A schoolteacher who served as a scribe for Joseph Smith Jr. when translating the Book of Mormon. He was also one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
Who is Oliver Cowdery?
The prophet’s “word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth.”
What is D&C 21:4-6?
The Lord instructed "it mattereth not what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink... if it so be that ye do it with an eye single to my glory."
What is the sacrament?
A month after entering baptismal waters, the Prophet Joseph received a revelation for her in which she was told, “Behold, thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady, whom I have called”.
Who is Emma Smith?
Joseph Smith holds the keys of the mysteries, and only he receives ____________________. The same goes for the living Prophet of the Church. (D&C 28:1-7)
What is revelation for the Church?
When 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon were first published.
What is March 1830?
The translation of the Book of Mormon is completed here. In addition, the Three Witnesses are shown the Golden Plates by Angel Moroni, the Church is organized, and many members are baptized in nearby Seneca Lake.
What is Fayette, New York?
“I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory ... and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years.”
What is D&C 29:10-11?
Doctrine & Covenants 29:4 declares "ye are chosen out of the world to declare my gospel with the sound of rejoicing, as with the voice of a trump."
What is missionary work?
This is when the Prophet Joseph Smith begin to translate (make inspired changes to) the Bible.
What is June 1830?
He wrote, “I read all day: eating was a burden, I had no desire for food; sleep was a burden when the night came, for I preferred reading to sleep. . . . I esteemed the Book, or the information contained in it, more than all the riches of the world.”
Who is Parley P. Pratt?
A former Baptist preacher and a founder of the Campbellite movement, he joined the church on November 14, 1830 after being introduced to it by Parley P. Pratt and reading the Book of Mormon. He scribed much of the translation of the Old and New Testament as dictated by the Prophet Joseph Smith.
Who is Sidney Ridden?
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion, laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.
What is the the Gospel?