by | Aug 30, 2008 | Basic Beliefs
When Jesus was ready to start his ministry, he went to the Jordon River and asked his cousin, John, to baptize him. John was authorized to baptize people. John was startled, saying that he, John, needed to be baptized by Jesus. He wondered why Jesus, being the Son of...
by | Aug 26, 2008 | Basic Beliefs
The members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes nicknamed Mormons, know God has lovingly sent us prophets to help us get through the last days of earth successfully. However, He has also given us a way to receive personal revelation just for...
by | Aug 25, 2008 | Basic Beliefs
Before we came to earth, we lived with our Heavenly Father, who created our spirits. We were spirits then, without bodies, but we were ourselves—with our unique personalities and qualities. We had regular access to the Father and knew the truth. In time, God created...
by | Aug 23, 2008 | Basic Beliefs
In the beginning, God created Adam and spoke directly to him. However, God continued to choose prophets. God spoke to these prophets, and the prophets relayed the information they received to God’s children. The Lord spoke to these prophets to give them information...
by | Aug 22, 2008 | Basic Beliefs
The Book of Mormon’s primary purpose is to testify of the Savior. In the process, it also gives us powerful insights into God and His gospel. Following are some of the teachings that help to define The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The Savior And we...
by | Aug 22, 2008 | Basic Beliefs
The Book of Mormon is subtitled “Another Testament of Jesus Christ” as a way of giving people a glimpse of the purpose of the Book of Mormon. It does not replace the Bible. Throughout the book, in fact, you’ll find the Bible referred to and testified of. Portions...
