Doctrine and Verses
What section of the Doctrine and Covenants addresses false teachings about marriage?
→ What is Section 49?
What did the Shakers believe about marriage?
→ What is that it was unnecessary or wrong?
Who said, “The earth was created that families might be”?
→ Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
What is the purpose of marriage in God’s plan?
→ What is to create families and fulfill the measure of the earth's creation?
“Marriage is ______ of God unto man.” (D&C 49:15)
→ What is ordained?
According to D&C 49:15, how does the Lord describe marriage?
→ What is "ordained of God"?
What lifestyle did the Shakers promote instead of marriage?
→ What is celibacy?
Which proclamation supports the doctrine taught in D&C 49?
→ What is “The Family: A Proclamation to the World”?
Marriage allows a man and woman to become what?
→ What is "one flesh"?
“Wherefore, it is lawful that he should have ___ wife.” (D&C 49:16)
→ What is one?
According to D&C 49:16, why is marriage part of God’s plan?
→ What is "that the earth might answer the end of its creation"?
True or False: The Shakers’ beliefs were based on revelation received by Joseph Smith.
→ What is False?
According to prophets, what is marriage essential for?
→ What is God's plan and our eternal progression?
What is one eternal purpose of the family?
→ What is to help individuals become more like God?
“And they twain shall be one _____.” (D&C 49:16)
→ What is flesh?
What does D&C 49 say about the number of spouses a man should have?
→ What is "one wife"?
What was the Lord’s purpose in correcting the Shakers’ beliefs in D&C 49?
What is to clarify His doctrine about marriage and family?
Fill in the blank: “Marriage between a man and a woman is _______.”
→ What is "ordained of God"?
In what ways do families support God's plan?
→ What is by teaching gospel principles, love, and service?
“All this that the earth might answer the ___ of its creation.” (D&C 49:16)
→ What is end?
What phrase in verse 16 implies unity in marriage?
→ What is "they twain shall be one flesh"?
What is the name of the leader whose followers were being misled by these false beliefs?
→ Who is Leman Copley?
What do prophets teach about the role of parents in families?
→ What is to rear children in love and righteousness?
Why is marriage more than just a legal contract in God’s eyes?
→ What is because it is a divine, eternal covenant?
“Whoso forbiddeth to marry is not _____ of God.” (D&C 49:15)
→ What is ordained?