Discerning Spirits
According to D&C 129:1-3, how many kinds of beings are in heaven?
What are.... two kinds?
Resurrected angels and spirits of just men made perfect.
According to the revelation given to Joseph Smith in D&C 130:6–7, where do angels live?
What is “on a globe like a sea of glass and fire”?
In the celestial glory, there are this many heavens or degrees. D&C 131:1
What is... three?
The Lord commands His people to prepare and do this for the Bridegroom's coming. D&C 133:10,19
What is... "go out to meet him?"
According to D&C 134:1, why were governments instituted, according to the Church’s declaration of belief?
What is.... “for the benefit of man” and “he holds men accountable … for the good and safety of society”?
To test if a messenger is from God, do this action and ask them to do the same. D&C 129:4
What is.... "offer your hand to shake"?
Whatever intelligence and knowledge you gain in this life will do this in the resurrection? D&C 130:18
What is... "rise with you?"
What must a person do, according to D&C 131:2, to inherit the highest degree of glory?
What is... “enter into the new and everlasting covenant of marriage”?
According to D&C 133:4,7, what are Church members commanded to do in preparation for the Second Coming?
What is... “prepare ye, prepare ye … sanctify yourselves; gather … upon the land of Zion”?
Laws should protect the free exercise of...D&C 134:2
What is ..."conscience, the right and control of property, and the protection of life."
CONSCIENCE was very important as it referred to the fact that individuals should have the right to act according to their personal beliefs and moral values without interference from the government
If a messenger is an angel with a resurrected body, this will happen when you try to shake hands. D&C 129:5
What is...he will put his hand out and you will feel his hand?
In contrast to the Father and the Son, what kind of body does the Holy Ghost have? D&C 130:22
What is... “a personage of Spirit”?
It's impossible to be saved if you're in this state.D&C 131:6
What is... "ignorance?" This word is defined as "lack of knowledge, understanding, or awareness, especially regarding spiritual truths and God's will.
D&C 133:16 "...calleth upon all men, ... everywhere to __________." as part of sanctification.
What is ... "Repent"
All people should sustain their governments while protected in these rights. D&C 134:5
What are... "inherent and inalienable rights?"
A spirit of a just man won't shake hands because it would be this, against heaven's order. D&C 129:7
What is... deceive?
The place where God lives is like this object that reveals past, present, and future. D&C 130:8-9
What is... "a great Urim and Thummim?"
The New and Everlasting Covenant of Marriage is an "_______ ___ ____ ___________" D&C 131:2
What is.... "Order of the Priesthood"
When we are resurrected, the righteous "shall come forth and stand on the ______ ______ of the Lamb, when he shall stand upon Mount Zion" D&C 133:56
What is the..."right hand" This symbolizes a place of power, authority, and favor. Because Christ, the Lamb, is also on the "Right Hand" of Heavenly Father which is His position of honor.
"We believe that rulers, states, and governments have a right, and are bound to enact laws for the protection of all citizens in the free exercise of their _______ _______..." D&C 134:7
What is ..."Religious belief"
How does Joseph Smith say you can detect a devil impersonating an angel? D&C 129:8
What is... “he will offer you his hand, but you will not feel anything”?
"There is a law, _________ ________ in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated." D&C 130:20
What is... "irrevocably decreed?" This means unchangeable and sovereign decisions made by God. *Refer to MY favorite scripture D&C 82:10*
Marriages NOT sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise end when this happens. D&C 132:7
What is... "when men are dead?"
"And unto him that repenteth and sanctifieth himself before the Lord shall be given ______ ______."D&C 133:62
What is..."Eternal Life"
What important event in 1844, did the Prophet Joseph Smith participate in, that involved the US Government?
What is ...Jospeh Smith announced his run for the Presidency of the United States in January 1844. He was assassinated June 27, 1844. The first American presidential candidate to be assassinated.