Doctrinal Mastery
What should you say when you hear the words, "Doctrinal Mastery, ready?"
"Steady!"
President Henry B. Eyring taught: “True conversion depends on a student seeking freely in faith, with _____ _____.” (2 words)
"great effort."
What do the words "context" and "content" refer to?
Context refers to the story-line and background
Content refers to the words of the scriptures/prophets
Based on President Romney’s explanation, what should we be looking for as we study the scriptures?
Principles
President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, gave the following promise to those who study the scriptures and apply the truths they contain: “If [you] are acquainted with the revelations, there is no ...
"...question—personal or social or political or occupational—that need go unanswered. Therein is contained the fulness of the everlasting gospel. Therein we find principles of truth that will resolve every confusion and every problem and every dilemma that will face the human family or any individual in it”
What does the acronym A.S.K. stand for?
Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
Elder David A. Bednar taught: “Learning by faith requires..."
"...spiritual, mental, and physical exertion and not just passive reception."
Each section of the Doctrine and Covenants includes a section introduction that describes concerns, questions, or historical events associated with the revelation in that section. Is that providing "context" or "content"?
Context
According to Elder Scott, “Principles are ..."
concentrated truth, packaged for application to a wide variety of circumstances. A true principle makes decisions clear even under the most confusing and compelling circumstances”
Elder Richard G. Scott gave the following counsel: “As you seek spiritual knowledge, search for _____."
Principles
According to D&C 88:118, we are to "seek learning" by what two means?
1. "by study" 2. "by faith"
According to D&C 50:13-14, who is the true teacher in seminary?
The Spirit/Spirit of Truth/Holy Ghost/Comforter
Some words used in the scriptures may not be familiar. Where can I look for additional help in the scriptures?
The Bible Dictionary, the Guide to the Scriptures, scripture footnotes.
Some gospel doctrines and principles are easy to identify because they are stated directly in the scriptures. Read Doctrine and Covenants 130:22, and mark doctrines and principles that are stated directly in this verse.
The Father and the Son have bodies of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s and the Holy Ghost is a personage of Spirit.
How can I apply the doctrine (truth), "I am a child of God"?
Open response
According to D&C 8:2-3, the Holy Ghost will reveal truth "in your mind and in your heart". Which prophet is used as an example of this form of revelation in these verses and why is he a good example?
Moses. He didn't need a big revelation to know how to bring the children of Israel through the Red Sea and neither to we.
What verb (action word) describes the responsibility of the learner in D&C 50:19-24
"Receiveth"
On what page does the Bible Dictionary begin?
Page 599 (pre-2013)
Page 583 (2013)
What is a principle that I can learn from D&C 6:36?
IF we look to God THEN we will not fear.
Know God = No Fear; No God = Know Fear
What part of your grade sheet is meant to help you to apply doctrines and principles?
"I will..."
"I learned..."
"I know..."
Recite D&C 6:36 from memory
"Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not."
Why is Joseph Smith a great example of someone who used his agency to learn by study and faith?
JS-H 1:8-18
For updated section headings in the D&C, your scriptures need to be published since what year?
2013
What is a doctrine (truth) that we learn about how the Holy Ghost will speak to us from D&C 8:2-3?
The Holy Ghost speaks to our minds and our hearts.
What principle from James 1:5-6 did Joseph Smith apply?
IF you ask of God in faith, THEN He will answer you.