited by time) according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
When we obey Him, when we love Him, he reveals to us things that are not of this world.
belief leads to additional faith in Jesus Christ leads to having more things revealed to you, leads to being sealed
the Lord happily bound to further my efforts
Predestination --
18 The eyes of youra understanding being b enlightened;that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and whatthe c riches of the glory of his d inheritance in the saints,
obedience opens spiritual visions
earned grace is an oxymoron
2:10 For we are hisa workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good b works, which God hath before ordained thatwe should c walk in them.
born into good works -- essential -- (James) impossible to be born again and not be born unto works
by your fruits ye shall know them -- fruits of being born again
2 Nephi 25 with Paul and James
God hath before ordained -- planned ahead
Start with Ephesians 2 the middle wall
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Elder Oaks --
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/lds/elder-oaks-calls-for-balance-in-political-discussion-comments-on/article_c2677af4-a17e-590b-ada8-bb66118931dd.htmlOct. 20
Separate yourselves from wicked people.
Romans 16:17
17 Now I beseech you, brethren,
Book of Mormon -- Amlicites -- Red dot on the forehead
toxic influence -- re-proselytizing
teaching Quorum of Twelve
Alma 3:
Matthew 10: 16 ¶Behold, I send you forth as
wise: clever, cunning, savvy, street-smart, not gullible,
temple recommend --
Ephesians
Why do we work in the Kingdom of God?
God knows everything before it happens -- He is omniscient.
Feigning omniscience -- "That dude's texting."
Words of Mormon -- D&C 31, 38 One eternal present
crossing theological threshholds with other Christians --
He is not the cause of everything -- free will defense
so you can't indict him of evil
As Creator why not create us totally good
But purpose of Earth life
He knows everything, but He is not the cause of everything.
Paul merged -- Augustine -- Luther and Erasmus
Luther is total depravity
Erasmus is a humanist
have the capacity inside of us to do the right
Paul to Galatians -- not an ounce of goodness in you
Galatia and Rome -- no, not one righteous
up to now Paul and Augustine 1000 years before Luther and Erastus (Catholic thinker -- lean heavily toward ultra-fallen
Ephesians -- What capacities to we bring to the table? Are we as depraved Luther interprets Paul? The human spirit a noble entity.
Light of Christ throughout the scriptures, but never as clearly as in the Book of Mormon.
Exodus 21:
slavery part of the ancient world -- an advantage in the ancient world -- resources
one Israelite cannot own another Israelite -- only way is if servant in question forfeits freedom
Sabbath -- menservants and maidservants allowed to rest
can own a gentile
Master must provide, and must provide rest.
love your freedom less than you love your wife and children
declare to the judges not interested in his freedom, take an awl --
Christ forfeited his eternal freedoms so we could come along.
is the servant
loves His freedom less than He loves His family
Why do we serve?
Obedience out of love
4 According as he hath a chosen us in him b before the foundation of the world, that we should be c holy and without blame before him in love:
Before we ever got here, He chose us. Holy, separated for a sacred purpose.
People will hate you want
5 Having
predestination: seeing things on the horizon and preparing to deal with them in advance
Calvinists -- God knows everything, does not accept free will idea
Richard Mouw
King Follett Discourse -- free will on steroids
God selects you -- He will change your heart -- your agency won't change the mind and will of God
a partial God
Joseph Smith -- everybody can be saved -- nobody else accepts that
9 Having made known unto us the
When we obey Him, when we love Him, he reveals to us things that are not of this world.
belief leads to additional faith in Jesus Christ leads to having more things revealed to you, leads to being sealed
the Lord happily bound to further my efforts
Predestination --
18 The eyes of your
obedience opens spiritual visions
earned grace is an oxymoron
2:10 For we are his
born into good works -- essential -- (James) impossible to be born again and not be born unto works
by your fruits ye shall know them -- fruits of being born again
2 Nephi 25 with Paul and James
God hath before ordained -- planned ahead
Start with Ephesians 2 the middle wall
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Elder Oaks --
Rejecting the idea of a wall between church and state, Elder Oaks said a more apt metaphor — reinforced by various decisions of the United States Supreme Court — is a “curtain that defines boundaries but is not a barrier to the passage of light and love and mutual support from one side to another.”
“Parties with different views on the relationship between church and state should advocate and act with civility. ... We all lose when an atmosphere of anger or hostility or contention prevails,” he said. “We all lose when we cannot debate public policies without resorting to boycotts, firings, and intimidation of our adversaries.”
Elder Oaks said that on the “big issues” that divide adversaries, religionists should not seek a veto over all nondiscrimination laws that offend their religion, and the proponents of nondiscrimination should not seek a veto over all assertions of religious freedom.
“Both sides in big controversies like this should seek to understand the other's position and seek practical accommodations that provide fairness for all and total dominance for neither,” he said.
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Oct. 20 Oct. 20 Ephesians
New Testament Institute Manual: Paul’s main theme in this epistle can perhaps best be summarized as the setting aside of the things of this world in order to grow in spiritual knowledge and partake of the unity and fellowship of the Church. . . .
Written Where?
Paul stated that he was a prisoner at the time he wrote the Epistle to the Ephesians (see Ephesians 3:1; 4:1;6:20), so Ephesians may have been written during Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome, around A.D. 61 to 63, and perhaps at the same time he wrote the Epistle to Philemon and the Epistle to the Colossians (which bear many similarities to Ephesians). During this time Paul was being held under house arrest, but he had the freedom to receive visitors and teach the gospel (seeActs 28:16–31).
New Testament Institute Manual
To Whom?
Paul may not have written the epistle specifically to the Ephesians but to several congregations of Saints, including those in Ephesus. Ephesus served as Paul’s headquarters during his third missionary journey (see Acts 19:9–10; 20:31), and he had great affection for these people (see Acts 20:17, 34–38).
Context: Following Peter’s death, John the Revelator became the President of the Church, and when John moved from Jerusalem to Ephesus, the headquarters of the Church also moved to Ephesus. According to Christian tradition, Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent the remaining years of her life at Ephesus under John’s care (see John 19:27). Ephesus was the first of the seven cities that John wrote to in the book of Revelation (see Revelation 2:1–7).
adopted: Jesus Christ is God’s only rightful heir. Therefore, to receive eternal life, we must be adopted through the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ in order to become “heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:17).
17 And if children, then heirs;a heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we b suffer with him, that we may be also glorified
together.
Paul taught that we are not saved by either faith or works alone, as both are critical to salvation. Faith and works empower us to receive the merciful blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. For more information on the subject of grace, see the commentary for Romans 3:23–24 and for Romans 4:4, 16; 5:2, 15–21; 6:1–2, 14–15.
Preparation17 And if children, then heirs;
together.
Paul taught that we are not saved by either faith or works alone, as both are critical to salvation. Faith and works empower us to receive the merciful blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. For more information on the subject of grace, see the commentary for Romans 3:23–24 and for Romans 4:4, 16; 5:2, 15–21; 6:1–2, 14–15.
Elder Bruce R. McConkie (1915–85) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained:
“Salvation in all its forms, kinds, and degrees comes by the grace of God. That is, because of his love, mercy, and condescension, God our Father ordained the plan and system of salvation which would ‘bring to pass theimmortality and eternal life of man.’ (Moses 1:39.) Pursuant to this plan he sent his Only Begotten Son into the world to work out the infinite and eternal atoning sacrifice. …
“Men are thus saved by grace alone, in the sense of being resurrected; they are saved by grace coupled with obedience, in the sense of gaining eternal life. The gospel plan is to save men in the celestial kingdom, and hence Paul teaches salvation by grace through faith, through obedience, through accepting Christ, through keeping the commandments. Thus Nephi writes, ‘Be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do’ (2 Ne. 25:23), and Moroni records, ‘Come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ.’ (Moro. 10:32.)” (Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, 2:498–99).
Ephesians 1 -- 23 verses.
Ephesians 2 -- 22 verses.
Ephesians 3 --21 verses.
Ephesians 4 --32 verses.
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Institute Oct. 13 Philippians, Colossians
Origin of New Testament
Q can tell came from original document known as Q
D&C 7
Church Fathers -- People who knew people who knew Jesus
Politically driven process -- putting together
"Q" comes from the German word "quelle" meaning source, and it supposedly contained matters in Matthew and Luke that are not found in Mark.
Elaine Pagels --
Lightfoot
Margaret Barker
Naghamadi http://gnosis.org/naghamm/nhl.html
Nag Hammadi Library
David Bokovoy
Parliament of the Worlds Religions
The Imam of the Mosque at Mecca
Philippians -- no aggravating issue
Acts 16: 12 --
Lydia --
without purse or script
The saints beholden to assist the leaders
Matthew 10 -- get out and bless people
only 2% of the empire had citizenship
penalty for beating Roman citizen without trial -- death
Paul takes a beating for the Saints in this city
there are not going to be any more problems in this community concerning Jews/Citizens
Paul's earliest preaching in Europe
loves that community and they love him
about 62-63 AD -- During Paul's first Roman imprisonment
Philippians 1: 11 -
What kind of life are you living, and would being around you let people know what it would be like to be around Jesus?
1: 13-
His job to preach before kings -- multiple high leaders of nations
Caesar is aware of Paul
14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are
much more bold to speak theword without afear.
Everybody is preaching Christ, but what does your life teach?
vrs. 20-25
earnestness to follow Christ
22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour:yet what I shall choose I awot not. -- The story of the Fall
Acts 16: 12 --
Lydia --
without purse or script
The saints beholden to assist the leaders
Matthew 10 -- get out and bless people
only 2% of the empire had citizenship
penalty for beating Roman citizen without trial -- death
Paul takes a beating for the Saints in this city
there are not going to be any more problems in this community concerning Jews/Citizens
Paul's earliest preaching in Europe
loves that community and they love him
about 62-63 AD -- During Paul's first Roman imprisonment
Philippians 1: 11 -
What kind of life are you living, and would being around you let people know what it would be like to be around Jesus?
1: 13-
His job to preach before kings -- multiple high leaders of nations
Caesar is aware of Paul
14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are
much more bold to speak theword without afear.
Everybody is preaching Christ, but what does your life teach?
vrs. 20-25
earnestness to follow Christ
22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour:yet what I shall choose I awot not. -- The story of the Fall
Choosing between desirable but conflicting
Paul is tired -- having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
No other apostle than Elder Scott has taught more about how personal revelation is given
killer firesides to young single adults
Section 8
funnel
a question -- according to Elder Scott -- a pressing need
general impressions come swirl around the top of the funnel
"Heavenly Father, I feel that you want me to learn about the impressions I'm getting -- paper and pencil -- write down
The Lord will sent more feelings, then ask questions about those feelings --
confirmations and stupors of thought -- redirections --
pondering, fasting, renewing covenants, . . .
in your mind and in your heart
eventually you will have -- no longer feelings -- words come into your mind
mind seat of word communication
write those down
It doesn't matter who the teacher is -- revelations about his ministry as an Apostle
not what is going on around you, but what are you seeking?
It's your baby -- act instead of being acted upon
vrs. 25 -- 26 -- Your life needs to bless other people -- first and foremost -- Elder Holland about mothers
2:2-7 not attempting to stir things up or to shine the light on themselves.
how far Jesus allowed himself to be abased
Love each other the way Jesus loved you.
2:14
President Packer
The playing level, fair
moral environment
legal moralism
God ordered the universe, the earth, nature on the earth
positive law -- allows to govern -- has to be a reflection of the moral order in the universe
If cross that moral order will reap chaos
For centuries level -- no longer level -- tilted
News!
secular worldliness --
You had better teach your children that the generation that rises up has to be a generation with a far clearer understanding of how the atonement works in a personal life.
not crush your soul and crush your hope
"Our Moral Environment" Elder Packer
Elder Bednar's commentary on it
not condemn them to hell, commend them to the atonement
Degrees of difficulty -- judgement will take into account
Philippians 3: 7-8
sometimes had to stop and go make a few tents
still in business by Philemon
La
moni's dad -- give up all. . . . .to come to Christ
3:13 I don't get everything, but I am involved in a lot of things
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which arebehind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
Boil all things down to one:
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: butthis one thing I do, forgetting those things which arebehind, and reaching forth unto those things which arebefore,
14 I apress toward the mark for the bprize of the highcalling of God in Christ Jesus.
Christ centered, covenant-centered existence
4:
Polycarp -- Church Father
teaches that Paul was married
possibly verse 4 refers to Paul's wife
Paul consistently teaches that the ideal way to do missionary work is from a single vantage.
4:11 Begin with 10 --11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned,in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be acontent.
House arrest but can receive parcels.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned,in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be acontent.
12 I know both how to be aabased, and I know how toabound: every where and in all things I am instructed bothto be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to sufferneed.
13 I can do all things through aChrist which bstrengtheneth me.
not condemn them to hell, commend them to the atonement
Degrees of difficulty -- judgement will take into account
Philippians 3: 7-8
sometimes had to stop and go make a few tents
still in business by Philemon
La
moni's dad -- give up all. . . . .to come to Christ
3:13 I don't get everything, but I am involved in a lot of things
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which arebehind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
Boil all things down to one:
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: butthis one thing I do, forgetting those things which arebehind, and reaching forth unto those things which arebefore,
14 I apress toward the mark for the bprize of the highcalling of God in Christ Jesus.
Christ centered, covenant-centered existence
4:
Polycarp -- Church Father
teaches that Paul was married
possibly verse 4 refers to Paul's wife
Paul consistently teaches that the ideal way to do missionary work is from a single vantage.
4:11 Begin with 10 --11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned,in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be acontent.
House arrest but can receive parcels.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned,in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be acontent.
12 I know both how to be aabased, and I know how toabound: every where and in all things I am instructed bothto be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to sufferneed.
13 I can do all things through aChrist which bstrengtheneth me.
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Prep:
Philippians 1:
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth,
Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Philippians 3:
21 Who shalla change our b vile body, c that it may befashioned like unto his glorious d body, according to theworking whereby he is able even to e subdue all things
unto himself.
Philippians 4:
Colossians 1
Colossians 2 7a Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith,as ye have been taught, abounding therein with b thanksgiving.
10 And ye area complete in him, which is the head of allb principality and power:
14a Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was
contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Colossians 2
19 And not holding thea Head, from which all the body byjoints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knittogether, increaseth with the increase of God.
Ephesians 4:15
15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
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Institute 10-6-15
Ponderize
Chiasm
Foil - John 3, 4 Nicodemus in darkness, Woman at the Well --
apology -- commerce yanked
imputing
Romans 5: 11 -- the only use of the work Atonement
5: 19-20
Moses 6:60
7:4 - 18
14,
15 -- an individual spinning out of control -- only the Atonement can save him/me.
we are not good at being good
sin is inside of us -- the fall and sin is deeply embedded inside of us
the only solution is grace
must be injected from an outside source
You can't generate any grace
19, 22
23 But I see another law in my members, awarring against the law of my mind,
and bringing me into bcaptivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
It's straight in his brain, but appetites (natural man) Mosiah 3:19
8:1 -- Yield to Jesus Christ
8:5 How can you know where you're at?
Prep:
Philippians 1:
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth,
Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Philippians 3:
21 Who shall
unto himself.
Philippians 4:
6 a Be b careful for nothing; but in every thing by c prayerand supplication with d thanksgiving let your requests bemade known unto God.
7 And the a peace of God, which passeth allb understanding, shall c keep your hearts and mindsthrough Christ Jesus.
13 I can do all things through a Christ whichb strengtheneth me.
Colossians 1
22 In the body of his flesh through a death, to present you holy and b unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Colossians 2 7
10 And ye are
14
contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Colossians 2
19 And not holding the
Ephesians 4:15
15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
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Institute 10-6-15
Ponderize
Chiasm
Foil - John 3, 4 Nicodemus in darkness, Woman at the Well --
apology -- commerce yanked
imputing
Romans 5: 11 -- the only use of the work Atonement
5: 19-20
Moses 6:60
7:4 - 18
14,
15 -- an individual spinning out of control -- only the Atonement can save him/me.
we are not good at being good
sin is inside of us -- the fall and sin is deeply embedded inside of us
the only solution is grace
must be injected from an outside source
You can't generate any grace
19, 22
23 But I see another law in my members, awarring against the law of my mind,
and bringing me into bcaptivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
It's straight in his brain, but appetites (natural man) Mosiah 3:19
8:1 -- Yield to Jesus Christ
8:5 How can you know where you're at?
carnal not tame-able -10
Is there anything that could take me out of the Church -- only if you are willing to hedge it up.
vrs. 32 --the generosity of the Father will lead Him to be generous with us.
vrs. 35 -- 35 Who shall separate us from the a love of Christ?shall b tribulation, or distress, or c persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril,
or sword?
Job 13:15
prove ourselves under pressure
--37
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to aseparate us from the blove of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Jeremiah 20:9
9 Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a aburning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not bstay.
Cost of Discipleship -- book
Chapter 9 Who are Israelites?
Israel -- Hebrew = God will prevail
Israelite -- someone whom God will prevail for
if you are observant, the Atonement will be effective in your life
God will always honor our agency
we can or not yield our will to Him
certain aspects of the Atonement of no effect
you can un-Israelite yourself
Why would you walk away from such a generous God?
Grace -- Robinson -- Believing Christ -- at a cultural level
Dan Ludlow -- over correlation
Robert Matthews
Brethren also had Rough Stone Rolling reviewed
language of innoculation -- same as Bushman 10 years ago.
Young kids listening to Brad Wilcox -- Continuous appointment
Tad Callister was in line
10:2
3 For they being ignorant of God’s arighteousness, and bgoing about to establish their own righteousness, have not csubmitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
4 For Christ is the aend of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Chapter 9 Who are Israelites?
Israel -- Hebrew = God will prevail
Israelite -- someone whom God will prevail for
if you are observant, the Atonement will be effective in your life
God will always honor our agency
we can or not yield our will to Him
certain aspects of the Atonement of no effect
you can un-Israelite yourself
Why would you walk away from such a generous God?
Grace -- Robinson -- Believing Christ -- at a cultural level
Dan Ludlow -- over correlation
Robert Matthews
Brethren also had Rough Stone Rolling reviewed
language of innoculation -- same as Bushman 10 years ago.
Young kids listening to Brad Wilcox -- Continuous appointment
Tad Callister was in line
10:2
3 For they being ignorant of God’s arighteousness, and bgoing about to establish their own righteousness, have not csubmitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
4 For Christ is the aend of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
zeal without knowledge -- lose your direction and double your speed
11: 16 -21-
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity;
He is good because He does not immediately sever us when we deserve to be severed
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity;
He is good because He does not immediately sever us when we deserve to be severed
Jacob 5 -- gives us time and care
12: 1-
reasonable service (expected)
girl's camp
motherhood
earn grace -- oxymoron
the only thing you can bring is your heart, your will --
presenting it on the altar
13:
English Reformation
6 wives -- Catherine (niece of the Holy Roman Emperor)
dead brother's wife -- not sanctioned by God -- Pope won't
Henry studying Biblical text -- comes to chapter 13 of Romans
anarchy is not a good thing
13:4 Police power
declares royal supremacy
excommunicates the pope
Oliver Cowdery's article on government
Articles of Faith
You're here in Rome -- play by the rules
15: 27 up the fast offering
16:17
17 Now I beseech you, brethren, amark them which cause bdivisions and coffences contrary to the ddoctrine which ye have learned; and eavoid them.
18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and afair speeches deceive the hearts of the bsimple.
Paul comforts the Saints in explaining how they will come off triumphant.
Promise
20 And the God of apeace shall bbruise cSatan under your feet shortly.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
20 And the God of apeace shall bbruise cSatan under your feet shortly.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Jesus Christ must crush the head of this serpent -- not us.
Where do good works fit?
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Institute 9-29 Romans
Question about Jesuits -- prompted by the Pope's visit, his history as a Jesuit
Are they bad?
Not a bloodier religion than Christianity.
heretics
killing heretics
Augustine, Thomas Aquinas -- 2 intellectual giants
turn the prosecution of heretics over the the bishops
inquisition-- the Jesuits the moving, shaking arm
enlightenment -- Henry VIII --
fast forward to John Taylor
The flood a manifestation of God's grace -- same justification --
(Doing you a favor killing you, rather than letting you stay in this world and become more sinful)
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By Common Consent -- working on the odds of who will be called to the Quorum of Twelve
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Galatians 6:
sow and reap
verse 8 --
verse 9 -- Be not weary in well-doing. (He relates it with his relationship with Striker.)
If you've planted the seed and it's already growing, don't fight that. The plant is good.
12-13-14-15
Paul's world revolves around the crucifixion of Christ, not around the law of Moses.
Circumcision does not get you into the Kingdom of God -- Uncircumcision does not make a difference.
It's the orientation that matters.
Law of Moses -- leaning the ladder against the wrong wall
Must rely wholly and completely on Christ -- faith in Christ
New Creature
John 3
Nicodemus -- not alone -- "we know"
Institute 9-29 Romans
Question about Jesuits -- prompted by the Pope's visit, his history as a Jesuit
Are they bad?
Not a bloodier religion than Christianity.
heretics
killing heretics
Augustine, Thomas Aquinas -- 2 intellectual giants
turn the prosecution of heretics over the the bishops
inquisition-- the Jesuits the moving, shaking arm
enlightenment -- Henry VIII --
fast forward to John Taylor
The flood a manifestation of God's grace -- same justification --
(Doing you a favor killing you, rather than letting you stay in this world and become more sinful)
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By Common Consent -- working on the odds of who will be called to the Quorum of Twelve
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Galatians 6:
sow and reap
verse 8 --
verse 9 -- Be not weary in well-doing. (He relates it with his relationship with Striker.)
If you've planted the seed and it's already growing, don't fight that. The plant is good.
12-13-14-15
Paul's world revolves around the crucifixion of Christ, not around the law of Moses.
Circumcision does not get you into the Kingdom of God -- Uncircumcision does not make a difference.
It's the orientation that matters.
Law of Moses -- leaning the ladder against the wrong wall
Must rely wholly and completely on Christ -- faith in Christ
New Creature
John 3
Nicodemus -- not alone -- "we know"
1-5, then keep going
wind -- a marker that you have been born of the Spirit
The wind changes direction -- If you are moved upon by the Spirit -- You are willing to follow, to change, as the Spirit Directs
Galatians 5:22-23
against such there is no law.
You can't be breaking the law when you are coming genuinely out of that context.17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
crucified --
Caleb -- Honduras -- mosquito bites -- scars -- witnessed murders --
Paul is willing to take a beating, be jailed, . . . .
What if when we went into the temple the color of our clothes reflected the state of our lives?
But --
When you place upon yourselves the robes, you are placing upon yourself the marks of Jesus' crucifixion.
Romans
4 centuries earlier -- Western thought emerging out of Greece
power structure shifted from Corinth to Rome
until 4th century Constantine -- Christianity
Senate -- Rome center of 1st century life
Paul has citizenship -- only 2% had
We don't know where the Saints in Rome came from.
Paul has yet to visit them, but is writing to them from Corinth
Problem in Rome -- Judaizers -- Want to keep the Law of Moses
By faith alone --
Romans -- one dimensional, but very important dimension of Christianity
most effectively a synthesis of faith, justice, mercy -- in the temple
Romans at Pentacost
Paul hits them with a dose of grace through faith.
Romans 1:16
not just "under any circumstances, I am willing to stand as a disciple of Christ"
Calendars -- Doesn't have to be a stress.
Christian 2015 A.D.
Jews 5776
Islam -- from 8th century -- mark from there 1436 AH
Common Era calendar --
You can be completely unchristian in the name of being Christian.
The fact that you are willing to stand in a Christlike way for Christlike principles -- a marker of those who
Stand in such a way that "that which may be known of God is manifest in them"
Blair's post -- part of his thinking based on Joseph Young -- Brigham's brother -
Oliver gone for a good decade, but one of the reasons he came back was because Joseph Young maintained the relationship.
Elder Cook wrote a post for Patheos recently.
Verse 20-22
there are unseen principles that you will understand at an intuitive level -- the Light of Christ, Conscience --
Independent of our circumstances, we have the innate ability to grapple with issues
if unable, we would not be accountable
everyone can sense those expectations from our Heavenly Father
morally programmed from the get-go
Verse 32
a whole bunch of people are breaking a whole bunch of laws -- see the list in the verses just before that.
Who knowing the judgment of God, -- having the light of Christ
Blair's post -- part of his thinking based on Joseph Young -- Brigham's brother -
Oliver gone for a good decade, but one of the reasons he came back was because Joseph Young maintained the relationship.
Elder Cook wrote a post for Patheos recently.
Verse 20-22
there are unseen principles that you will understand at an intuitive level -- the Light of Christ, Conscience --
Independent of our circumstances, we have the innate ability to grapple with issues
if unable, we would not be accountable
everyone can sense those expectations from our Heavenly Father
morally programmed from the get-go
Verse 32
a whole bunch of people are breaking a whole bunch of laws -- see the list in the verses just before that.
Who knowing the judgment of God, -- having the light of Christ
Can I pursue this coarse without becoming a cheerleader for sin?
Chapter 2:1 -- frequently the things we most harshly judge others for are our own weaknesses
verses 21-29
vrs. 24 Your actions are taking other people down
Alma 31:9 Corianton sinning on his mission
You could become unJewed, unMormoned -- if your conduct doesn't get into the realm of the beliefs -- you would lose credibility
The fact that you're circumcised does not make you a Jew.
It is just an outward marker.
It is an internal matter.
Chapter 3: 1-2, 9-12
Do the Jews have an advantage in converting to Christianity? Yes. Already know so much
Christian pejorative originally
A really bad example cannot negate the truth of Christianity -- of Christ's law.
a must-read -- Approaching Zion pages 301-302 -- Nibley
Nibley a social critic of members of the Christ, but with complete fidelity to the Brethren
There is no such thing as righteous man. The only thing we can bring to the table is a repentant heart.
Verse 20-31
You can't keep all of the commandments. Works won't save you.
By the law you will know what is right and what is wrong -- in addition to the Light of Christ
God supersedes all of those laws.
Chapter 4:4
Explains how grace works
Talking about Abraham -- taking Isaac to Mt. Moriah
obeys -- Abraham the quintessential Jew -- the height of all Judaism
Abraham doesn't keep the law -- but his willingness to do it -- he gets the credit for having done it
Abraham wouldn't get the reward if this were all centered around doing the works.
Belief leads to righteousness.
He got the blessing associated with the sacrifice without making the sacrifice.
D&C 130:20-21
How is it possible for Abraham to get the blessing for something he didn't do?
Judaisers maintain that Abraham was the quintessential Jew --
4 -- do we want to get what we deserve?
Abraham doesn't get what he deserves, but something much grander -- Celestially grander
You can bring your faith, your belief to the table and it can be accounted for righteousness.
Because of Christ. You belief is matched by Christ's perfection = righteousness.
impute -- to lay blame falsely
impute (communicates TRANSFER)
You receive a transfer of Christ's righteousness, but you didn't deserve it, so in a sense it is a false blessing.
D&C 45: 3 - 5 -- He is imputing his righteousness to us.
Romans 4:19 Abraham couldn't have children -- not just Sarah's problem
Romans 5: 17-21
One guy breaks a commandment, then death reigns all over the planet.
Through one man comes grace, forgiveness, resurrection. . .
People who were convinces that the fall of Adam was real
but not willing to examine the other end of the stick: Christ will reverse all that.
You can't have the fall in perpetuity and Christ in perpetuity.
where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: (even for the most rebellious)
no sin that is not affected by the atonement
Alma 31:9 Corianton sinning on his mission
You could become unJewed, unMormoned -- if your conduct doesn't get into the realm of the beliefs -- you would lose credibility
The fact that you're circumcised does not make you a Jew.
It is just an outward marker.
It is an internal matter.
Chapter 3: 1-2, 9-12
Do the Jews have an advantage in converting to Christianity? Yes. Already know so much
Christian pejorative originally
A really bad example cannot negate the truth of Christianity -- of Christ's law.
a must-read -- Approaching Zion pages 301-302 -- Nibley
Nibley a social critic of members of the Christ, but with complete fidelity to the Brethren
There is no such thing as righteous man. The only thing we can bring to the table is a repentant heart.
Verse 20-31
You can't keep all of the commandments. Works won't save you.
By the law you will know what is right and what is wrong -- in addition to the Light of Christ
God supersedes all of those laws.
Chapter 4:4
Explains how grace works
Talking about Abraham -- taking Isaac to Mt. Moriah
obeys -- Abraham the quintessential Jew -- the height of all Judaism
Abraham doesn't keep the law -- but his willingness to do it -- he gets the credit for having done it
Abraham wouldn't get the reward if this were all centered around doing the works.
Belief leads to righteousness.
He got the blessing associated with the sacrifice without making the sacrifice.
D&C 130:20-21
How is it possible for Abraham to get the blessing for something he didn't do?
Judaisers maintain that Abraham was the quintessential Jew --
4 -- do we want to get what we deserve?
Abraham doesn't get what he deserves, but something much grander -- Celestially grander
You can bring your faith, your belief to the table and it can be accounted for righteousness.
Because of Christ. You belief is matched by Christ's perfection = righteousness.
impute -- to lay blame falsely
impute (communicates TRANSFER)
You receive a transfer of Christ's righteousness, but you didn't deserve it, so in a sense it is a false blessing.
D&C 45: 3 - 5 -- He is imputing his righteousness to us.
Romans 4:19 Abraham couldn't have children -- not just Sarah's problem
Romans 5: 17-21
One guy breaks a commandment, then death reigns all over the planet.
Through one man comes grace, forgiveness, resurrection. . .
People who were convinces that the fall of Adam was real
but not willing to examine the other end of the stick: Christ will reverse all that.
You can't have the fall in perpetuity and Christ in perpetuity.
where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: (even for the most rebellious)
no sin that is not affected by the atonement
We can't claim the righteousness. What we can claim is the righteousness that Christ imputes to us.
- He owns us. We freely are owned by Him.
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Institute 9-22
Galatians, Romans
Vote
Must we keep the commandments to go to the highest degree of heaven --
25 NO's 17 YES's 5 Abstentions
When Paul writes the epistle to the Romans, has never been there.
Paul has a problem.
Notes on Swingli and Luther and Calvin 1517 10131
67
Luther and Calvin -- depraved
Romans Jews
descriptors of Grace in Protestant faiths
Almost a wholesale apostasy in Galatia
Galatia a region
Paul -- a regional conference like Elder Ballard's
Judaizers -- must keep all the commandments
can join, but must obey the commandments 100 per cent, completely
613 commandments under Judaism --
Paul teaches about --
(works) go to Ephesians
(grace) Romans or Galatians --
normative instruction -- how they ought to be -- General Conference
Prophets, Seers, Revelators not taking snapshots of a particular moment -- sees long range
Galatians 1:6
perversions -- maintain the Gospel of Jesus Christ while maintaining the Mosaic Law
no alternative plan They have embraced an alternative to Christ.
stained glass window in Cathedral of Madeline
though we, or an
36% leaving the Church?
achieve balance through the Holy Ghost
Elder Holland -- told about brothers rock climbing in Southern Utah
Galations 2:16
cannot be justified by the Law
Yoke
You can't be yoked to the law and pull a load.
exact obedience
The visible or the invisible church
err on the side of mercy -- invisible matters of the heart
D&C 137 -- Alvin in the Celestial Kingdom
(baptism of the heart -- baptized by desires)
can't understand Ephesians until you get Galatians
Book of Mormon totally perfect when it comes to Grace from Christ
can you repent after you die?
Jesus a 100% Savior
Galatians 5: 1
to verse 16
some springing out of Jerusalem Conference
Act 15
Paul comes back from doing missionary work -- can someone be baptized into Christianity without going through the law -- No small debate -- Luke records
Timothy -- Paul says don't get circumcised
Then has him circumcised
Just Come to Christ --
will teach you about the works thing later.
Next time Romans.
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Prepare for 9-22-
Galatians, Romans
Paul did not receive the Gospel from men
saved by faith or by the law?
https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/eph?lang=eng
Institute --
9-15-15
knowledge vs. charity
you have knowledge -- that food powerless
no-brainer to infuse godly power
big deal!
1 Corinthians 8:7
7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their aconscience being weak is defiled.
(in their mind, powerful)
liberty to eat or not eat
Be responsible with this liberty.
Putting someone else's needs ahead of your own, even when you are otherwise free to . . .
9:7-
7 Who goeth a awarfare any time at his own charges? whoplanteth a bvineyard, and ceateth not of the fruit thereof? orwho feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of theflock? -- got war, gunna have war experiences, etc.
kind to the ox also
principles in the Torah in your best interest
principles bridged out into our lives --
First account of the sacrament in New Testament --
11:23-29
10) remember
2) acknowledge
3) self-examination
1 Corinthians 12: 24-28
24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hathtempered the body together, having given more abundanthonour to that part which lacked:
25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that themembers should have the same acare one for another.
26 And whether one member asuffer, all the membersbsuffer with it; or one member be honoured, all themembers rejoice with it.
28 And God hath set some in the church, first aapostles,secondarily bprophets, thirdly cteachers, after that miracles,then gifts of healings, helps, dgovernments, diversities oftongues.
You don't need to be beautiful to be part of the Church of God.
The Church IS.
Christianity world-wide
Evidence of the divinity of God
all miraculous
12:28-29 importance of teachers
meek and charitable people will inherit the earth
you acknowledging what is in front of you.
must have all these BECAUSE we see through a glass darkly -- And now abideth afaith, bhope, ccharity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
I just applaud --
Chapter 15 --
9-11
how long we can regret not coming to the aid of someone in need -- complicit in the murder of saints
But by the agrace of God I am what I am: Sola fila
Isaiah 49 -- I have labored in vain
also in Book of Mormon -- 4 servant poems in Isaiah -- quoted in Book of Mormon
(you can't even touch the plow without the grace of God)
We must labor --
You're not working to produce something that God didn't already have.
Mosiah 26 --
a lynchpin in the Gospel
Don't stress about things that aren't the lynch pin -- aren't closely connected to that lynch pin
plowing in hope -- will harvest this hope
Feast of Passover umbrella -- multiple feasts in one week
Feast of leaven -- get all the leaven out of your home
Passover Feast
feast ,gird, lamb
Feast of First Fruits
Sunday Morning early
Barley best of the crop -- harvest it young -- bring to temple -- first fruit offering -- first day of week early, early in morning -- no barley harvest prior to this
Feast of Weeks?
50 days later Pentacost -- grains -- Wheat
16-22
2nd Corinthians -- Showing an increase of love
1: 21-22
21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath aanointed us, is God;
22 Who hath also asealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
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2nd Corinthians 3:3
Fleshy tables of the heart
broken and contrite -- same word
15-16
faithfulness lifts veils
15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their aheart.
16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away.
4:7 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that theexcellency of the apower may be of God, and not of us.
he will be merciful
we submit to him
never a moment we can glory
such a precious treasure to be in an earthy body
5:17 a new creature
born again -- old things have passed away
21 For he hath made him to be asin for us, who knew nobsin; that we might be made the crighteousness of God in him. Isa. 53:6. 4th servant poem The suffering servant
6:12 corrected within your own self
-- godly sorrow
you will know right from wrong -- will know you were warned not to do that.
7:12
to appease or to risk offending
8:11-12
11 Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there wasa readiness to will, so there may be a performance also outof that which ye have.
12 For if there be first a awilling bmind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
deficiency is booing -- pointing out what you lack
sufficiency model -- what you are doing is sufficient
We are deficient, but God does not define us as deficient.
Do what you can do, given what you have.
God thanks you for what you do.
God says -- Great, just keep working with that.
9:1-2 - love of the Gospel contagious
10:11 11 Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.
Live your life in a way that we don't need to babysit you. Elder Maxwell -- a high-yield, low-maintanance Saint
11:24-30
12: 15
The more I love you, the less you love me.
Paul as the parent, converts as the childen.
but will continue to serve you
spend and be spent for you
15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you;though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
13:8 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
The truth does not need a cheerleader. fighting against it is futile.
Institute -- prep for 9-15-2015
3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of amercies, and the God of all bcomfort;
4 Who comforteth us in all our atribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by theb comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
9 we had the sentence of death in ourselves,
(we're all going to die anyway)
Chapter 3
3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, awritten not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in btables of stone, but in cfleshy tables of the dheart.
Institute 9-1-15
Catholicism -- The Friend praying in a cathedral Nov 2014
https://www.lds.org/friend/2014/11/prayers-and-cathedrals?lang=eng
https://www.lds.org/friend/2014/11/prayers-and-cathedrals?lang=eng
Read Acts on our own
Epistles of Paul
No one who shapes Christianity more than Paul
1 Thessalonians
an early epistle -- about 52 AD (The Savior born about 5-6 B.C.)
How do you respond to the Gospel? How do you live it when you are living under persecution?
Saints in Thessalonica had Second Coming on the Brain.
How do we respond to someone dying?
What is in Paul's wheelhouse as he writes these epistles?
normative approach -- How things ought to be
rather than descriptive approach -- What is
General Conference -- normative
only Philippians -- doesn't have to fix anything -- descriptive -- just happy news
an apostolic screwdriver
were at 32% of eligible young men going -- Is that changing?
1 Thess:1
Paul and Silas and Timothy
How do you bring somebody to the Gospel?
Verse 5
Alma 17
verse 9 -10 the Father resurrects the Son
1 Thess 2: Leaders of the Church like Gentle nurses
King Benjamin but also here
verse 13 When you expose your minds to the scriptures, to the Words of Christ -- effectually change you
Mosiah 5
1 Thess verses 19-20 ye are our glory and joy
1 Thess 4: 1-8 Sanctification
Justification -- cleansing (like canning jar)
Sanctification -- in the heart -- holy, set apart for a higher purpose
(filled with fruit)
washed -- cleansed
10 increase more and more
D&C a multiplicity of blessings
13-16 mourning -- matters of the heart
when someone you love dies prematurely
Revelation -- I will wipe away all tears
2nd thes treatment of all thing second coming
When you pick up that Jesus pole, you get what is at the other end.
1 Thess. 5:
What a saint should be like at the second coming.
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9-8-15
Nobody is falling behind just because of where they live.
With the Spirit of God comes POWER.
J.Reuben Clark --
Sacrament: a religious drama that you are in part responsible for creating
Great confidence in God 1Corinth 2: 15
Exegesis - text centered
Eisegesis -- think or feel without any text orientation -- or at least century's away --
If not spirit-driven will judge wise things as foolish and visa versa.
Question: Can you eat meat that has been offered as a sacrifice in a Greek Temple? Enter that temple?
Paul short - ? not by the standard of his time.
