![]() ![]() I can think of three ways of dealing with this: Is it impossible for both of them to still exercise faith? If not, then being mistaken about the nature of God could have eternally disastrous consequences. If two people have conflicting ideas about what God is like, then they can’t both be correct. The second requirement, that we have a “correct idea” of what God is like, presents a difficult problem. Lesson 2 references these verses on the importance of understanding God’s nature:Ģ Let us here observe, that three things are necessary, in order that any rational and intelligent being may exercise faith in God unto life and salvation.ģ First, The idea that he actually exists.Ĥ Secondly, A correct idea of his character, perfections and attributes.ĥ Thirdly, An actual knowledge that the course of life which he is pursuing, is according to his will.-For without an acquaintance with these three important facts, the faith of every rational being must be imperfect and unproductive but with this understanding, it can become perfect and fruitful, abounding in righteousness unto the praise and glory of God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Though the Lectures on Faith are no longer part of the Doctrine and Covenants, some parts of them are still frequently taught in the church. Principles Which of God’s Attributes are Essential to Understand? But the quote from Lectures on Faith about needing a “correct idea” of God presented a difficult problem that demanded some hard thinking and research. Since the lesson isn’t centered on historical events, I didn’t think it would need much correction or nuance. I started off thinking this would be a quick addendum to write. It is not linked to any specific D&C section or event in LDS history, but pulls assorted verses from many sections. ![]() Lesson 2 focuses on the nature of Jesus Christ and the Atonement. This guide accompanies Lesson 2 in the LDS D&C/Church History Gospel Doctrine manual. Lesson 2: Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World Lesson 8: The Restoration of the Priesthood.Lesson 4: “Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon”.Lesson 2: Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World.Lesson 1: Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. ![]()
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