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The Writings of John the Beloved (Religion 390R)

“The Writings of John the Beloved (Religion 390R),” Institute Selected Course Outlines (2018)

“The Writings of John the Beloved (Religion 390R)”

The Writings of John the Beloved (Religion 390R)

Lesson 1: Introduction to John the Beloved

Suggested Lesson Material

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • As we prayerfully study and apply the teachings of John, our faith in the Savior and His divine mission can increase.

Lesson 2: John 1

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • Jesus Christ was a God in premortality and the Creator under the direction of Heavenly Father (see John 1:1–3).

  • If we receive and follow the Savior, He will give us power to become exalted sons and daughters of God (see John 1:12).

  • As we accept the invitation to learn of and follow Jesus Christ, we will receive our own witness of Him (see John 1:35–51).

Lesson 3: John 2

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • The Savior knew He had a divine mission to fulfill (see John 2:1–11).

  • Jesus Christ has power over the physical elements (see John 2:1–11).

  • The temple is the House of God, and we should show reverence for it (see John 2:12–17).

Lesson 4: John 3–4

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • We must be born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God (see John 3:3–5).

  • Heavenly Father sent His Only Begotten Son to save those who believe in and obey Him (see John 3:14–21).

  • If we come unto Jesus Christ and earnestly partake of His gospel, He will bless us with eternal life (see John 4:10–14).

Lesson 5: John 5–6

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • Through the power and mercy of Jesus Christ, we can be made whole (see John 5:1–9).

  • If we internalize, or apply, the teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can receive eternal life (see John 6:32–58).

Lesson 6: John 7

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • If we do Heavenly Father’s will, we will receive a testimony of His doctrine (see John 7:17).

Lesson 7: John 8–10

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • If we follow the Savior, we will avoid spiritual darkness and be filled with His light (see John 8:12).

  • As we exercise faith in Jesus Christ, our spiritual vision and understanding become clearer (see John 9).

  • If we come to know the Good Shepherd’s voice and follow Him, He will lead us to eternal life (see John 10:1–29).

Lesson 8: John 11

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • Jesus Christ has power over death and is “the resurrection, and the life” (see John 11:1–44).

Lesson 9: John 12–13

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • Miracles alone do not cause us to believe in Jesus Christ (see John 12:9–19, 34–37).

  • If we choose to believe in Jesus Christ, we will not live in spiritual darkness (see John 12:42–46).

  • Following the Savior’s example of serving others brings us happiness (see John 13:1–17).

Lesson 10: John 14–16

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • We show our love for the Lord by keeping His commandments (see John 14:15).

  • If we abide in the Lord by keeping His commandments, His love will abide in us and we will bring forth righteous works (see John 15:4–10).

  • The Holy Ghost can guide us to all truth and show us things to come (see John 16:7–13).

Lesson 11: John 17

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • To receive eternal life, we must come to know Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ (see John 17:1–3).

  • True disciples of Jesus Christ are in the world but not of the world (see John 17:8–16).

Lesson 12: John 18–19

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • Placing our own interests ahead of doing what is right will lead us to sin (see John 18:28–19:16).

  • We can follow the Savior’s example by choosing to help others even when we ourselves are in need (see John 19:25–27).

Lesson 13: John 20–21

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • Jesus Christ overcame death through His resurrection (see John 20:1–20).

  • By choosing to believe the testimonies of the prophets and apostles concerning Jesus Christ, we can receive eternal life (see John 20:31).

  • When we love Heavenly Father and the Savior more than anything else, we will feed Their sheep (see John 21:10–17).

Lesson 14: 1 John

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • If we receive and follow the teachings of the prophets and apostles, we can have fellowship with the Father and the Son (see 1 John 1:1–7).

  • Jesus Christ is our Advocate with the Father, and He paid the price for our sins (see 1 John 2:1–3).

  • We show our love for God when we love and serve one another (see 1 John 3:10–23).

Lesson 15: 2 John and 3 John

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • If we continue to abide in the doctrine of Jesus Christ, we will have the Father and the Son with us (see 2 John 1:6–9).

  • Living the gospel not only brings joy to ourselves, but also to others (see 3 John 1:3–4).

Lesson 16: Revelation 1

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

Lesson 17: Revelation 2–3

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

Lesson 18: Revelation 4

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • As we recognize Heavenly Fathers greatness, we desire to worship and praise Him (see Revelation 4:2–11).

Lesson 19: Revelation 5

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

Lesson 20: Revelation 6–7

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • If we endure tribulation faithfully and become pure through Jesus Christ’s Atonement, we will enjoy celestial glory with Him and Heavenly Father (see Revelation 7:13–17).

Lesson 21: Revelation 8–9

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

Lesson 22: Revelation 10–11

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • Although Satan may prevail at times against the righteous, the righteous will ultimately prevail through the power of the Lamb of God (see Revelation 11).

Lesson 23: Revelation 12–14

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • We can overcome Satan in his war against us by relying on the Atonement of Jesus Christ and remaining true to our testimony of Him (see Revelation 12:9–11).

  • God restored the gospel in the last days to prepare the earth’s inhabitants for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ (see Revelation 14:6–7).

Lesson 24: Revelation 15–16

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • If we are watchful and spiritually ready, we will be prepared for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ (see Revelation 16:15).

Lesson 25: Revelation 17–18

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • In the last days, Jesus Christ will overcome the wickedness of the world (see Revelation 17:14).

  • Separating ourselves from the wickedness of the world helps us avoid sin and the judgments that will come upon the wicked in the last days (see Revelation 18:1–5).

Lesson 26: Revelation 19

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • If we are clean and righteous, we will be ready for the Second Coming of the Lord (see Revelation 19:7–10).

Lesson 27: Revelation 20

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • If we are faithful to Jesus Christ, we will have part in the First Resurrection and reign with Him during the Millennium (see Revelation 20:4–6)

  • Jesus Christ will judge us out of the books that have been written, according to our works (see Revelation 20:12–15).

Lesson 28: Revelation 21–22

Key Doctrine, Principles, and Concepts

  • In the celestial kingdom, God will dwell with and comfort His people, and they will no longer experience, death, sorrow, or pain (see Revelation 21:1–7).

  • If we keep the commandments, we will inherit all the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and enter the celestial kingdom (see Revelation 22:14).