The Prophet Joseph Smith taught, “The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning _ _ , that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it”
(Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith [2007], 49).
Jesus Christ
What is the 1st principle when teaching "God is Our Loving Heavenly Father"?
God is our Heavenly Father, and we are His children. He created us in His image.
What is the full name of Lesson 1?
The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the _ _ _.
Son of God
What are the first 2 principles in lesson 1?
1. God is Our Loving Heavenly Father
2. God Reveals the Gospel through Prophets in Every Dispensation
Who conferred the Melchizedek Priesthood and its keys to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery?
Peter, James, and John
"Anciently, God called prophets such as _, _, _, and _."
Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Moses
What is the 5 principle in lesson 1?
The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Joseph Smith
Who appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple?
Moses, Elias, and Elijah
True or False?
The Falling Away and the Apostasy are the different events
False. They refer to the same thing
"After the Apostles were killed, there was a widespread falling away from the gospel and Church of Jesus Christ. This falling away is sometimes called the Great Apostasy." - PMG
What are the 2, 4, and 6 principles in lesson 1?
2. God Reveals the Gospel through Prophets in Every Dispensation
4. The Falling Away
6. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
What is the first vision?
“I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. … When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!”
What year did Joseph Smith have the FIRST VISION?
What year was the church RESTORED?
First Vision: 1820
Restored: 1830
What are all 7 principles in order from lesson 1?
1. God Is Our Loving Heavenly Father
2. God Reveals the Gospel through Prophets in Every Dispensation
3. Jesus Christ’s Earthly Ministry and Atonement
4. The Falling Away
5. The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Joseph Smith
6. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
7. Pray to Know the Truth through the Holy Ghost