The Restored Gospel and Christian History (Religion 390R)

Note: You are not required to read any of the suggested materials that are not available in your language.

Lesson 1: Introduction and Overview

• Robert L. Millet, “The Eternal Gospel,” Ensign, July 1996, 48–56.

Lesson 2: Dispensations, Apostasies, and Restorations: The Pattern and the Foreshadowing

• Doctrinal Mastery Core Document (2018), “4. The Restoration.”

• M. Russell Ballard, “Learning the Lessons of the Past,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 31–34.

Lesson 3: The Great Apostasy as Foreseen by the Ancient Prophets

• Amos 8:11–12; 2 Nephi 28:1–14; 29:3–6.

• James E. Talmage, Jesus the Christ (1916), 745–57.

Lesson 4: The Imminent Coming of the Great Apostasy as Foretold by the Savior and His Apostles

• Matthew 24:4–5, 9–11; Acts 20:29; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–3; 1 Timothy 4:1–3; 2 Timothy 3:1–9; 4:3–4.

• Dallin H. Oaks, “Apostasy and Restoration,” Ensign, May 1995, 84–87.

Lesson 5: The Beginnings of the Great Apostasy as Witnessed by the Savior’s Apostles.

• 2 Thessalonians 2:1–15.

• Neal A. Maxwell, “From the Beginning,” Ensign, Nov. 1993, 18–20.

Lesson 6: External Forces: A Season of Intense Persecution

• Matthew 5:10–12, 44; 24:9–13; John 6:66–69; Revelation 6:9–11.

• M. Russell Ballard, “Restored Truth,” Ensign, Nov. 1994, 65–68.

Lesson 7: Internal Apostasy: Rejection of the Gospel and the Apostles

• 1 Timothy 1:3–7; 6:4–10, 20; 2 Timothy 4:3–4.

• James E. Talmage, The Great Apostasy (1958), 82–95.

Lesson 8: The Holy Bible

• M. Russell Ballard, “The Miracle of the Holy Bible,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2007, 80–82.

Lesson 9: The Loss of Many Plain and Precious Truths

• 1 Nephi 13:20–29; 2 Nephi 28:1–15; Mormon 8:27–41.

Lesson 10: The Reformation and the Reformers

• Thomas S. Monson, “Led by Spiritual Pioneers,” Ensign, Aug. 2006, 2–8.

Lesson 11: The Contributions of Key Reformers in Preparing for the Restoration

• Boyd K. Packer, “The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2003, 24–27.

Lesson 12: The Coming Forth of the Bible to the Common Man

• D. Todd Christofferson, “The Blessing of Scripture,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 32–35.

Lesson 13: Preparing the Earth for the Restoration

• Robert J. Matthews, “A Bible! A Bible!” Ensign, Jan. 1987, 22–27.

Lesson 14: The Discovery and Preparation of America as the Cradle of the Restoration

• 1 Nephi 13:10–19; 2 Nephi 1:5–9; 3:1–5; Ether 2:7–12; 13:1–12.

• L. Tom Perry, “God’s Hand in the Founding of America,” New Era, July 1976, 44–50.

Lesson 15: The Great Awakenings: Prelude to the Restoration

• Church History in the Fulness of Times Student Manual, 2nd ed. (Church Educational System manual, 2003), 9–12, 22.

• James E. Faust, “The Restoration of All Things,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2006, 61–62, 67–68.

Lesson 16: The Restoration of the Gospel in the Meridian of Time

• Ephesians 2:19–21; 4:11–14.

• Richard G. Scott, “Truth Restored,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 78–81.

Lesson 17: Joseph Smith: A Choice Seer

• 2 Nephi 3.

• Tad R. Callister, “Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 35–37.

Lesson 18: Joseph Smith and the First Vision

• Joseph Smith—History 1:5–6.

• James E. Faust, “The Magnificent Vision near Palmyra,” Ensign, May 1984, 67–69.

Lesson 19: Joseph’s Time of Angelic Tutoring and Preparation—1823–29

• Joseph Smith—History 1:27–54.

• Presidents of the Church Student Manual (Church Educational System manual, 2013), 7.

Lesson 20: The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ

• Joseph Smith—History 1:55–67.

• Jeffrey R. Holland, “Safety for the Soul,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2009, 88–90.

Lesson 21: The Organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Gordon B. Hinckley, “Four Cornerstones of Faith,” Ensign, Feb. 2004, 2–7.

Lesson 22: The Restoration Continues: Additional Scripture, the Priesthood, and Messengers with Keys from Earlier Dispensations

• Joseph Smith—History 1:68–72.

• Dallin H. Oaks, “The Keys and Authority of the Priesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 49–52.

Lesson 23: The Restoration of Many Plain and Precious Truths

• 1 Nephi 13:35–42.

• Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,” Ensign, Mar. 1998, 2–7.

Lesson 24: The Restoration Continues: The Ordinances of the Holy Temple for Both the Living and the Dead and the Doctrine of Eternal Marriage and Family

• D. Todd Christofferson, “The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 9–12.

Lesson 25: Joseph Smith: The Great Prophet of the Final Restoration—His Legacy

• Doctrine and Covenants 135.

Lesson 26: The Restoration Continues: The Dispensation of the Fulness of Times

• Henry B. Eyring, “The True and Living Church,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 20–24.