Restoration & Revelation
According to D&C 1, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only _______ and _______ church.
"True" and "living"
What's the difference?
Which section teaches that whether by God’s voice or His servants, it is the same?
Doctrine and Covenants 1:37–38:“Whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.”
Also: Doctrine and Covenants 21:4–6:The prophet’s “word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth.”
Where does the Doctrine & Covenants teach that marriage is ordained of God unto man, and that whoso forbiddeth to marry is not ordained of God?
D&C 49:15-17
Where is the Word of Wisdom found?
D&C 89:18-21
What scripture could you share with a friend who's struggling to know whether the Prophet's teaching needs to be followed?
Doctrine and Covenants 1:37–38:“Whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.”
or
Doctrine and Covenants 21:4–6: The prophet’s “word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth.”
Where in the scriptures (specific verses) would you turn if you wanted to read Joseph Smith's account of the First Vision?
Joseph Smith—History 1:15-20
According to D&C 13, who appeared as an angel to restore the Aaronic Priesthood?
John the Baptist
Which doctrinal mastery passage teaches that baptism must be done by immersion for the remission of sins?
D&C 20:37, 73–74 — Baptism by immersion for remission of sins. "Then shall he immerse him or her in the water."
What scripture teaches that Christ will reveal himself with power and great glory and dwell in righteousness on the earth during the Millennium?
Doctrine and Covenants 29:10–11: “I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory … and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years.”
What passage teaches us to look unto Christ if we have doubts or fears?
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36: “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
According to D&C 13, what are the keys of the Aaronic Priesthood?
The Aaronic Priesthood "holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism."
In D&C 21:4-6, what does it say we should do so that the gates of hell shall not prevail against us?
Give heed to all the prophet's words and commandments.
Which passage explains that priesthood ordinances and covenants are the way to access the power of godliness?
D&C 84:20-22: In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest.
Where do we learn that "by [Jesus Christ] the worlds are and were created."
D&C 76:22-24
A friend is struggling to know whether they've been forgiven, and whether it's possible that God can ever forgive them for what they've done. What doctrinal mastery passage could you share?
Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43: “He who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven.”
How does Section 88 (verse 118) tell us we should seek learning?
"Even by study and also by faith."
A friend asks if it's possible that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true but also another church might be true. What doctrinal mastery passage could you share with them?
D&C 1:30: "The only true and living church."
What doctrinal mastery passage teaches us about the joy of missionary work?
Doctrine and Covenants 18:15–16:“How great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!”
What's a doctrinal mastery passage that helps us better understand the atonement?
Doctrine and Covenants 19:16–19: “I, [Jesus Christ], have suffered these things for all.”
Someone is angry because of deep wrongs done to them in childhood and feels they can never forgive. Which doctrinal mastery scripture addresses this?
D&C 64:9–11 —Of us it is required to forgive all men.
A friend is seeking personal revelation in answer to a question. They ask you how you know if the Holy Ghost is prompting you. Is there a doctrinal mastery passage you can share?
D&C 8:2-3: "I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost."
Your friend says, “I don’t need to listen to church leaders because they’re just men and make mistakes.” Name a passage teaching that following God’s servants is following Him.
D&C 1:38 or D&C 21:4–6 — Following prophets = following God.
A friend wonders why we can’t just pray at home instead of being baptized or receiving other ordinances. Which doctrinal mastery passage explains why ordinances are necessary?
D&C 84:20–21 — “Without the ordinances, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest.”
A youth is struggling with addiction and feels like commandments are just restrictions. What doctrinal mastery passage could help them see commandments as protection and blessings?
D&C 82:10 — “I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say.” Commandments bring blessings.
A young person doubts their worth and thinks their too untalented or flawed to serve a mission or serve in a calling. Which doctrinal mastery passage teaches that God works through the weak and simple?
D&C 1:23–28 — God uses the weak and simple to proclaim His work.
Also: D&C 18:10-16