Midterm Flashcards
(125 cards)
Who is the chief cornerstone of the Restored Church?
Jesus Christ
Why and how is Jesus Christ considered the chief cornerstone?
The entire Church is based off of Him and His teachings
What is the fundamental doctrine of the Church?
The doctrine that Jesus is the Christ and salvation is found only in and through faith in Him as our Savior
How are Latter-day Saints unique in their beliefs about Jesus Christ when compared with other Christians?
Restored truths help us to understand more about Him
What are the 6 major periods in Church history?
Beginnings (1820–1831)
Two Church Centers (1831–1838)
Nauvoo (1839–1846)
Church in the West (1846–1950)
Expansion (1950–1989)
Worldwide Church (1990–Present)
Beginnings
1820-1831
Two Church Centers
1831-1838
Nauvoo
1839-1846
Church in the West
1846-1950
Expansion
1950-1989
Worldwide Church
1990-present
Beginnings headquarters
Fayette, New York
Two Church Centers headquarters
Far West, Missouri
Nauvoo headquarters
Nauvoo, Illinois
Church in the West headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Expansion headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Worldwide Church headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Why was there a second church center established in Independence, Missouri?
Because the Lord revealed that it was the location of Zion, the New Jerusalem
According to the Doctrine and Covenants, how are we to “seek learning”?
By study and faith
What databases and online resources are available to aid in your search for learning about Church doctrine and history?
BYU studies quarterly, BYU RSC, The Joseph Smith Papers, Lee Library Foundations of the Restoration, LDS General Conference Corpus, Scriptures Citation Index
What is “doctrine”?
What are the four types of doctrine?
Core, supportive, policy, esoteric
Core doctrine
Unchanging truths of salvation
Supportive doctrine
Elaborative, descriptive, timely teachings expanding on core doctrine