The Restoration

Apostasy

100

In the church, what do we call the ongoing event that essentially ended the Great Apostasy? (Also the title of the first missionary lesson, it means to bring back in it's original form)

The Restoration

200

Heavenly Father reveals his Gospel in every dispensation. Through whom does he reveal it?

Prophets

300

While churches formed during the Great Apostasy had some truth to them, what was the missing piece that God had to restore through Joseph Smith?

(Clue: Ordinances were impossible without)

The Priesthood

400

During the apostasy, there were many great reformers. Name one of these well-known reformers protested the practices of the existing church, which they felt needed to be reformed.

Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Tyndale, and John Wycliffe

500

Explain the difference between a reformation and a restoration.

To reform is to change what already exists; to restore is to bring back something in its original form. Thus, restoration of priesthood authority through divine messengers was the only possible way to overcome the Great Apostasy.

Pure Doctrine

100

Name someone from the Book of Mormon who taught false doctrine.

Sherem, Corihor, Zoramites in Alma 31, etc.

200

Name three characteristics from 2 Timothy 3:1-5 that resulted from practice of false doctrine. 

"1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.  2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,  3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,  4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;  5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."

Follow up: which principles can help us overcome those effects?

300

According to Moroni in Moroni 10:5, by what power may we know the truth of all things?

The Holy Ghost

Follow up: How do we live worthy to have the Holy Ghost with us?

400

What is the doctrine the Savior taught called (both names) and what steps does it include?

The Doctrine of Christ, Gospel of Christ. Faith, Repentance, Baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, and Endure to the end. 

500

By the mouth of modern prophets, pure doctrine can be updated and amended. Per recent church announcements, which four groups of people comprise the High Priest Group in the stake?

Bishoprics, High Council, Stake Presidency and Patriarch.

The First Vision

100

In which of the 50 states in the U.S. did the First Vision occur?

New York

200

During the First Vision, who visited Joseph Smith?

Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

300

Summarize what was said by Heavenly Father to Joseph Smith during the First Vision.

While there are many churches that are good, the true church of Jesus Christ will be restored in the coming years.

400

What scripture in the Bible enlightened Joseph to go in the grove and pray?

James 1:5-6

500

How many written accounts are there of the First Vision?

Three

Truth or Error

100

Joseph Smith didn't know which church was true. What two things did he do to find out?

Studied and prayed

200

Read Moroni 7:12-19, which teaches us how to discern good from evil. What are two things mentioned in these scriptures that can help you discern good from evil?

-God entices to do good, devil entices to do bad. 

-Listen to the Holy Ghost. 

-If it persuades to do good, its of God.  

-Search the scriptures and spirit diligently.   

300

In D&C 8:1, the Lord reveals to Oliver Cowdery that he should as with what three things to receive revelation?

faith, with an honest heart, believing that you shall receive a knowledge

400

You hear from a friend some things about church history that you didn't know that are shocking to you. What are three things you should do to distinguish between truth and error?

Ask bishop/parents, ask seminary teacher, read scriptures, pray to know the truth, go to the temple, ask your quorum/group, etc. 

500

Give a scripture example where someone uses faith, fasting, prayer, etc. to discern from truth and error.

GOOD JOB!

Miscellaneous

100

Which four books are included in the standard works of the scriptures?

Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and The Pearl of Great Price.

200

Name the Three Kingdoms of Glory, in order top to bottom, as learned in the Plan of Salvation.

Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial

300

Name two of the locations where new temples were announced last General Conference by President Nelson.

Salta, Argentina; Bengaluru, India; Managua, Nicaragua; Cagayan de Oro, Philippines; Layton, Utah; Richmond, Virginia; and a major city yet to be determined in Russia?

400

Summarize the Atonement

The Atonement was Jesus Christ taking upon himself all of our sins, so it could be possible for us to return to our Heavenly Father. It appeased the justice (no unclean thing can enter the Kingdom of God) and mercy (God is love and loves us) so that we may have a chance.

500

Recite from memory article of faith number 9.

9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.