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 According to the Prophet Joseph Smith, what is the channel through which all knowledge is revealed? | Melchizedek priesthood |
| As the Manual teaches, what is the pattern we need to understand in order to recognize the Lord s hand in the Restoration? | Apostasy and restoration |
| According to President Marion G. Romney, what is taught in every dispensation? | The true nature of the Godhead |
| According to the Manual, following the Savior s death, why did false doctrines begin to be taught and the true Church lost? | No revelation or priesthood authority |
| According to the Manual, what are the characteristics of the Great Apostasy? | Lost the understanding of the nature of the Godhead, repentance, baptism, Holy Ghost |
| According to President Thomas S. Monson, what were the factors leading to the Great Apostasy? | The truth was rejected. Also, the Apostles were killed. |
| According to Elder M. Russell Ballard, what moved Martin Luther to lead the Reformation? | The spirit |
| T/F President Thomas S. Monson taught that the reformers were courageous as they restored the gospel of Jesus Christ. | FALSE—it wasn't a restoration |
| According to young Joseph Smith Jr., were the sacrifices of reformers in vain? | No because the Bible was available to the people |
| According to President Joseph Fielding Smith, what circumstances were put in place before Joseph Smith could restore the gospel? | Allowed for religious freedom |
| As stated by President Joseph F. Smith, what was the greatest event that has ever occurred since the Lord s resurrection? | The First Vision |
| According to President Boyd K. Packer, what needed to be restored after the universal apostasy? | Authority—priesthood keys, doctrines, ordinances |
| As President Boyd K. Packer teaches, who ordained Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic Priesthood? | John the Baptist |
| As President Boyd K. Packer teaches, who ordained Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Melckizedek Priesthood? | Peter, James, and John |
| T/F According to the Manual, we may never know all of the detail about how the Prophet Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. | TRUE |
| According to Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, what is heart of missionary proselyting? | The Book of Mormon |
| What did Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin teach about conversion to the Book of Mormon and its importance in conversion? | Conversion to the book is conversion to Christ |
| What is President Ezra Taft Benson s first step for handling objections to the Church? | Understand the objection |
| President Ezra Taft Benson said we should use _______________ to help our investigators overcome their objections. | The Book of Mormon |
| According to President Ezra Taft Benson, in handling objections to the Church, what is the only problem the objector has to resolve? | Whether the Book of Mormon is true |
| In Elder Russell M. Nelson's discussion of Heavenly Father s plan, what assures us a round trip ticket to our heavenly father s home? | Death |
| According to Elder Richard G. Scott, what were our feelings in the premortal life regarding our coming to mortality? | Exhilarating anticipation, excitement, and gratitude |
| President Thomas S. Monson teaches that in mortality we learn that _____ determine destiny. | Decisions |
| According to the Prophet Joseph Smith, what is the principle to which all other things of our religion are only appendages? | The Atonement |
| What did Elder Bruce R. McConkie teach about the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement? | They are inseparably woven to create the plan of salvation |
| According to Elder Bruce R. McConkie, what is the greatest of all the gifts of God? | Eternal life |
| T/F According to the Manual, it is possible to be spiritually dead while still alive on earth. | TRUE |
| Elder Dallin H. Oaks teaches that following the necessary experience of mortal life, what will happen to all sons and daughters of God? | Be resurrected and go to a degree of glory |
| According to Elder Dallin H. Oaks, who will ultimately go to a kingdom of glory more wonderful than any of us can comprehend? | The righteous |
| According to Elder Dallin H. Oaks, what makes it possible for the children of God to be resurrected and go to a kingdom of glory? | God's love for his children and the Atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| According to the Manual, what is the first principle of the gospel? | Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ |
| According to Elder Dallin H. Oaks, how does faith in the Lord Jesus Christ prepare us to deal with life s opportunities? | Take advantage of the ones that are received and persist through the disappointments of those that are lost |
| According to Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, how can we know if our faith is in harmony with the will of God? | We must know the word of God, heed the counsel of latter-day prophets, and seek the guidance of the spirit |
| What explanation does Elder Richard G. Scott give for those who have tried to exercise faith but feel no benefit? | They have not understood and followed the principles upon which faith is founded |
| According to Elder Richard G. Scott, what does it mean to try your faith? | Act in worthiness on an impression |
| According to Elder Robert D. Hales, how do the first seeds of conversion begin? | An awareness of the gospel and desire to know the truth. Let this work within you. |
| According to President Marion G. Romney, what brings actual change and transformation in conversion? | Faith |
| According to President Gordon B. Hinckley, why must the faith of members nourish the faith of investigators? | We need to feed their flame |
| According to Elder Dallin H. Oaks, what does repenting mean? | Giving up all our practices that are contrary to the commandments of God |
| According to the teaching of the Prophet Joseph Smith, what would constitute half a baptism? | Baptism by water |
| According to the Manual, what must occur as the investigator makes the transition from investigator to convert? | must understand the sacred nature of making covenants with the Lord, as well as be willing to take personal responsibility in accepting and keeping the covenants |
| President James E. Faust teaches, Covenants are not simply outward rituals; they are real and effective means of _______. | Change |
| According to the Manual, what occurs at a baptismal interview? | They will be asked about their commitment to keep these commandments the rest of their lives |
| What does President Gordon B. Hinckley teach concerning proper Sabbath observance? | Don't shop that day; let it be a day of meditation, reading the scriptures, talking with your family, dwelling on the things of God |
| According to Elder Russell M. Nelson, why was the Sabbath honored from the time of Adam to Moses? | Day of rest from the labor of creation |
| According to Elder Russell M. Nelson, why do Saints keep the Sabbath day holy in latter days? | In memory of the Atonement of Jesus Christ |
| According to the Manual, what does it mean to be chaste? | Be morally clean in our thoughts, words, and actions |
| According to Elder Dallin H. Oaks, what is the most exalted power God has given his children? | The power to create mortal life |
| How does President James E. Faust define the law of tithing? | We pay one tenth of our individual increase (income) annually |
| President Howard W. Hunter said, "The _____ are absolutely crucial; we cannot return to God s presence without them." | Temple ordinances |
| According to Elder Russell M. Nelson, what is the basis for every temple ordinance and covenant? | The Atonement of Jesus Christ |
| What does President Joseph Fielding Smith teach concerning the fulness of the priesthood? | It is received through the ordinances of the temple of the Lord |