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Church History Facts
Strengthen your knowledge and understanding of Church History by reading this collection of interesting Church History facts. Find these facts useful in your teaching or perhaps in an appropriate Church History related trivia game.
Modern-Day Restoration
When the Church was restored in 1830, individuals and communities surrounding that event had special experiences that drew them to Christ and His Church. Much like that event, when new areas of the world are opened to missionary work, a "restoration" occurs and with it special experiences.
“Other Sheep I Have”
Stories of Quetzalcoatl are common among Central American folklore. Perhaps there are similiar stories to be discovered in other parts of the world that have been passed down from generation to generation. While not scripture, these stories can help us understand the magnitude of Christ's ministry.
“Key statements made by latter-day prophets are not trite cliches. They are vital counsel to us from the Lord through his prophets. We should ponder and act upon such statements.”
– Joseph B. Wirthlin
“God’s revelations to Adam did not instruct Noah how to build the ark. Noah needed his own revelation. Therefore, the most important prophet, so far as you and I are concerned, is the one living in our day and age to whom the Lord is currently revealing His will for us.”
– Ezra Taft Benson
“We cannot go astray if we listen to the prophet’s voice and follow him, and as we do so we will be led in the path of truth and righteousness and enjoy the love, respect, and confidence of our fellowmen, and eventually enjoy eternal life with our Father in Heaven.”
– N. Eldon Tanner
“I strongly counsel all who have membership in this church to follow the teachings and counsel of those who now have the keys as prophets, seers, and revelators. They are the ones who will inspire us to deal with the vicissitudes of our time. . . Great temporal and spiritual strength flows from following those who have the keys of the kingdom of God in our time. Personal strength and power result from obedience to eternal principles taught by the living legates of the Lord. May the Spirit of God rest upon us as we follow the living oracles.”
– James E. Faust
“Happiness and spiritual progress lie in following the leaders of the Church.”
- Dallin H. Oaks