Religion 393: A Topical Study of the Scriptures –
REPENTANCE AND FORGIVENESS
(Accessing the Peace and Power of the Atonement of Christ)
Spring 2016 – M & W 10 & 11 am (Instructor: David Durfey – Office #153, Office Phone: 801-764-3053)
The 1st Presidency and 12 apostles would like each YSA to receive credit for the class which includes 75% attendance, reading all the scriptures
assigned and the supplemental readings.
Week
Class Discussion Topic
Jan 4 & 6
Introductions; The Great Plan of Happiness!
Jan 11 & 13
Review: Premortal Existence, Agency, Covenant Israel
Jan 18 & 20
Mon. –Jan 18 - Holiday – no class
The PROBLEM: Trangression and Sin, The Fall of us All
Jan 25 & 27
Feb 1 & 3
Feb 8 & 10
The SOLUTION: “The Messiah Cometh to Redeem Men from…Fall”
WHY an Atonement? WHAT is the Atonement of Christ?
The Doctrine of Redemption
Justice, Mercy, and the Merits of Christ
**Assessment #1 (on back)
Aspects of the Atonement of Christ – Infinite and Intimate
– Unconditional and Conditional
Scripture Study
BKP: The Play and the Plan (CES/YSA Fireside, 7 May 1995)
RGS: Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer (En. May 1997)
Abraham 3
Memorize D&C 58:42-43
BKP: The Play and the Plan (CES/YSA Fireside, 7 May 1995)
RGS: Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer (En. May 1997)
2 Nephi 2
2 Nephi 9
Alma 42
Alma 36-38
Memorize Mosiah 5:13
Feb 15 & 17
Mon – Feb 15 – Holiday – no class Conditions and Events of the
Atonement of Christ– Gethsemane, Golgotha, Garden Tomb
Luke 22-23
Feb 22 & 24
Redemptive and Enabling Power of the Atonement of Christ
Justification and Sanctification
Mosiah 3-4
Feb 29 &
Mar 2
The APPLICATION: Faith! What It Is? How To Obtain? Effects of Faith
Faith in Christ Precedes the Miracle of Forgiveness
Alma 32, Eth. 12
Memorize Mosiah 26:30
Mar 7 & 9
Components of Repentance, Let Virtue Garnish Your Thoughts
Harnessing the Power to Change/Developing; Maintaining Good Habits
**Assessment #2 (on back)
Alma 39-41
Mar 14 & 16
Spring Break – No classes
Mar 21 & 23
The Commandment to Forgive All Men
Mar 28 & 30
Apr 4 & 6
The Gospel System – Instruments of Grace
Church Discipline
Conference Review
Taking Upon Ourselves the Name of Christ
Ordinances and Covenants
Apr 11 & 13
The MIRACLE: Recognizing and Receiving Forgiveness
Retaining a Remission of Sin
**Assessment #3 (on back)
Apr 18 & 20
Review & Testimonies
1 Talk for Each Class
Moses 1
Genesis 45
D&C 64: 9-11
Mosiah 26
Mosiah 5, D&C 84:19-22
Alma 5
JRH Place No More for the Enemy of My Soul (En. May 2010)
BKP: Atonement, Agency, Accountability (En. May 1988)
DHO: Sin and Suffering (BYU 17 Stake Fireside, 5 Aug. 1990)
RMN: The Atonement (En. Nov. 1996)
SLDew: Our Only Chance (En. May 1999)
Preach My Gospel: The Atonement (pp. 51-52)
BKP: The Mediator (En. May 1977)
TSM: Mercy –The Divine Gift (En. May 1995)
KFR: The Atonement Covers All Pain (En. May 2011)
CSG: The Miracle of the Atonement (En. May 2011)
JRH: None Were With Him (En. May 2009)
BRM: The Purifying Power of Gethsemane (En. April 2011)
NAM: O Divine Redeemer (En. Nov. 1981)
RDH: Healing Soul and Body (En. Nov. 1998)
NAM: Hope Through The Atonement of Christ (En. Nov. 1998)
DTC: Justification and Sanctification (En. June 2001)
DAB: Therefore They Hushed Their Fears (En. May 2015)
RGE: Faith – The Choice Is Yours (En. Nov. 2010)
RGS: He Lives All Glory to His Name (En. May 2010)
DTC: The Divine Gift of Repentance (En. Nov. 2011)
JRH: Like a Broken Vessel (En. Nov. 2013)
NLA: Repent That I May Heal You (En. Nov. 2009)
RGS: The Atonement, Secure Your Peace/Happiness (En. Nov. 2006)
NLA: Never Leave Him (En. Nov. 2010)
DFU: Point of Safe Return (En. May 2007)
DFU: The Merciful Obtain Mercy (En. May 2012)
RGS: To Be Healed (New Era, April 2002)
MRB: Church Disciplinary Councils (En. Sept. 1990)
DFU: A Matter of a Few Degrees (En. May 2008)
RGS: Finding Joy in Life, Finding Forgiveness (En. May 1995)
BKP: The Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness (En. Nov. 1995)
BKP: Washed Clean (En. May 1997)
KWC: Retaining a Remission of Sin (En. Nov. 2000)
JRH: Personal Purity (En. Nov. 1998)
3 Assessments: Purpose is to help improve our knowledge, understanding and application of the gospel.
**Assessment #1 – What is the result of the Fall and how did Jesus Christ overcome it through the Atonement?
Apply: What are some of the ways we can show our love and appreciation for Christ and his overcoming the effects of the Fall?
**Assessment #2 – Explain the events and doctrines that took place in the garden and on the cross.
Apply: Knowing what Jesus voluntarily did for us on the cross and in the garden, how are you going to use these acts of love to bless your life and the lives of those you love and
associate with?
**Assessment #3 – What is faith in Jesus Christ? What challenges and obstacles can be helped and overcome by having faith in Christ?
Apply: How has your testimony of the Savior deepened and your faith in him increased because of your study and exercising your faith?
INSTITUTE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Institute of Religion Graduation Diploma: 14 credit hours required:
8 credits in 4 Cornerstone courses plus 6 elective credits
* Repeated courses do not fulfill requirements
The 4 Cornerstone courses (each class is 2 credits):
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The Eternal Family (200)
Foundations of the Restoration (225)
Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel (250)
Teachings of the Book of Mormon (275)
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