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Who will return with the Savior when he reveals himself from heaven "with power and great glory"? |
The 12 apostles who were with him when he ministered at Jerusalem |
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What does it mean "until the times of the gentiles be fulfilled"? |
When the major effects of the Gospel focus on the House of Israel. Thus the time of the Gentiles will be over |
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The "end of the earth" is before, or after Satan is loosed? |
After |
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In June 1831, there were approximately how many members of the Church? |
2,000 |
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Will there be a resurrecting during the millenium? |
Yes |
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"She professed to be a prophetess of the Lord, and professed to have many revelations, and knew the book of Mormon was true, and that she should become a teacher in the church of Christ." |
John Whitmer |
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Where will the New Jerusalem be located? |
Jackson County, Missouri |
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"We do not know when the calamities and troubles of the last days will fall upon any of us" |
Bruce R. McConkie |
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In what section do we read of the Olivet disourse? |
Section 45 |
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Why was David Whitmer rebuked? (Section 30) |
His mind was more on the things of the world than the things of God. |
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John Whitmer |
-One of the seven High Priests appointed to preside in the Church in Jackson County -Church historian and editor of important Church publications -Fell away from the Church |
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"And Israel shall be saved in mind own due time . . ." |
". . . and by the keys which I have given shall they be led, and no more be confounded at all." |
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Thomas B. Marsh |
-Eloquent speaker, moving his audience to tears. -Converted by the spirit concerning the 16 pages of the Book of Mormon -Fell away, but returned to the Church -Physician of the Church |
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Who was called to be "A physician unto the Church"? |
Thomas B. Marsh |
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How old was Orson Pratt when he first heard the message of the restored gospel? |
19 |
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Sidney Rigdon was called to perform what special labor? (Section 35) |
To baptize and confirm the Holy Ghost |
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"The Lamanites must rise again in dignity and strength to fully join their brethren and sisters" |
Spencer W. Kimball |
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What Indian tribe did the early missionaries teach in Ohio? |
Wyandot |
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Approximately how many people joined the Church in Ohio during the Lamanite mission? |
130 |
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Ressurected being vs. translated being |
Ressurected: One who died and was brought back to life Translated: Never taste of death (ex. Enoch) |
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What are the keys held by Peter, James, and John? |
The authority of the Presidency of the Church and keys of the ministry in their dispensation |
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What are two reasons for the Lord's call to Ohio? |
-The opposition in Fayette, New York was becoming bitter -The converts in Kirtland were many, and friendly |
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Where was Oliver Cowdery at the time of the move to Ohio? |
On the Lamanite mission in Missouri |
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What instruction was Jospeh given regarding the inspired translation of the Bible in section 37?
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No more translation should be done until they've gone to the Ohio, because going to the Ohio was more important at the time
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"Common stock" What term was it replaced with? |
-The holding of all property in common -The Law of Consecration |
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"As important as it is to have this vision in mind, defining and describing Zion will not bring it about. that can only be done through consistent and concerted daily effort by every single member of the Church" |
Spencer W. Kimball |
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Where was most of the translation of the Bible completed?
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Ohio, John Johnson home
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James Coville |
-Minister for 40 years before joining the Church -Conversion required him to abandon past beliefs, find new employment, and move with the Saints to Ohio -Rejected the word of the Lord and went back to his former beliefs |
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First Bishop of the Church? |
Edward Partridge |
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What problems had James Coville been plagued with in the past? |
He had rejected the Lord many times out of pride |
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How will the righteous "not taste of death"? |
They shall never die the second death and feel the torment of the wicked. |
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Was private ownership of property encouraged in the law of consecration? |
Yes. |
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"At no time during the Prophet's career did the care of the poor escape his attention or become a matter of indifference for him. He was a man of large benevolence, and his sympathies were quickly aroused by any tale of sorrow or appeal for relief" |
George Q. Cannon |
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What is the law of consecration's twofold purpose? |
-Govern -Educate |
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Is the Law of Consecration a law of commonality? |
No -Each person gets what it is they need which may or may not be the same as other's needs |
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The major responsibility for implementing the United Order rested with whom? |
The Bishop |
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The fourth General Church Conference took place when and where? |
-3 June 1831 -Kirtland, Ohio |
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"I am confident that there is a time to die. I am not a fatalist. I believe that many people die 'before their time' because they are carelss, abuse their bodies, take unnecessary chances, or expose themselves to hazards, accidents, and sickness. . ." |
Spencer W. Kimball |
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What is the relationship between the building of Zion and the Law of Consecration? |
As the people kept the Law of Consecration, they were building Zion |
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What was the reason Joseph Smith gave to Parley P. Pratt for why he was not using the Urim and Thummim as he received revelations? |
He was experienced enough now at receiving inspiration from the spirit that he didn't need the aid of the Urim and Thummim |
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Gift of knowing that Jesus is the Christ |
Obtained only by revelation, knowledge of Christ is more than just a belief in Christ |
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Gift of believing on the testimony of others |
This can manifest itself to those who might not yet have a testimony of their own. E.g. children, investigators, etc. |
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Gift of knowing the differences of administration |
One who discerns correctly the services and agencies by which the Lord works |
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Gift of knowing the diversities of operations |
The ability to distinguish between the things of the Devil and the things of God |
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Gift of wisdom |
What is received when one asks of God E.g. church leaders, or parents |
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Gift of discerning spirits |
An acute sensitivity to the spirit of promptings from the spirit |
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Gift of tongues |
The gift to communicate with others often through learning other languages |
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True or false: The Lord grants us each special gifts of our own, therefore, it is wrong to pray to have other gifts of the spirit. |
False |
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"The truth of all things is measured by the scriptures. That which harmonizes with them should be accepted; that which is contrary to their teachings, however plausible it may seem for the moment, will not endure and should be rejected" |
Bruce R. McConkie |
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Beliefs of the Shakers about God |
-God is male and female -Celibacy -Confession of sins -Equality of sexes -Continuous revelation -Disease is sin |
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Who has the authority to gather the Saint to the New Jerusalem? |
The authority is in the leaders of the Church, and the people of the Church should be prepared to listen |
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Who to individuals had agreed to provide land for the Colesville branch and then went back on their word? |
Leman Copley, Ezra Thayre |
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What three men were called to proclaim the gospel to the Shakers and what did the Lord tell them specifically to teach? |
-Sidney Rigdon -Parley P. Pratt -Leman Copley -Christ has not appeared a second time, and is not a woman. Marriage is essential, as is baptism. |
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What does it mean if men are "without sin, and reserved unto the Lord"? |
Translated beings who do not belong in this generation. |
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With respect to children, what very important task was W. W. Phelps given in 1831? |
Selecting and writing books for schools in the Church |
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What important new office in the Priesthood was added at the Conference of the Church in Kirtland in June 1831? |
High Priest |
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Sidney Gilbert |
-Joined the Church in 1830 in Kirtland, Ohio -Ordained an Elder and sent to Missouri to buy land -Operated a small store until mob violence and persecution became too much. -Faithful, but too afraid to serve a mission -Died of cholera, but not before receiving his calling and election from the Lord |
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The "center place of Zion" was regarded to be in what Missouri city? |
Independence, Missouri |
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Of the original 3 New York branches of the Church, what group settled in Missouri first? |
Colesville |
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What sins had Edward Partridge been guilty of as the first Bishop of the Church? |
He strongly opposed the measures the prophet was taking |
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The man called to be the Bishop in Kirtland was who? |
Newel K. Whitney |
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Why were not all of the Saints commanded to gather immediately to the Land of Zion? |
The church did not yet have the strength or finances to be able to purchase land to support all the Saints. |
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The first Latter-day Saint to die and be buried in Zion was who? |
Polly Knight |
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"I conceived the blessings of the gospel to be of such inestimable worth that the price for them must be very exacting" |
Marion G. Romney |
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What command have modern prophets given regarding the ordinance of washing the dust from one's foot? |
Because of the serious nature of it (a testimony against those who reject the gospel), it is only done at the command of the spirit. |
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Who saw the "destroyer riding in power upon the face of the waters"? |
William W. Phelps |
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What was the primary reason the Lord tell those returning from Missouri not to move swiftly upon the waters as a single group? |
Because the waters were cursed and dangerous |
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What was the "errand and mission" of Sidney Gilbert and William W. Phelps |
To purchase a printing press and transport it to Missouri |
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Which scripture in the New Testament speaks of the same promise of forgiveness as section 62:3? |
James 5:20 |
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"I the Lord am willing if any among you desire to ride. . . " |
". . . upon horses, or upon mules, or in chariots." |
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Who is commanded "to retain his store" or in other words, "the store," yet for a little season? |
Newel K. Whitney |
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Which verses in section 63 speaks of tithing? |
40-46 |
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What two changes constitute "the transfiguration of the earth"? |
-Raised from telestial to terrestrial state -The earth is celestialized |
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Who said "the thought always precedes the act"? |
David O. McKay |
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Who was Ezra Booth and was be a friend of the Gospel? |
Ezra Booth denied the gospel and incited a mob who attempted to kill Joseph and Sidney |
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Who is the bridegroom? |
Christ |
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In terms of geography, what do sections 65-67 have in common? |
They were all revealed in Hiram, Ohio |
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What three reasons are given for the Kingdom of God going forth? |
-That God may be glorified in Heaven and Earth -Enemies may be subdued -God is the power, honor and glory |
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What is the temptation that William E. McLellin was most encumbered with? |
Adultery, or sexual sin |
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What was the primary cause for receiving the revelation now found in section 67? |
Some expressed negative comments about language used in the Book of Commandments |
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As per the preface to section 69, who was appointed to carry the manuscript of revelations to Missouri? |
Oliver Cowdery (and John Whitmer) |
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How many months separated the reception of Section One - the "Preface" to the Book of Commandments - and Section 133, the "Appendix" to the Book of Commandments? |
The same month |
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Who alone can appoint men to be bishops? |
First Presidency |
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What specific doctrines are parents commanded to teach their children? |
-Faith in Christ -Repentance -Baptism -The gift of the Holy Ghost |
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Orson Hyde |
-Served an early mission with Samuel H. Smith in 1832 -Ordained an apostle -1841 dedicated the land of Palestine for the gathering of the Jews |
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A literal descendant of Aaron, if designated by the leadership of the Church and found worthy and anointed and ordained, may be appointed to what office in the Church? |
Presiding Bishop |
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To what did Joseph Smith refer as "the foundation of the Church in these last days and a benefit to the world, showing . . . the keys of the mysteries of our Savior"? |
The Doctrine and Covenants |
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Are stewardship and ownership the same thing? |
No |
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What was the relationship between Edward Partridge and Newel K. Whitney? |
Edward Partidge was the first bishop, and Newel K. Whitney was second bishop |
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"While far inferior to the treasures of heaven, money or that which it represents may be the means of accomplishing good, and of furthering the purposes of God"? |
James E. Talmage |
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What work were Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon temporarily relieved of doing in section 71? Instead what were they commanded to do? |
They were commanded to stop translating the Bible to preach the gospel for some time. |
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Who was the first former member of the Church to write anti-Mormon literature? |
Ezra Booth |
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Other than English, what two other foreign languages did Joseph Smith study? |
Hebrew and German |
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Section 74 is an explanation of what? |
1 Corinthians 7:14 |
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According to the Apostle Paul, why was it best that a member of the Church not be united in marriage to an unbeliever? |
So that there are not complications in how the children are brought up |
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Who was Hyrum Smith's companion? |
Reynolds Cahoon |
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Of all the missionaries, who only was chastened "for the murmurings of his heart"? |
William E. McLellin |
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What name is given to section 76? Why? |
"The Vision" Because it is a series of visions as seen by Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon |
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"It gives more light, more truth, and more principle than any revelation contained in any other book we ever read" |
Wilford Woodruff |
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The Vision took place in what place and time? |
The John Johnson home on Februrary 15, 1832 |
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Who witnessed the vision along with Joseph Smith? |
Sidney Rigdon |
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How does one become a "son of perdition" |
By committing the unpardonable sin of gaining complete knowledge of Christ and then denying him, or the everlasting covenant |
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Perdition means: |
Loss or destruction |
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"Meditation is one of the most secret, most sacred doors through which we pass into the presence of the Lord" |
David O. McKay |
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Will the Sons of Perdition be resurrected? |
Yes. |
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Which verse speaks of Christ being the Creator in section 76? |
24 |
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Christ "came into the world" to accomplish what four specific purposes? |
-To be crucified for the world -Bear the sins of the world -Sanctify the world -Cleanse the world from unrighteousness |
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The name Lucifer means: |
Light bearer/shining one |
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Which two groups will come forth in the "resurrection of the just"? |
Celestial and Terrestrial souls |
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How is perfection and endowment? |
Because it is given from Christ |
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Of whom does the Lord say will “receive of the presence of the Son, but not of the fullness of the Father”? |
Terrestrial |
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The Holy Spirit of Promise is the: |
-An act which is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise is one which is ratified by the Holy Ghost; it is one which is approved by the Lord |
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Orson Pratt |
-19 years old when he first heard about the gospel -Original member of the quorum of the twelve -First mission was Colesville, New York |
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Sidney Rigdon |
-Witnessed the vision along with Joseph Smith -Called to preach to the Shakers -Called to baptize and lay on hands for Holy Ghost |
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Edward Partridge |
-First bishop -Strongly opposed some of the measures Joseph Smith was taking -Managed land distribution under the Law of Common Consent |
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Leman Copley |
-Called to proclaim gospel to Shakers -Agreed to provide land for the Colesville branch then went back on his word -Used to be a Shaker |
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Ezra Thayre |
-Agreed to provide land for Colesville - didn't -Originally supposed to go on a mission to Missouri with Thomas B. Marsh -Ordained a seventy |
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W. W. Phelps
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-Selected for writing books for children's school
-Saw the destroyer riding upon the waters -Was supposed to obtain a printing press and bring it to Missouri |
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Newel K. Whitney |
-Called to be bishop in Kirtland -He was the second presiding bishop -Ran N. K. Whitney & Co store in Kirtland |
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William E. McLellin |
-ADULTERY -One original member of the 12 -"Dare thingy" |
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Section 43 |
Only the living prophet receives revelation for the church |
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Section 45 |
Second coming of Christ |
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Section 29 |
The Millenium |
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Section 30 |
David, Peter, and John Whitmer |
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Section 31 |
Thomas B. Marsh |
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Section 32 |
Parley P. Pratt, Ziba Peterson - Lamanite Mission |
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Section 33 |
Ezra Thayre and Northrop Sweet |
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Section 34 |
Orson Pratt |
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Section 35 |
Sidney Rigdon to be scribe |
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Section 36 |
Edward Partridge |
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Section 7 |
John the Beloved (dead? alive?) |
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Section 37 |
Gather at THE Ohio |
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Section 38 |
Christ is creator - if prepared, need not feat |
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Section 39 |
James Covel |
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Section 40 |
James Covel - rejection |
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Section 41 |
First Bishop called |
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Section 42 |
Law of Consecration |
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Section 43 |
False revelators |
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Section 44 |
Church conference |
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Section 51 |
Bishop and Law of Consecration |
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Section 50 |
Differences in spirits |
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Section 46 |
Conducting meetings - discerning the gifts of the spirit |
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Section 76 |
The Vision |
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Section 48 |
Purchase land |
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Section 49 |
The Shakers |
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Section 52 |
Conference - High Priest |
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Section 53 |
Sidney Gilbert |
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Section 54 |
Consecration of property - Leman Copley |
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Section 55 |
William W. Phelps |
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Section 56 |
Ezra Thayre - chastised |
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Section 57 |
Zion - Independence, Missouri |
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Section 58 |
Laws in Missouri |
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Section 59 |
Righteous blessed |
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Section 60 |
Elders preach the gospel |
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Section 61 |
Destroyer on water |
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Section 62 |
Forgiveness and stuff |
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Section 63 |
Transfigured Earth |
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Section 64 |
Forgive all Men |
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Section 65 |
Kingdom of God |
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Section 66 |
William E. McLellin questions |
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Section 67 |
Challenge/Dare |
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Section 69 |
John Whitmer and Oliver Cowdery to Missouri |
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Section 68 |
Sons of Aaron, scripture |
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Section 70 |
Stewards |
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Section 72 |
Bishops - temporal needs |
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Section 71 |
Stop translating Bible |
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Section 73 |
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon translate Bible some more |
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Section 74 |
1 Corinthians 7:14 |
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Section 75 |
Elders who preach will receive eternal life |
