Slide 2 Our Fallen Condition We have been sent to a fallen
world, a scene abounding in uncertainty, death, & disease. We
have inherited a world of misery and woe where hard things happen
and innocent people suffer. It is a landscape filled with
contradictions, irony, and injustice. Yet, we suppose that fallen
worlds have always been designed to try mens souls. Additionally,
Satan is here and goeth about as a lion seeking whom he may devour.
The battles which rage among mankind do not compare to the battles
that rage within mankind, for we have inherited fallen bodies with
carnal cravings, sensual inclinations, and devilish desires. When
these are mixed into a mortal scene teeming with temptations and
swirling with sinful stimulus beckoning each of us down forbidden
paths, we truly stand in jeopardy every hour (1 Cor. 15:30). All of
thisthe uncertainty and suffering, the contradictions and
injustice, the temptations and enticements of the fleshcreates a
context of struggle wherein we are to gain the mastery and to come
off conquerors. We have, in essence, been sent to enemy territory
with this one grand imperative command from our Father ringing in
our ears: Overcome the World. Slide 3 Principles: Redemption is
through the Atonement of Christ We access the power of the
Atonement of Christ by making and keeping covenants. The temple
reverses the effects of the Fall and helps us to regain Gods
presence. Just as the Fall cast us out of Gods presence, the
Atonement and temple help us to regain Gods presence. As we keep
our temple covenants we gain access to the full power of Christs
atonement and are able to ultimately overcome the world. Slide 4
Text Redemption from the Fall Slide 5 To Eden To Eternal Life When
Adam fell, it was as if the human race had fallen into a pit, from
which they were powerless, by any act of their own, to emerge;
having no means whereby to climb up and out, and not even knowing
how to climb [or that they even need to]. Slide 6 To Eden To
Eternal Life Slide 7 To Eden To Eternal Life What is our common
inheritance in the pit of mortality? Moses 6:48-49 We will all Die
Partake of Misery & Woe Satan is here Temptations abound
Carnal, Sensual, Devilish Shut Out from God Slide 8 Text The Fall =
Cut off from Gods Presence Slide 9 Text The Atonement = Regaining
Gods Presence Slide 10 Slide 11 The Presence of God (Celestial)
Slide 12 Paradisiacal State (Terrestrial) Slide 13 Lone and Dreary
World (Telestial) Slide 14 Moses 5:4 What question do you think
they asked? Slide 15 Text Slide 16 Slide 17 The somewhat gruesome
nature of blood sacrifice has led some people to ask, How could
such an activity have anything to do with the gospel of love? M.
Russell Ballard Quorum of the Twelve (CES Symposium on the New
Testament, 13 August 1996) Slide 18 Text Moses 5:6-8 Slide 19
Animal Sacrifice The Sacrament Slide 20 Our Only Hope Slide 21 Lone
and Dreary World (Telestial) Slide 22 The Offering of a Lamb Whats
the Turning Point? Slide 23 Repentance means a turning of the heart
and will to God, and a renunciation of sin to which we are
naturally inclined. Repentance is not optional for salvation; it is
a commandment of God. Bible Dictionary Repentance (p. 760-761)
Repentance requires spiritual dominion over appetites of the flesh.
Russell M. Nelson Quorum of the Twelve (BYU Speeches, 29 March
1987) Slide 24 Real, personal sacrifice never was placing an animal
on the altar. Instead, it is a willingness to put the animal in us
upon the altar and letting it be consumed! Neal A. Maxwell Quorum
of the Twelve (Ensign, May 1995, 68) Slide 25 Slide 26 How is it
that we show the Lord that we have symbolically put ourselves upon
todays sacrificial altar? When we overcome our own selfish desires
and put God first in our lives and covenant to serve him regardless
of the cost, then we are living the law of sacrifice. M. Russell
Ballard Quorum of the Twelve (CES Symposium on the New Testament,
13 August 1996) Slide 27 How to Regain Gods Presence Moses 5:5-8
(Recap of Moses 5:5-8) 1.Worship the Lord God (Law of Obedience) Ye
are the servant of whom ye choose to obey (Rom. 6:16) If ye love
me, keep my commandments (John 14:15) 2.Law of Sacrifice 3.Repent
4.Call upon God in the name of the Son Slide 28 Enoch adds
significant details to this account: Moses 6:50-52 What do we call
the combined elements of verse 52? Slide 29 3 Nephi 27 The Law of
the Gospel Slide 30 Slide 31 M. Russell Ballard (Quorum of the
Twelve) a pattern of living The doctrine of faith in Christ,
repentance, making and renewing and keeping covenants, and being
directed by the Spirit will become a pattern of living. Our actions
in daily life are shaped and governed by these doctrinal
principles. (CES Fireside for Young Adults, November 7, 2010,
Brigham Young University) Preach My Gospel Peace and joy come from
following this way,and we gradually grow in Christlike attributes
Faith in Christ; repentance; making, renewing, and keeping
covenants; and being cleansed by the Spirit become a pattern of
living. Our actions in daily life are shaped and governed by these
principles. Peace and joy come from following this way, and we
gradually grow in Christlike attributes. (Preach My Gospel, p.66)
The Law of the Gospel: A Pattern of Living Slide 32 Faith in Christ
Repentance Covenants Making, Renewing, & Keeping Receive the
Holy Ghost Purified/ Sanctified Grow in Christlike Attributes The
Law of the Gospel Slide 33 Adams Question Moses 6:53 Gods Answer
Moses 6:54-62 Slide 34 Part 1: Why do we need to Repent? Moses
6:54-57 Slide 35 first second [C]hildren are conceived in sin:
meaning first, that they are conceived into a world of sin, and
second, that conception is the vehicle by which the effects of the
Fall (not the original transgression, which God has forgiven) are
transmitted to Adam's posterity. To say that we are not punished
for the transgression is not to say that we are not subject to and
affected by it.... Robert Millet LDS Scholar (Life in Christ, p.
24- 25) Slide 36 Adam's fallen nature is passed on to his children
and thereby from generation to generation. Thus sin is implanted in
man's nature at conception, just as death is implanted at the same
time. Both of thesedeath and sinare present only in seed form at
conception, and therefore a child is neither dead nor sinful when
born. Death and sin do, however, come to pass as a result of man's
nature as he grows up. Sin comes naturally, just as does death.
Robert Millet LDS Scholar (Life in Christ, p. 24- 25) Slide 37 Part
2: Why do we need to be Baptized? Moses 6:58-60 Slide 38 [God]
could have set up rules in His kingdom whereby a nod, a handclasp,
a kiss or a signature, could have been the entrance requirement,
into the Kingdom, instead of baptism, but He did not. By the Water
ye keep the Commandment Spencer W. Kimball Quorum of the Twelve
(Jan. 16, 1963, BYU Speeches of the Year, 13) Slide 39 Justified By
the Spirit ye are Justified Slide 40 If you have felt the influence
of the Holy Ghost during this day, or even this evening, you may
take it as evidence that the Atonement is working in your life.
Henry B. Eyring Quorum of the Twelve (CES Fireside, September 10,
2006 BYU) Slide 41 cleansing power The cleansing power of our
Saviors Atonement is renewed for us as we partake of the sacrament.
Dallin H. Oaks Quorum of the Twelve (Ensign, Nov 1998, 37) Slide 42
should be preceded by repentance The renewal of our covenants by
partaking of the sacrament should be preceded by repentance, so we
come to that sacred ordinance with a broken heart and a contrite
spirit (see 2 Ne. 2:7; 3 Ne. 12:19; D&C 59:8). Dallin H. Oaks
Quorum of the Twelve (Always Have His Spirit, Ensign, November
1996, p.59) Slide 43 Let everyone who is guilty of sins they have
not repented of refuse to partake of that bread, also of that water
until they have repented; for unless you do, you shall drink
damnation to yourselves, until you make restitution. I do not care
who the persons are. Heber C. Kimball First Presidency (J of D,
4:81) Slide 44 Sanctified By the Blood ye are Sanctified. Slide 45
[E]verything in the temple is founded in the Atonement. Robert D.
Hales Quorum of the Twelve (Return: Four Phases of Our Mortal
Journey Home, p. 246-247) Russell M. Nelson Quorum of the Twelve
("Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings," Ensign, May 2001, 32)
The basis for every temple ordinance and covenantthe heart of the
plan of salvation is the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Slide 46 How Do
We Gain Access to the Power of the Atonement of Christ? Articles of
Faith 1:3 Slide 47 Lets Review! Slide 48 How to Regain Gods
Presence Moses 5:5-8; 6:50-68 (Recap of Moses 5:5-8; 6:50-68) 1.Law
of Obedience 2.Law of Sacrifice 3.Law of the Gospel Believe Repent
Be baptized Receive the Holy Ghost 4.Call upon God in the name of
the Son 5.Enter into the Order of the Son of God Receive all of the
Temple Ordinances Slide 49 To enter into the order of the Son of
God is the equivalent today of entering into the fullness of the
Melchizedek Priesthood, which is only received in the house of the
Lord. Adam and his descendants entered into the priesthood order of
God. Today we would say they went to the House of the Lord and
received their blessings. Ezra Taft Benson (Ensign, Aug. 1985, pp.
6-10) Slide 50 How to Regain Gods Presence Moses 5:5-8; 6:50-68
(Recap of Moses 5:5-8; 6:50-68) 1.Law of Obedience 2.Law of
Sacrifice 3.Law of the Gospel Believe Repent Be baptized Receive
the Holy Ghost 4.Call upon God in the name of the Son 5.Enter into
the Order of the Son of God Receive all of the Temple Ordinances
Slide 51 Ancient Temple Pattern Slide 52 Text The Fall = Cut off
from Gods Presence Slide 53 Text The Atonement = Regaining Gods
Presence Slide 54 The Law of Obedience and Sacrifice Slide 55 law
of obedience and sacrificelaw of the gospel law of chastitylaw of
consecration [O]ur Father in Heaven has ordained certain holy
sanctuaries, called temples, in which [celestial] laws may be fully
explained, the laws include the law of obedience and sacrifice, the
law of the gospel, the law of chastity, and the law of
consecration. Ezra Taft Benson Quorum of the Twelve (BYU
devotional, 12 April 1977) Slide 56 The Law of Obedience and
Sacrifice The Law of the Gospel Slide 57 The Law of Obedience and
Sacrifice The Law of the Gospel The Law of Consecration Slide 58
The Altar of Incense and Consecration In Hebrew the word consecrate
means literally fill the hand or fill his hand, referring to
incense in the hand. Slide 59 The Altar of Incense and Consecration
In Rev. 8:1-5 an angel (i.e., a priest) burns incense at the altar
of incense in the temple. Verse 4 explicitly states that the smoke
of the incense ascends up from the angel's hand. Numbers 7:80
mentions the offering of a golden spoon, filled with incense. The
Hebrew word translated here for spoon is kaph, the same word for
the palm of the hand (i.e., a spoon is an extension of ones cupped
palm). Slide 60 Here are a few ancient Egyptian parallels
portraying burning incense on hand-shaped censers or in small
incense pots held in cupped hands: Slide 61 Slide 62 Slide 63 The
Altar of Incense and Consecration We must offer with our hands all
that we havei.e., make everything we have holy to the Lord. Also,
the relationship of burning incense in the temple and praying with
uplifted hands is demonstrated in Psalm 141:2 (cf. Luke 1:9- 10 and
Rev. 5:8; 8:3-4). Slide 64 The Law of Obedience and Sacrifice The
Law of the Gospel The Law of Consecration Slide 65 Faith Repentance
Holy Ghost W & A Endowment Marriage Baptism Moses 6:67 Moses
3:25 Moses 4:27 Moses 6:64-65 Did Adam & Eve Receive All of the
Ordinances? Slide 66 In the Garden, Adam and Eve were: Married for
eternity (Moses 3:25; implied) Clothed with aprons of fig-leaves
(Moses 4:13) Clothed in a garment of skins (Moses 4:27) Given the
Key words of the priesthood (Abraham, facsimile #2, Fig. 3
explanation) Slide 67 Prior to their expulsion from the Garden of
Eden, Adam and Eve were clad in sacred clothing. [See Moses 4:27;
Gen. 3:21] They received this clothing in a context of instruction
on the Atonement, sacrifice, repentance, and forgiveness (see Moses
5:58). The temple garment given to Latter-day Saints is provided in
a similar context. Elder Carlos E. Asay Quorum of the Seventy
(Ensign, Aug 1997, 19) Slide 68 It is given to remind wearers of
the continuing need for repentance, the need to honor binding
covenants made in the house of the Lord, and the need to cherish
and share virtue in our daily living so that promised blessings may
be claimed. Elder Carlos E. Asay Quorum of the Seventy (Ensign, Aug
1997, 19) Slide 69 What were Adam & Eves reactions when they
learned of Gods Plan of Redemption? Moses 5:10-12 Slide 70 End
