REL C 225 Final Exam
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What are the four types of doctrine?
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?
- 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?)
What are five factors for evaluating a historical source?
-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?
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, REL C 225 Final Exam
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What was the audience and context for each of Joseph's four primaryFirst Vision
accounts?
- 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?
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?
4 years (1823-1827)
What is the definition of "Urim and Thummim"?
Tangible device that aids in revelation
How was the Book of Mormon translated?
By the gift and power of god
What priesthood and keys did Peter, James, and John restore?
Melchizedek priesthood. Keys necessary to direct the kingdom of God on the Earth.
Ordained as apostles.
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, REL C 225 Final Exam
8/25/26, 11:41 AM REL C 225 Final Exam Flashcards | Quizlet
How, when, and where was the Church organized?
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?
- "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?
- 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?
- 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?
It was excavated near the city of Thebes, came into the hands of Michael Chandler,
who sold it to Joseph
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8/25/26, 11:41 AM REL C 225 Final Exam Flashcards | Quizlet
What are the four types of doctrine?
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?
- 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?)
What are five factors for evaluating a historical source?
-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?
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, REL C 225 Final Exam
8/25/26, 11:41 AM REL C 225 Final Exam Flashcards | Quizlet
What was the audience and context for each of Joseph's four primaryFirst Vision
accounts?
- 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?
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?
4 years (1823-1827)
What is the definition of "Urim and Thummim"?
Tangible device that aids in revelation
How was the Book of Mormon translated?
By the gift and power of god
What priesthood and keys did Peter, James, and John restore?
Melchizedek priesthood. Keys necessary to direct the kingdom of God on the Earth.
Ordained as apostles.
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, REL C 225 Final Exam
8/25/26, 11:41 AM REL C 225 Final Exam Flashcards | Quizlet
How, when, and where was the Church organized?
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?
- "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?
- 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?
- 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?
It was excavated near the city of Thebes, came into the hands of Michael Chandler,
who sold it to Joseph
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