The Nature of God
What is the difference between Mainstream Christian belief of God and the Church's understanding of God?
Mainstream Christians believe that God is three beings in ONE being (the Trinity). We believe that God the Father , Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are seprate personages.
What was Joseph Smith's main position in the LDS church?
Prophet/Church President
What is the primary text of the LDS faith?
The Book of Mormon.
What is the name of the worldwide gathering of LDS members that occurs twice a year?
General Conference
In LDS theology, what is the great apostasy?
Falling away of all churches shortly after the death of the apostles, in which the gospel and the priesthood were lost.
We do not believe in the trinity. What word do we use to describe God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?
The Godhead
How old was Joseph Smith when he received his first vision?
14
Who was sent to revel the Book of Mormon to Joseph Smith
Moroni
What tv show based on the Bible is currently popular in LDS circles?
The Chosen
What is the name of the current LDS prophet/church president?
Russell M. Nelson
Christians believe in sanctification. We believe in a similar process that culiminates in godhood. What is this process called?
Exaltation
When Joseph Smith entered the woods to pray encountering Heavenly father and Jesus Christ, who spoke first and what did they say?
A. Heavenly Father; "Joseph, in Thee I am well pleased."
B. Heavenly Father; "This is My Beloved Son, hear Him!"
C. Jesus Christ; "Joseph, in Thee I am well pleased."
D. Jesus Christ; "What is thy purpose in praying?"
B. Heavenly Father; "This is My Beloved Son, hear Him!"
What four books do LDS members accept as Scripture?
The Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, The Pearl of Great Price, and the Bible
What is the designated weekly meeting among LDS family members to study the gospel and spend time together (usually on Mondays) called?
Family Home Evening
How long does the average LDS mission last?
2 years for Boys ; 18 months for girls
Which one of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost does not have a physical body, and why?
The Holy Ghost, so that he can be present with all of us.
Joseph Smith died in 1844. How did he die?
A. Died in a barn fire
B. Died to Dysentery
C. Murdered by an apostate from the LDS church
D. Killed by an angry mob
D. Killed by an angry mob
What is a saving ordinances listed in LDS scripture?
Baptism
What four things are LDS members prohibited from using/consuming in the word of wisdom?
Alcohol, Tobacco, Coffee, and Tea
What are the three levels of LDS heaven?
Celestial, Terrestrial, Telestial
Complete this LDS quote. "Although the members of the Godhead are distinct beings with distinct roles, they are one in _______ and _______."
A. Purpose, Doctrine
B. Thought, Deed
C. Power, Authority
D. Truth, Love
A. Purpose, Doctrine.
How many days did it take to translate the book of mormon?
60-90 days
Name four of the book names within the Book of Mormon
1-4 Books of Nephi, The Book of Jacob, The Book of Enos, The Book of Jarom, The Book of Omni, The Book of Mosiah, The Book of Alma, The Book of Helaman, The Book of Ether, The Book of Moroni, Words of Mormon
What University Does the Church own?
BYU, BYU-I, BYU-H, Pathways
Who was the the with Joseph Smith when he was Martyred
Hyrum Smith, John Taylor, Willard Richards