REL 225 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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?
What is the Great Apostasy? - Answer -The period of time without priesthood authority
and wherein the principles of the gospel were corrupted is known as the Great
Apostasy.
What is the Protestant Reformation? - Answer -During the 16th century, the Protestant
Reformation aimed at reforming the beliefs and practices supported by the Catholic
Church. Christian reformers such as Martin Luther and William Tyndale labored to help
Christians live closer to the ideals they found in the Bible. This began the eventual
spread of different forms of Christianity, such as the Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists,
and Presbyterians.
What is American religious freedom? - Answer -When the United States of America
was founded in 1776 and later ratified its constitution, one of its guiding principles was
religious freedom, wherein the government would not control the church, nor the church
would control the government. People were free to choose to join any church or no
church at all.
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?
What is the Great Apostasy? - Answer -The period of time without priesthood authority
and wherein the principles of the gospel were corrupted is known as the Great
Apostasy.
What is the Protestant Reformation? - Answer -During the 16th century, the Protestant
Reformation aimed at reforming the beliefs and practices supported by the Catholic
Church. Christian reformers such as Martin Luther and William Tyndale labored to help
Christians live closer to the ideals they found in the Bible. This began the eventual
spread of different forms of Christianity, such as the Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists,
and Presbyterians.
What is American religious freedom? - Answer -When the United States of America
was founded in 1776 and later ratified its constitution, one of its guiding principles was
religious freedom, wherein the government would not control the church, nor the church
would control the government. People were free to choose to join any church or no
church at all.
