Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
On what day was JS given the gold plates to translate?
A
September 22, 1827
2
Q
What day was the Church organized?
A
April 6, 1830
3
Q
When did the Lord give the command for the members of the Church to move from NY to Kirtland, OH?
A
December 1830
4
Q
Where is the Law of the Church?
A
Section 42
5
Q
Where did the Prophet receive Sections 57-62?
A
Missouri
6
Q
The Book of Commandments contained how many revelations?
A
65
7
Q
What does Section 67 talk about?
A
Publishing some of the revelations that had been received up to that point.
8
Q
Why, where and in what year did the attempt to publish The Book of Commandments fail?
A
because of mob action in Missouri in 1833
9
Q
When and where were the D&C finally published?
A
August 1835 in Kirtland, OH
10
Q
The D&C contained how many sections when it was first published?
A
103
11
Q
How many sections are in the D&C today?
A
138
12
Q
How many official declarations of the Church are in the D&C?
A
2
13
Q
When did the JST begin?
A
June 1830
14
Q
Who helped with the JST?
A
Sidney Rigdon
15
Q
What did the little book that John ate symbolize?
A
his unique mission
16
Q
What is the best title for Section 77?
A
An explanation of John’s revelation
17
Q
Who assisted JS most often in his translation work with the Bible?
A
Sidney Rigdon
18
Q
Which statement best characterizes Spring 1832?
A
period of enthusiastic new beginnings
19
Q
The angels described in the revelation are:
A
real people with defined assignments
20
Q
T/F the Lord ended the law of consecration early in Church history.
A
false
21
Q
T/F The United Order and the law of consecration are the same thing.
A
false
22
Q
T/F the law of consecration involves just the temporal resources of the members of the Church
A
false
23
Q
T/F the perpetual education fund is one program of the law of consecration
A
true
24
Q
T/F the law of consecration requires that you donate all your property to the Church
A
false
25
T/F Endowed members of the Church promise to live the law of consecration.
true
26
T/F An outcome of the law of consecration was the distribution of the wealth of the members of the Church for the establishment of Zion.
true
27
Why does the Lord require equality in temporal things?
it is linked to spiritual blessings
28
What statement best describes the storehouse required by the Lord?
all the resources possessed by the members of the Church that can be used to bless those in need
29
What was included in the 1st storehouse?
the Whitney store and several other Kirtland businesses
30
John Johnson aided the prophet by
offering JS the small bedroom in his home
31
Who was John Johnson?
a farmer who gave JS a place to live and work
32
How does one differentiate the wicked from the righteous?
They have not come unto Christ
33
The key of the preparatory gospel includes
repentance, baptism, remission of sins and the carnal commandments
34
The key of the mysteries of the kingdoms administered by the priesthood relates to
the knowledge of God
35
What is the relationship between the oath and the covenant that belong to the priesthood?
The oath is required to secure the covenant for man
36
The Lord refers to His servants as friends because
he has invited them to stand with him as did the apostles of old
37
Where was Joseph living in the fall of 1832?
in a room above the Whitney general store
38
How does the revelation suggest we can become edified in all meekness?
through assisting those who are weak to become strong
39
What was William W. Phelps concerned about that resulted in a letter to the prophet?
He was concerned about the way the Law of Consecration was being administered.
40
What was William W. Phelps doing in Missouri in the fall of 1832?
He was the Church printer working to publish the revelations.
41
T/F the harvesting of the wheat is followed by the binding and burning of the tares
true
42
T/F the tares must be permitted to grow in order to test the wheat
true
43
T/F the revelation of the wheat and tares is based upon Joseph’s work in Matthew 13 while preparing the JS Translation
true
44
T/F the phrase “lawful heirs of the priesthood” refers only to those who are born in the Church
false
45
T/F the angels assigned to harvest the wheat have left heaven and are busy on the earth
true
46
A full end to all nations as described in the revelation implies that
all nations will come to an end, even those on the “promised land”
47
Section 87 was given on what date?
December 25, 1832
48
What is the best response to the claim that Section 87 is a Civil War prophecy?
The final purpose of the revelation is to counsel the Saints to stand in holy place because the world is going to become increasingly difficult.
49
What is the historical context of Section 86?
JS and Sidney were working on the JST
50
84:57 How did the Lord suggest that the Saints counter the effects of vanity and unbelief that have brought the Church under condemnation?
Remember the new covenant, even the B of M
51
84
| What is the meaning of the scriptural term “generation?”
a dispensational period
84:4-5 and student manual commentary
52
84
| What does the oath of the Melchizedek Priesthood promise?
All that the Father has will be given to the faithful
| 84:33-39
53
87
| Why does the Lord allow war “to be poured out upon all nations?”
to chasten the wicked
| 87:6
54
84
| The best description of the site of the temple lot associated with the New Jerusalem is:
a lot located in western Missouri
| 84:3
55
84
| What is the key in losing the opportunity of forgiveness of our sins in this world or in the world to come?
turning away from the priesthood, altogether, after having received it
84:41
56
What is the main idea of Section 86?
explanation of the parable
86:1-7, especially verse 1
57
87
| With all the wars and destruction that are prophesied, the Saints of God should
stand in holy places and be not moved
| 87:8
58
86
| What is the source of evil in the parable of the wheat and tares?
the purposeful acts of Satan
86:1-3, online lesson, additional info
59
87
| Who are the remnants who will organize themselves to vex the gentiles?
Lamanites
| online lesson, additional info 87:5
60
84
| The covenant made by a priesthood holder is best summarized as
a promise to live by every word from God
| 84:44
61
87
| The historical event that prompted this revelation was the concern the Saints felt over
the refusal of South Carolina to obey federal directives
62
Who was the bishop in Missouri that received a warning from the Lord?
Edward Partridge
85:7-8 student manual and in the online lesson historical background
63
84
| What is the relationship between the Oath and the Covenant in reference to the Priesthood?
The oath of God secures the promises made by God to man
online lesson, 84:19-22 additional info
64
84
| The context of this revelation includes
reports of returning missionaries
84 section heading
65
84
| What did Moses plainly teach his people?
Ordinances are necessary to see the face of God
84:22-23
66
84
| The light of Christ is best defined as
the power and influence of God
| 84:45-46
67
84 Why don’t missionary elders “cleanse their feet” when people reject their message?
that power rests only with the Twelve and elders do not have the authority
online lesson, additional info: quote by Talmage, 84:92
68
What is the historical context of Section 85?
Leaders in Missouri were not following Joseph’s instructions regarding the United Order
online lesson, historical background Section 85
69
84
| What do the ordinances administered by the priesthood manifest?
the power of God
84:19-22 and corresponding online lesson discussion material
70
85
| This section is best characterized as
a letter from the Prophet
section heading
71
86
| According to the explanation of the parable in this section, what is the relationship between the wheat and the tares?
They are to develop together until harvest
86:6-7
72
84
| The drawing of the city of Zion provided by JS displayed
a large central area with 24 temples
84:1-5 and corresponding online lesson discussion material
73
Which ordinance is not considered to be part of the preparatory gospel?
endowment
84:26-27
74
78
| Who stands next to Christ in authority over matters related to the salvation of man?
Adam
78:16
75
82
| Under the Law of Consecration, how does one best “seek the interest of his neighbor?”
by scaling down one’s lifestyle in order to give to those in need
82:17-19
76
78
| What comfort is found in being referred to as a “little child?”
An understanding of God’s patience and help is clear.
78:18
77
77
| What did the eyes of the animals that John saw represent?
light and knowledge
| 77:4
78
82
| How does one bind the Lord?
through obedience
82:10
79
What is the main idea of Section 81?
the calling of Frederick G. Williams as a counselor to JS
81 section heading
80
78
| one enters the Law of Consecration through first
entering into a sacred covenant
78:11
81
78
Because we are “little children” the Lord expects us to receive all things
thankfully
78:17-19
82
Describe Eden Smith
He was called as a mission companion to Stephen Burnett
80:1-2
83
77
What can be understood from John’s revelation?
the universe contains a wide variety of life forms
77:1-4 and section heading
84
78
| What is the consequence of breaking the covenant of consecration?
being subject to the buffetings of Satan in the spirit world
78:12
85
82
| How does the Lord define “equality?”
it is relative to one’s needs and righteous desires
online lesson, additional info on section 78:5-7 by Bruce R McConkie
86
79
| What was Jared Carter specifically told to do when he went on a mission to the eastern countries?
he was to go in the power of his ordination
| 79:1
87
81
| What is the best definition of the term “keys of the kingdom?”
the right of the 1st Presidency over the affairs of the Church
81:2
88
81
| The keys of the kingdom are ultimately exercised in their fullness by
the President of the Church
online lesson, additional info section 81
89
82
the “bond and covenant” that Edward Partridge, Newel K. Whitney, Sidney Gilbert and others were to accept would enable them to
become part of the United Order
82:11-13 and the student manual commentary on Section 82:11-12
90
78
| if we want to be equal in heavenly things, what must we learn to do in mortality?
be equal in earthly things
78:5-7
91
82
| how could one fully live the law of consecration today?
through tithes and other offerings
online lesson, objective 3 historical background, last paragraph
92
78
| which statement best defines the term “United Firm?”
a corporation that lived the Law of Consecration to help meet the financial needs of the Church
online lesson
93
82
| The phrase “much is given, much is required” implies that
those who have much are expected to share with those in need
82:3
94
77
| who are the 144,000?
faithful high priests called to gather Israel
77:11
95
83
| what promise is given single mothers in the Church?
they have a claim on the Church for support
83:2, 6
96
77
| what does the little book eaten by John the Revelatory represent?
the mission of John
97
83
what happened to a widow who was not faithful to her covenants in the law of consecration?
she would not have fellowship in the Church, but she would retain her property from the Order
83:3
98
section 79 is best characterized as
a mission call for Jared Carter
79 section heading
99
What is the historical context for the Lord reminding the Saints that where much is given, much is expected?
There were difficulties between the leaders of the Church in Kirtland and those in Missouri
100
the actual site dedicated by JS for the temple is owned by
the Hedrickite Church
101
What buildings are now located on the temple lot in Independence, Missouri?
RLDS temple, RLDS auditorium, LDS visitor’s center
102
82
| what is the new commandment mentioned in this revelation ?
the law of consecration
103
what should characterize the wants of a person living the law of consecration?
they are just
104
how does one bind oneself before the Lord?
my making a covenant
105
Jesse Gause was released from the 1st Presidency because
he left his calling and was never heard from again
106
the term “keys of the kingdom” refers to
the unique authority of the president of the church
107
“another comforter” refers to the
responsibility of the Holy Ghost to ratify all ordinances before the Father
108
the “Light of Christ” is best defined as
power emanating from the person of Christ to visualize creation
109
Who will lead the forces of good against Satan for the last time at the end of the millennium?
Michael (Adam) will direct the forces of good that will cast Satan from the earth
110
T/F In the resurrection we will receive the glory that we are willing to receive
true
88:32
111
The revelation is called “the olive leaf” because it
was a peace offering to the disaffected Missouri Church leaders and members
112
The School of the Prophets was held in a small
upstairs room at the back of the Whitney store
113
What were the 2 centers of the Church in December 1832?
Kirtland, OH
| Jackson County, MO
114
T/F
| Newell K Whitney became the first bishop of the Church
false
115
T/F
Section 89 came to the prophet while he was leading the discussion in the School of the Prophet’s room downstairs in the Whitney store
false
116
T/F
| The Word of Wisdom favors cold caffeine over hot caffeine
false
117
T/F
| The Word of Wisdom forbids daily use of meat
false
118
T/F
| The Word of Wisdom was not lived fully by members of the Church until after 1930
true
119
The room where the School of the Prophets met was about the size of a
modern den or small bedroom
120
What event did NOT precede the revelation on the Word of Wisdom?
a revelation related to the organization of the First Presidency
121
What is NOT a responsibility of the First Presidency, as discussed in Section 90?
chair the committee for the disposition of tithing
122
What is the meaning of the term “oracles of God?”
the First Presidency of the Church
123
How are the counselors equal with the President in holding the keys of the kingdom?
They have full authority to act for the Presidency if directed by the President
124
The bishop referred to in this revelation refers to
Edward Partridge
125
Define the keys of the kingdom
the power, right, and authority to preside over the kingdom of God on earth and to direct all of its affairs
126
Oracles can be described as…
revelations given by God through his prophets
127
Oracles also can refer to
those divinely authorized persons who receive revelation from God
128
88
| the olive leaf of peace was offered in response to
unrest in the Church due to world events and discord among some members in Missouri
129
90
| How are the counselors in the First Presidency equal with the President of the Church?
The counselors all have authority necessary to fulfill all assignments given them by the President of the Church
130
88
| Law not only governs God’s creation, it also
preserves, perfects and sanctifies life
131
88
| the event by which one was initiated into the school of the prophets was
the washing of the feet of the participants by those directing the school
132
90
| What does “let your families be small” pertain to?
it pertains to JS Senior and Lucy concerning people who were not members of their families but who were living in their home
133
89
| This revelation was given as a response to
the evils and the designs in the hearts of conspiring men
134
89
| what was the point made in the revelation with regards to the use of meat?
meat should be used sparingly
135
90
| which statement is true of the keys of the kingdom?
they are exercised in their fullness only by the President of the Church
136
identify the statement that best matches section 90
a continuing step in the establishment of the First Presidency
137
88
| What must we do in order that our bodies might be filled with light and comprehend all things?
keep an eye (mind) single to God’s glory
138
91
| the Apocrypha is
a collection of apparently scriptural OT writings which some have deemed of doubtful authenticity
139
88
| the Light of Christ is best described as
the creative and governing power of God
140
88
| the Holy Spirit of Promise offer the promise of
eternal life in the Celestial Kingdom
141
88
| What did the Lord consider a distraction from living with “an eye single” to the glory of God?
idle thoughts and an excess of laughter
142
88
| how is every person quickened or enlightened?
through the Light of Christ
143
88
| Which of the following is the true sequence of the resurrection?
Celestial, Terrestrial, Telestial, Sons of Perdition
144
88
| Which statement best represents the historical context of Section 88?
some brethren in Missouri had expressed a lack of confidence in the Prophet
145
92
| The purpose of this revelation was to
invite Frederick G. Williams to join the United Order
146
90
| How long was Joseph to hold the Keys of the Kingdom?
for as long as he was in this world and the world to come
147
89
| the history of the word of wisdom is best summarized as
a revelation that increased in importance in the church over time
148
89
| Emma Smith can be described in this section as:
upset over the behavior of the brethren while in her “home.”
149
88
| What is the soul of a man?
it is the body and the spirit of a person
150
91
| the Lord’s response to Joseph’s question regarding the Apocrypha
demonstrates a faith in members of the Church
151
88
| bodies of resurrected beings will
receive a glory according to the law that they lived
152
90
| the keys of the kingdom are best defined as
the authority to administer all the affairs of the Church
153
96 The French farm is best described as
land available for building the temple
154
96 the term stake as used in the Church has its origins in the analogy of
the Church as a tent in the wilderness
155
94
| what 3 buildings had the Lord commanded the Saints to build in Kirtland?
Temple, Office of the 1st Presidency, Printing office
156
95
| What do Son Ahman, Alphus and Omegus mean?
Son of God, Alpha and Omega
157
95
| “walking in darkness at noonday” implies that the Saints had
neglected their most obvious responsibilities
158
93
| Christ is both the Father and the Son because
he was born a mortal and received a fullness of glory upon His resurrection
159
94
| Reynolds Cahoon was known for
his work on the temple building committee
160
95
| Why does the Lord chasten His children?
so their sins might be forgiven
161
93
| What does the phrase “grace for grace” mean?
as we obey the commandments, God gives us more power until we have a fullness
162
93
| The glory of God is described as light and truth. Another way to explain this is….
the power that comes from righteousness
163
Which section was given at a time when the Saints were putting off building the temple?
Section 95
164
95
| What was the lower part of the Kirtland temple used for?
sacrament meetings
165
93
| The Lord begins the revelation with…
a set of criteria that enables one to see the face of God
166
93
| This section was given to us so that…
we can know and understand how and what we worship
167
96
| Who was the bishop who was chosen to distribute the land of the Peter French farm?
Newell K Whitney
168
95
| How did the Temple committee ask the members to help with the temple?
distributed a printed circular
169
95
| the design of the Kirtland temple was
seen in a vision by the 1st Presidency
170
93
| A fullness of joy is only possible when…
spirit and element are inseparably connected
171
Where would you find this verse?
| “truth is a knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come.”
Section 93
172
94
| What was the primary purpose of building a printing house?
to print the results of Joseph’s translation of the Bible
173
94
| Which 2 buildings were the Saints commanded to build in Kirtland?
the printing office and the 1st Presidency office
174
94
| Jared Carter worked on the Kirtland temple as
a member of the temple building committee
175
93
| the record of John that indicates Christ did not receive a fullness of glory at first was made by
John the Baptist
176
93
| What is the scriptural definition of “intelligence?”
the light of truth
177
96
| At the time of the appointment of the Kirtland Temple building project there were…
1500 members of the Church in Kirtland
178
Jesse Gause was released from the 1st Presidency because…
he left his calling and was never heard from again
179
What is the historical context for the Lord reminding the Saints that where much is given, much is expected
There were difficulties between the leaders of the Church in Kirtland and those in Missouri
180
The actual site dedicated by JS for the temple is owned by
the Hedrickite Church
