Scriptures
Which scripture talks about ordinances and the power of godliness?
D&C 84:20-22
According to Elder Christofferson, the Gift of the Holy Ghost is part of what covenant?
What is an ordinance?
An ordinance is a sacred act that is performed by the authority of the priesthood.
What can we obtain if we receive and live worthy of our saving ordinances?
We can obtain all of the blessings made available through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Why are some ordinances called saving ordinances?
They are are essential to exaltation.
What two things are required for the power of godliness to be made manifest to men in the flesh?
The ordinances and the authority of the priesthood.
DAILY TREAT!!!
According to Elder Christofferson, the ‘power of godliness’ comes in the person and by the influence of __________________________.
The Holy Ghost
What is the first saving ordinance of the gospel?
The first saving ordinance of the gospel is baptism by immersion in water by one having authority. Baptism is necessary for an individual to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and to enter the celestial kingdom.
How is the gift of the Holy Ghost is different from the influence of the Holy Ghost?
Before baptism, a person can feel the influence of the Holy Ghost and receive a testimony of the truth. After receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, a person who keeps his or her covenants has the right to the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.
If a saving ordinance is performed in the temple vicariously for the dead, what does that mean?
In the temple, these saving ordinances can also be performed vicariously for the dead. Vicarious ordinances become effective only when the deceased persons accept them in the spirit world and honor the related covenants.
What is the key statement of doctrine found in D&C 84:20-22?
Without these saving ordinances we cannot become like our Heavenly Father or return to live in His presence eternally.
According to Elder D. Todd Christofferson, what does our participation in priesthood ordinances help us receive?
We exercise our agency and elect to receive His divine influence or in other words, the power of godliness in our lives.
List the Saving Ordinances discussed in the doctrinal mastery book.
Other saving ordinances include ordination to the Melchizedek Priesthood (for men), the temple endowment, and the marriage sealing.
What happens if we do not keep our covenants with God?
If we do not abide by our covenants, then we will not receive the promised blessings.
All of the saving ordinances of the priesthood are accompanied by ___________________.
All of the saving ordinances of the priesthood are accompanied by covenants.
According to D&C 82:10, how does breaking our covenants affect God’s promises?
We have no promise from God.
According to Elder Christofferson, what does our participation in saving ordinances demonstrate?
"Our participation in those ordinances also demonstrates that we are prepared to accept the additional responsibility that comes with added light and spiritual power."
List two other ordinances that are not saving ordinances.
Other ordinances, such as administering to the sick and the naming and blessing of children, are also important to our spiritual development.
DAILY TREAT!!!
What blessings come from partaking of the sacrament?
We can be cleansed from our sins and we renew our covenants with God.
Men who receive the Melchizedek Priesthood enter into ____________________________________.
The oath and covenant of the priesthood.
What does the Lord promise in D&C 82:10?
Our obedience binds God to us and ensures that His promises are kept, but our disobedience breaks us away from God.
Why is the gift of the Holy Ghost a part of the new and everlasting covenant--an essential part of our baptism, the baptism of the Spirit?
The Holy Ghost is the messenger of grace by which the blood of Christ is applied to take away our sins and sanctify us.
What is a covenant and how does it work between God and his children?
A covenant is a sacred agreement between God and man. God gives the conditions for the covenant, and we agree to do what He asks us to do; God then promises us certain blessings for our obedience (see Exodus 19:5–6; D&C 82:10).
If we are living the standards of worthiness the Lord has set, we can be blessed to enter _________________ and participate in ordinances and make covenants.
The Temple.
What is the most holy of any place of worship on earth?
The Temple