Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
The First Principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge.
What is to Act In Faith?
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.
“Neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.”
What is 1 Corinthians 11:11?
The thing God blesses us with if we ask Him in faith.
What is wisdom?
The Church is “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone.”
What is Ephesians 2:19-20?
If we do this, God will bless us with wisdom.
What is asking in faith?
The Second Principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge.
What is to Examine Concepts and Questions with an Eternal Perspective?
“In the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ.”
What is Ephesians 1:10?
The Apostle James was likely related to Him in this way.
Who is Jesus Christ’s half brother?
“The holy scriptures … are able to make thee wise unto salvation.”
What is 2 Timothy 3:15-17?
This was the object of his inquiry and it began the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ as established in modern times.
What was Joseph Smith’s intention to know “which of all the sects was right (for at this time it had never entered into my heart that all were wrong)—and which I should join.”
The third principle of acquiring spiritual knowledge.
What is to Seek Further Understanding through Divinely Appointed Sources?
“In the Resurrection, there are three degrees of glory.”
What is 1 Corinthians 15:14-20?
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.”
What is James 1:5-6?
“As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”
What is 1 Corinthians 15:20-22?
When teaching about answers to prayers, he said, “We are followers of Jesus Christ. The most important truth the Holy Ghost will ever witness to you is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. He lives!”
Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
When speaking of the first principle of acquiring spiritual knowledge, to act in faith, he said this, “When those moments come and issues surface, the resolution of which is not immediately forthcoming, hold fast to what you already know and stand strong until additional knowledge comes. The Lord Himself has invited us to ‘look unto [Him] in every thought; doubt not, fear not.’”
Who is Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
“The day of Christ … shall not come, except there come a falling away first.”
What is 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3?
He said, “James addressed … people yet to be gathered, yet to receive the gospel, yet to come into the fold of Christ”
Who is Elder Bruce R. McConkie (1915–85) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles?
Heavenly Father is “the Father of spirits.”
What is Hebrews 12:9?
When teaching about our relationship with God, he said, “Does God really want to speak to you? Yes!”
Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
These include the light of Christ, the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, parents, and Church leaders. The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles—the Lord’s prophets upon the earth today—are a vital source of truth. The Lord has chosen and ordained these individuals to speak for Him.
What are divinely appointed sources?
“Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.”
What is 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
It means to not criticize, but sometimes is used to refer to a long haired style.
What is up upraideth?
“…let us run with patience the race that is set before us….”
What is Hebrews 12:1?
These are requirements of asking in faith.
What are the requirements to communicate and act?