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Biblical ‍Support Checkpoint #1

Chapters 1–6 Review

By this point, we have examined several foundational teachings involving the original Church of Christ, apostasy, restoration, priesthood authority, and the role of revelation.

Before moving forward, take a moment and consider the following questions:

Support Checkpoint Questions

Teaching LDS Church Your Church

Does the Bible teach that a falling away or apostasy would occur? Yes ___

Does the Bible teach that God works through prophets? Yes ___

Does the Bible teach a future restoration of truth or authority? Yes ___

Does the Bible teach that Christ organized His Church with apostles? Yes ___

Does the Bible teach that divine authority is required to act in God’s name? Yes ___

Does the Bible teach that revelation comes from God to His servants? Yes ___

Does your church teach these same principles? ______

Checkpoint Reflection

At this stage, the question is not whether you fully agree with every interpretation.

The question is:

Are these ideas present in the Bible—and does your church teach them?

As you continue, keep comparing:

• what the Bible says,

• what Joseph Smith taught,

• and what your own church teaches.

Because if the Bible teaches these principles, then their absence should raise important questions.