Self Check Lesson 1 Flashcards
What are the basic doctrines taught in the Doctrine and Covenants?
The basic doctrines taught in the Doctrine and Covenants are the basic doctrines of the Kingdom, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Covenants are the ones that God made with man during our days. The Revelations made to Joseph Smith written down by his scribes, and other modern prophets today.
Where were the most revelations received?
Most of the revelations were received in Kirkland, Ohio.
Who received the revelations in our current edition of the Doctrine and Covenants?
Those that have received revelations in the current edition of the Doctrine and Covenants are Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff, Joseph F Smith, and Spencer W Kimball.
In what year were the revelations first published under the title Doctrine and Covenants?
The under the current name of Doctrine and Covenants the book was published in 1835.
In what year were the most revelations received?
In the year of 1831, the prophet received the most revelations.
In what year and place was the last revelation received, and to whom was it given?
The last revelation was received in the Salt Lake Temple on June 1, 1978 by Spencer W Kimball.
How does the Prophet Joseph Smith describe the Father and the Son in this vision?
Joseph describes the Father and the Son as “two personages” who had such a brightness and glory that he could not describe it.
What is the importance of the First Vision to the Church?
The First Vision is the “bedrock of theology” which the church was built, it was the first revelation given to man in this dispensation. It restored knowledge of God.
Was Joseph Smith’s encounter with Satan a mental or physical experience?
Joseph’s encounter with Satan was both mental and physical, he was bound in body and frighten mentally to the point that he thought that he would die.
What was the purpose of Joseph Smith’s prayer?
Joseph’s prayer was to know which church or sect to join. Were any of them right or all of them wrong? He also went to obtain forgiveness for his sins.
Which scripture prompted Joseph Smith to pray to the Lord concerning which of all the churches was right?
The scripture that prompted Joseph to pray was - Epistle of James, first chapter and fifth verse, which reads: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Why do you think after the First Vision Joseph Smith had no strength?
When the power of God is upon us, it has a physical effect. An individual is so completely overshadowed by the Spirit that to all outward appearances normal bodily functions are suspended, it drains the natural man of his strength. So it was with Moses, Daniel, Paul, Lehi, Nephi, Alma.
Why was Joseph Smith “induced” to write this history?
Joseph believe that he should always reaffirm what he saw in his vision –
“I have actually seen a vision; and who am I that I can withstand God, or why does the world think to make me deny what I have actually seen? For I had seen a vision; I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared I do it; at least I knew that by so doing I would offend God, and come under condemnation.”
What do we learn from the First Vision?
We learned through the first vision that God the Father and the Son are two separate beings, and that the Holy Ghost is separate from both of them as the 3rd member of the Godhead. The First Vison restored the knowledge of God to the earth and what God is.
What was Joseph Smith’s reaction to this scripture?
While Joseph was reading James 1:5, the words impressed his mind with great force. He continued to reflect upon it over and over again. He came to the conclusion that he must do as James directed or “stay in darkness”, so he would asked God and tell him what was in his heart.
