Lecture 6 Flashcards
intelligences /spirits
Intelligences are eternal, they were not created
Our spirit bodies were created by Heavenly Father and created our individualism. Intelligence + spirit birth = spirit person
Why must spirits be joined with bodies? What does Elder Christofferson suggest is the reason we must gain bodies and come to earth?
The adding of the physical element is essential to the fulness of being and glory that God enjoys
Abraham 3:22-23 Who are the noble and great? What does this phrase refer to, “thou was chosen before thou was born”?
It refers to foreordination, they were the ones who would be chosen as His rulers while on the earth (prophets and apostles)
Abraham 3:24-25 Who made the earth and for what purpose?
Christ made the earth, to prove them herewith whether they will obey me in all things I command
Abraham 3:26-28 How many plans were presented? What is inherent in the statement “hineni” or “Here am I, send me”?
hineni= I am here, and ready to do thy will
two plans presented?
- Moses 4:1-4 What was Satan’s offer? What did Satan want? Why did Satan seek to destroy the agency of man? What is ironic about the fact that a third part of the hosts of heaven choose to follow Satan? (D&C 29:36-37)
Satan offered to save everyone, but he wanted all the glory. He wanted to exalt himself above the throne of God, and rob man of his agency. Because he wanted all the glory.
They willingly chose to give up their agency to satan
- What do we learn about Satan from each of these passages? Isaiah 14:12-15: What is a “son of the morning”? What does “Lucifer” mean? 2 Ne. 2:17-18a: Why is Satan seeking the misery of all? D&C 76:25-29: Why did the heavens weep? Rev 12:7-11: Who fought in the War in Heaven? What is the difference between an accuser and an advocate? What does this passage tell us about the faith of those who followed Christ in the premortal existence?
He want all to be miserable, because he is miserable
Lucifer was
What four elements are essential to have Agency?
Earth, physical bodies, Fall, Savior
What meanings can be found in the word “sod”?
council, counsel, secret or secret council
What were the attendees of the “sod” taught?
To take care of the poor and the needy, that we are like God
- Review the five elements of the “Plan of Salvation” McConkie presents.
Note how McConkie describes Lucifer’s offer in the section “The Heavenly Council.”
1 Creation 2 Fall 3 Atonement 4 Resurrection 5 Eternal life
In exchange for their agency, I will save all of Thy children, that they with Thee might worship me
