(by President John Taylor)
Introductory-Christ's Testimony with regard to His Sufferings-Christ came to do the Will of His Father-The Testimony of the Father at His Baptism and Transfiguration.
The Testimony of Jesus the Spirit of Prophecy-The Declarations of the Ancient Servants of God-Extracts from the Writings and Testimonies of Moses, Job, David, Isaiah, Zechariah, Micah and Hoses, to be found in the Old Testament, with remarks.
Extracts from the New Testament, touching the Personal History of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Doctrine of the Atonement-Remarks on the "Times of Refreshing"-Results accruing to the Redeemer through His Death on the Cross, etc.
Extracts from the Pearl of Great Price and Inspired Translation of Genesis-Record of Moses regarding Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham and Joseph, and of their faith in the Coming of the Savior.
The Book of Mormon and the Atonement-Extracts from the Books of Ether, Nephi, Mosiah, Alma, Helaman and Mormon.
Extracts from the Book of Doctrine and Covenants-Christ's Testimony of Himself, of His Power and Calling, etc.-Testimony of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon-Record of John the Baptist-Extract from a Sermon by President Brigham Young.
Introduction to the Historical Portion of this Treatise-The Dealings of God with Adam, Cain and Abel-The Institution of Sacrifice-The Symbolism of this Rite-The Words of the Angel to Adam-Lucifer-His Rebellion in Heaven-His Conflict with Michael for the Body of Moses-He tempts Christ-He is cast into a Lake of Fire and Brimstone.
Seth-His Sacrifice Accepted-Rebellion in the Heavens-The Gathering of the Patriarchs in the Valley of Adam-ondi-Ahman-Sacrifices Offered There.
Enoch, his Life and Translation-References to Him by Paul and Jude-Copious Extracts from His Prophecy-The Prophet Joseph Smith on Enoch and the Doctrine of Translation-The Office of Translated Saints-Enoch's Future Work-Translation and Resurrection-Christ the Creator-Summary of the Results of Enoch's Faith in the Saving Blood of Christ.
Noah-His Sacrifice-God's Covenant with Him-Melchizedek-His Priesthood-Its Powers-Instances thereof Recorded in the Bible, in the Book of Mormon and in Latter-days-All Power of the Priesthood the Result of Faith in Christ and Impossible without the Atonement-The Power of the Priesthood the Power of God-The Glory of God in the Immortality of Man-Christ the Word, the Creator.
Abraham's Record Concerning the Creation-The Council in Heaven-The Father's Plan, the Son's Acceptance, Satan's Rebellion-The Agency of Man-Suggestions Regarding Satan's Plan to Save All Mankind.
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob-Sacrifices Offered by Them-Abraham and the Gospel Covenant-Extracts from the Book of Abraham and the Writings of Paul.
Sacrifices in the Days of Moses-The Institution of the Passover and the Exodus-The Symbolism of the Paschal Lamb-The Covenant of the Atonement between Christ and His Father-The Redeemed-Tokens of Covenants-The Rainbow-The Name of Jesus the Only Name-The Levites.
History of Sacrifices and the Law of Moses among the Nephites-References to the Books of Nephi, Jacob, Mosiah and Alma-The Testimony of Jesus regarding the Law of Moses.
The Offering of Sacrifice in the Times of the Restitution of all Things-Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith thereof-The Sons of Levi-Mafachi's Prophecy-The Dispensation of the Fulness of Times.
Brief Retrospect of the History of Sacrifice and its Symbolism-The Passover and the Lord's Supper-Christ's Relation to both these Ordinances-The Last Supper.
The Atonement and the Resurrection-Adam and Christ-Why a Law was given unto Adam-The Results of Disobedience to that Law-Testimony of our First Parents-"Adam fell that Man might be"-The Fall a Necessary Part of the Plan of Salvation-God's Plan a Merciful Plan-The Plan of Lucifer-Man's Free Agency-The Chain Complete.
Christ, as the Son of God-A Comparison between His Position Glory. etc., and Those of other Sons of God-His Recognition by the Father-Christ called the Very Eternal Father.
Man as Man - His Excellency and His Limitations-Salvation and Eternal Progression Impossible without the Atonement-In Christ only can All be made Alive.
Christ to be Subject to Man-His Descent Below all Things-Man's Condition had there been no Atonement-The Sons of God-Man's Inability to Save Himself-Christ's Glory before the World Was-Necessity for an Infinite Atonement-The Father and Son have Life in Themselves.
The Relation of the Atonement to Little Children-Jesus Assumes the Responsibility of Man's Transgression, and Bears the Weight of his Sins and Sufferings-The Inferior Creatures and Sacrifice-The Terrors and Agonies of Christ's Passion and Death-The Tribulations, Earthquakes, etc., when He gave up the Ghost-Universal Nature Trembles-The Prophecies of Zenos and Enoch-The Testimony of the Centurion-Heirship, and the Descent of Blessings and Curses.
The Operations of the Priesthood in the Heavens and upon the Earth, in Time and Eternity-The Heirs of the Celestial Kingdom-Those who Die without Law-The Judges of the Earth-Priests and Kings-Christ the King of Kings-Condition of Patriarch Joseph Smith, Apostle David Patten and Others-Moses and Elias-The Visits of Angels and their Testimonies-Peter, James and John-The Angel in the Book of Revelation.
The Laws of God Unchangeable, Universal and Eternal-Examples and Definitions-Evolutionists-Kingdoms and Light-Christ the Creator. etc.-Deviations from General Laws-Every Kingdom has a Law Given
The Results of the Atonement-The Debt Paid-Justice and Mercy-Extracts from the Teachings of Alma and Others.
The Resurrection-The Universality of the Atonement-The Promises to those who Overcome-The Gospel-Its First Principles-Faith, Repentance, Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost-Its Antiquity-It is Preached in Various Dispensations, from Adam until the Present-The Final Triumph of the Saints.
The Ideas of a General Atonement and Redemption, Entertained by Ancient Heathen Nations, Derived Originally from the Teachings of Earlier Servants of God.
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