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. What important mission did the Prophet Joseph Smith have that was similar to that of Adam, Enoch, Noah, and Moses?
He was the head of a dispensation and given priesthood keys to direct the Lord’s work on the earth. Adam, Enoch, Noah, Moses, and others were heads of gospel dispensations. Joseph Smith is the head of the dispen­ sation in which we live—the dispensation of the fulness of times. This final dispensation began with the Restoration of the gospel through the Prophet Joseph Smith. It is called the dispensation of the fulness of times because all keys that the Lord has revealed for the blessing of His children have been restored and all the Lord’s plans and purposes since the world began will be fulfilled” (D&C 27:5–14; 65:2).
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3. Only the President of the Church can receive __________.
Revelation for the whole Church “Only the President of the Church can receive revelations for the entire Church” (D&C 21:1, 4–6; 28:2, 6–7; 43:1–7).
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Which of the following is one way the Doctrine and Covenants teaches us to be prepared for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
Take the Holy Spirit for our guide. “If we receive the truth and take the Holy Spirit to be our guide, we will abide the Savior’s Second Coming” (D&C 45:57)
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What was the first divine witness that Oliver Cowdery received to know the work of Joseph Smith was from God?
The Lord spoke peace to Oliver Cowdery’s mind. “Verily, verily, I say unto you, if you desire a further witness, cast your mind upon the night that you cried unto me in your heart, that you might know concerning the truth of these things. “Did I not speak peace to your mind concerning the matter? What greater witness can you have than from God” (D&C 6:22–23). The Prophet Joseph Smith reported that “after we had received this revelation [in Doctrine and Covenants 6], Oliver Cowdery stated to me that after he had gone to my father’s to board, and after the family had communicated to him concerning my having obtained the plates, that one night after he had retired to bed he called upon the Lord to know if these things were so, and the Lord manifested to him that they were true, but he had kept the circumstance entirely secret, and had mentioned it to no one; so that after this revelation was given, he knew that the work was true, because no being living knew of the thing alluded to in the revelation, but God and himself” (History of the Church, 1:35).
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The Atonement of Jesus Christ makes it possible for us to __________. a) overcome physical death b) overcome spiritual death c) become like Heavenly Father and live with Him again
d) All of the above. “Through His Atonement, Jesus Christ offers forgiveness and eternal life to all those who exercise faith in Him and repent of their sins” (Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Seminary Teacher Manual, 124; see D&C 29:30–45).
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What principle did the Lord teach Joseph Smith when the 116 manuscript pages were lost?
“You should not have feared man more than God” (D&C 3:7). “Although God said that His work could not be frustrated, He also wanted the Prophet to understand the mistakes he had made and the consequences of those mistakes” The Lord taught Joseph Smith that even though he felt pressure from Martin Harris, he should have listened to the first answer from God to not let Martin have the 116 manuscript pages (see D&C 3:7–8).
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4. After the death of the Savior’s original Apostles, some gospel doctrines and principles were corrupted. What is one thing the Lord provided during the Restoration to overcome these corruptions?
He provided the Book of Mormon to teach and clarify key doctrines of the gospel. “The Book of Mormon is evidence that God has restored the gospel in our day. . . . “The Book of Mormon teaches and clarifies key doctrines of the gospel” (D&C 20:8–12).
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Why are general conference talks considered scripture?
What the Lord’s servants say when moved upon by the Holy Ghost is scripture. “And whatsoever they shall speak when moved upon by the Holy Ghost shall be scripture, shall be the will of the Lord, shall be the mind of the Lord, shall be the word of the Lord, shall be the voice of the Lord, and the power of God unto salvation” (D&C 68:4).
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Which of the following is NOT taught in the Doctrine and Covenants about missionary work? (a) “The gospel of Jesus Christ will go forth to the ends of the earth” (b) “If we open our mouths to declare the gospel, the Lord will inspire us with what to say” (c) All of Heavenly Father’s children will one day join the Church. (d) “Our efforts to bring others to Jesus Christ are of great worth to us”
(c) All of Heavenly Father’s children will one day join the Church. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency taught: “In this Church that honors personal agency so strongly, . . . we respect those who honestly search for truth. It may break our hearts when their journey takes them away from the Church we love and the truth we have found, but we honor their right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience, just as we claim that privilege for ourselves”
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Name the 2 priesthoods.
Aaronic (or Levitical) and Melchesidek Priesthood.
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What is meant by individual apostasy?
Turning away from the principles of the gospel. Apostasy occurs when people turn away from the true doctrine of the gospel and reject the Lord’s authorized servants”.
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What truth(s) can we learn from Joseph Smith’s First Vision? (a) Heavenly Father knows us by name” (b) “If we ask God in faith, He will answer our prayers” (c) “God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are separate and distinct beings” (d) “If we earnestly seek God’s help when Satan tries to discourage us, God can deliver us” (e) All of the above.
(e) All of the above.
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According to Doctrine and Covenants 19:16–19, what is one reason the Savior suffered for our sins?
So we could repent and not have to suffer as He did. “The Savior suffered for our sins so we could repent and not have to suffer as He did”.
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Your friend has decided to join the Church but doesn’t understand why she needs to be baptized again because she was already baptized in another church. Why does she need to be baptized again?
Baptism must be performed by the authority of the priesthood and under the direction of those who hold priesthood keys. “Baptism must be done by immersion and performed by one holding proper authority” (D&C 20:72–74; see also D&C 22).
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What principle is emphasized in Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–11?
Knowing that Jesus Christ atoned for us helps us understand our worth in the sight of God. “Our worth is so great that Jesus Christ suffered and died so we can repent”.
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According to Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43, how can we know if people have fully repented of their sins?
They will confess and forsake their sins. “To repent, we must confess and forsake our sins”.
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Which basic doctrinal principle is emphasized in Doctrine and Covenants 1:37–38?
Prophets speak the words of Jesus Christ. “The Lord’s words are true whether they are stated by Him or by His servants” (Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Seminary Teacher Manual, 13).
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Which basic doctrinal principle is emphasized in Doctrine and Covenants 8:2–3?
Revelation comes by the Holy Ghost, His Spirit, the Spirit. “The Lord speaks to our minds and hearts by the power of the Holy Ghost”.
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Which basic doctrinal principle is emphasized in Doctrine and Covenants 25:13?
Joy and comfort come from keeping our Covenants and honoring our Ordinances. “We can find joy and comfort in cleaving to the covenants we have made with God”.
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Which of the following lists of events (a, b, or c below) is in correct chronological order (first to last)? The priesthood is restored. Joseph Smith sees the First Vision. The Church is officially organized. The angel Moroni gives Joseph Smith the golden plates The Church center moves to Kirtland, Ohio.
(a) Joseph Smith sees the First Vision [Spring 1820; see Joseph Smith—History 1:14–20]. (b) The angel Moroni gives Joseph Smith the golden plates [September 1827; see Joseph Smith—History 1:59]. (c) The priesthood is restored [May–June 1829; see D&C 13; Joseph Smith—History 1:68–72]. (d) The Church is officially organized [April 6, 1830; see D&C 20:1–2]. (e) The Church center moves to Kirtland, Ohio [1831; see D&C 37]. (See Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Times at a Glance [2011], 2–4.)7
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In the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord revealed that marriage between a man and a woman __________.
is a central reason He created the earth “Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. . . . One purpose of the earth’s creation was to provide a place where God’s children could live as families” (Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Seminary Teacher Manual, 193; see D&C 49:15–17).
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Eternal Life is.......
Exaltation “The purpose of Heavenly Father’s plan is to provide a way for us to receive immortality and eternal life. “. . . Eternal life, or exaltation, is living in God’s presence forever with our families” 1).“The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost work together to prepare us for eternal life” (D&C 20:17–28; see also D&C 14:7; 29:22–29; 66:4–13).
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What is immortality?
Living forever as a resurrected being. “Immortality is to live forever as a resurrected being. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, everyone will receive this gift”
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What is the new and everlasting covenant?
The fulness of the gospel. “The new and everlasting covenant is the fulness of the gospel” (D&C 66:2 Verily I say unto you, blessed are you for receiving mine everlasting covenant, even the fulness of my gospel, sent forth unto the children of men, that they might have life and be made partakers of the glories which are to be revealed in the last days, as it was written by the prophets and apostles in days of old.)
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What was the Great Apostasy?
A period of time when priesthood keys and authority were lost from the earth “The Great Apostasy . . . occurred after the Savior established His Church. . . . Following the deaths of the Savior’s Apostles, the principles of the gospel were corrupted and unauthorized changes were made in Church organization and to priesthood ordinances. . . . “‘The most precious thing lost in the Apostasy was the authority held by the Twelve—the priesthood keys’ [Boyd K. Packer, “The Twelve,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 84] “. . . Understanding this great falling away helps us realize that a restoration of Jesus Christ’s doctrine and authority was necessary to overcome the effects of the Great Apostasy”