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Last Revelations: Year, Place, and to Whom

1918, Salt Lake, Spencer W Kimball

Where were the most revelations received?

Kirkland, Ohio

Year first published w title D&C?

1835

Year of most revelations?

1831

Scripture that prompted Joseph to pray about which church sect to join?

James 1:5

The last revelations added to the 1981 D&C?

Official Declaration 2 (1978)

BOM brings men to Christ, D&C brings ment to...

the Kingdom of Christ

Who did NOT lose physical strength (Joseph did) after a spiritual experience like the First Vision?

Moroni

D&C is the ___stone of our religion

Capstone

First title of the D&C?

Articles and Covenants

Second Title?

Book of Commandments

Third title?

Doctrine and Covenants

Why would the earth be wasted at Christ's coming if Elijah did not come?

Elijah brought the keys that allow ordinances to seal from this life to the next.

D&C 3

Martin Harris and the loss of the 116 pages

Who delivered D&C 2?

Angel Moroni

When did J.S. again receive the Urim and Thummim and the ability to translate?

Sept 22, 1828

Condition of John the Beloved and John the Baptist?

Beloved - Translated


Baptist - Was Beheaded

Three witnesses saw ___, ____, _____, and _____.

Plates, breatplate/sword of Laban, Urim and Thummim, and Liahona

Who was President of the Church in Missouri 1834?

David Whitmer

First church patriarch?

Joseph Smith Sr.

Church Historian?

John Whitmer

Section 4

Joseph Smith Sr

Section 11

Hyrum Smith

Section 12

Joseph Knight Sr

Section 14

David Whitmer

Section 15

John Whitmer

Section 16

Peter Whitmer

Where was the Melchizedek Priesthood restored?

Between Harmony, PN and Collesville NY

Who restored Aaronic Priesthood and why?

John the Baptist. He was the last to hold those keys on the Earth.

Definition of Priesthood.

The powers of God delegated to man.

Date of Church Organization and why it's significant?

April 5th and it was the anniversary of Christ's Birth

First Preacher Unto the Church

Joseph Smith Jr

Second elder of the Church w/joint authority over priesthood keys w/ J.S.?

Oliver Cowdery

Which sections were the Articles and Covenants?

20 and 22

Church conferences are to be held ______

Quarterly

Define:


(a) Prophet


(b) Seer


(c) Revelator

(a) inspired teacher of known truths


(b) one who forsees w/spiritual eyes


(c) a revealer of truth

Who is Elias?

The title belonging to those who came before.

Section 25

Emma Smith

Who was frequently warned to beware of pride?

Oliver Cowdery

Everyone has to be baptized, including little children?

False

Hiram Page: Who was he and where was he getting his info?

False prophet led astray by Satan. Revelations from a stone. He later renounced these "revelations."

Section23

Beware of Pride

Missionaries to the Lamanites?

Peter Whitmer Jr, Oliver Cowdery, Parley P Pratt, and Ziba Peterson.

Section 27

Sacrament

Section 28

Hiram Page and false revelation

Section 29

Signs of the times

Edward Partridge?

People of Kirkland sent him to NY to investigate the church because of his integrity.

Great mathematician of modern times?

Orson Pratt

Section 36

Edward Partridge

Who did NOT leave the church?

Peter Whitmer Jr

Thomas B Marsh

Left the church because of his wife and her milk curds.

Who was promised blessings with Iffy blessings?

James Covill

First Bishop

Edward Partridge

Baptist Minister

James Covill

Who had no guile?

Edward Partridge

According to President David O. McKay, the First Vision clarified glorious truths. Which of the following is not true regarding the First Vision?


-It clarifies God's relation to his children.


-It shows that God's interest in humanity is manifested through his delegating authority to man.


-It answers all the queries of science regarding God and his divine personality.


-It answers the question, "What is God?"


-It reveals humankind's ultimate destiny.

It reveals humankind's ultimate destiny.

Satan's attack on Joseph was only spiritual and not physical

False

Which prophet below does not have revelations recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants?




Wilford Woodruff


Brigham Young


Lorenzo Snow


Spencer W. Kimball


Joseph F. Smith

Lorenzo Snow

D&C 3

Received through Urim and Thummim

D&C 7

Translation

D&C 65

Words spoken by prayer

D&C 87

Prophetic Predicitions

D&C 76

Vision

Using the words of the Prophet Joseph Smith, how would you answer a critic who said that the Bible was all that we need for our salvation?

If there is no new revelation, where would we find "Zion and this remnant" when desolation comes?

What is Revelation?

the making known of divine truth by communication from the heavens

We learn from the First Vision that we can overcome Satan's wiles and temptations by...

looking to God in prayer

D&C 137

The Voice of God

D&C 102

Minutes of special church meetings

D&C 135

Historical Account

D&C 121

inspiration given through letters

D&C 110

personal appearances by Jesus Christ

What was Elijah to plant in the hearts of the children?

the promises made to the fathers

What reason did Ezra Taft Benson give for not being afraid?

Those who trust the Lord will receive divine assurance.

In reference to turning the hearts of the children to their fathers, "turn" means to bind or seal.

True

Which of the following Book of Mormon prophets was inspired to keep "backup" records?

Nephi

God does not plan for obstacles manufactured by Satan.

False

Why is the anger of the Lord kindled against the inhabitants of the earth?

They have strayed from my ordinances and have broken mine everlasting covenant.

What was the reason given by Joseph Smith, Jr. why Elijah was responsible for restoring the sealing power?

He was the last prophet to hold those keys.

The living oracles are of even greater importance than the scriptures.

True

why did Oliver Cowdery want to translate?

God told him he had the keys of translation like Joseph.

The greatest gift of God is

Salvation

The Lord told Joseph Smith the first gift he had was that of

Translating the BOM

_____ was promised he would tarry until the second coming

John the Beloved

______ wanted a witness that Joseph Smith had the plates

Martin Harris

______ disputed claims that he had ever denied his testimony as one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon

David Whitmer

_______-was promised the gift of translation

Oliver Cowdery

_________ was promised he would speedily return to God's kingdom

Peter

Joseph Smith Jr started receiving hints about his martyrdom in---

1829.

__________ was reminded of a night when the Lord had spoken peace to his mind concerning the truth of the work of the Prophet Joseph.

Oliver Cowdery

According to D&C 8, how does a person receive revelation?

The Holy Ghost tells us in our minds and our hearts.

"After all that has been said, the greatest and most important duty is to preach the gospel."

Joseph Smith Jr

"[Every member] is a light, and it is his duty to not to have that light hidden under a bushel."

David O. McKay

"The scriptures are replete with commands and promises and calls and rewards for teaching the gospel."

Spencer W. Kimball

"My understanding is that the most important mission that I have in this life is: first to keep the commandments"

George Albert Smith

Who was appointed President of the Church in Missouri, 1834?

David Whitmer

The Lord tells Hyrum that he needs to wait a little longer before he can preach. Hyrum must wait until he has obtained which of the following?


"my church""my gospel""my word""my rock"


all of the above

All of the above

What is the greatest of all the gifts of God?

Eternal life

Church historian

John Whitmer

In what month in 1829 did Joseph Smith, Sr. visit Joseph Smith, Jr. and request to know the Lord's will?

February

Joseph Knight, Sr. was commanded to first obtain the word and then seek to declare it.

False

In section 11 the Lord commanded Hyrum to do what?

Keep the Lord's commandments and seek to bring forth Zion.

What are the Whitmers, John and Peter, Jr. blessed for?

speaking the words given them by the Lord

Which section displays these attributes in the following order: faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence?

4

According to D&C 13, when will the Aaronic Priesthood be taken from the earth again?

It will not be taken from the earth again because it continues forever.

What is the purpose of the ministering of angels?

to perform a work that men cannot do

What scripture prompted the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood?

3 Nephi 11

What is the offering that the sons of Levi will offer according to D&C 128:24?

a book containing the records of our dead

Who was to search out the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles?

Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris

What keys are inherent in the Aaronic Priesthood?

gospel of repentance


preparatory gospel


ministering of angels


law of carnal commandments

What is the meaning of the phrase "eternal punishment" according to D&C 19?

God's punishment

What vital key separates true baptism from the "dead works" described in section 22?

Authority

What does the Lord tell us in section 22 will get us into the gate to the straight and narrow path?

the new and everlasting covenant

First preacher unto the church

Oliver Cowdery

What event does D&C 20:5-8 have reference to?

The First Vision

President Hinckley, using D&C 25, stated that the way to have happiness is by

keeping the commandments

What is each Church member's right in receiving revelation?

to be inspired and receive manifestations by the Holy Spirit for personal guidance

In D&C 23, the Lord told four or five individuals that they were not under condemnation. Who of the following was not told this?

Joseph Knight Sr.

What is the song of the heart?

a prayer to the Lord

Oliver Cowdery magnified his calling in all but one way. What was that?

by never distancing himself from those in authority in the Church

Why does President Hinckley feel writing is so important?

It is a great discipline, an educational effort, and it blesses the lives of many.

What did Spencer W. Kimball say about the Lamanites?

They will arise again in dignity and strength.

Orson Pratt was told that he was a son of God because

he believed

What does Howard W. Hunter teach us about prayerfully watching for the Second Coming of the Lord?

It requires quiet, steady attention to present duties.

What was meant by the call Thomas B. Marsh received to "be a physician unto the Church"?

Healer of souls

In D&C 41, we are informed that a true disciple of Jesus Christ is one who

receives his law and does it

Who was promised certain blessings if he did certain things ("iffy" blessings)?

James Covill

In D&C 39, the Lord says he would not answer the prayers of the people in Ohio to stay his judgment, even though they prayed "in much faith" because

He could not deny his word

What is the gift given to Joseph Smith, Jr. (D&C 43) in order that you and I may not be deceived?

Revelation

What has the Lord commanded us to love with all our hearts?

thy wife

The Lord sent forth the elders of the church as a learning experience. Any incidental conversions would be an added blessing.

false

What does John A. Widtsoe say is the only way that we can obtain the Spirit?

Strict obedience

What qualification is required to be a "possessor of all things"?

ordained of God and sent forth

Fill in the blank in this quote by Stephen L. Richards. "Losing one's ______ in the service of others that he may save it."

Self

Which of the following brethren is quoted in the lesson as teaching that the counsel of the Lord is to be found in the scriptures, from the living prophets, and through personal revelation?

Marion G Romney

Nothing is a greater injury to the children of men than to be under the influence of a false spirit when they think they have the Spirit of God.

True

None of those that the Father has given Jesus Christ shall be lost.

True

What is the age that Joseph Fielding Smith gives as the age at which men will die in the Millennium?

100

Who gave the following four essentials for service in the kingdom?




They must teach by the Spirit.They must teach from the standard Church works.They must be ordained.They must live as they preach.

Harold B Lee

The "Big Family" on the Isaac Morley farm was exercising the Lord's Law of Consecration.

False

In D&C 42:13 the Lord directs his missionaries to observe and teach the Church Articles. Which section in the 1981 edition of the D&C contains the bulk of this important information?

Section 20

All of the following are addressed in section 42, under the "Law of the Lord": stealing, killing, lying, marriage, adultery, divorce, speaking evil of others, consecration, sickness, death, and doctoring.

True

What is the "first commandment" the Lord gives the brethren in Ohio?

Preach the gospel two by two

What happened shortly after the Gospel was established in Kirtland?

False spirits crept in.

Who claimed to be a prophetess of the Lord and challenged Joseph Smith, Jr.'s authority?

Mrs. Hubble

According to section 50, to what were the early brethren ordained?

to preach the gospel by the Spirit of truth

Three sources of revelation?

God, Men, and Devils

D&C 44

organize yourselves according to the laws of the land

D&C 45

signs of the Second Coming of Christ

D&C 46

gifts of the Spirit

D&C 47

John Whitmer designated as Church historian

D&C 48

the location of the city of New Jerusalem to be revealed

Who has a right to all of the gifts of the Spirit?

Prophet

In 1992, Elder M. Russell Ballard said

almost as many severe earthquakes had occurred between 1990 and 1992 as during the entire decade of the 1980s

What did President Spencer W. Kimball say about the importance of keeping a journal?

The angels may quote from it for eternity.

When did Joseph Smith begin translating the New Testament?

1831

What was John Whitmer's reaction to his call as Church historian?

He said he would rather not keep the history of the Church.

According to President Harold B. Lee, what is another reason we attend general conference?

to let conference guide our walk and talk during the following six months

How can we obtain many of the gifts of the Spirit?

The gifts of the Spirit are distributed according to the faithfulness, circumstances, natural abilities, duties, and callings of the Saints.

According to Bruce R. McConkie, when will the Second Coming of Christ be?

He will come when the Saints are prepared for it and not until then.

What is one of the major contributions of the Joseph Smith Translation to our understanding of Matthew 24?

We have a much clearer picture of the chronology of the events of the last days.

Who has the right to discern the gifts of the Spirit?

Bishops

Why were the early Saints not killed in the destruction of the city of Jerusalem?

Obedient to revelation, they left the city and moved to Pella.

What is the oil that was in the lamps of the ten virgins?

It is symbolic of their taking the Holy Spirit for their guide.

Who was specifically named by Joseph Fielding Smith as fitting the description of "holy men that ye know not of" from D&C 49:8?

John the Revelator and the Three Nephites

Who aspired to be the lieutenant-governor of New York before joining the Church? He also served as a member of the Church Presidency in Missouri.

W. W. Phelps

Who was W. W. Phelps called to assist?

Oliver Cowdery

Who was the President of the Thompson, Ohio branch?

Newel Knight

To what office in the church does section 51 particularly apply?

Bishop

The first distinctive ordinations to the office of high priest were made at a ....

conference in Kirtland in June 1831.

Which Prophet made the following remark, "Work should be the ruling principle in the lives of our Church members"?

Spencer W. Kimball

Consecration sets each man on a totally equal level with every other man in the Order.

False

Besides becoming an elder, what calling was given to Sidney Gilbert by the Lord?

Agent of the church

Sidney Gilbert was called to what location with Joseph Smith, Jr. and Sidney Rigdon?

Missouri

What group, mentioned in section 55, in particular were to benefit from Brother Phelps's work?

little children

According to the Shakers, ______ was the female manifestation of Christ.

Ann Lee

Which of the following was not a "first" opportunity given to the Colesville Saints?

first to teach the gospel to the Lamanites

Which of the following brethren was not called to preach to the Shakers?


Ziba Peterson


Leman Copley


Sidney Rigdon


Parley P. Pratt

Ziba Peterson

Who was called in section 56 to be Thomas B. Marsh's new companion?

Selah J Griffin

What advice does Boyd K. Packer give for those who are anxious about their present position and uncertain about the future?

Settle down and get established.

"What is like unto adultery if it is not petting?"

Spencer W. Kimball

"We are under obligation to make Christ our ideal."

David O. McKay

"When we dedicate a building, we turn ownership over to the Lord."

Boyd K Packer

"Keeping the law of God is the principal thing we must learn."

Marion G Romney

"We are committed to uphold our governments and to obey the laws."

Dallin H Oaks

According to D&C 59, what kind of sacrifice does God expect us to make in righteousness?

a broken heart and a contrite spirit

According to D&C 61, what matters to the Lord?

if we fulfill our missions

Who dedicated the land of Zion

Sidney Rigdon

Who delayed his arrival in Zion because of many baptisms

Levi Hancock

Who was the bishop's agent who established a store in Independence

Sidney Gilbert

Who dedicated the temple site in Independence

Joseph Smith

Who was the Church printer

W. W. Phelps

In D&C 60, why is the Lord unhappy with some Church members?

They wouldn't preach the gospel, and they hid their talents.

What was not a reason the Saints were to go to Zion?

to prepare for the Second Coming

President Kimball taught that a generous fast offering when we are affluent could be

ten times the cost of the meals

The Lord said he was pleased with the missionaries who had not yet arrived in Zion when most were on their way home because they

bore their testimonies

The best definition of Zion in the scriptures as it applies to us today is

the pure in heart

According to the Prophet Joseph Smith, where was the location of the Garden of Eden?

Independence, Missouri

Which pair went from church to church teaching correct doctrine and collecting money for purchasing land in Missouri?

Oliver Cowdery and Newel K. Whitney

After his return from Missouri, persecution caused Joseph Smith, Jr. to move to what town in Ohio?

Hiram

Signs and mighty works are given by God so we can have faith.

False

What happens when Church leadership is absent from a congregation?

apostasy occurs

Why did the Lord refuse Sidney Rigdon's first written description of the land of Zion?

Sidney was prideful about his work.

Which one of the following revelations is designated by Joseph Smith, Jr. as a prayer?

D&C 65

In section 64 we read, "it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the ________ of my people."

tithing

Who, in section 63, was given power by the Lord to discern by the Spirit those who were to go to the land of Zion?

Joseph Smith Jr

According to section 65, the keys of the kingdom of God are committed to who?

Man

According to section 64, what does the Lord require of His Saints?

a willing heart and mind

Rudger Clawson explains the burning referred to in D&C 64:23 as being

amongst the wicked at the day of destruction

What does Ezra Taft Benson teach us that the statement, "cut out of the mountain without hands," means?

It was begun through the intervention of God.

What book of scripture was Joseph translating when section 65 came?

New Testament

Which Prophet said, "Temptation does not come to those who have not thought of it before"?

David O. McKay

Who was asked to accompany Oliver Cowdery to Missouri with the revelations because of the dangers involved?

John Whitmer

Why did William E. McLellin fail in his attempt to write a revelation?

He lacked divine spirit

What was a guideline for writing Church history that was given to John Whitmer?

Go from place to place and from church to church to obtain a knowledge of the history.

D&C 66

William E. McLellin is commended and rebuked.

D&C 67

The wisest is challenged to duplicate the least of the revelations.

D&C 68

The words of elders when moved upon by the Holy Ghost are scripture.

D&C 69

John Whitmer is to preach and collect and write historical data.

D&C 70

Saints should be equal in temporal things.

Who asked the Lord five questions privately and received answers from the Lord to all five questions through the Prophet Joseph?

William E. McLellin

The Lord commended William E. McLellin for

receiving the fulness of the gospel

A literal descendant of Aaron can serve as the Presiding Bishop if

he is so designated by the First Presidency

Adultery is

the harvest of an impure thought that has developed into lust

Who was not given stewardship over the revelations?

David Whitmer

At the October 25, 1831 Conference at Orange, Ohio, what important thing did the eleven witnesses of the Book of Mormon do?

They bore solemn testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon.

What characterizes what Philo Dibble and others witnessed during the vision?

conversation between Joseph and Sidney

What happened to Joseph and Sidney that enabled them to receive the vision?

like Moses, they were changed to perceive the things of God

Where were Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon working, and what were they doing when they received section 76?

Hiram, Ohio; translating the Bible

What prompted the revelation known as section 74?

the translation of the Bible

What is the source to expound the mysteries of the kingdom?

Scriptures

The phrase "just men made perfect" means that

the Atonement justifies all those who are sanctified by the Spirit

Which would be the primary focus of a response to Ezra Booth's articles?

public response

Who was called to be the second bishop of the Church?

Newel K Whitney

Where will those who were not valiant in the testimony of Jesus Christ be assigned?

the terrestrial kingdom

What significant event occurred at the conference in Amherst, Ohio?

Joseph Smith was sustained and ordained President of the High Priesthood.

What does the title "Son of the Morning" imply about Satan?

at one time God trusted him