Articles of Faith
How many Articles of Faith are there?
13
Who was the angel that told Joseph Smith about the gold plates?
Angel Moroni
Why did God tell Lehi to take his family into the wilderness?
Jerusalem was going to be destroyed
What is the first book in the Bible?
Genesis
Who is the statue on top of a lot of temples?
Angel Moroni
What are the 4 principles and ordinances of the gospel (found in the 4th article of faith)?
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Repentance
Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins
Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost
What scripture did Joseph Smith read that inspired him to pray? Reference & words
James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
What were Nephi’s brothers’ names?
Hint: There are 5
Laman, Lemuel, Sam, Jacob, Joseph
What are 2 parables that Jesus taught?
The good samaritan
The prodigal son
The 12 virgins
The hidden treasure
The talents
The mustard seed
The lost sheep
The barren fig tree
What 9 words are inscribed on the outside of every single temple?
"Holiness to the Lord, the House of the Lord"
Where can you find the Articles of Faith in the scriptures?
End of the Pearl of Great Price
Who did Angel Moroni tell Joseph Smith to tell about what he told him?
His dad, Joseph Smith Sr.
Why did Nephi and his brothers have to go back to Jerusalem after they had already left?
Hint: 2 reasons
To get the brass plates from King Laban
To get the family of Ishmael to join them
What are 2 miracles that Jesus performed?
The Atonement
Blind man to see
Water into wine
Raising Lazarus from the dead
Loaves and fishes
Catching so many fish the net breaks
Walking on water
Drives out evil spirits
Healing Jairus’ daughter
What saving ordinances are performed in the temple?
Hint: There are five
Baptism, Confirmation, Initiatory, Endowment, Sealing
What is the 13th Article of Faith?
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul–We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
What year was the church officially organized?
1830
What book in the Book of Mormon talks about when Jesus visited them?
3 Nephi
Which apostle doubted that Jesus was resurrected?
Thomas
When was the Preston temple dedicated?
1998
Where do the Articles of Faith come from?
They were part of a larger letter written by Joseph Smith at the request of John Wentworth, the editor of the Chicago Democrat, who had requested a brief summary of the history and doctrines of the Church.
Who gave Joseph Smith the priesthood?
Peter, James, and John
How many days were the brother of Jared and his family on boats?
344 days
Who became queen and saved the people by bravely talking to the king?
How many temples are currently operating around the world?
189 dedicated
(335 announced total)