Doctrinal Mastery
Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation; behold, this is the spirit by which Moses brought the children of Israel through the Red Sea on dry ground.
Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3
Doctrine and Covenants 1:37-38
“Whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.”
Who was the first prophet and president of the restored Church
Joseph Smith
What year was The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially organized?
1830
What was the original title of the Doctrine and Covenants when it was first being publish in 1833?
The book of Commandments
Wherefore, meaning the church, thou shalt give heed unto all his words and commandments which he shall give unto you as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; For his word ye shall receive, as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith. For by doing these things the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory.
Doctrine and Covenants 21:4-6
Doctrine and Covenants 1:30
“The only true and living church.”
Which angel visited Joseph Smith and told him about the gold plates
Moroni
Where was the the Church officially organized
Fayette, New York
What makes the Doctrine and Covenants different from the bible and the Book of Mormon?
It contains no stories, just revelation
Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God; For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore he suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto him.
Doctrine and Covenants 18:10-11
Joseph Smith-History 1-15-20
Joseph Smith “saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description.
Who was the primary scribe for the translation of the Book of Mormon
Oliver Cowdery
Where did the First vision take place
Palmyra, New York
Who is Speaking in many of the revelation found in the Doctrine and Covenants?
Jesus Christ
For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I; Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink— Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.
Doctrine and Covenants 19:16-19
Doctrine and Covenants 13:1
The Aaronic Priesthood “holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism.”
Which three men were shown the gold plates and testified as the Three Witnesses
Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, David Whitmer
What was the name of the first newspaper published by the Church?
The evening and the morning star
What major event delayed the first full printing of the book of Commandments in 1833?
A mob attack that destroyed the press
For the hour is nigh, and that which was spoken by mine apostles must be fulfilled; for as they spoke so shall it come to pass; For I will reveal myself from heaven with power and great glory, with all the hosts thereof, and dwell in righteousness with men on earth a thousand years, and the wicked shall not stand.
Doctrine and Covenants 29:10-11
Doctrine and Covenants 18:15-16
“How great will be your joy if you should bring many souls unto me!”
Who received the Aaronic Priesthood with Joseph Smith from John the Baptist?
Oliver Cowdery
What was the first temple built in this dispensation
Kirtland Temple
What is unique about the Doctrine and Covenants compared to other standard works of scripture?
It is an open canon, meaning new sections can be added