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What are the 3 principles of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge?
Act in Faith
Eternal Perspective
Seek Divine Sources
Your brother seems to be struggling & is questioning if God is really aware of him.
Act in Faith, Eternal Perspective, Seek. Divine Sources.
Hebrews 12:9, James 1:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
James 1:5-6
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God."
"As in Adam all die even so in Christ shall all be made alive."
1 Corinthians 15:20-22
"Neither is the ___ without the _____, neither the _____ without the ___, in the Lord."
Man , women, women, man (1 Corinthians 11:11)
What does it mean to Examine questions with an Eternal Perspective?
To examine doctrinal concepts, questions, and social issues with an eternal perspective, we consider them in the context of the plan of salvation and the teachings of the Savior.
See as God See, View things in context of the Plan of Salvation, the bigger picture
Your friend’s loved one has recently passed away. Your friend has many questions about what happens to us after death.
Act in Faith, Eternal Perspective, Seek. Divine Sources.
1 Corinthians 15:40-42, 1 Peter 4:6, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
2 Timothy 3:15-17
"The Holy Scriptures... are able to make thee wise unto salvation."
Heavenly Father is "the father of our spirits."
Hebrews 12:9
"The Church is "built upon the ____________ of the ________ and prophets, _______ _______ being the Chief Corner Stone."
Foundation , apostles, Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:19-20)
Give us an example of what it looks like the Act in Faith when you have questions?
We act in faith when we choose to trust God and turn to Him first through sincere prayer, a study of His teachings, and obedience to His commandments.
Elder Holland,"hold fast to what you already know and stand strong until additional knowledge comes."
A friend asks you what makes your church different than any other church?
Act in Faith, Eternal Perspective, Seek. Divine Sources.
Ephesians 2:19-20, Thessalonians 2:1-3, James 1:5-6, 1 Peter 4:6, James 2:17-18, Ephesians 1:10
James 2:17-18
"Faith, if it hath not works is dead."
In the resurrection, there are three degrees of glory.
1 Corinthians 15:40-42
"_____ if it hath not ____ is dead."
Faith, works. (James 2:17-18)
Share at least 3 examples of what a Divine Sources would be that we should turn to when we have questions.
As part of the Lord’s appointed process for obtaining spiritual knowledge, He has established sources through which He reveals truth and guidance to His children. These sources include the light of Christ, the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, parents, and Church leaders. The First Presidency & Twelve Apostles.
You have a friend who is about to graduate from high school & is nervous about the important decisions she will be making in her life over the next few years.
Act in Faith, Eternal Perspective, Seek. Divine Sources.
James 1:5-6, Ephesians 2:19-20, 2 Timothy 3:15-17
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
"Your Body is a temple of the Holy Ghost."
The Church is “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.”
"The day of Christ... shall not _____ expect there come a _______ _______ first."
Come, Falling away (2 Thessalonians 2:1-3)
How did Jospeh Smith use these 3 Principles of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge when he had questions.
JSH 1:1-20
A Church leader asks you to give advice to your peers in an upcoming Sunday School lesson on how they can stay faithful when faced with false ideas & temptations
Act in Faith, Eternal Perspective, Seek. Divine Sources.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20, James 1:5-6, James 2:17-18, Revelation 20:12
1 Peter 4:6
"The Gospel [was] preached also to them that are dead."
“In the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ.”
Ephesians 1:10