Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge & Doctrinal Mastery

“To examine [concepts and questions] with _________, we consider them in the context of the plan of salvation and the teachings of the Savior” (Doctrinal Mastery Core Document, “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge,” paragraph 8).

• an eternal perspective

• a full understanding

• a perfect knowledge

The following are inspired sources EXCEPT:

• A post from LDSTOTS Facebook page

• The verses you linked or cross-referenced to Luke 2:10–12 in the previous lesson

• Songs listed under the topic “Jesus Christ” in the hymnbook

• “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org)

Which of the following statement below best describes this picture?

• “good tidings of great joy … to all people”

• “Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge”

• “a teacher come from God”

• “born again”

A friend asks you, “Can’t my mother go to heaven without being baptized if she lives a good life?”

According to John 3:5, the answer must be:

• No. Your mother must be baptized first before she can go to heaven.

• Yes. For as long as she has lived a good life.

• We would never know. We do not have the right to judge other people.

According to John 3:16, what is the indication of God’s love?

• giving us His Only Begotten Son

• giving us our lives and agency

• giving us daily blessings that we need

• giving us the chance to become members of His Church

The following are the three principles that can guide us as we seek to resolve questions or issues and grow in our understanding of eternal truth EXCEPT:

• Remember everything that we read from any sources that are available.

• Act in faith.

• Examine concepts and questions with an eternal perspective.

• Seek further understanding through divinely appointed sources.

President Russell M. Nelson taught:

"Our faith increases every time we exercise our faith in Him. That is what learning by faith means."

This passage means...

• The more we use our faith, the more it increases.

• Exercising regularly helps our bodies grow stronger.

• Learning and exercising are connected with each other.

• When we are healthy, we are more able to learn new things.

Which of the following statement shows having an eternal perspective?

• "Though my parents are not active members of the Church, I can still ask my leaders for guidance."

• "I regret spending the past several years of my life doing things that are not pleasing before the eyes of God."

• "The reason why I do not have enough knowledge about the scriptures is because I didn't take it seriously when I was in Primary."

Elder Neil L. Andersen warned:

"Internet information does not have a “truth” filter. Some information, no matter how convincing, is simply not true."

This passage means...

• Not everything we see on the internet is correct.

• Simple things are true. Especially when you see them on reliable websites.

• When something is convincing, there is a bigger chance that it is real.

The following are divinely appointed sources that you can use EXCEPT:

• reading books written by famous authors

• searching the scriptures

• searching general conference talks

• reading relevant sections in Church materials