Who was originally appointed to receive commandments and revelations for the whole Church?
Joseph Smith, Jr. (See D&C 28:2)
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How did we first hear of Hiram Page?
He was one of the 8 witnesses of the Book of Mormon. He saw the gold plates but did not see the angel Moroni.
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What does "common consent" mean?
It means that all members of the Church accept the instructions and decisions of Church leaders.
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For whom can we receive revelation?
Ourselves/our personal lives; for our personal responsibilities such as the Primary President for the Primary teachers and children.
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Why was someone appointed?
So that no one would be deceived (See D&C 43:6)
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What did Hiram Page claim he had?
A Seer stone
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How do we show common consent today?
By raising our hands to sustain the actions of our Church leaders.
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Who else claimed to have received revelation for the Church?
A woman named Hubble.
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What might happen if several people received revelation at the same time for the whole Church?
If they disagreed, members of the Church would not know whom to follow.
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What did Hiram Page do wrong?
He claimed to have received revelation for the entire Church.
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What is the difference between the teachings of the living prophet and those of other Church leaders?
Only the prophet can tell us what the Lord has commanded us as a Church to do. Other Church leaders can merely teach us and give instructions that sustain the Prophet's words.
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Who is the only person who receives revelation for the whole Church today?
The Prophet Thomas S. Monson
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What was one the revelations that Hiram Page claimed he had received?
He claimed to have received the location of Zion--where the Saints should gather to establish the kingdom of God on Earth.
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Recite the 6th Article of Faith.
We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
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What does the living Prophet have that no other person has?
The authority, or keys, to receive revelation for the entire Church. (See D&C 28:7)
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How did the Lord show His love for Hiram Page, even though he needed to repent?
He instructed Oliver Cowdery to talk to Hiram Page, IN PRIVATE NOT PUBLIC, and tell him that the things he had written were not of God and that Satan had deceived him. (D&C 28:11)
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Quote the 9th Article of Faith.
We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.