Scriptural Context
This Apostle wrote the First Epistle to the Corinthians, addressing issues in the early Christian church in Corinth.
Who is Paul?
This doctrinal theme in 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 teaches about the sanctity and divine purpose of the human body.
What is 'Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost'?
Both 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 and this Old Testament book address the concept of death entering the world through one man.
What is Genesis?
This teaching from 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 can guide choices regarding physical health and moral conduct.
What is treating the body as a temple of the Holy Ghost?
This phrase, 'Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost,' is found in which New Testament book?
What is 1 Corinthians?
This book of the New Testament, from which 'The gospel [was] preached also to them that are dead' is drawn, is traditionally attributed to this disciple of Jesus."
Who is Peter?
In 1 Corinthians 15:20–22, this central Christian doctrine is affirmed, emphasizing the role of Christ in overcoming physical death.
What is the Resurrection?
This doctrine, emphasized in Ephesians 1:10 about gathering all things in Christ, is similarly highlighted in the Book of Mormon in 3 Nephi 27:13–21.
What is the gathering of Israel or the unification of the faithful in Christ?
Based on James 1:5–6, this principle guides how Latter-day Saints might approach decision-making or seeking guidance in life.
What is praying for wisdom or revelation from God?
Identify the scripture reference for this key phrase: 'The gospel [was] preached also to them that are dead.'
What is 1 Peter 4:6?
This general epistle, which includes the phrase 'If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God,' is named after this 'brother of Jesus'.
Who is James?
This concept, highlighted in 1 Corinthians 15:40–42, describes different levels of glory or heavens in the afterlife.
What are the three degrees of glory?
The concept of resurrection and different degrees of glory discussed in 1 Corinthians 15:40–42 is also elaborated in this section of the Doctrine and Covenants.
What is Doctrine and Covenants Section 76?
This concept from 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 can offer comfort and hope in times of grief or loss.
What is belief in the resurrection of Christ and the promise of eternal life?
From which epistle does the phrase 'In the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ' come?
What is Ephesians 1:10?
The passage 'The day of Christ … shall not come, except there come a falling away first' is found in this epistle, named after a Greek city and written to caution Christians about the Second Coming.
What is Second Thessalonians?
Ephesians 2:19–20 uses this architectural metaphor to describe the foundational structure of the Church.
What is 'built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone'?
The theme of wisdom through divine revelation in James 1:5–6 can be compared to this story in 1 Kings, where a king asks God for wisdom.
What is the story of King Solomon?
Ephesians 2:19–20's depiction of the Church’s foundation can inspire members to value and uphold these elements in their congregation.
What are the teachings of the apostles and prophets, with Christ as the cornerstone?
Locate the scripture reference for 'The day of Christ … shall not come, except there come a falling away first.'
What is 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3?
This passage from Ephesians, discussing the 'dispensation of the fulness of times,' is part of a letter written while the author was under this specific circumstance.
What is Paul's imprisonment?
James 2:17–18 addresses this key aspect of Christian living, emphasizing the necessity of action alongside belief.
What is the relationship between faith and works, or 'Faith without works is dead'?
The idea of apostasy mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3 is similarly discussed in this book of the Book of Mormon, particularly in reference to the last days.
What is 2 Nephi?
The idea in 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3 about a 'falling away' before Christ's return can influence how believers view and prepare for these events.
What is remaining steadfast in faith amidst trials and apostasy?
Which doctrinal mastery passage includes the teaching, 'Faith, if it hath not works, is dead'?
What is James 2:17–18?