The Need for a Restoration
What event caused the loss of the fullness of the gospel on the earth?
The Great Apostasy.
What event began the Restoration of the gospel?
The First Vision of Joseph Smith
Who restored the Aaronic Priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
John the Baptist.
What is the Book of Mormon referred to as?
Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
When did Joseph Smith and Emma Hale get married?
1827
What does the word "apostasy" mean?
The falling away or rejection of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
What scripture prompted Joseph Smith to pray and seek guidance?
James 1:5: "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God."
What authority did John the Baptist confer upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
The authority to baptize for the remission of sins.
Who translated the Book of Mormon?
Joseph Smith.
When was Joseph Smith martyred?
He was martyred on June 27, 1844.
According to Acts 3:21, what is necessary before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
The restitution or restoration of all things.
How old was Joseph Smith when he had the First Vision?
14 years old.
Which apostles restored the Melchizedek Priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
Peter, James, and John.
Where did the Book of Mormon’s events take place?
In the ancient Americas.
What is the role of the prophet today in guiding the restored Church?
The prophet leads the Church by receiving revelation from God and directing the work of the Lord on the earth.
Which Old Testament prophet spoke about the need for God to reveal His will through prophets?
Amos (Amos 3:7).
What did Joseph Smith see in the First Vision?
God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him, telling him that all the churches were wrong.
Why is priesthood authority necessary for the proper administration of ordinances in the Church?
Priesthood authority ensures that ordinances are performed according to God's will and have eternal significance.
How many exact pages are in The Book Of Mormon?
531 pages
What blessings are made available through the Restoration of the gospel?
Blessings such as access to priesthood power, eternal families, and saving ordinances like baptism and temple covenants.
Why was the gospel not fully available during the period of the Apostasy?
The priesthood authority was lost, and doctrines were corrupted or misinterpreted.
When did Joseph Smith receive the First Vision?
Spring of 1820.
What were the two priesthoods restored in the latter days?
The Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek Priesthood.
According to Doctrine and Covenants 20:8-12, what role does the Book of Mormon have in the Restoration?
It is a key instrument in the Restoration, containing the fullness of the gospel and testifying of Christ’s divinity.
Would Elder Seely rather eat a cookie, pizza, or a Costco hot dog?
All three!