Brigham Young University, IdahoFDREL 225Week_01_reflection

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Reflection and Synthesis Report Name: Cameron Taylor Week #: 1 Instructions In the table provided below, you will complete your reflection and synthesis responses for this week. Be sure to comple... te each Response section. When referencing scripture or other materials, only include a brief or abbreviated summary along with the citation as these cannot be included in the required word count. When you have completed the document, save it to your computer and follow the instructions in your course to submit the assignment to your instructor. Explanation of Key Events and Scriptures Demonstrate your comprehension of fundamental truths of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and your ability to use the scriptures to teach them. Be sure to include specific scripture references, focusing especially on restoration scriptures (Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price). In 200-300 words, write a response that addresses the following questions about the key events and scriptures you have been studying: 1. List at least three scriptures or events you found this week that help you understand need for a restoration. Explain why each helps us understand and share the doctrines in the Articles of Faith. List your word count at the end of your response Response: 1. Amos 8:11-12 – Here we understand the importance of a prophet and what he is meant to do. This is the reason why Joseph Smith was called. He needs a prophet is lead his people and church. Therefore, he was called prior to the restoration of the church. 2. 2 Peter 2:1-3 – False Prophets leading people astray. These are the tares that we read about in D&C 86. We understand that they will pretend to do good but are just evil doers. Because of the false prophets that were around in Joseph Smiths day we needed a prophet to come and to show us the truth. That was the key to the restoration. 3. D & C 86:1-3 – Here we understand that the Lord had the twelve apostles go and plant seeds and build the church. While they were going about busy with other work the apostasy slowly crept in and they were killed. While they were gone there has been many false teachings that have spread and now there is much confusion. Here we can only tell the difference between the wheat and tares by the fruit they produce. We can also tell the difference between the church of the devil and the Christ’s church by the teachings they have. Therefore, the restoration was important, to restore the true teachings of Jesus Christ in clarity [Show More]

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