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28 Cards in this Set
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What were the points that Elder Hugh B. Brown brought to the attention of the British Jurist regarding the church and continuing revelation?
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1. God does not have the power
2. We do not need him 3. He does not love us "There was never a time in the history of the world when the voice of God was needed as it is needed now." |
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What does Amos 3:7 indicate?
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Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
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What does D&C 1:37-38 talk about?
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"Search these commandments for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled. What i the lord have spoken, i have spoken, and i excuse not myseld; and though the heavens and the earth shall pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.
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What is an oracle? (Three different meanings)
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1. Revelation given by God through his prophets are oracles. First presidency recieves the orales for the whole church.
2. Men who recieve revelations or oracles for the people themselves are called oracles. The first presidency and 12 are living oracles. All those who preach the gospel by revelation, they are acting as oracles to their hearers. 3.Any sacred place where oracles are recieved is called an oracle. A temple is an oracle. Sacred revelatiosn or oracles given in such places warrant oracles. |
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What is a prophet?
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A prophet is one who speaks, who is inspired of God to speak in his name. One who has a testimony of Jesus and possesses the spirit of prophecy is a prophet. All saints are entitled but only have certain realms of responsibilty in which they can prophecy.
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What is a seer?
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One who see things not visible to the natural eyes. Is able to intrepret and clarify eternal truths.
One may be a prophet without being a seer but a seer is essentially a prophet |
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What is a revelator?
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Bearer of new or forgottoen truths. We are revelatees. Only the First Presidency and Quorum of the 12 are Prophets, seers and revelators.
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What scriptural reference constitutes the responsibilities of the prophet, Q of 12 and the 70?
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D&C 107
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What are some of the distinctive roles of the president of the church?
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1.Prophet, Seer Revelator
2. Gods chief apostle 3. Possesses all the keys in their fulness 4. Watchmen on the tower 5. President of the High Priests 6. Delegates responsibilty 7. Salvation itself is made possible through him for everyone No other credentials are needed other than that he is called of God. |
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What is scripture?
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For the World: Bible
LDS: Any message given by Gods prophets through the power of the Holy Ghost is scripture. |
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What is the Cannon?
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The standard works. The president of the church modifies it
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Is the proclamtion on the family part of the standard works? Is it scripture?
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No. Yes
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What is the 3 part recognition to know if work is inspired?
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Is it in harmony with...
the standard works teachings of the living prophets A witness of the holy ghost |
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What is the most vital scripture?
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Current words of the prophets
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When did the First Presidency organize? What are the first presidency known as?
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1833
The presiding body of the church. The licing oracles of God. |
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What are some of the key meetings of the First Presidency?
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Tues-Thursday at 8am: First Presidency meeting
Tues @10 am- Expenditures with presiding bishopric Thurs morning at 10 am- Meeting with the quorum of the 12. First Thursday of every month is for all the general authorities- Advised of any changes that are made. If the First presidency is followed, the church will NEVER go astray! |
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When was the quorum of 12 organized? Did we have apostles at the time of the organization of the church?
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1835. yes, joseph and oliver just not formal
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What are some of the key functions of the twelve?
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-Open the doors of nations for the gospel
-Equal in authority to the 3 presidents -Ordain patriarchs -Special witnesses of christ |
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What is the process of transition for sucession?
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The presidency is dissolved. The most senior apostle calls his new counselor to the first presidency. There is no moment without keys and authority.
-Seniority is choosen by date of ordination not age. -The lords choses the prophet to be the man for each season in time. |
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What are solemn assemblies?
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Began with President Taylor
In order, the membership sustains the new president of the church. As you sustain you pledge your full loyalty and support. |
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What are some characteristics of the mortal and sternal perspectives?
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Mortal:Reason and the scientific method as a base for knowledge
Eternal: Reason and scientific method as appropriate. Recieve revelation from God. Rely on Gods omniscience. -Trust in the prophets to guide us to truth. -Truths revealed from heaven do not change. -Avoid peronal interpretation as revealed truth |
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What is inappropriate intellectualism?
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When you judge the church and its programs against secular or professinal perspectives. You interpret and adopt principles that are based on individual preference. You do not allow intellect to ever trump your testimony.
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How to avoid being decieved?
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1.What does the standard works say?
2.What do the latter day presidents say? 3.The test of the Holy Ghost |
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What four tests determine doctrine?
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1. Does it purport to originate in wisdom of men, or was it revealed from heaven?
2. Does the teaching bear the proper label? 3.Does it conform to the other teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ? 4.Does it come through the proper church channel? |
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What is the Law of Common Consent?
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sustaining the Lords Anointed. We vote, elect, sustain, ratify, but we dont nominate.
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Is it ever permissable to with hold a sustaining vote?
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Yes but under limited circumstances. If we have knowledge of a serious transgression it is our right to vote in opposition. Its best to vote along and then mention it after to prevent embarrasment
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What is the samuel principle?
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If the people reject the Lords choice, he may select one who the people want. They reject the Lord not the person.Israelites asked samuel for a king, he prayed about it, and the lord agreed to grant them what they wished.
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What are some examples of General Conference throughout time?
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Adam-ondi-ahmon and adam, Christs sermon on the mount, king benjamin and the book of mormon, joseph smith and the reorganization of the church
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