Fd Rel 250 Lesson 05 Writing Template PDF

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FdRel 250 Lesson 05 Weekly Reading & Writing Template Submit by Due Date #1  Name: Paige Woolstenhulme Date: 10/10/2016  While you read about the Abrahamic Covenant (Abraham 1-2; Genesis 12; Genesis 17; Russell M. Nelson, “Covenants,” S. Michael Wilcox, “The Abrahamic Covenant) answer the following question:  1. Write one paragraph answering the question, “What is the Abrahamic Covenant?” (4-5 sentences): The Abrahamic Covenant is a promise made by God to Abraham. In this covenant is the stipulation that all who are descendants of Abraham who remain faithful to their covenants will be blessed. These blessings include eternal increase in marriage, being seen as select, chosen children, of God, and promised lands. The covenant is not just a free gift, as those blessed more will there be more required of.  2. Describe five fundamental principles a person should understand in order to have an accurate understanding of the Abrahamic Covenant as related to the Savior and His everlasting gospel. (2-3 sentences each. Include reference, citation, and explanation.)  Principle #1: #1: Scriptural Reference: Because the seed of Abraham was elected, or chosen, to minister to and bless all the families of the earth with the blessings of the gospel, early in history the Lord placed them in a land conducive to fulfilling this responsibility. Citation: In the Sight of All Nations, https://www.lds.org/ensign/1998/01/the-abrahamic-covenant?lang=eng

Explanation: God saw an opportunity here to let good be in control. The scattering of these people was purposeful. Setting an example was paramount to him, thus came the chosen leaders of the Holy Land, which are mentioned in the scriptures.  Principle #2: #2: Scriptural Reference: “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved” (John 3:16–17). As recipients of Abraham’s covenant today, we have the delicate challenge of blessing all the families of all the nations of the world without assimilating their values, traditions, beliefs, standards, or behaviors. We are not to repeat the mistake of either the Old or the New Testament people. Citation: https://www.lds.org/ensign/1998/01/the-abrahamic-covenant?lang=eng Explanation: The Abrahamic Covenant is for everyone, none excluded, as we are all Abraham’s descendant.  Principle #3: #3: Scriptural Reference: The Lord expects Abraham’s seed of today to respond to the charge given of old: “And thou shalt teach [the commandments] diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up” (Deut. 6:7). Citation: https://www.lds.org/ensign/1998/01/the-abrahamic-covenant?lang=eng Explanation: We must teach others. The passing on of our knowledge only helps to increase the world’s, and in turn our own, understandings of the gospel and how we may benefit from the Abrahamic Covenant.  Principle #4: #4: Scriptural Reference:  “And, finding there was greater happiness and peace and rest for me, I sought for the blessings of the fathers, and the right whereunto I should be ordained to administer the same; having been myself a follower of righteousness” (Abr. 1:2). Citation: https://www.lds.org/ensign/1998/01/the-abrahamic-covenant?lang=eng

Explanation: The Abrahamic Covenant did not originate with Abraham, but rather Adam. He was only just a recipient of it, as we are.  Principle #5: #5: Scriptural Reference: Every covenant involves two parties. Citation: https://www.lds.org/ensign/1998/01/the-abrahamic-covenant?lang=eng Explanation: The Abrahamic Covenant involves not just you (and in the case you and your spouse), but God. This means countless blessings from him, or as mentioned blessings “As innumerable as the stars.”  What two questions do you have as a result of your study of the Abrahamic Covenant?  Question #1: What blessings after death do we receive from the Abrahamic Covenant?  Question #2: In what ways do we enter the Abrahamic Covenant other than in marriage?  When you have finished, save your document and upload it back into I-Learn. Submit it to “L05 Writing Assignment”.  Make sure you also complete the group preparation by due date #1. This is outlined on the Lesson 05 Preparation page. page. ...