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Exam 1-General Trivia Sec 1-36 Flashcards

1
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On what date was the Aaronic Priesthood restored?

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May 15, 1829

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When was the church officially organized?

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April 6, 1830

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According to the Explanatory Introduction, why were the revelations of D&C given?

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  • For the establishment and regulation of the kingdom of God on earth in the last days
  • messages, warnings, exhortations for temporal well-being and everlasting salvation
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How is the Doctrine and Covenants different from other books of scripture?

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  • Not a translation
  • Modern origin
  • Given through the prophet for the work of restoration
  • Hear the voice of the Lord
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What makes the D&C unique?

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  • Greatest percentage of actual words of Christ from any LDS canon of scripture
  • No in-text story line
  • Preface written by God Himself
  • Not a closed canon of scripture
  • Contains truths either not revealed or only partially revealed in other scripture
  • Almost exclusively revelations of Joseph Smith
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How were the revelations in the D&C received?

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  • Answers to prayers
  • real-life situations
  • real people
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What are some doctrines that are explained in further detail in D&C?

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3 degrees of Glory, Baptism for the Dead, Priesthood and church government, eternal marriage covenant, law of consecration, salvation of little children

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8
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What and when was the earliest known constitution of the Church?

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The Articles and Covenants

1830

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Which revelations were received in regards to the establishment of the Church?

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Sections 20 and 22

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What was the name of the 1833 edition of the doctrines, and how many revelations did it contain?

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The Book of Commandments

Contained 65 revelations

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What was the name of the 1835 edition, where was it published, and which parts did it contain?

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Doctrine and Covenants
Published in Kirtland, Ohio
Contained Revelation Book 1 and 2, “Lectures on Faith” (doctrine), 102 covenants, and 2 articles (one on purpose of government (sec 134), other on marriage (sec 132))
Used code names

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How many revelations did the 1844 and 1845 Nauvoo editions contain?

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109 revelations

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Who compiled the 1876 and 1879 editions in Salt Lake City, and how many revelations were contained? What else happened with these editions?

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Orson Pratt under the direction of Brigham Young
136 revelations contained
Also included versification, new section introductions, marginal references, footnotes, and an index. Arranged by chronological order

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Who directed the 1908 edition, and what did it include?

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Joseph F. Smith

Included the Official Declaration 1 of 1890 (the Manifesto) rescinding plural marriage

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Who directed the 1921 edition? What was eliminated?

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Heber J. Grant

Lectures on Faith eliminated

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Who directed the 1981 edition, and what did it contain?

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Spencer W. Kimball

Contained Sections 137 and 138 and Official Declaration 2 (all worthy males get the priesthood)

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17
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What were some consequences of the Apostasy?

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  • No priesthood authority on earth
  • No apostles or prophets on earth
  • Essential knowledge about nature of God lost
  • Doctrines of gospel were corrupted
  • Sacred ordinances, like baptism, were changed
  • Original church became divided and discordant
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18
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What did mankind have during the Apostasy?

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  • Light of Christ
  • Holy Ghost
  • Answers of the prayers of the righteous
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19
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What prepared the way for Joseph Smith and the restoration?

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  • Renaissance
  • Reformers
  • Americas with independent people
  • Constitution and religious freedom
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20
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To whom is the Doctrine and Covenants written? (Section 1)

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Unto all men

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21
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Why is the Lord angry with people? (Section 1)

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  • People have strayed from his commandments
  • Have broken his covenants
  • Seek after idols
  • the Lord cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance
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22
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What is the great calamity as seen by the Lord? (Section 1)

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The Great Apostasy

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23
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What is the solution for the Lord to avoid the calamity? (Section 1)

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Calling of a prophet: Joseph Smith

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24
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What are the purposes for the revelations in D&C? (Section 1)

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  • Aimed at the world as a whole

- To guide individual church members

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25
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What is the Lord’s challenge for those who study D&C? (Section 1)

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Search the commandments for they are true

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26
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Where was Section 2 received? Who gave the revelation?

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Received in Manchester, NY

Given by the angel Moroni

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27
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What was Elijah to reveal? (Section 2)

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The keys of the sealing power

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28
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Where do Section 3 and 10 take place?

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Harmony, PA

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29
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What book was Joseph translating from which represented the lost 116 pages of manuscript? (Section 3)

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The Book of Lehi

30
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What was one consequence for Joseph Smith losing the 116 pages? (Section 3)

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Mind darkened, lose the Spirit

31
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Who did the Lord call a wicked man? (Section 3)

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Martin Harris

32
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What did Joseph Smith learn from losing the 116 pages? (Section 3)

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To trust not in man but in the Lord

33
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What was the Lord’s replacement of the 116 pages? (Section 10)

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The small plates of Nephi

34
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What is the call to serve? (Sections 4, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16)

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  • An invitation to work with the Father

- Salvation for one’s own soul

35
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What are the tools for the laborer in the kingdom?

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  • Authority
  • Knowledge
  • The Spirit
  • Attributes of God
36
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Who did the Lord admonish to “stand by my servant Joseph faithfully”? (Section 6)

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Oliver Cowdery

37
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What work was Oliver commanded by the Lord to do with “all soberness”? (Section 6)

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To scribe for Joseph Smith

38
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What gifts of the Spirit were given to Oliver Cowdery? (Section 8)

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Gift of Aaron/translation
Gift of revelation
Know the mysteries/doctrines of God

39
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Why did Oliver fail to continue when attempting to translate? (Section 9)

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Took no thought and feared

40
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What was Oliver Cowdery’s secret? (Section 6)

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The truth of Joseph Smith and the restoration

41
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What is the bodily status of John the Beloved? (Section 7)

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John has a translated body

42
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What are the keys held by Peter, James, and John?

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Keys of the ministry that constitute the authority of the Presidency of the church (given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in this dispensation)

43
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What was “the rod”, as referenced in the 1833 Book of Commandments, changed to in the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants? (Section 8)

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The Gift of Aaron

44
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Who are the 3 witnesses to the Book of Mormon? (Section 17)

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Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Martin Harris

45
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What section was received that gave instructions to Oliver Cowdery about the writing of the Articles and Covenants?

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Section 18

46
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Who were the first four apostles of this dispensation?

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Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris

47
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How many apostles have there been in this dispensation?

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96 apostles

48
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What is the name given of the Father whereby man may be saved? (Section 18)

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Jesus Christ

49
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What is meant by the phrase “End of the World”? (Section 19)

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End of unrighteousness and worldliness

50
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What was the original name of the church in 1830? (Section 20)

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Church of Christ

51
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How many times has the name of the church changed since 1830

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Four times

52
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Who are the first six charter members of the church?

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Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Peter Whitmer Jr., Samuel H. Smith, and David Whitmer

53
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What is the “New and Everlasting Covenant”? (Section 22)

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The fullness of the Gospel

54
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Who is the Elect Lady? (Section 25)

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Emma Smith

55
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What was Emma Smith called to compile? (Section 25)

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A collection of sacred hymns

56
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When will people drink of the fruit of the vine again? (Section 27)

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When the Savior comes again and gathers together in one all things, both in heaven and on earth

57
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How can we be present when the Savior comes again? (Section 27)

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Wear the whole Armor of God

58
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Who began receiving “revelations” through a seer stone and was leading astray members of the church? (Section 28)

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Hiram Page

59
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What are some teachings about the role of Jesus Christ? (Section 29)

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  • Our redeemer advocate with the Father

- The Great Gatherer

60
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What resulted from Adam’s transgression? (Section 29)

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The spiritual separation from God because of sin and the literal separation from God by being removed from His presence

61
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Which sections of D&C are out of order?

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Sections 10, 1, 133, 99, 134, and 137

62
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Which sections are regarding Oliver Cowdery wanting to translate the Book of Mormon?

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Sections 6, 8, and 9

63
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Which 5 people received instructions in Section 23?

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Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith Sr., Joseph Knight Sr.

64
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Who was told to take up the cross and pray vocally as well as in secret? (Section 23)

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Joseph Knight Sr.

65
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Where were the first three branches of the Church? (Section 24)

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Colesville, Fayette, and Manchester

66
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What were the four instructions given to Emma Smith? (Section 25)

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  • Walk in the paths of virtue (and I will preserve thy life)
  • Murmur not for the things which thou hasn’t seen
  • Called to be the next scribe, will have power of Holy Ghost
  • Make a selection of hymns
67
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Which sections are the “Called to Serve” revelations, and to whom were they given?

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Sections 4 (Joseph Smith Sr.), 11 (Hyrum Smith), 12 (Joseph Knight Sr.), 14 (David Whitmer), 15 (John Whitmer), and 16 (Peter Whitmer Jr.)

68
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Who were the first and second patriarchs of the church?

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First Joseph Smith Sr., second Hyrum Smith

69
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What are the three keys of the Aaronic Priesthood? (Section 13)

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Keys of the ministering of angels, Keys of the gospel of repentance, Keys of baptism

70
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Which “things that are written” is Oliver Cowdery supposed to use to write the Articles and Covenants? (Section 18)

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The Book of Mormon and the Bible

71
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Who financially backed the printing of the Book of Mormon in 1830? How does he afford it?

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Martin Harris. He sells his farm

72
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Who helped Emma Smith with the hymnal?

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WW Phelps

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