REL C 325 Midterm 1

William E. McClellan

One of the original members of the quorum of the twelve apostles.
-m E. McClellan: One of the original members of the quorum of the twelve apostles.
oGod gave a challenge to try to write revelation but failed so that meant that the Book of Commandments was true and given by the Lord to JS

Jared Carter

served in the eastern states the holy ghost will help him

Stephen Burnett

called to serve a mission, told you can go everywhere.

Emma Smith

Joseph Smith's wife; helped with the revelation of word of wisdom dc 89

Vienna Jaques

Gave all that she had, living the law of consecration. Gained an inheritance in Zion. Second woman mentioned in the doctrine and covenants.

Sidney Rigdon

Counselor of Joseph Smith. Scribe to JS during the bible translation and early revelation.

Frederick G. Williams

replaced Jesse Gause as Counselor and Scribe to Joseph Smith

Jesse Gause

ounselor to Joseph Smith who was later excommunicated and replaced by Frederick G. Williams. Name was removed from revelation and replaced with Williams.

John Murdock

Wife died giving birth to twins which he then gave to Joseph. Commanded to not go until his children are set in order.

Why did God give us the Doctrine and Covenants?

that we might have the power to translate through the mercy of God, by the power of God, the Book of Mormon.

Two Church Centers

Independence and Kirtland

D&C 77, 86, and 91

The Lord's interpretation of the Bible, of symbolic aspects of scripture

D&C 78 and 82

United Firm as an institution to help manage temporal needs of the Church

D&C 81 and 90

First Presidency

D&C 84

Revelation on priesthood

D&C 85

Order in Zion:
-Keep records of membership, donations, etc.
-Introduces excommunication

D&C 88

Love one another and cease to to do evil things.- 'Olive Leaf' revelation
- Lord's message of peace to us
- Obedience to celestial laws prepares men for their inheritance
- Man will comprehend/see God
- Establish a house of God (Temple)
- Establish school of the prophets

D&C 89

Word Of Wisdom Blessings of living the Word of Wisdom

D&C 93

Christ went from grace to grace until he obtained his full glory
- Man, in the beginning,

D&C 95

- Saints chastened because of their casualness of building temple
- God chastens because he loves us
- House shall be built after the manner of the Lord

D&C 97

The communication which we received from the Lord concerning the school in Zion

D&C 98

- Affliction of saints will be for their good
- Befriend the laws of the land
- Those who lay down their lives will find it
- Proclaim peace and forgive your enemies

Why did God give us the Doctrine and Covenants?

Joseph Smith is called to restore to earth the Lord's truths and powers;

What challenge did the Lord give in D&C 67

Or, if there be any among you that shall make one alike unto it, then ye are justified in saying that ye do not know that they are true;

How did we get the Doctrine and Covenants?

The Doctrine and Covenants was first published in 1835 as a later version of the Book of Commandments, which had been partially printed in 1833. This earlier book contained 65 early revelations to church leaders, notably Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.

historical background for 77

Js has vision about book of revelation which directly describe john

historical background for 78

establish Zion, the need for money to purchase land became pressing. "money to buy lands for the good of the Saints."

historical background for 79

serve in the eastern states the holy ghost shall helo him

sea of glass

earth in its eternal state

four beasts

classes of heavenly beings that describe the joy of heaven

24 elders

faithful elders of the 7 churches

book with seven seals

revealed will, mysteries, and works of God concerning this earth

four angels

they who have the everlasting gospel to commit to every nation

144,000

high priests ordained to administer the everlasting gospel

Little book

Mission to help gather Israel

Two witnesses

Two prophets

What is the United Firm? What direction did Joseph Smith receive related to it?

by creating a "firm" that would oversee these efforts, generating funds for the establishment of Zion and for the benefit of the poor.

What calling did Jared Carter receive

Jared Carter should go again into the eastern countries, from place to place, and from city to city, in the power of the aordination wherewith he has been ordained, proclaiming glad tidings of great joy, even the beverlasting gospel.

historical background for 80

Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet to Stephen Burnett, at Hiram, go ye into the world and preach the gospel to every bcreature that cometh under the sound of your voice.

historical background for 81

Frederick G. Williams is called to be a high priest and a counselor in the Presidency of the High Priesthood.

historical background for 82

establish a firm—known as the United Firm (under Joseph Smith's direction, the term "order" later replaced "firm")—to govern the Church's

historical background for 83

a revelation given Women and children have claim upon their husbands and fathers for their support;

What direction did Stephen Burnett receive?

Stephen Burnett and Eden Smith are called to preach in whatever place they choose.

What truths did the Lord teach Fredrick Williams that will help him be a good counselor for Joseph?

5 Wherefore, be faithful; stand in the office which I have appointed unto you; asuccor the bweak, lift up the hands which hang down, and cstrengthen the dfeeble knees.
6 And if thou art afaithful unto the end thou shalt have a bcrown of cimmortality, and eternal life in the dmansions which I have prepared in the house of my Father.

What truths will help establish the United Firm?

11 be bound together by a bond and covenant that cannot be broken by transgression, except judgment shall immediately follow, in your several stewardships
19 aEvery man seeking the interest of his neighbor, and doing all things with an eye single to the glory of God.

What direction did Joseph receive related to women and children?

Women and children have claim upon their husbands and fathers for their support;

What is the historical background 84

It was while they were together in this season of joy that the following communication was received. The Prophet designated it a revelation on priesthood.

What are the two purposes of "His Church"?

his church, established in the last days for the restoration of his people, as he has spoken by the mouth of his prophets, and for the gathering of his saints to stand upon Mount Zion, which shall be the city of New Jerusalem.

What are the covenants and promises in the oath and covenant of the priesthood?

39 And this is according to the aoath and covenant which belongeth to the priesthood.
40 Therefore, all those who receive the apriesthood, receive this boath and covenant of my Father, which he cannot break, neither can it be moved.
41 But whoso breaketh this acovenant after he hath received it, and altogether turneth therefrom, shall bnot have forgiveness of sins in this world nor in the world to come.

Why is the world in darkness?

And your aminds in times past have been bdarkened because of cunbelief, and because you have treated dlightly the things you have received—
55 Which avanity and unbelief have brought the whole church under condemnation.

What was the Church supposed to do so they are no longer under condemnation?

repent and remember the new acovenant, even the bBook of Mormon and the cformer commandments which I have given them, not only to say, but to ddo according to that which I have written

What truths could you share with someone that believed they can be close to God without organized religion or priesthood ordinances?

Therefore, in the aordinances thereof, the power of bgodliness is manifest.

Historical Background 85

It answers questions about those Saints who had moved to Zion but who had not followed the commandment to consecrate their properties and had thus not received their inheritances according to the established order in the Church.

Historical Background 86

explanation of wheat and tares

Historical Background 87

revelation and prophecy on war, given through Joseph Smith

What directions did Joseph Smith receive related to consecration?

should have their fnames enrolled with the people of God.

Wheat and Tares

God will eventually reward righteousness and punish evil

What prophecy does Joseph give in D&C 87?

Verily, thus saith the Lord concerning the awars that will bshortly come to pass, beginning at the rebellion of cSouth Carolina, which will eventually terminate in the death and misery of many souls;

Historical Background 88

It is about olive leaf plucked from the tree of paradise the lord's message of peace to us. Concerning the upbuilding of Zion.

What do we learn about Jesus Christ from this section?

He is the light of truth.
He that aascended up on high, as also he bdescended below all things, in that he ccomprehended all things, that he might be in all and through all things, the dlight of truth;

What do we learn about law from 88?

-All kingdoms have a law given;
38 And unto every kingdom is given a a law; and unto every law there are certain bounds also and conditions.
-The power of divine law so we can find out the law in our major. Like president Nelson
-You choose the law you want to go

What do we learn about missionary work from 88

81 Behold, I sent you out to atestify and warn the people, and it becometh every man who hath been warned to bwarn his neighbor.
83 He that aseeketh me bearly shall find me, and shall not be forsaken.

What do we learn about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?

According to what you have done in the earth and you go to the place you have earned.

What do we learn about gaining spiritual knowledge?

Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
64 Whatsoever ye aask the Father in my name it shall be given unto you, that is bexpedient for you;

historical background 89

Word of Wisdom Revelation given through Joseph Smith.

historical background 90

This revelation is a continuing step in the establishment of the First Presidency

What is the principle and promises of the Word of Wisdom?

great treasure of knowledge

What do we learn about the First Presidency from D&C 90?

Revelations given by god through his prophets Those divinely authorized persons who receive revelation from God

historical background 91

Having come to that portion of the ancient writings called the Apocrypha, he inquired of the Lord and received this instruction.

historical background 92

Kirtland, Ohio, March 15, 1833; The revelation instructs Frederick G. Williams, who had recently been appointed a counselor to Joseph Smith, on his duties in the United Firm

historical background 93

Kirtland, Ohio, May 6, 1833. John bore record that the Son of God went from grace to grace until He received a fulness of the glory of the Father;

What did the Lord say about the Apocrypha?

contained therein that are not true, which are interpolations by the hands of men.
Let him aunderstand, for the Spirit manifesteth truth;

Who were the members of the United Firm instructed to accept into the Firm?

Frederick G. Williams

What does D&C 93 teach about who and how we worship?

Verily, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments, shall see my face and know that I am; that I am the true alight that lighteth every man that cometh into the world;

historical background 94

1833 the lord gives a commandment relative to the erection of a house for the work of the presidency.

historical background 95

This revelation is a continuation of divine directions to build a house for worship and instruction, the house of the Lord

historical background 96

Since the conference could not agree who should take charge of the farm, all agreed to inquire of the Lord concerning the matter.

historical background 97

Members of the Church in Missouri were at this time subjected to severe persecution and, on July 23, 1833, had been forced to sign an agreement to leave Jackson County.

What were the Saints commanded to build?

To build a printing house

Why were the Saints chastened? What were the Saints promised?

2 Wherefore, ye must needs be chastened and stand rebuked before my face;
3 For ye have sinned against me a very grievous sin, in that ye have not considered the great commandment in all things, that I have given unto you concerning the building of mine ahouse;

Who becomes part of the United Firm?

church leaders took immediate action on the instructions given in the revelation; that same day they formally assigned Newel K. Whitney to manage the French farm and admitted John Johnson to the United Firm

What are some reasons the Lord commanded the Saints to build a temple in Zion

12 Behold, this is the atithing and the bsacrifice which I, the Lord, require at their hands, that there may be a chouse built unto me for the salvation of Zion—
13 For a place of athanksgiving for all saints, and for a place of instruction for all those who are called to the work of the ministry in all their several callings and offices;