Early Days
What was the first divine witness that Oliver Cowdery received that helped him understand that the work of Joseph Smith was from God?
a. Oliver Cowdery had an inspired dream.
b. The Lord spoke peace to Oliver Cowdery's mind.
c. Moroni appeared to Oliver Cowdery in his bedroom.
b. The Lord spoke peace to Oliver Cowdery's mind.
What principle did the Lord teach Joseph Smith when the 116 manuscript pages were lost?
a. You should not have feared man more than God.
b. Ask, and ye shall receive.
c. You must study it out in your mind.
a. You should not have feared man more than God.
What do we witness when we partake of the sacrament?
a. We will never sin again.
b. We will be perfect.
c. We are willing to keep the Lord's commandments.
c. We are willing to keep the Lord's commandments.
What important mission did the Prophet Joseph Smith have that was similar to that of Adam, Enoch, Noah, and Moses?
a. He was the only priesthood holder on the earth during his lifetime.
b. He was one of only five prophets who spoke with the Lord face-to-face.
c. He was the head of a dispensation and given priesthood keys to direct the Lord's work on the earth.
c. He was the head of a dispensation and given priesthood keys to direct the Lord's work on the earth.
In the D&C the Lord revealed that marriage between a man and a woman ________.
a. is a central reason He created the earth
b. would become the topic of all missionary work in the last days
c. is necessary for this life, but it is not needed for exaltation.
a. is a central reason He created the earth
Which of the following lists of events is in correct chronological order? (first to last)
a. The angel Moroni gives Joseph Smith the golden plates. Joseph Smith sees the First Vision. The Church is officially organized. The priesthood is restored. The Church center moves to Kirtland, Ohio.
b. Joseph sees the First Vision. The angel Moroni gives Joseph the golden plates. The priesthood is restored. The church is officially organized. The Church center moves to Kirtland, Ohio.
c. Joseph sees the first Vision. The priesthood is restored. The angel Moroni gives Joseph the golden plates. The Church center moves to Kirtland Ohio. The Church is officially organized.
b. Joseph sees the First Vision. The angel Moroni gives Joseph the golden plates. The priesthood is restored. The church is officially organized. The Church center moves to Kirtland, Ohio.
What truths can we learn from Joseph Smith's First Vision?
a. If we ask in faith, He will answer our prayers.
b. God the Father and His son, Jesus Christ, are separate and distinct beings.
c. All of the above.
c. All of the above.
According to D&C 19:16-19, what is one reason the Savior suffered for our sins?
a. So we could repent and not have to suffer as He did.
b. So all suffering will be removed for faithful individuals during mortality.
c. So mercy can overcome the demands of justice for those who choose not to repent.
a. So we could repent and not have to suffer as He did.
After the death of the Savior's original Apostles, some gospel doctrine and principles were corrupted. What is one thing the Lord provided during the Restoration to overcome these corruptions?
a. He sent the early Church leaders on missions to earn how other regions were organized.
b. He provided the Book of Mormon to teach and clarify key doctrine of the gospel.
c. He revealed all new principles of the gospel previously unknown to any other prophets.
b. He provided the Book of Mormon to teach and clarify key doctrine of the gospel.
Only the President of the Church can receive_________.
a. personal revelation
b. revelation to direct the entire Church
c. the gift of discernment
b. revelation to direct the entire Church
Which of the following is true about the restoration of the priesthood?
a. Elijah restored the Aaronic Priesthood.
b. Peter, James, and John restored the Melchizedek Priesthood.
c. Melchizedek restored the Melchizedek Priesthood.
b. Peter, James, and John restored the Melchizedek Priesthood.
What principle is emphasized in D&C 18:10-11?
a. Knowing that Jesus Christ atoned for us helps us understand our worth in the sight of God.
b. If we pray always, God will help us conquer Satan and his servants.
c. We should be anxiously engaged in doing good things and in bringing to pass righteousness.
a. Knowing that Jesus Christ atoned for us helps us understand our worth in the sight of God.
What doctrinal topic is emphasized in D&C 1:37-38?
a. The Atonement of Jesus Christ
b. Prophets
c. Marriage and Family
b. Prophets
Which of the following is true about the gifts of the Spirit?
a. The wicked and the righteous use them to further God's work on the earth.
b. They are blessings or abilities given by the power of the Holy Ghost.
c. They are given for the purpose of helping us gain riches, honor, and worldly status.
b. They are blessings or abilities given by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Your friend has decided to join the Church but doesn't understand why she needs to be baptized again because she was already baptized in another church. Why does she need to be baptized again?
a. Baptism must be performed by the authority of the priesthood and under the direction of those who hold priesthood keys.
b. We can only believe in the Lord if we have an authorized baptism.
c. The Lord will not bless those who are baptized in other churches.
a. Baptism must be performed by the authority of the priesthood and under the direction of those who hold priesthood keys.
Individual apostasy occurs when an individual
a. turns away from the principles of the gospel
b. struggles with doubt
c. stops going to Church
a. turns away from the principles of the gospel
What is immortality?
a. A temporary change to a higher spiritual level
b. Living forever as a resurrected being
c. Exaltation.
b. Living forever as a resurrected being
What doctrinal topic is emphasized in D&C 8:2-3?
a. Commandments
b. Revelation
c. Ordinances and Covenants
b. Revelation
Which of the following is TRUE because of the redeeming power of Jesus Christ?
a. We can become perfect during our mortal life.
b. We have no memory of the sins that we have repented of.
c. We can overcome physical and spiritual death.
c. We can overcome physical and spiritual death.
The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true and living church upon the earth because it is the only church on the earth____________.
a. that teaches truth
b. with the priesthood authority necessary for individuals to receive the ordinances of salvation.
c. with leaders who judge by the Light of Christ to know good from evil.
b. with the priesthood authority necessary for individuals to receive the ordinances of salvation
From what you have learned in the D&C, what are some of the doctrine and principles that relate to receiving revelation?
1. As we seek answers from Heavenly Father, He will give us instructions.
2. If we pray with faith and honest heart, we can receive knowledge from God.
3. To receive revelation, we must act in faith
4. examples are studying, pondering, reading the scriptures, keeping the commandments, serving, having faith in Christ, living worthy of the Spirit, fast, attending church...
From what you have learned in the D&C, what are some of the doctrine and principles that relate to recognizing personal revelation?
1. The Lord will enlighten our minds through the Holy Ghost.
2. The Lord speaks peace to our minds as a witness of truth
3. Revelation can come through our feelings as we ask the Lord for guidance.
4. If we ask, the Lord will give us knowledge that will bring us peace, joy, and eternal life.
5. Examples include feeling of peace, joy, warm and comforting feeling, a feeling that a decision is right, a whispering from the still small voice; a desire to do good; an impression on mind.
What is eternal life?
a. Living forever as a resurrected being
b. Exaltation
c. Separation of the spirit and body.
b. Exaltation
From what you have learned in the D&C, what are some of the doctrine and principles that relate to discerning true revelation from false revelation?
1. The Spirit enlightens our minds and feels our souls with joy.
2. The Lord's Spirit leads us to do good, be humble, and judge righteously.
3. We should follow the Spirit and counsel of church leaders rather than be persuaded by those whom the Lord has not called.
Holy Spirit will NOT testify of false revelation, something wrong can bring a stupor of thought or unsettling or uncomfortable feeling.
Which of the following is one way the Doctrine and Covenants teaches us to be prepared for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
a. Seek revelation about the day and the hour.
b. Take the Holy Spirit for our guide.
c. Focus on qualified Latter-day Saint historians' calendaring of events.
b. Take the Holy Spirit for our guide.