religion exam two

Question 1

in class we talked about Joseph Smith receiving a revelation known as “the law”, which includes laws like the Ten Commandments and other for Latter_day saints. Which of the following below is one of those commandments found in the law for LDS?

Answer 1

all of the above
(love your spouse with all your heart, live the law of consecration, preach the gospel to others (missionary work))

Question 2

which of the options below best describes the book of “doctrine and covenants”

Answer 2

a collection of Joseph smith’s revelations for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Question 3

what was the purpose of the school of the prophets?

Answer 3

to take a group of men become more holy, like prophets, so they could become endowed with God’s power

Question 4

which of the options below best summarizes the difference between the Doctrine and Covenants and the Book of Mormon?

Answer 4

the Book of Mormon is the writings of ancient prophets who lived in the Americas, where as the doctrine and covenants is Joseph smith’s Revelations and writings.

Question 5

what does the doctrine and covenants reveal to teach for Latter-day Saints?

Answer 5

all of the above
(doctrines concerning eternal families, doctrine concerning the three degrees of heaven, directives about the organization od the church, teachings to prepare for the second coming of Christ)

Question 6

which pf the following best describes the later-day saint “law of consecration”?

Answer 6

where Latter-day Saints promise to dedicate their time, talents, and possessions to god to build up the church and God’s kingdom

Question 7

which of the following below best summarizes the central premise( or idea) given in Joseph Smith;s revelation in the D&C 76 heaven?

Answer 7

the everyone, except sons of perdition, goes to a degree of heaven but receives a different heavenly glory based on their obedience to god.

Question 8

for LDS, which option below best summarizes what they believe to be “revelation”?

Answer 8

communication from god to his children

Question 9

who gave the “Salt Sermon” and the “July 4th oration”?

Answer 9

sidney rigdon

Question 10

which of the following best describes the concept of the lDS “endowment”?

Answer 10

it is a ritual ceremony in the LDS temple where LDS learn about God’s plan and make covenants to God, and are promised spiritual power and eternal blessings

Question 11

a purpose of the lDS temple garment is to remind LDS who ha been through the temple about the covenants they made and. promises they received in the temple

Answer 11

true

Question 12

where did the book of Abraham come from?

Answer 12

Joesph smith translated the book from some Egyptian paper that were brought to him by an explorer who excavated some Egyptian artifacts and brought them to America

Question 13

who were the “Danites”?

Answer 13

a vigilante group of mormons who resorted to violence and threats to defend the church against internal apostates and external mobs

Question 14

for lDS, who can receive revelation for the whole church?

Answer 14

Only the president/prophet of the church

Question 15

LDS were officially exterminated (or kicked out) by an executive order of governor of which state?

Answer 15

Missouri

Question 16

where do LDS believe that Zion, or the new Jerusalem, will be built?

Answer 16

in Independence, Missouri

Question 17

where was Joseph Smith imprisoned for nearly six months as he awaited trial for supposed crimes committed against the state of Missouri?

Answer 17

liberty jail

Question 18

the main reason why Word of Wisdom was given was because Jospeh smith wanted LDS to be more healthy

Answer 18

false

Question 19

what best describes the Jospeh smith translation of the Bible?

Answer 19

Jospeh smith gave inspired additions, clarifications, and applications of the bible passages.

Question 20

according to the LDS teachings, who would go to the lowest of the three kingdoms of glory?

Answer 20

those who are consciously wicked, rebellious, and deliberately evil, rejecting God and Jesus

Question 21

What is the name of Joseph Smith’s book of revelations?

Question 22

Who can receive revelation for the whole Church?

Answer 22

prophets

Question 23

What is the definition of “revelation”?

Answer 23

communication from god to his children

Question 24

What fosters revelation?

Answer 24

seeking anything from god or just questions you ask yourself

Question 25

What primarily brings revelation?

Answer 25

appearance and voice of God, Urim and Thummim, vision/dream, angels/influence of Holy Spirit, inspired people

Question 26

How does the Holy Spirit work on us (two ways)?

Answer 26

heart and mind

Question 27

What are the three general “fruits” of the Holy Spirit?

Answer 27

spiritual gifts(faith, hope, miracles, healing)
change of heart to be more like christ (patient, forgiving, selfless)
positive inner results(joy, peace, strength, fulfillment)

Question 28

What do Latter-day Saints teach about personal inspiration or revelation from God? How is it received and recognized? Who can receive it for who?

Answer 28

can receive for what you are responsible over, bishops can have revelation for his ward but not whole church

Question 29

Where do the Latter-day Saints physically gather for the first time?

Answer 29

Ohio

Question 30

What books are considered “scripture, or “the standard works” for LDS?

Answer 30

the Bible, book of mormon, D&C, and pearl of great price

Question 31

what does the words of wisdom prohibit?

Answer 31

string drinks, drugs, hot drinks, anything harmful and illegal

Question 32

What is the law of chastity?

Answer 32

only have sexual relationships with someone who you care legally and lawfully wedded to

Question 33

What is the Law of Consecration for LDS?

Answer 33

worship the lord for everything he has given in church in earth.

Question 34

How do LDS live the Law of Consecration today?

Answer 34

share and charity (give excess to the poor)

Question 35

For LDS, what is “Zion”?

Answer 35

person = pure heart
community = saints who worship with care for each other
city = new Jerusalem

Question 36

What are the names of the three kingdoms of glory?

Answer 36

celestial terrestrial, and Telestial

Question 37

What are the distinctions between who receives celestial, terrestrial, and telestial glory?

Answer 37

celestial = 1st resurrection, god an christ
terrestrial = 2nd resurrection, with Jesus, but do not receive the fullness of the father
Telestial = “thrust down to hell” to suffer the end of the millennium

Question 38

Who receive no heavenly glory?

Answer 38

sons of perdition

Question 39

What was the main goal of the School of the Prophets?

Answer 39

sanctify a group of the people to fulfill the great and last promise to be endowed

Question 40

What are four main ordinances (rituals) that happen inside an LDS temple?

Answer 40

seals, washed and anointed, instructed, and endowed, baptisms/confirmation of the dead

Question 41

What is the LDS revelation on war, and what is the main idea?

Answer 41

renounce war and proclaim peace
- wait up to 3 times and be rewarded four-fold

Question 42

What was the Kirtland apostasy?

Answer 42

Ohio, 1837 to 1838, 10-15% of the members in Kirkland became disaffected and left the church

after the leaders lives

Joseph Smith, Sidney, Brigham, and families are forced to flee Missouri

Question 43

What was Joseph Smith charged with by the state of Missouri and where was he imprisoned?

Answer 43

treason against the state of Missouri for 6 months