1 Timothy 1–6. “Be Thou an Example of the Believers”

Review 1 Timothy 2:9–10 and describe in writing what Paul said about dress standards. How does Doctrine and Covenants 61:18, 36 help us understand that what Paul taught applies to both men and women? Study Moses 6:9; Mosiah 2:37; Alma 41:2. Then list three reasons our bodies could be considered sacred. How does understanding that our bodies are sacred help us know why they should be covered modestly? What is mentioned in Alma 1:32 that relates to the other concern Paul mentioned about dress? What can you do to apply these principles in your life?

•          In the image of his own body
•         He dwelleth not in unholy temples.
•          Soul of man should be restored to its body

Understanding that our bodies are sacred will help us know that they are meant for a greater purpose. They are compared to a Temple, thus they should be treated as one. Those who are concerned about dress,”…wearing costly apparel; being lifted up in the pride of their own eyes…” By making sure that modesty is a priority, then you can constantly be reminded that your bodies sacred.

List the evidences Paul mentioned in 1 Timothy 4:1–5 that an apostasy would not only come in the future, but that some people were already practicing false doctrines.

•          Some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils 
•          Speaking lies in hypocrisy
•          Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats

How could Paul’s counsel to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:12 be used to strengthen a new missionary or a young person called to serve in any responsibility?

It’s saying that no one should despise the youth of someone who’s preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ or trying to do something great.

Review 1 Timothy 6:7–11 and answer the following questions:

•        What did Paul teach about the love of money? Paul taught that the love money is the root of all evil.
• In what sense is the love of money the “root of all evil”? If a person loves money so much, they forget what matters most in their lives, they forget about their family, their friends, and most of all, they forget about the reason they were blessed with all of that money, their Father in Heaven

What guidelines are given in 1 Timothy 6:17–19 and Jacob 2:18–19 that when followed can help ensure that you do not focus too much on money or material wealth?

When we put what is important first, Heavenly Father, family, and service, we will not focus on worldy items.

Romans 12-16. Live as Saints Should Live

Review Romans 13:11 and look for what is “nearer.” Read Ezekiel 3:20; Doctrine and Covenants 14:7; and explain in writing what we must continue doing to work out our salvation.

Our salvation is nearer; to gain it we must live in righteousness and always keeping the commandments, never faltering. 

In Romans 12-13 Paul gave much counsel that leads to salvation. Read each of the following verses and list what Paul taught would help lead to salvation:

o Romans 12:1- We must sacrifice what we have to the service of God.
o Romans 12:2- Do the will of God, living in the world but not of it.
o Romans 12:9- Love all and do no evil.
o Romans 12:13- Give to the poor and needy.
o Romans 12:16- Be humble and treat everyone as an equal.
o Romans 12:21- Be not overcome with evil, but be overcome with good.
o Romans 13:1- Fear God and recognize His power.
o Romans 13:3- Do that which is good no matter what your leaders might say.
o Romans 13:8- Love one another.
o Romans 13:9- keep the ten commandments

Review Romans 14:1-13; 15:1-3. Then write answers to the following questions:
o What cautions did Paul give about judging? When we judge others, we are putting a stumbling block in our own way.
o People may have different opinions and practices, but what is most important to remember? We are all children of God and we should serve Him.
o What additional insight comes from reading Doctrine and Covenants 38:25-27? We should treat all people the same and love everyone. We should treat others how we would want to be treated.
Review Romans 15:25-26, 31; 16:2, 15. Write the term Paul frequently used to refer to members of the Church in his day.  Paul frequently referred to the members of the Church in his day, as we do to the LDS church in ours, as Saints. 

Romans 2–5. Faith, Grace, and Works

Faith, grace, and good works all play a part in our salvation. As you read Romans 2–5, fill in the following chart with statements from the verses that help you understand these topics; record the verses where you found your responses:

Chapter:Verse	Faith and Grace	Good Works
2:7		Patient, continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and eternal life
2:10		Glory, honor, and peace to every man that worketh good
2:13		Doers of the law
2:16	Judge the secrets of man by Jesus Christ according to my gospel
2:25		Keep the law
3:4	That thou mightest be justified
3:22	The righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all that believe
3:24	Being justified freely by his grace
3:28	Man is justified by faith
4:13	Righteousness of faith
4:16	Justified of faith through grace	Justified of good works through grace
4:20		Be strong in faith, giving glory to God
4:20-25	Believe on him, who was delivered for our offences
5:1	Being justified by faith, we have peace with God
5:3		We glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation worketh patience
5:18		By righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification
5:20	Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound
5:21	Grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ

Why do you think Paul chose Abraham as a model of faith? (see Romans 4:17–25).

For one thing, Abraham is the model of faith. He came from a time when there was no distinction between Jew and Gentile, there were just one nations, and his was the nation of Abraham. He had a personal relationship with God, we read in Romans 4:17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Abraham gave all the glory to our Father in Heaven, why would one not want to emulate this man?

How does Romans 4:19–22 apply to your life? 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.

As a member of the LDS church, I have the responsibility to never waiver in my faith. No matter what my age, I must share the gospel with those that I meet. Like Abraham, I must draw strength from our Father in Heaven, while at the same time giving Him all the glory. No matter what is thrown at me in this secular world, no matter who tells me that God is not real or does not exist, I will remain faithful. Because Heavenly Father has faith in me to keep His covenants and commandments. When I do these things, I will be blessed and He will find joy in my righteous choices.

Review Romans 5:12–14. In what ways did Adam’s Fall affect each of us? How did Paul answer the question of why a Savior is needed for all mankind? 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: 13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.

Adam’s Fall affected us by allowing us to die in sin. But between Adam and Moses there was not really a law, which is why it is called ‘death.’ Without the Fall, we would not have known sin or opposition, but we would not have had the opportunity to choose. We must have the ability to choose between right and wrong, to have free agency, this is important in our growth here on earth. Paul answered with that through the love of our Father in Heaven, the transgressions of Adam were forgiven through the grace of Jesus Christ and His Atonement.

Considering what you have studied about faith, grace, and good works, why is 2 Nephi 25:23 so helpful in understanding their relationship? 23 For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.

When we have faith in the power of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, and realize the link between faith, grace, and good works, then by grace we will be saved.

Galatians 6:8 As Ye Sow, So Shall Ye Reap

Rewrite Galatians 6:8 in your own words.

(8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.)

The person who seeks darkness will reap destruction; the person who seeks light will find everlasting life.

Read Mosiah 18:8–10; Doctrine and Covenants 1:10; 58:26–27. List the verses in Galatians 6 under each column that corresponds with the appropriate topic:

	Mosiah 18:8-10	D&C 1:10	D&C 58:26-27
Galatians 6	1, 7, 10, 13	2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15	5, 6, 9, 16