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What are the six foundational time periods of Church history covered in this class(titles and years)? -
(answer)- Beginnings (1820-1831)
- Two Church Centers (1831-1838)
- Nauvoo (1839-1846)
- The Church in the West (1839-1950)
- Expansion (1950-1989)
- The World-Wide Church (1990-Present)
What is "doctrine"? - (answer)- Today it is commonly defined as "things which are eternal or unchanging
gospel truths"
- The dictionary states it is "something that is taught". This is often the way the word was used in
scripture.
What are the four types of doctrine? - (answer)1) Core Doctrine ("eternal doctrines", unchanging truths
of salvation)
2) Supportive Doctrine (elaborative, descriptive, timely teachings expanding on core doctrine, not
necessarily 3) Policy Doctrine (timely statements related to applications of supportive or core doctrine)
4) Esoteric Doctrine (unknown or only partially revealed tor yet to be revealed truths)
- Ex: Baptism is a core doctrine. Baptism for the dead is a supportive doctrine. How and where proxy
baptisms can be legitimate is a policy doctrine. How these baptisms will be accepted by the deceased in
the spirit world has not been fully revealed and may be considered an esoteric doctrine.
What are four levels of evaluating an official Church teaching? - (answer)- Harmonized Scriptures (Is it
repeatedly found in the scriptures and in the 4 standard works?)
- The united voice of the current Brethren (Is it proclaimed by the united voice of the current Brethren?)
- Repeated teachings from the current general authorities and officers (Is it consistently taught by
current General Authorities and general officers acting in their official capacity?)
- Current/recent publications of the Church (Is it found in recent Church publications or statements?)
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What are five factors for evaluating a historical source? - (answer)-Is it a primary source? You were there.
You experienced it.
- Is it a contemporary account?Produced at or near to the time of the event. Earlier it is recorded, the
more accurate.
- Does it have an objective perspective? Look for judgmental words. "there is no such thing as objective
history"
- What is its relationship to other sources? Looking for a consistent story across accounts
- Are its claims supported by evidence?
What was the audience and context for each of Joseph's four primaryFirst Vision accounts? - (answer)-
1832 - wrote in a letter book after receiving D&C 85, where the lord admonishes the lords clerks to keep
a history and a general church record of all things that transpire in zion.
- 1835 - to robert matthews, a jewish minister. Written in josephs scribe warren parrish. emphasizes his
attempt to discover which church was right, the opposition he felt as he prayed, and the appearance of
one divine personage who was followed shortly by another.
- 1838 - worked with scribes to produce an official history of the church. In this account he detailed the
negative reactions of locals who treated his telling of the vision with contempt (joseph smith history
account)
- 1842 - response to john wentworth. Wentworth requested to know more about Mormonism. This
account catered to those less familiar with the Church's beliefs
What are two primary doctrinal messages from the First Vision? - (answer)1) There had been an
apostasy from doctrinal truth through the creeds of Christianity.
2) There had been an apostasy from the authorized ordinances and covenants of exaltation.
How many years passed from Moroni's first visit to Joseph Smith until Joseph could obtain the gold
plates? - (answer)4 years (1823-1827)
What is the definition of "Urim and Thummim"? - (answer)Tangible device that aids in revelation
How was the Book of Mormon translated? - (answer)By the gift and power of god
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What priesthood and keys did Peter, James, and John restore? - (answer)Melchizedek priesthood. Keys
necessary to direct the kingdom of God on the Earth. Ordained as apostles.
How, when, and where was the Church organized? - (answer)Tuesday, April 6, 1830, at the home of Peter
Whitmer Sr. in Fayette, New York
What were the original "doctrine" and "covenants" parts that created the Doctrine and Covenant's title?
- (answer)- "Theology on the doctrine of the church" included lectures on faith
- "covenants and commandments of the Lord" included josephs revelations
What are several key principles to remember when considering Doctrine and Covenants revelations—
including why written revelations have sometimes been altered? - (answer)- Revelations are written in a
prophet's language, Prophets can refine revelation text, Not all prophetic revelations are canonized, The
First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles canonize scripture.
- Joseph does alter doctrine and covenants revelations for typos or errors of transcription, to clarify, or
add additional revelation
What are the Stewardship Principle, the Brethren Principle, and the Front Door Principle pertaining to
personal revelation? - (answer)- The Stewardship Principle teaches that God will reveal His will to you
over the things for which you have clearly defined stewardship, but not for things over which you do not
- The Brethren Principle of revelation is that you will never receive direction from the Spirit to act in
opposition or rebellion against the united voice of the current First Presidency and Quorum of the
Twelve Apostles.
- The Front-Door Principle is that official doctrine, policies, and direction for the Church will only come
through established, authorized, and known channels.
What does it mean that Joseph Smith "translated" the Bible? - (answer)It was excavated near the city of
Thebes, came into the hands of Michael Chandler, who sold it to Joseph
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What are the six foundational time periods of Church history covered in this class(titles and years)? -
(answer)- Beginnings (1820-1831)
- Two Church Centers (1831-1838)
- Nauvoo (1839-1846)
- The Church in the West (1839-1950)
- Expansion (1950-1989)
- The World-Wide Church (1990-Present)
What is "doctrine"? - (answer)- Today it is commonly defined as "things which are eternal or unchanging
gospel truths"
- The dictionary states it is "something that is taught". This is often the way the word was used in
scripture.
What are the four types of doctrine? - (answer)1) Core Doctrine ("eternal doctrines", unchanging truths
of salvation)
2) Supportive Doctrine (elaborative, descriptive, timely teachings expanding on core doctrine, not
necessarily 3) Policy Doctrine (timely statements related to applications of supportive or core doctrine)
4) Esoteric Doctrine (unknown or only partially revealed tor yet to be revealed truths)
- Ex: Baptism is a core doctrine. Baptism for the dead is a supportive doctrine. How and where proxy
baptisms can be legitimate is a policy doctrine. How these baptisms will be accepted by the deceased in
the spirit world has not been fully revealed and may be considered an esoteric doctrine.
What are four levels of evaluating an official Church teaching? - (answer)- Harmonized Scriptures (Is it
repeatedly found in the scriptures and in the 4 standard works?)
- The united voice of the current Brethren (Is it proclaimed by the united voice of the current Brethren?)
- Repeated teachings from the current general authorities and officers (Is it consistently taught by
current General Authorities and general officers acting in their official capacity?)
- Current/recent publications of the Church (Is it found in recent Church publications or statements?)
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What are five factors for evaluating a historical source? - (answer)-Is it a primary source? You were there.
You experienced it.
- Is it a contemporary account?Produced at or near to the time of the event. Earlier it is recorded, the
more accurate.
- Does it have an objective perspective? Look for judgmental words. "there is no such thing as objective
history"
- What is its relationship to other sources? Looking for a consistent story across accounts
- Are its claims supported by evidence?
What was the audience and context for each of Joseph's four primaryFirst Vision accounts? - (answer)-
1832 - wrote in a letter book after receiving D&C 85, where the lord admonishes the lords clerks to keep
a history and a general church record of all things that transpire in zion.
- 1835 - to robert matthews, a jewish minister. Written in josephs scribe warren parrish. emphasizes his
attempt to discover which church was right, the opposition he felt as he prayed, and the appearance of
one divine personage who was followed shortly by another.
- 1838 - worked with scribes to produce an official history of the church. In this account he detailed the
negative reactions of locals who treated his telling of the vision with contempt (joseph smith history
account)
- 1842 - response to john wentworth. Wentworth requested to know more about Mormonism. This
account catered to those less familiar with the Church's beliefs
What are two primary doctrinal messages from the First Vision? - (answer)1) There had been an
apostasy from doctrinal truth through the creeds of Christianity.
2) There had been an apostasy from the authorized ordinances and covenants of exaltation.
How many years passed from Moroni's first visit to Joseph Smith until Joseph could obtain the gold
plates? - (answer)4 years (1823-1827)
What is the definition of "Urim and Thummim"? - (answer)Tangible device that aids in revelation
How was the Book of Mormon translated? - (answer)By the gift and power of god
, REL C 225 FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
VERIFIED!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
What priesthood and keys did Peter, James, and John restore? - (answer)Melchizedek priesthood. Keys
necessary to direct the kingdom of God on the Earth. Ordained as apostles.
How, when, and where was the Church organized? - (answer)Tuesday, April 6, 1830, at the home of Peter
Whitmer Sr. in Fayette, New York
What were the original "doctrine" and "covenants" parts that created the Doctrine and Covenant's title?
- (answer)- "Theology on the doctrine of the church" included lectures on faith
- "covenants and commandments of the Lord" included josephs revelations
What are several key principles to remember when considering Doctrine and Covenants revelations—
including why written revelations have sometimes been altered? - (answer)- Revelations are written in a
prophet's language, Prophets can refine revelation text, Not all prophetic revelations are canonized, The
First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles canonize scripture.
- Joseph does alter doctrine and covenants revelations for typos or errors of transcription, to clarify, or
add additional revelation
What are the Stewardship Principle, the Brethren Principle, and the Front Door Principle pertaining to
personal revelation? - (answer)- The Stewardship Principle teaches that God will reveal His will to you
over the things for which you have clearly defined stewardship, but not for things over which you do not
- The Brethren Principle of revelation is that you will never receive direction from the Spirit to act in
opposition or rebellion against the united voice of the current First Presidency and Quorum of the
Twelve Apostles.
- The Front-Door Principle is that official doctrine, policies, and direction for the Church will only come
through established, authorized, and known channels.
What does it mean that Joseph Smith "translated" the Bible? - (answer)It was excavated near the city of
Thebes, came into the hands of Michael Chandler, who sold it to Joseph
