Do God's will to know His doctrine
What is John 7:17?
God is the Father of our spirits
What is Hebrews 12:9?
Each person will stand before God to be judged
What is Revelation 20:12?
Faith without works is dead
What is James 2:17-18?
We can only know the things of God through the Spirit
What is 1 Corinthians 2:5, 9-11?
The parable entitled "The Blind Men and the Elephant" illustrates the challenges in this Doctrinal Mastery topic.
What is Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge?
There are three degrees of glory in the Resurrection
What is 1 Corinthians 15:40-42?
If we come unto Jesus Christ, He will ease our burdens and give us rest
What is Matthew 11:28-30?
Scriptures can make you wise unto salvation
What is 2 Timothy 3:15-17?
This DM scripture would be helpful in answering this question: If a person must accept the gospel of Jesus Christ to be saved, what happens to people who died never knowing about the gospel?
What is 1 Peter 4:6?
Eternal life is knowing God and Jesus Christ
What is John 17:3?
Jesus Christ was resurrected with a body of flesh and bone
What is Luke 24:36-39?
If you lack wisdom, ask God
What is James 1:5-6?
Asking questions and diligently seeking answers is a vital part of this Doctrinal Mastery topic
What is Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge?
Your body is a temple
What is 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
Having an eternal perspective allows us to reframe questions and view ideas based on the Lord’s standard of truth rather than the world’s assumptions helps us with this principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge.
What is Examine Concepts and Questions with an Eternal Perspective?
This DM scripture would be useful in answering this concern: "I don't understand Mormons. Why do they live with so many restrictions-no tattoos or alcohol, abstinence before marriage, only modest clothes? I say it's your body and it's your life. If you're not hurting anyone else, do what you want to do. Mormons need to loosen up."
What is 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
These scriptures could be helpful in replying to this situation: "One day you are explaining to non member friends about Joseph Smith and the Restoration of the gospel when one of your friends asks, “Why would God need to appear to Joseph Smith since Christianity was already in the world & many people believed in the Bible?”
What is Acts 3:19-21 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3?
The gospel is preached to the dead
What is 1 Peter 4:6?
These principles can guide us as we work to acquire spiritual knowledge
What is: Act in Faith Examine concepts and questions with an eternal perspective Seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources?