Test 2 Flashcards
Simile
A simple comparison using like or as
Define parable
Setting side by side or comparison; longer than similitude and presented in a narrative; used to conceal true meaning; every detail doesn’t mean something
Metaphor
Comparison with a transfer of characteristics from one to another
Hyperbole
A deliberate exageration used for effect
Similitude
An expanded simile; a word picture that depicts a familiar scenes and relationships and is painted in some detail
Allegory
Similar to a parable except that every point is made to represent something else
The gospel of John includes no _ but does include _
No true parables; two allegories
The good shepherd John 10
Sheep= children of God Shephard= everyone with stewardship Porter= authorized servant Hirling= doesn't care for sheep Mephitis= other sheep Door= Christ
Allegory of the vine
John 15
Why teach in parables
Conveys religious truth in proportion to the hearers faith; just a story to he unreligious
What does it mean to eat and drink the blood of Christ
To believe in and accept Christ as the literal son of God and savior of the world, and to keep his commandments
How does the spirit become an abiding part of man
To eat the flesh and drink the blood of Christ
Who seeks after signs
Wicked and adulterous generation
Priesthood
Power and authority to act in god’s name for the salvation of his children
Authority of the priesthood
Comes by ordination
Power of the priesthood
Comes through faithful and obedient living in honoring covenants; increases by exercising and using the priesthood in righteousness
Priesthood keys
The exercise of the priesthood in the church is governed by those holding keys
Transfigured
The condition of someone who is temporarily changed in appearance and nature to a higher spiritual nature so they can endure the presence and glory of heavenly beings
Translated
Person changed so they did not experience pain or death; terrestrial order; ministering Angels unto many planets
Resurrected
Reuniting of body and spirit to never agin be separated
What does go and sin no more mean?
Abandon life of sin, commit no more sin, and transform her life
What two q’s should we ask about technology
Invite or impend the constant companionship of the spirit; amount of time spent on tech and media enlarge or restrict your cap to love, live and serve in meaningful way
What do we learn from the Good Samaritan
Love is the chief characteristic of God and love extends to other outside circle
Help those we feel we shouldn’t and we will feel joy and be on the path to perfection
What symbolism is in the parable of the lost sheep?
Hundred sheep= Pharisees and Sadducees
Lost sheep= person who will repent and is currently lost
What is the common effect of sin?
Retarding ourselves from advancing towards eternal life
God will forgive_ but cannot remove_
The repentant sinner
Restore the losses he sustained during the period of sinning