REL 225 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS A+ RATED
Who is the chief cornerstone of the restored Church? - ANSWER Jesus
Why and How is Jesus Christ considered the chief cornerstone of the Church? - ANSWER there
is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy,
and grace of the Holy Messiah
What is the fundamental doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‐day Saints? -
ANSWER The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and
prophets concerning Jesus Christ, 'that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and
ascended up into heaven
How are Latter‐day Saints unique in their beliefs about Christ when compared with other
Christians? - ANSWER the revelations of the Restoration exalt and expand our understanding
of Jesus and his divine role when compared to the classic creeds of Christianity.
What are the six foundational time periods of Church history we will cover
in this class (titles and years)? - ANSWER - The Beginning - 1820
- Two Church Centers - 1831-1838
- Nauvoo - 1839-1846
- The Church in the West - 1846-1950
,- Expansion - 1950-1989
- The World-Wide Church - 1990-present
Where was the Church headquartered in each major period? - ANSWER - The Beginning -
Fayette, NY
- Two Church Centers - Kirtland, OH, and Independence, MO
- Nauvoo - Nauvoo, IL
- The Church in the West - Salt Lake City, UT
- Expansion - Salt Lake City, UT
- The World-Wide Church - Salt Lake City, UT
Why was a second Church center established in Independence, Missouri? - ANSWER It was
identified as the new Zion
According to the Doctrine and Covenants, how are we to "seek learning"? - ANSWER One
implication is that we must use both our mind and our heart, our head and our spirit, intellect
and inspiration as we seek to learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as well as His
purposes and ways in the latter days. No half-hearted effort will do. Skimming the scriptures
and giving lazy "Sunday School answers" will not help us find insight into the mysteries of
godliness.
What databases and online resources are available to aid in your search
for learning about Church doctrine and history? - ANSWER Religious Studies Center, BYU
, studies, Joseph Smith Papers, HBL Library
What are the four types of doctrine? - ANSWER -Esoteric - unknown or only partially revealed
or yet to be revealed truths
-Policy Doctrine - timely statements related to applications of supportive or core doctrine.
-Supportive Doctrine - elaborative, descriptive, timely teachings, expanding on the core
doctrine.
-Core Doctrine - unchanging truths of salvation
What are the four levels of evaluating an official Latter‐day Saint teaching? - ANSWER
-Church Publications - teachings found in current books, manuals, magazines, and websites
published by the church
-Repeated Teachings of GA's - what is taught collectively and consistently by current General
Authorities
-United Voice of the First Pres. & 12 Apostles - United Statements of the approval of the 1st
presidency and the quorum of the twelve
-Harmonized Scriptures - teachings that are found consistently in the canonized scriptures
What are five factors for evaluating a historical source? - ANSWER Is it a primary source?
Is it a contemporary account?
Does it have an objective perspective?
What is its relationship to other sources?
Are its claims supported by evidence?
ANSWERS A+ RATED
Who is the chief cornerstone of the restored Church? - ANSWER Jesus
Why and How is Jesus Christ considered the chief cornerstone of the Church? - ANSWER there
is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy,
and grace of the Holy Messiah
What is the fundamental doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‐day Saints? -
ANSWER The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and
prophets concerning Jesus Christ, 'that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and
ascended up into heaven
How are Latter‐day Saints unique in their beliefs about Christ when compared with other
Christians? - ANSWER the revelations of the Restoration exalt and expand our understanding
of Jesus and his divine role when compared to the classic creeds of Christianity.
What are the six foundational time periods of Church history we will cover
in this class (titles and years)? - ANSWER - The Beginning - 1820
- Two Church Centers - 1831-1838
- Nauvoo - 1839-1846
- The Church in the West - 1846-1950
,- Expansion - 1950-1989
- The World-Wide Church - 1990-present
Where was the Church headquartered in each major period? - ANSWER - The Beginning -
Fayette, NY
- Two Church Centers - Kirtland, OH, and Independence, MO
- Nauvoo - Nauvoo, IL
- The Church in the West - Salt Lake City, UT
- Expansion - Salt Lake City, UT
- The World-Wide Church - Salt Lake City, UT
Why was a second Church center established in Independence, Missouri? - ANSWER It was
identified as the new Zion
According to the Doctrine and Covenants, how are we to "seek learning"? - ANSWER One
implication is that we must use both our mind and our heart, our head and our spirit, intellect
and inspiration as we seek to learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as well as His
purposes and ways in the latter days. No half-hearted effort will do. Skimming the scriptures
and giving lazy "Sunday School answers" will not help us find insight into the mysteries of
godliness.
What databases and online resources are available to aid in your search
for learning about Church doctrine and history? - ANSWER Religious Studies Center, BYU
, studies, Joseph Smith Papers, HBL Library
What are the four types of doctrine? - ANSWER -Esoteric - unknown or only partially revealed
or yet to be revealed truths
-Policy Doctrine - timely statements related to applications of supportive or core doctrine.
-Supportive Doctrine - elaborative, descriptive, timely teachings, expanding on the core
doctrine.
-Core Doctrine - unchanging truths of salvation
What are the four levels of evaluating an official Latter‐day Saint teaching? - ANSWER
-Church Publications - teachings found in current books, manuals, magazines, and websites
published by the church
-Repeated Teachings of GA's - what is taught collectively and consistently by current General
Authorities
-United Voice of the First Pres. & 12 Apostles - United Statements of the approval of the 1st
presidency and the quorum of the twelve
-Harmonized Scriptures - teachings that are found consistently in the canonized scriptures
What are five factors for evaluating a historical source? - ANSWER Is it a primary source?
Is it a contemporary account?
Does it have an objective perspective?
What is its relationship to other sources?
Are its claims supported by evidence?
