Joseph Smith
Why did Joseph go to the grove to pray?
He was trying to figure out which church to join. He read james 1:5 and had faith that the Lord would give him the wisdom he needed at that time.
What date was the church organized
April 6, 1830
What do we witness when we partake of the sacrament?
We are willing to keep the Lord's commandments.
What doctrine is emphasized in D&C 1:37-38
Prophets
What is spiritual death?
Separation from God because of sin
Why is the LDS church the only true and living church on the earth?
We have a living prophet, who holds the keys that Christ's church has to have. We have the Priesthood that allows us to receive saving ordinances.
Where was the church officially organized?
Kirtland, OH
What is one reason that Jesus suffered for our sins?
So that we could repent and not suffer like he had to.
What principle is emphasized in D&C 8:2-3
Revelation
What is individual apostasy?
When someone turns away from the principles of the gospel?
D&C 6: 22-23 Whwat was the first divine witness that Olive Cowdery received that helped him undertand taht the work of Joseph Smith was from God?
The Lord spoke peace to Oliver's mind.
Who is the only person who gets revelation for the entire church?
The President of the church.
A friend has decided to join the church but wonders why she needs to be baptized when she had already been baptized?
It has to be with the proper authority.
What principle is emphasized in D&C 18:10-11
Knowing that Jesus Christ atoned for us helps us understand our worth in the sight of God.
Name situations where an individual can receive revelation?
Each person has the right to receive revelation for themselves. In a calling, a person can receive revelation for that group.
What principle did the Lord teach Joseph Smith when the 166 manuscript pages were lost?
You should not have feared man more than God D&C 3:7
Who restored the Aaronic priesthood
John the Baptist
What is the Great Apostasy?
A period of time when priesthood keys and authority were lost from the earth.
What is eternal life?
Exaltation-to live forever in God's presence.
D&C 45:57 - What is one way to be prepared for the Second Coming?
Use the Spirit as our guide.
What important mission did Joseph Smith have that was similar to that of Adam, Enoch, Noah and Moses?
He was the head of a dispensation and given priesthood keys to direct the Lord's work on the earth.
Who restored the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Peter, James and John
What did the Atonement make it possible for us to overcome?
Physical death - we will all be resurrected
Spiritual death - we can repent and be clean again.
What is immortality?
Living forever as a resurrected being.
How can we tell the difference between true revelation and false revelation?
If we feel the spirit - true
If we feel peace - true
Unsettled-false
uncomfortable-false
anything that goes against gospel teachings-false