Saints in Ohio and Key Doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on the gathering of Saints to Ohio, important doctrines of the Church, and historical events.

Reasons for Gathering to Ohio

Take care of the poor, escape power of enemy, become righteous people, receive the law, receive endowment.

Law of Consecration

A principle that entails agency, stewardship, and accountability; it is still practiced today.

Global Distress Answer

God's answer to global issues is that every individual is part of the solution; love and care for one another. “I am the answer”

Prosperity in Scripture

Following commandments leads to peace; neglecting them brings consequences.

Endowment

A gift of power that helps individuals overcome the world and enter God's presence; first taught by Joseph Smith in 1831.

Cause of Kirtland Apostasy

Desire for autonomy and conflict over financial leadership and authority. (people didn’t like that Joseph Smith was involved in their finances and other aspects of their lives)

Brigham Young's Response to Kirtland Apostasy

He valued spiritual experiences over material wealth and emphasized the importance of faith. Cut the cord

Key Doctrines Taught in Nauvoo

The potential to become like God, the practice of eternal marriage, and baptism for the dead. God has a desire and capacity to save all his children

Eternal Marriage Purpose

To become the type of person that inspires one's spouse and children; faith-based work and has a divine meaning and purpose

Reasons for Plural Marriage in Section 132

Commandment, righteous children unto God, restoration of all things, and fulfilling an Abrahamic test.

Church and African Descent

In the first 100 years, 57-85% of members of African descent remained in the Church despite challenges.

Violence in Utah

Violence against the native populations. They had the theology to had been different but they just didn’t live up to it