Articles of Faith
Which Article talks about the "Atonement of Christ"?
3rd Article of Faith
How many Articles of Faith are there?
13
What is Declaration 1 about?
Standard for marriage.
What is Declaration 2 about?
“all are alike unto God,” including “black and white, bond and free, male and female”
The revelation removed all restrictions with regard to race that once applied to the priesthood.
How many sections are in the Doctrine and Covenants?
138
What 4 things does it say we believe in the 4th Article of Faith?
We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
What does Article of Faith 2 talk about?
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
Who received the revelation?
"After receiving revelation, President Wilford Woodruff issued the following Manifesto."
Who received the revelation?
The revelation came to Church President Spencer W. Kimball
Who was the 3rd prophet?
John Taylor
Who wrote the Articles of Faith?
Written in 1842 by the Prophet Joseph Smith.
What Article of Faith talks about being "Called of God"?
5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
What are some reactions Heavenly Father would give this revelation at this time?
The government passed a law banning plural marriage and was going to start putting people in jail.
They also wanted to keep the temples open and keep building them.
How did God answer their prayers about the priesthood?
"He has heard our prayers, and by revelation has confirmed that the long-promised day has come when every faithful, worthy man in the Church may receive the holy priesthood"
What book of scripture are we studying next year?
The Old Testament
What Article talks about the Book of Mormon and Bible?
8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
Which one talks about the "literal gathering of Israel"?
10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
Who authorized people to enter into plural marriages?
Only the prophet/called people (with authority from God) could.
Who wasn't able to receive the priesthood at this time?
Early in its history, Church leaders stopped conferring the priesthood on black males of African descent.
What was the Doctrine and Covenants first called?
The Book of Commandments
Recite 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.
Recite the 7th Article of Faith.
We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
Who was the first presidency at the time?
Wilford Woodruff, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith
What blessings could they now receive because of the priesthood?
"with power to exercise its divine authority, and enjoy with his loved ones every blessing that flows therefrom, including the blessings of the temple."
How far apart were the last 2 sections given?
137: (1836)
138: (1918)
81 years apart