Revelation
As revealed many places throughout the Doctrine and Covenants, this person is the only person who can receive revelations to direct the entire Church.
Who is the President of the Church/ the Prophet?
These messengers restored the Melchizedek Priesthood and conferred it upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
Who are Peter, James and John?
The only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth.
What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
(Why: priesthood authority for saving ordinances)
Definition: living forever as a resurrected being
What is Immortality?
This Doctrinal Mastery scripture reminds us that the Holy Ghost will speak to our hearts and our minds, to reveal to us what the Spirit is trying to tell us.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3?
In D&C 49:15-17 the Lord revealed this truth about marriage between a man and woman.
What is:
marriage is ordained of God
marriage is the central reason he created the earth
man should have one wife
In February 1831, the Lord revealed this Law to the saints. It is a divine principle that requires men and women to give their time, talents, and material wealth to build the kingdom of God.
What is the Law of Consecration?
Joseph learned these 2 truths about the Godhead during the First Vision.
What is that God the Father and Jesus Christ are two separate beings, and they have bodies of flesh and bones?
Definition: A period of time when priesthood keys and authority were lost from the earth.
What is the Great Apostasy?
This Doctrinal Mastery scripture reminds us that God has suffered for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 19:16-19?
Throughout the Doctrine and Covenants, this _____ and _____ covenant is revealed to Joseph Smith. It is always revealed following a period of apostasy and it contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ including all the ordinances required for salvation.
What is the new and everlasting covenant?
These witnesses were commissioned to see the gold plates and historical artifacts, and to testify to the world of the truthfulness of them. (Hint: there are 3 of them)
Who are Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris?
Through his First Vision experience, Joseph Smith learned this principle about the first step of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge.
What is if we ask/act in faith, God will answer our prayers?
Definition: to inherit a place in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom. Synonym: eternal life
What is Exaltation?
What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken... whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 1:37-38?
After the death of the Savior's apostles, some gospel doctrine and principles were lost or corrupted. As part of the Restoration, the Lord again revealed the fulness of His Gospel through this.
What is the Book of Mormon?
Because of this event in church history, Joseph learned that the work of God cannot be frustrated, only the work of men; and that he should have feared God more than men.
What is the loss of the 116 pages of the translated manuscript?
When the Lord speaks to us in our minds and hearts and unveils the mysteries of God, He is speaking to us by this.
What is the power of revelation?
Definitions: the pure in heart, the Lord's people, the Church and its stakes; Jackson County, Missouri
What is Zion?
Jesus Christ's atonement is an example of how great the worth of souls is in the sight of God. So valuable, that He gave his life for you.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 18:10-11?
In Doctrine and Covenants 6 the Lord reminds Oliver Cowdery of this divine witness he received to help him understand that the work of Joseph Smith was God's work.
What is the Lord spoke peace to Oliver Cowdery's mind. (D&C 6:22-23)
Put these events in order:
Organization of the church
First Vision
Move to Kirtland, Ohio
Restoration of the Priesthood
Joseph received the gold plates.
What is:
First Vision, Joseph received the gold plates, Restoration of the Priesthood, Organization of the church, and Move to Kirtland, Ohio?
When individuals or groups of people turn away from the principles of the gospel, they are in this state.
What is a state of apostasy?
Definition: Blessings or abilities given by the power of the Holy Ghost to every faithful member of the Church
What are Gifts of the Spirit/ Spiritual Gifts?
He who has repented (confessed and forsaken)of his sins, the same is forgiven. Not only that, but the Lord promises to remember the sins no more.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 58:42-43?