Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
Do God's will to know His doctrine
What is John 7:17?
God is the Father of our spirits
What is Hebrews 12:9?
Let your light so shine as an example to others.
What is Matthew 5:14-16?
Faith without works is dead
What is James 2:17-18?
Apostasy was foretold
What is 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3?
We can only know the things of God through the Spirit
What is 1 Corinthians 2:5, 9-11?
They are one in purpose and are perfectly united in bringing to pass Heavenly Father's plan of salvation.
Who are the Godhead?
If you love me, keep my commandments.
What is John 14:15?
If we come unto Jesus Christ, He will ease our burdens and give us rest
What is Matthew 11:28-30?
Peter prophesied of the Restoration
What is Acts 3:19-21?
Scriptures can make you wise unto salvation
What is 2 Timothy 3:15-17?
This DM scripture would be helpful in answering this question: If a person must accept the gospel of Jesus Christ to be saved, what happens to people who died never knowing about the gospel?
What is 1 Peter 4:6?
What are commandments?
Jesus Christ was resurrected with a body of flesh and bone
What is Luke 24:36-39?
Holding fast to what you already know and standing strong when faced with challenges refers to which principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge.
What is 'Act in faith'?
If you lack wisdom, ask God
What is James 1:5-6?
His work and glory is to bring about the immortality and eternal life of man.
Who is God the Father?
Love the Lord; love thy neighbor.
What is Matthew 22:36-39?
Having an eternal perspective allows us to reframe questions and view ideas based on the Lord’s standard of truth rather than the world’s assumptions helps us with this principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge.
What is Examine Concepts and Questions with an Eternal Perspective?
As we turn to the Lord’s divinely appointed sources for answers and direction we are applying this principle of Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge.
What is Seek Further Understanding through Divinely Appointed Sources?
This DM scripture would be useful in answering this concern: "I don't understand Mormons. Why do they live with so many restrictions-no smoking or alcohol, abstinence before marriage, only modest clothes? I say it's your body and it's your life. If you're not hurting anyone else, do what you want to do. Mormons need to loosen up."
What is 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
He is Jehovah of the Old Testament and the Messiah of the New Testament.
Who is Jesus Christ?
"love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. ....And...love thy neighbor as thyself."
What are the two great commandments?
This DM scripture would help in this situation: "A Latter-day Saint young woman begins to make choices & act in ways that are contrary to the standards of the Church, including the law of chastity. She justifies her actions by saying that no one is perfect & that she still goes to Church & seminary & continues to have faith in Jesus Christ.
What is James 2:17-18 or Revelation 20:12?
These scriptures could be helpful in replying to this situation: "One day you are explaining to some friends about Joseph Smith and the Restoration of the gospel when one of your friends asks, “Why would God need to appear to Joseph Smith since Christianity was already in the world & many people believed in the Bible?”
What is Acts 3:19-21 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3?