TRUE or FALSE
Marriage between a man and woman is ordained of God.
True.
Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and the FAMILY is central to God's plan for eternal destiny of His children.
Reference: “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”
President Nelson's career before becoming a general authority
Heart surgeon
Who is authorized to receive revelation for the Church?
the President of the Church today - Russell M. Nelson
D&C 1:37-38
"whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants--."
"it is the same"
Prophets have a responsibility to change doctrines to fit modern times.
False.
Prophets, like watchmen on the tower, have the responsibility to warn us of coming dangers. Prophets do not change doctrines to make life easier for members of the church.
President Nelson learned to speak this language after attending a meeting where then-President Spencer W. Kimball urged those in the meeting to learn it
Mandarin Chinese
True or false: Sometimes the Lord will give personal revelation to people that contradicts revealed truths taught through the living prophets.
False
Joseph Smith History 1:15-20
"One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—"
"This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!"
To be endowed in the temple means to receive a guarantee of eternal life.
False.
To be endowed in the temple means to receive spiritual power and knowledge.
President Nelson met his wife Danzel in college while doing this extra-curricular activity
Theatre
Who can receive revelation?
Everyone
Doctrine and Covenants 6:36
"Look unto me in every thought--"
"doubt not, fear not"
When Joseph Smith was falsely imprisoned in Liberty Jail, the Lord taught him that adversity and affliction will not occur if we trust God.
False.
The Lord taught Joseph Smith that adversity and affliction can give us experience and be for our good.
President Nelson says this is the greatest work going on in the earth right now
The gathering of Israel
Name 3 ways of receiving revelation
whisperings of the Holy Ghost, dreams, visions, visitation by angels
Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43
"Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord--"
"remember them no more"
Tithing funds are used to build temples and to accomplish the work of the Lord.
True.
Fast offerings are used to support the poor and needy.
Besides being the leader of this church, President Nelson is famous in the world for creating the first artificial
lung and heart
Name 3 steps you can take to prepare to receive revelation
Quiet time to ponder, Pray, Repent & get in alignment with God, Keep the commandments, Seek for the companionship of the Holy Ghost, Study the scriptures, Be reverent
In D&C 21:4-6, speaking of the President of the Church, the Lord says:
"his word ye shall receive--"
"as if from mine own mouth"