Rel C 225 Alford Final Study Guide Graded A+

Who were the Danites? {Ans: Vigilante group of Latter-day Saints determined to drive out apostate members, defend their homes, and retaliate against mob actions taken against the Saints, using violent means if necessary.}What is meant by "eternal increase"? {Ans: Being able to continue to have children in the celestial kingdom An increase in eternal glory, power, or dominion}Who were the Laws, the Fosters, and the Higbees, and how were they connected to the martyrdom? {Ans: Fosters- They created the Nauvoo expositor which was destroyed by the Saints and angered many people William law- formerly in presidency Higbees- adultery}What are some of the theological concepts associated with plural marriage, including dynastic sealings? {Ans: Dynastic- Sealings that are performed to horizontally link unrelated families together for exaltation.}What is the difference between scripture and canon? {Ans: Scripture: The mind, will, and voice of the Lord that lead people to salvation. Canon or Standard Works: "The volumes of scripture officially accepted by the Church"}Where was the Church headquartered after the Saints left Independence, Missouri, and Kirtland, Ohio? {Ans: Far West, MO}