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calling given to John Whitmer in section 47
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church historian
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phrase used 3 times in section 47 to answer saints' question about how long they would be in Kirtland
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the present time
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direct the gathering of saints to New Jerusalem
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The First Presidency
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section 49 directed to
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shakers
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four people the Shakers believed the "Christ spirit" entered into
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Adam, Abraham, Christ, Ann Lee
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"holy men that ye know not of"
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men without sin, do not belong to this generation but are on the earth with a special ministry (i.e. John the Revelator, Three Nephites)
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3 men called on the mission to the Shakers
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Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt, Leman Copley
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led Sidney Gilbert to say he "would rather die than go forth to preach the gospel to the gentiles"
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lacked confidence in his ability to preach
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Lord commanded Sidney Gilbert in section 53 to
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forsake the world, be born again unto Christ
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important contributions made by WW Phelps to the church
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set up first printing press, published first church newspaper,
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circumstances in which Lord revokes that which he has commanded
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when those whom He has commanded become disobedient
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Bruce R. McConkie - best way to overcome selfishness
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serve in the church, make generous financial contributions
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location of the "center place" of Zion
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Independence, Missouri
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two reasons the Lord allows tribulations to come upon his people and sometimes withholds desired blessings
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allow us to escape greater tribulations,
bestow greater blessings later on |
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According to Brigham Young, what would we realize about trials or sacrifices if we understood things as they really are?
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we would acknowledge them to be the greatest blessings
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Edward Partridge chastised by the Lord for which sins
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hardness of heart and unbelief towards Joseph Smith
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chief responsibility given to Edward Partridge as bishop over the whole church
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Administer the law of consecration: he received the consecrations of the saints and gave them their stewardships ; was responsible to judge the people according to the Lord’s law
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law saints were commanded to live in Zion
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Law of Consecration
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commanded to write a description of Zion and to dedicate the land of Zion, including temple lot
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Sidney Rigdon
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law given to us by the Lord to help us become more fully unspotted from the world in section 59
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keep the Sabbath day holy, partake of the sacrament
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"not with much laughter, for this is sin" primarily refers to
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light mindedness and inappropriate laughter, specifically talking about law of fasting
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reason some missionaries were chastised in section 60
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failed to open their mouths because they feared man
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"I shall make up my jewels" - whom or what does 'jewels' refer to
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those who prepare themselves by obedience to the commandments
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in the latter-days, the Lord has blessed the ___ and cursed the ____
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land, waters
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errand and mission of Sidney Gilbert and W.W. Phelps in section 61
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purchase printing press, transport it to Missouri
Gilbert - purchasing agent Phelps - printer for the church |
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why was the Lord angry with some of the brethren in section 61
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disagreements and ill feelings had developed between them
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T/F our efforts to reclaim or save someone else can facilitate our own salvation by helping our sins to be hidden or remitted
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True
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things section 62:3 teaches us about testimony
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testimony could reach beyond the veil, testimonies recorded in heaven
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seeing is believing or believing is seeing, based on Lord's teachings in section 63
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believing is seeing
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three things that always follow those who lust after another
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not have the spirit
deny the faith shall fear |
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two things that inevitably follow when we do things in haste
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confusion, pestilence
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T/F faithful, Latter-day saints will escape the judgements of the last days
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False
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Why were Sidney Rigdon's efforts in writing a description of Zion not acceptable to the Lord? What happened after he was chastised?
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he was too proud to receive counsel
he was given another chance and succeeded |
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four ways Elder James Talmage suggested we can be guilty of taking the name of the Lord in vain
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profane speech
not being true to our oaths and promises speak in that name without authority do that which is in defiance of his commandments |
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Brigham Young on those who choose to take offense, whether the offense was intentional or not
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they are fools
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reason the Lord wanted to retain a stronghold in Kirtland for five years
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would be the site of the first temple
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two consequences for a person who ignores the commandment to pay his/her tithing
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spirit will withdraw from them
power of the priesthood will withdraw |
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compared to the "stone cut without hands" in section 65
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kingdom of God
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difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of heaven
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kingdom of God is already on the earth, doesn't strive for temporal domination, the kingdom of Heaven shall come and unite the whole earth under the rule of God
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meaning of "you are clean, but not all," directed at William McLellin
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something lingered there, needed to purify his thoughts
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William McLelling was warned by the Lord about one specific besetting sin
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adultery, sexual sin
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major matter of business brought before the brethren at the conference in which section 67 came
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publishing the revelations that had been received (Book of Commandments)
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challenge from the Lord given to the brethren in section 67
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to write a revelation
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original name of the collection of revelations to be published
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The Book of Commandments
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whatsoever is spoken when moved upon by the Holy Ghost and represents the will, mind, word, voice, and power of God
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scripture
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way to know if the words of the prophets are inspired by the Holy Ghost - Pres J Reuben Clark
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when we ourselves are moved upon by the Holy Ghost
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a literal descendant of Aaron has a right to the office of _____
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Presiding Bishop
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sacred charge given to parents in section 68
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teach children the gospel, rear them in righteousness
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reason for John Whitmer's assignment to travel with Oliver Cowdery to Missouri
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to ensure the safety of Oliver, the money, and the sacred things he would carry
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because the Lord considers the keeping of records to be so important, what have we been encouraged to do?
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keep a journal
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T/F in the law of consecration, stewardship does not refer to ownership, but to management of property or resources and the responsibility to account for such
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True
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main purpose of mission call to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon that would require them to leave their work on the Bible
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to deal with the agitation caused by Ezra Booth's apostate publications
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required for every stewardship we have
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render an account of it
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purpose of certificates for members moving from one area to another
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to show they were in full fellowship with the church and worthy to obtain blessings
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in section 73, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were translating _______
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the Bible
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the word "unbelieving" in section 74 refers to
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Jews who hadn't joined the church
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what practice, common among the Jews, does section 74 deal with
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circumcision
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we must ____ always in order to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost
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pray
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responsibility of the Church regarding families of those called on missions
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church is required to care for them
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the ______is a gift, the ______ is a blessing; and the _______ is success
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privelege to work, power to work, love of work
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name, title, or subject of section 76
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The vision of the degrees of glory
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section 76 is actually comprised of ___ separate visions
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5
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D&C 76:5 tells us the Lord is merciful and gracious to those who ____ him and he delights to honor those who ____ him
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fear, serve
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as a preparation or precursor to revelation, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were __________ when they received section 76
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studying, translating the Bible
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second death
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spiritual death that will come upon the sons of perdition who have been resurrected
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T/F all who come to this earth and gain a body will be resurrected, except those who become sons of perdition
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False
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T/F the resurrection of the just includes both those who receive celestial glory and those who receive terrestrial glory
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True
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Church of the Firstborn
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those who gain exaltation in the celestial kingdom
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T/F if a person is properly taught the gospel in this life and has a legitimate opportunity to accept the gospel and rejects it, he/she can still receive the gospel in teh spirit world, but cannot reach a glory higher than the terrestrial kingdom
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True
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to inherit the celestial kingdom, a person must be ______ in the testimony of the Savior
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valiant
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