Scripture References
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
What is "John 3:5"
Someone learning about the Church wants to know if he really needs to be baptized if he has already accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior.
What is: John 3:5
“__________ unto me, all ye that __________ and are heavy laden, and I will give you __________” (Matthew 11:28–30).
What is "Come", "labour", "rest"
Doctrinal mastery passages are examples of divinely appointed sources. True or false
True, doctrinal mastery passages are considered a divinely appointed source.
Matthew 5:14–16
What is:“Let your light so shine before men.”
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ.”
John 17:3
Which one of the doctrinal mastery passages has impacted you the most, and why?
What is: ..........................................
“And this is life __________, that they might __________ thee the only true __________, and Jesus Christ” ( John 17:3).
What is "eternal", "know", "God".
What are the three principles of acquiring spiritual knowledge?
a. Act in faith
b. Examine concepts and questions with an eternal perspective
c. Seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources
Luke 24:36–39
“For a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.”
Jesus Christ commanded, partake of the sacrament "in remembrance of me".
What is "Luke 22:19-20"
How can I gain a personal testimony that the doctrine taught in the Church is from God?
What is: John 7:17
For unto you is born this ________in the city of ______ a Saviour, which is __________the Lord" (Luke 2:10–12)
What is "day", "David", "Christ"
Explain one of the three principles of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge: Act in faith
Give an example
1. We act in faith when we choose to trust God and turn to Him first through prayer, study and obedience to His commandments.
2. To act in faith means we strive to live the commandment that we are trying to gain a testimony of. (John 7:17)
For example, we may start paying our tithing to know whether tithing is really a commandment from God.
John 7:17
What is: “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine.”
Jesus said, “I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom.”
What is:Matthew 16:15–19
You have a friend who is questioning if Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love her and want a relationship with her loves her.
What is: John 3:16
Matthew 11: 28-30
John 17:3
"For a _________hath not _________and________as ye see me have" (Luke 24:36–39)
What is "spirit", "flesh", "bones"
Explain one of the three principles of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge: Examine concepts and questions with an eternal perspective
Give an example
This means we consider our questions in the context of the plan of salvation and the teachings of the Savior.
We may ask ourselves, “What truths of the plan of salvation do I need to understand to answer my questions?”
John 3:16
What is: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotton Son
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
What is "Matthew 11:28-30"
Your sister wonders how she can become a better disciple of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:14–16
Matthew 22:36–39
Luke 22:19–20
John 17:3
Jesus said, "I will_______unto thee the ________ of the __________. (Matthew 16:15–19)
What is "give", "keys", "Kingdom"
Explain one of the three principles of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge: Seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources
Give an example
It means we turn to the Holy Ghost, scriptures, our parents, and teachings of prophets and apostles for answers to our questions rather than relying solely on the internet for answers.
For example, an individual could examine the most recent general conference addresses when looking for answers to a question.
Matthew 22:36-39
What is: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God...Thou shalt love thy neighbour"