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37 Cards in this Set
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Why D&C is Unique |
o Nota translation (written in English) o Modernorigin o Open/Conintuedrev. o Onlybook with a preface written by God o Jesusspeaks the most o Nostoryline o Receivedby mostly one person. |
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history of the D&C names, editions, additions andsubtractions |
Book of Commandments (WW Phelps) - Print shop destroyed Doctrine and Covenants (1835) (Lectures on faith = Doctrine + Covenants/Commandments of the Lord) |
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· How the Doctrine and Covenants is organized |
oOriginally= thematically o Nowmostly chronologically but some thrown in at the end so it doesn’t throw offnumbering. And then there is the preface and appendix (symbolizes the end ofrevelations.) |
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Overview of the revelatory process |
First conference accepted the articles and covenants Joseph Smith began writing and organizing revs for possible publication Tons of revs in 1831 Nov - conference decide to publish book of commandments Mobs destroy press 1835 D&C - with sections 1876 - 135sections (25 more) and footnotes 1921- lectures on faith deleted (Talmage) 1981 -Bruce R. background, summaries, etc. |
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Rules For revelation in the church: |
o OnlyJS gets rev for Church o Youcan get rev for yourself o Youdon’t command those above you o Needkeys to reveal mysteries o Somethings not yet known o Checkrev against scripture unless you’re prophet – only one to change churchcovenants. Can give consent torevelation |
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Hiram Page and Mrs. Hubble |
Both claimed to get revelation without the authority to do so. |
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JST = types of changes |
· o Restorationof original text o Restorationof what was once said/done but never in bible o Simplification/modernization o Correcterrors. |
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Book of Moses v. Book of Abraham |
(Moses= part of JST Genesis) (Abraham = from mummy scrolls) |
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Problems with the Book of Abraham: don’t match with text |
o JSused picture as a pring board for other revs o Hiroglyphsdon’t go with the picture closest to it |
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The move to Ohio: why |
o Escapethe enemy o Getthe Law o Beendowed o MissionaryworkBe one/united |
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United Order: what it was, how it functioned |
· Original name for the United Order o =United firm o Only15 people part of this o Notthe same as law of consecration |
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· Establishing consecration then and living it now– principles |
o Propertyis all deeded to Bishop o Receivea stewardship from Bishop (according to needs/wants) o Usesof surplus. o Whatdo with People who leave o Idledon’t receive o Supportfull time service· Law of Consecration is still in effect. |
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Tithing and its administration |
· It’s a test of worthiness. If you can’t paytithing you can’t enter the Lord’s house.· transition b/w consecration and tithing. All surplus was given back tothe bishop and then start paying 1/10th. (Brigham assigned tocollect surplus: BY said it was hard to find surplus and the surplus they didgive was useless). Brigham was realized that they were a long way from consecration. Sec 120: Counsel of the disposition of the tithe – · First pres, Quorum of the 12, PresidingBishopric. · Church lives within its means (doesn’t spendmore than it receives) and saves for unanticipated issues. |
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Joseph’s questions regarding Zion |
o Whenwill the wilderness blossem like a rose o Whenwill Zion be built in her glory Where will it be built |
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How to Become a Zion People |
Preach the gospel, endure trials well, are obedient, repent (so youbecome the pure in heart). Are consecrated, proactive use of agency, keep God’slaws |
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Why they failed to build Zion (85, 101) |
· D&C 45:66-67 – Zion = People from everynation unto heaven (still TONS of missionary work to do before they couldactually build Zion.) · Saints didn’t keep all the commandments (D&C105:2-5) ( have to living according to the principles of the celestial kingdom)· Zion is both a place and a people · Zion is a process as well as a place · Mobs also bear some of the responsibility aswell. |
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Internal and external problems in Zion; the futuredestiny of Zion |
Internal· Attempted to steady the ark (Bishop Partridge warned)· They didn’t give to the poor enough· Joseph couldn’t go solve problems because it would look like he was running from debts in Kirtland§ External· Lots of attacks from Missouri· Governor Dunklin totally psyched them outo Trial of their faith |
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· The move to Far West, Missouri, |
Pushed from Jackson County to Clay County (Fall 1833) to Caldwell (New County) (1836) to Far West (1838)- Commanded to build a temple (didn’t happen) |
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Who Comes to visit the Kirtland Temple and what do they bring? |
Moses - Keys of gathering Elias - Dispensation of Gospel of Abraham Elijah - Keys of sealing |
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What did Joseph pray for? |
§ Protection for the Saints § People can feel the Spirit and know it is a holyplace § Another day of Pentecost § Cleansed from blood and sins of generation § Mercy for his family § Clothed with salvation |
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efforts to redeem Zion |
Tried to redeem = Talk to the Governor (Dundan) and told they would give militia, Zions Camp |
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Gifts of the Spirit and Deception |
· Spiritual gifts are “endless in number andinfinite in variety” Not a comprehensive list |
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Purposes of gifts, how not to be deceived |
Exclusion of non-believers§ They excluded non-believers to protect themselves from abuse- Purposes of gifts, how not to be deceived§ Desire them for the right purposes§ We have a duty to seek gifts of the Spirit to help us overcome weaknesses§ Pray for gifts§ Types of deception· Message· Method· Messenger |
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Shaker's beliefs, result of the mission |
baptism is not essential, celibacy is the best, Christ already came the2nd time, Christ came as a woman (Ann Lee), Don’t eat meat --- Not a good result. Copley returns to being as Shaker. |
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what gift is given to the bishop |
Onlythe Bishop can kicks people out (b/c he has the gift of discernment) |
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How can you tell when the preacher and hearer have both done their part? |
both will UNDERSTAND, be EDIFIED, and REJOICE |
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Know historic background (crazy stuff in Kirtland) |
Weird stuff happening in Kirtland/creeping into the Church (peoplepretending to use sword of Laban to scalp people, hanging from rafters, slidingaround on the floor) because people are seeking gifts of the spirit (ie: giftof tongues, visions, etc) How do you know if these things are form God? |
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What were the 5 visions, What caused this vision, Who saw the vision,What scripture inspired the vision. |
Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith translating – read John 5:29 - marvel b/c of just and unjust 1. Christ and God 2. Premortal life/Lucifer (light one) becomingPerdition (lost one) ----Sons of PerditionKingdoms of Glory 3. Celestial 4. Terrestial 5. Telestial |
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- Qualifications for each kingdom |
Cel - Baptism and confirmation Keep Commandments Sealed by Holy Spirit of Promise Terr – people without the law? reject and then accept Had law but weren't valiant Tel - Reject and continue to reject: liars, adulterers, whoremongers, etc |
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- Historical background and general overview ofthe Vision of the CelestialKingdom |
First time they were doing initiatories in the Kirtland temple, vision of God and Christ, marvel because Alvin is there....All those who would have accepted it... |
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The Olive Leaf: How does this bring peace? |
Christ understands all things Commandments bring peace Know God controls universe Resurection Can get answers to prayer |
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The Word of Wisdom: historical overview |
School of the prophets, chewing tobacco is gross. Were allowed a period of time to get ready to put it into full practice. |
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The Word of Wisdom: blessings |
Health Wisdom/treasures of knowledge Run/walk Destroy angel pass by. |
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How and what we worship |
Thetestimony and record of John – Christ receiving of the fullness |
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- Historical overview of the dedication of the Kirtland Temple |
Joseph wrote and read the prayer, addressed to Jehovah, tons of miracles that week - gift of tongues, visions, angels, etc. |
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the name andpurpose of the Church, |
Name§ Church of Christ§ Church of Latter-day Saints§ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints§ David Whitmer and others weren’t happy about changing the name· Many of them excommunicated for dissenting against the Church leadership |
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and thefuture of Adam-ondi-Ahman |
Future sacrament meeting with the Savior at the Second Coming- All faithful Saints from all time periods will be there |
