REL A 275 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Explain how baptism is an integral part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. - ANS It is an
essential ordinance of salvation
Know the reasons why we are baptized, why Christ was baptized, and the differences and
similarities between these two things. - ANS to show us that he humbles himself before
the Father and to witness unto the Father that he will be obedient Set an example Fulfill all
righteousness
List the three components of the baptismal covenant and their purposes. - ANS serving
God
Keeping his commandments
Witnessing of Him
Explain the relationship between repentance and baptism. - ANS When we get baptized,
we become cleansed from our past sins. When we repent, we become forgiven of our sins and
free from them.
Know the top three in-depth discussions of the gospel in the Book of Mormon (both who
teaches them and which chapters they are in) - ANS 2 Nephi 31
3 Nephi 11
1
,3 Nephi 27
What blessings are promised by God to those who accept baptism and its attendant covenant -
ANS The gift of the Holy Ghost and eternal life
Know what Moroni says are the prerequisites to baptism - ANS Contrite heart and a
broken spirit
Know the meaning of the Greek root μετανοέω (metanoeō) - ANS "to change one's mind"
All of the following individuals discuss the ordinance and efficacy of baptism except: -
ANS Helaman
Which additional baptismal covenants were taught by Alma when he was baptizing in the
waters of Mormon? (Select the FOUR that apply.) - ANS 1. Mourn with those that mourn
2. Bear one another's burdens
3. Stand as witnesses of God
4. Comfort those that stand in need
T/F According to 2 Nephi 31, baptism by immersion washes away our sins. - ANS False
All of the following describe narrative theology EXCEPT ________. - ANS narrative
theology teaches that we must understand the elements of Hebrew poetry so that we can
better understand what the Bible authors are trying to teach
True or false: Narrative scholars analyze characters best by analyzing them in relation to their
historical time period and what we may be able to learn from outside sources. - ANS False
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, All of the following accurately describe narrative criticism EXCEPT: - ANS It looks to
history, archaeology, and other disciplines to better understand the narrative.
True or false: A careful look at the text makes it clear that Mormon wrote an intricately
interwoven, carefully composed and edited work. - ANS True
All of the following are listed as characterizations of Mormon's style as a historian EXCEPT
________. - ANS he is concerned about Captain Moroni; he makes sure we see him as an
ideal example
how to describe narrative theology and its main purpose - ANS Narrative theology focuses
on the Bible as a whole, as a dramatic count of God's activity. Its main purpose is to identify,
who is God? Or in other words, what is His character? purpose of scripture is to record the
relationship between God and His people
how to describe narrative criticism and why stories and narratives are used in scripture -
ANS It focuses on ascertaining the meaning of the text and in discovering how the story
communicates its meaning
narrative criticism focuses on the internal meaning of the setting and how it functions.
how narrative scholars analyze characters and setting - ANS Narrative scholars often
explore how settings establish the mood of the narrative,provide the occasion for plot conflicts,
develop a character's mental, emotional, or spiritual state,act as a symbol of choices made, or
evoke associations with larger ideals.
the three major narrators in the Book of Mormon - ANS Nephi, Mormon, Moroni
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AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Explain how baptism is an integral part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. - ANS It is an
essential ordinance of salvation
Know the reasons why we are baptized, why Christ was baptized, and the differences and
similarities between these two things. - ANS to show us that he humbles himself before
the Father and to witness unto the Father that he will be obedient Set an example Fulfill all
righteousness
List the three components of the baptismal covenant and their purposes. - ANS serving
God
Keeping his commandments
Witnessing of Him
Explain the relationship between repentance and baptism. - ANS When we get baptized,
we become cleansed from our past sins. When we repent, we become forgiven of our sins and
free from them.
Know the top three in-depth discussions of the gospel in the Book of Mormon (both who
teaches them and which chapters they are in) - ANS 2 Nephi 31
3 Nephi 11
1
,3 Nephi 27
What blessings are promised by God to those who accept baptism and its attendant covenant -
ANS The gift of the Holy Ghost and eternal life
Know what Moroni says are the prerequisites to baptism - ANS Contrite heart and a
broken spirit
Know the meaning of the Greek root μετανοέω (metanoeō) - ANS "to change one's mind"
All of the following individuals discuss the ordinance and efficacy of baptism except: -
ANS Helaman
Which additional baptismal covenants were taught by Alma when he was baptizing in the
waters of Mormon? (Select the FOUR that apply.) - ANS 1. Mourn with those that mourn
2. Bear one another's burdens
3. Stand as witnesses of God
4. Comfort those that stand in need
T/F According to 2 Nephi 31, baptism by immersion washes away our sins. - ANS False
All of the following describe narrative theology EXCEPT ________. - ANS narrative
theology teaches that we must understand the elements of Hebrew poetry so that we can
better understand what the Bible authors are trying to teach
True or false: Narrative scholars analyze characters best by analyzing them in relation to their
historical time period and what we may be able to learn from outside sources. - ANS False
2
, All of the following accurately describe narrative criticism EXCEPT: - ANS It looks to
history, archaeology, and other disciplines to better understand the narrative.
True or false: A careful look at the text makes it clear that Mormon wrote an intricately
interwoven, carefully composed and edited work. - ANS True
All of the following are listed as characterizations of Mormon's style as a historian EXCEPT
________. - ANS he is concerned about Captain Moroni; he makes sure we see him as an
ideal example
how to describe narrative theology and its main purpose - ANS Narrative theology focuses
on the Bible as a whole, as a dramatic count of God's activity. Its main purpose is to identify,
who is God? Or in other words, what is His character? purpose of scripture is to record the
relationship between God and His people
how to describe narrative criticism and why stories and narratives are used in scripture -
ANS It focuses on ascertaining the meaning of the text and in discovering how the story
communicates its meaning
narrative criticism focuses on the internal meaning of the setting and how it functions.
how narrative scholars analyze characters and setting - ANS Narrative scholars often
explore how settings establish the mood of the narrative,provide the occasion for plot conflicts,
develop a character's mental, emotional, or spiritual state,act as a symbol of choices made, or
evoke associations with larger ideals.
the three major narrators in the Book of Mormon - ANS Nephi, Mormon, Moroni
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