Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What is agency?
A
The ability given to choose and act for ourselves.
2
Q
What is apostasy?
A
Turning away from the truth.
3
Q
What is dispensation? (3)
A
- A period of time when the Lord has a servant with the priesthood on the earth.
- Besides Jesus Christ there are Adam, Enoch, Noah, Moses, Abraham and Joseph Smith.
- This is when the gospel is revealed anew.
4
Q
What is the priesthood?
A
The authority and power to act on behalf of Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind.
5
Q
What is a prophet? (4)
A
- A man who is called to act and speak on behalf of God.
- Receives priesthood authority, commandments, prophecies and revelations from God.
- Primary responsibility is to bear witness of Christ.
- Other duties may include:
a. make known God’s will
b. denounces sin
c. and foretells future and the consquences
6
Q
Who is the Redeemer?
A
Jesus Christ who paid the price for our sins through the gift of the Atonement.
7
Q
Who or what is a reformer?
A
Make changes to something to improve it.
8
Q
What is restoration?
A
To return back to its original condition.
9
Q
What is revelation? (3)
A
- Communication from God to His children.
- Can come by way of visions, dreams, and angelic visitations.
- Provides guidance to those who seek it.
