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Last Revelations: Year, Place, and to Whom |
1918, Salt Lake, Spencer W Kimball |
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Where were the most revelations received? |
Kirkland, Ohio |
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Year first published w title D&C? |
1835 |
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Year of most revelations? |
1831 |
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Scripture that prompted Joseph to pray about which church sect to join? |
James 1:5 |
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The last revelations added to the 1981 D&C? |
Official Declaration 2 (1978) |
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BOM brings men to Christ, D&C brings ment to... |
the Kingdom of Christ |
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Who did NOT lose physical strength (Joseph did) after a spiritual experience like the First Vision? |
Moroni |
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D&C is the ___stone of our religion |
Capstone |
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First title of the D&C? |
Articles and Covenants |
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Second Title? |
Book of Commandments |
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Third title? |
Doctrine and Covenants |
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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. |
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D&C 3 |
Martin Harris and the loss of the 116 pages |
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Who delivered D&C 2? |
Angel Moroni |
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When did J.S. again receive the Urim and Thummim and the ability to translate? |
Sept 22, 1828 |
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Condition of John the Beloved and John the Baptist? |
Beloved - Translated Baptist - Was Beheaded |
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Three witnesses saw ___, ____, _____, and _____. |
Plates, breatplate/sword of Laban, Urim and Thummim, and Liahona |
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Who was President of the Church in Missouri 1834? |
David Whitmer |
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First church patriarch? |
Joseph Smith Sr. |
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Church Historian? |
John Whitmer |
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Section 4 |
Joseph Smith Sr |
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Section 11 |
Hyrum Smith |
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Section 12 |
Joseph Knight Sr |
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Section 14 |
David Whitmer |
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Section 15 |
John Whitmer |
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Section 16 |
Peter Whitmer |
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Where was the Melchizedek Priesthood restored? |
Between Harmony, PN and Collesville NY |
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Who restored Aaronic Priesthood and why? |
John the Baptist. He was the last to hold those keys on the Earth. |
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Definition of Priesthood. |
The powers of God delegated to man. |
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Date of Church Organization and why it's significant? |
April 5th and it was the anniversary of Christ's Birth |
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First Preacher Unto the Church |
Joseph Smith Jr |
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Second elder of the Church w/joint authority over priesthood keys w/ J.S.? |
Oliver Cowdery |
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Which sections were the Articles and Covenants? |
20 and 22 |
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Church conferences are to be held ______ |
Quarterly |
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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 |
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Who is Elias? |
The title belonging to those who came before. |
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Section 25 |
Emma Smith |
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Who was frequently warned to beware of pride? |
Oliver Cowdery |
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Everyone has to be baptized, including little children? |
False |
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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." |
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Section23 |
Beware of Pride |
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Missionaries to the Lamanites? |
Peter Whitmer Jr, Oliver Cowdery, Parley P Pratt, and Ziba Peterson. |
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Section 27 |
Sacrament |
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Section 28 |
Hiram Page and false revelation |
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Section 29 |
Signs of the times |
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Edward Partridge? |
People of Kirkland sent him to NY to investigate the church because of his integrity. |
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Great mathematician of modern times? |
Orson Pratt |
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Section 36 |
Edward Partridge |
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Who did NOT leave the church? |
Peter Whitmer Jr |
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Thomas B Marsh |
Left the church because of his wife and her milk curds. |
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Who was promised blessings with Iffy blessings? |
James Covill |
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First Bishop |
Edward Partridge |
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Baptist Minister |
James Covill |
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Who had no guile? |
Edward Partridge |
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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. |
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Satan's attack on Joseph was only spiritual and not physical |
False |
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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 |
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D&C 3 |
Received through Urim and Thummim |
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D&C 7 |
Translation |
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D&C 65 |
Words spoken by prayer |
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D&C 87 |
Prophetic Predicitions |
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D&C 76 |
Vision |
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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? |
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What is Revelation? |
the making known of divine truth by communication from the heavens |
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We learn from the First Vision that we can overcome Satan's wiles and temptations by... |
looking to God in prayer |
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D&C 137 |
The Voice of God |
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D&C 102 |
Minutes of special church meetings |
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D&C 135 |
Historical Account |
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D&C 121 |
inspiration given through letters |
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D&C 110 |
personal appearances by Jesus Christ |
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What was Elijah to plant in the hearts of the children? |
the promises made to the fathers |
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What reason did Ezra Taft Benson give for not being afraid? |
Those who trust the Lord will receive divine assurance. |
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In reference to turning the hearts of the children to their fathers, "turn" means to bind or seal. |
True |
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Which of the following Book of Mormon prophets was inspired to keep "backup" records? |
Nephi |
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God does not plan for obstacles manufactured by Satan. |
False |
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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. |
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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. |
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The living oracles are of even greater importance than the scriptures. |
True
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why did Oliver Cowdery want to translate? |
God told him he had the keys of translation like Joseph. |
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The greatest gift of God is |
Salvation |
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The Lord told Joseph Smith the first gift he had was that of |
Translating the BOM |
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_____ was promised he would tarry until the second coming |
John the Beloved |
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______ wanted a witness that Joseph Smith had the plates |
Martin Harris |
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______ disputed claims that he had ever denied his testimony as one of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon |
David Whitmer |
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_______-was promised the gift of translation |
Oliver Cowdery |
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_________ was promised he would speedily return to God's kingdom |
Peter |
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Joseph Smith Jr started receiving hints about his martyrdom in--- |
1829. |
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__________ 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 |
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According to D&C 8, how does a person receive revelation? |
The Holy Ghost tells us in our minds and our hearts. |
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"After all that has been said, the greatest and most important duty is to preach the gospel." |
Joseph Smith Jr |
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"[Every member] is a light, and it is his duty to not to have that light hidden under a bushel." |
David O. McKay |
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"The scriptures are replete with commands and promises and calls and rewards for teaching the gospel." |
Spencer W. Kimball |
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"My understanding is that the most important mission that I have in this life is: first to keep the commandments" |
George Albert Smith |
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Who was appointed President of the Church in Missouri, 1834? |
David Whitmer |
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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 |
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What is the greatest of all the gifts of God? |
Eternal life |
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Church historian |
John Whitmer |
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In what month in 1829 did Joseph Smith, Sr. visit Joseph Smith, Jr. and request to know the Lord's will? |
February |
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Joseph Knight, Sr. was commanded to first obtain the word and then seek to declare it. |
False |
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In section 11 the Lord commanded Hyrum to do what? |
Keep the Lord's commandments and seek to bring forth Zion. |
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What are the Whitmers, John and Peter, Jr. blessed for? |
speaking the words given them by the Lord |
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Which section displays these attributes in the following order: faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence? |
4 |
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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. |
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What is the purpose of the ministering of angels? |
to perform a work that men cannot do |
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What scripture prompted the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood? |
3 Nephi 11 |
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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 |
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Who was to search out the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles? |
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris |
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What keys are inherent in the Aaronic Priesthood? |
gospel of repentance preparatory gospel ministering of angels law of carnal commandments |
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What is the meaning of the phrase "eternal punishment" according to D&C 19? |
God's punishment |
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What vital key separates true baptism from the "dead works" described in section 22? |
Authority |
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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 |
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First preacher unto the church |
Oliver Cowdery |
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What event does D&C 20:5-8 have reference to? |
The First Vision |
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President Hinckley, using D&C 25, stated that the way to have happiness is by |
keeping the commandments |
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What is each Church member's right in receiving revelation? |
to be inspired and receive manifestations by the Holy Spirit for personal guidance |
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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. |
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What is the song of the heart? |
a prayer to the Lord |
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Oliver Cowdery magnified his calling in all but one way. What was that? |
by never distancing himself from those in authority in the Church |
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Why does President Hinckley feel writing is so important? |
It is a great discipline, an educational effort, and it blesses the lives of many. |
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What did Spencer W. Kimball say about the Lamanites? |
They will arise again in dignity and strength. |
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Orson Pratt was told that he was a son of God because |
he believed |
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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. |
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What was meant by the call Thomas B. Marsh received to "be a physician unto the Church"? |
Healer of souls |
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In D&C 41, we are informed that a true disciple of Jesus Christ is one who |
receives his law and does it |
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Who was promised certain blessings if he did certain things ("iffy" blessings)? |
James Covill |
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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 |
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What is the gift given to Joseph Smith, Jr. (D&C 43) in order that you and I may not be deceived? |
Revelation |
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What has the Lord commanded us to love with all our hearts? |
thy wife |
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The Lord sent forth the elders of the church as a learning experience. Any incidental conversions would be an added blessing. |
false |
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What does John A. Widtsoe say is the only way that we can obtain the Spirit? |
Strict obedience |
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What qualification is required to be a "possessor of all things"? |
ordained of God and sent forth |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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None of those that the Father has given Jesus Christ shall be lost. |
True |
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What is the age that Joseph Fielding Smith gives as the age at which men will die in the Millennium? |
100 |
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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 |
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The "Big Family" on the Isaac Morley farm was exercising the Lord's Law of Consecration. |
False |
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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 |
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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 |
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What is the "first commandment" the Lord gives the brethren in Ohio? |
Preach the gospel two by two |
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What happened shortly after the Gospel was established in Kirtland? |
False spirits crept in. |
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Who claimed to be a prophetess of the Lord and challenged Joseph Smith, Jr.'s authority? |
Mrs. Hubble |
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According to section 50, to what were the early brethren ordained? |
to preach the gospel by the Spirit of truth |
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Three sources of revelation? |
God, Men, and Devils |
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D&C 44 |
organize yourselves according to the laws of the land |
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D&C 45 |
signs of the Second Coming of Christ |
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D&C 46 |
gifts of the Spirit |
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D&C 47 |
John Whitmer designated as Church historian |
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D&C 48 |
the location of the city of New Jerusalem to be revealed |
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Who has a right to all of the gifts of the Spirit? |
Prophet |
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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 |
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What did President Spencer W. Kimball say about the importance of keeping a journal? |
The angels may quote from it for eternity. |
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When did Joseph Smith begin translating the New Testament? |
1831 |
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What was John Whitmer's reaction to his call as Church historian? |
He said he would rather not keep the history of the Church. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Who has the right to discern the gifts of the Spirit? |
Bishops |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Who was W. W. Phelps called to assist? |
Oliver Cowdery |
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Who was the President of the Thompson, Ohio branch? |
Newel Knight |
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To what office in the church does section 51 particularly apply? |
Bishop |
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The first distinctive ordinations to the office of high priest were made at a .... |
conference in Kirtland in June 1831. |
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Which Prophet made the following remark, "Work should be the ruling principle in the lives of our Church members"? |
Spencer W. Kimball |
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Consecration sets each man on a totally equal level with every other man in the Order. |
False |
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Besides becoming an elder, what calling was given to Sidney Gilbert by the Lord? |
Agent of the church |
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Sidney Gilbert was called to what location with Joseph Smith, Jr. and Sidney Rigdon? |
Missouri |
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What group, mentioned in section 55, in particular were to benefit from Brother Phelps's work? |
little children |
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According to the Shakers, ______ was the female manifestation of Christ. |
Ann Lee |
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Which of the following was not a "first" opportunity given to the Colesville Saints? |
first to teach the gospel to the Lamanites |
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Which of the following brethren was not called to preach to the Shakers? Ziba Peterson Leman Copley Sidney Rigdon Parley P. Pratt |
Ziba Peterson |
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Who was called in section 56 to be Thomas B. Marsh's new companion? |
Selah J Griffin |
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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. |
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"What is like unto adultery if it is not petting?" |
Spencer W. Kimball |
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"We are under obligation to make Christ our ideal." |
David O. McKay |
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"When we dedicate a building, we turn ownership over to the Lord." |
Boyd K Packer |
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"Keeping the law of God is the principal thing we must learn." |
Marion G Romney |
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"We are committed to uphold our governments and to obey the laws." |
Dallin H Oaks |
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According to D&C 59, what kind of sacrifice does God expect us to make in righteousness? |
a broken heart and a contrite spirit |
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According to D&C 61, what matters to the Lord? |
if we fulfill our missions |
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Who dedicated the land of Zion |
Sidney Rigdon |
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Who delayed his arrival in Zion because of many baptisms |
Levi Hancock |
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Who was the bishop's agent who established a store in Independence |
Sidney Gilbert |
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Who dedicated the temple site in Independence |
Joseph Smith |
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Who was the Church printer |
W. W. Phelps |
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In D&C 60, why is the Lord unhappy with some Church members? |
They wouldn't preach the gospel, and they hid their talents. |
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What was not a reason the Saints were to go to Zion? |
to prepare for the Second Coming |
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President Kimball taught that a generous fast offering when we are affluent could be |
ten times the cost of the meals |
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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 |
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The best definition of Zion in the scriptures as it applies to us today is |
the pure in heart |
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According to the Prophet Joseph Smith, where was the location of the Garden of Eden? |
Independence, Missouri |
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Which pair went from church to church teaching correct doctrine and collecting money for purchasing land in Missouri? |
Oliver Cowdery and Newel K. Whitney |
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After his return from Missouri, persecution caused Joseph Smith, Jr. to move to what town in Ohio? |
Hiram |
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Signs and mighty works are given by God so we can have faith. |
False |
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What happens when Church leadership is absent from a congregation? |
apostasy occurs |
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Why did the Lord refuse Sidney Rigdon's first written description of the land of Zion? |
Sidney was prideful about his work. |
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Which one of the following revelations is designated by Joseph Smith, Jr. as a prayer? |
D&C 65 |
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In section 64 we read, "it is a day of sacrifice, and a day for the ________ of my people." |
tithing |
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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 |
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According to section 65, the keys of the kingdom of God are committed to who? |
Man |
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According to section 64, what does the Lord require of His Saints? |
a willing heart and mind |
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Rudger Clawson explains the burning referred to in D&C 64:23 as being |
amongst the wicked at the day of destruction |
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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. |
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What book of scripture was Joseph translating when section 65 came? |
New Testament |
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Which Prophet said, "Temptation does not come to those who have not thought of it before"? |
David O. McKay |
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Who was asked to accompany Oliver Cowdery to Missouri with the revelations because of the dangers involved? |
John Whitmer |
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Why did William E. McLellin fail in his attempt to write a revelation? |
He lacked divine spirit |
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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. |
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D&C 66 |
William E. McLellin is commended and rebuked. |
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D&C 67 |
The wisest is challenged to duplicate the least of the revelations. |
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D&C 68 |
The words of elders when moved upon by the Holy Ghost are scripture. |
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D&C 69 |
John Whitmer is to preach and collect and write historical data. |
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D&C 70 |
Saints should be equal in temporal things. |
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Who asked the Lord five questions privately and received answers from the Lord to all five questions through the Prophet Joseph? |
William E. McLellin |
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The Lord commended William E. McLellin for |
receiving the fulness of the gospel |
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A literal descendant of Aaron can serve as the Presiding Bishop if |
he is so designated by the First Presidency |
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Adultery is |
the harvest of an impure thought that has developed into lust |
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Who was not given stewardship over the revelations? |
David Whitmer |
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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. |
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What characterizes what Philo Dibble and others witnessed during the vision? |
conversation between Joseph and Sidney |
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What happened to Joseph and Sidney that enabled them to receive the vision? |
like Moses, they were changed to perceive the things of God |
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Where were Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon working, and what were they doing when they received section 76? |
Hiram, Ohio; translating the Bible |
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What prompted the revelation known as section 74? |
the translation of the Bible |
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What is the source to expound the mysteries of the kingdom? |
Scriptures |
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The phrase "just men made perfect" means that |
the Atonement justifies all those who are sanctified by the Spirit |
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Which would be the primary focus of a response to Ezra Booth's articles? |
public response |
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Who was called to be the second bishop of the Church? |
Newel K Whitney |
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Where will those who were not valiant in the testimony of Jesus Christ be assigned? |
the terrestrial kingdom |
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What significant event occurred at the conference in Amherst, Ohio? |
Joseph Smith was sustained and ordained President of the High Priesthood. |
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What does the title "Son of the Morning" imply about Satan? |
at one time God trusted him |