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LDS Church 101 - Find out Basic Beliefs of the LDS Church
This course lists 10 teachings on LDS Church doctrine. These basic LDS Church beliefs are the place to start learning about the LDS Church.

God's Plan of Salvation
An overview of God's Plan of Salvation including the premortal life, birth, death, the resurrection, and more. Find out what Mormons believe about life and death.

What Do Mormons Believe?
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as Mormons, believe in the Apostasy, the Restoration, and the Book of Mormon. Our basic beliefs are also summarized in a set of 13 Articles of Faith.

How to Know the Truth / How to Gain a Testimony
A testimony is when you know something is true, but how do you receive one? Follow each of these important steps to know if something is true, if you do you will receive a strong testimony of it.

Are Mormons Christians?
One of the most common accusations Latter-day Saints contend with is the misconception that Mormons, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are not Christians. So, are Mormons Christians?

10 Ways to Prepare for Personal Revelation
As we seek to know truth we must prepare ourselves to receive personal revelation. Personal preparation is necessary if we are to be ready and worthy of God's help. Some ways to prepare ourselves is through faith, scripture study, obedience, sacrifice, and prayer.

What is Fasting and How Do We Fast?
Fasting in the LDS Church means to abstain from eating and drinking for at least two consecutive meals. During this time you focus on the spiritual by putting aside the temporal. Learn how to make a fast personal and what a fast offering is.

Premortal Existence
The first part of the Plan of Salvation is the Premortal Existence, which is that we lived (as spirits) before we were born, in a place called the Pre-Existence (or heaven) with our Heavenly Father, who is God. God presented to us his Plan of Salvation; a Savior was chosen; and Satan rebelled.

The Creation, the Fall, and Birth
The second part of the Plan of Salvation is Birth, which involves the Creation and the Fall of Adam and Eve. In this article you will learn that God gave our first parents two commandments, as well as their agency; Partaking of the forbidden fruit was a necessary part of the Plan of Salvation; and that we will be punished for our own sins and not for the transgression of Adam and Eve.

Mortality: the Meaning of Life
What is the meaning of life? This third part of the Plan of Salvation, mortality, or the time we live on the earth, will explain the purpose of life and why we are here.

Death
Death is the fourth part of the Plan of Salvation which is a necessary step in our eternal progression. Continue reading to find out how death is not the end but the temporary separation of the body and spirit, as well as how to deal with death and prepare for the death of a loved one or even ourselves.

Spirit World: Life After Death
In this fifth part of the Plan of Salvation, the Spirit World, we learn about life after death, the division between paradise and prison, salvation for the dead, what we will look like, and where the Spirit World is located.

Resurrection
In this next part of the Plan of Salvation we will learn about the resurrection of mankind including who will be resurrected, when the resurrection will occur, and the resurrection of animals.

Three Kingdoms of Glory (Heaven)
This last part of the Plan of Salvation is about Heaven and Hell. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we believe that heaven consists of three kingdoms of glories. Which glory we receive will depend on the life we lived during mortality and will be decided by God during Judgment. Learn in greater detail about each kingdom of glory and Outer Darkness.

Judgment: God's Final Judgment
What is God's final day of judgment and how can we prepare for it? Continue reading to find the answers to these questions and more, including how to judge others and to judge between good and evil.

13 Articles of Faith
The 13 Articles of Faith, written by Joseph Smith, are the basic beliefs of the LDS Church and a good summary of what mormons believe.

Do Latter-day Saints Believe We are Saved by Faith or Works?
One of the most frequent questions members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are asked is what we believe about being saved. Are individuals saved by faith in Christ (by God's grace) or by good works?

Resurrection of Jesus Christ
There are five things to know about the resurrection: Life is Eternal; Jesus Christ Overcame Death; All Will be Resurrected; Resurrection Taught by Prophets; and Death is Not the End.

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ, is an account of God's dealings with different groups of people who lived on the American continent. The history recounts how the people left Jerusalem, had prophets called of God, and were visited by Jesus Christ.

Baptism in the LDS Church
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we believe in being baptized. But why be baptized? Who should be baptized? And how should one go about doing it? Learn all about baptism in the LDS Church including baptism for the dead.

The Holy Ghost
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we believe in the Holy Ghost. But what is the Holy Ghost? What does it do? How do you feel the Holy Ghost? Learn all about the Holy Ghost including the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

How to Pray
Prayer is a very important and a vital belief of Latter-day Saints because it is how we communicate with God and how he sometimes communicates with us.

LDS Church 101 Email Course
Learn more about the teachings of the LDS Church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) with this weekly email course. Each week, for ten weeks, you will receive a new lesson teaching a basic belief of the LDS Church.

LDS Glossary
Find the meaning of LDS, Mormon, and other Latter-day Saint Terminology. Can't find the definition of a word? Submit it.

LDS Church's Stand on Abuse
Unfortunately all forms of abuse are found among members of the LDS Church. Abuse is against the teachings of Jesus Christ and victims of abuse are not guilty of sin.

God, The Eternal Father
This article explains what we believe about God and why we call him our Heavenly Father.

Faith in Jesus Christ
Faith in Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel. Learn what having faith in Jesus Christ means with this article which has some great scripture references.

Faith By Works
We cannot have faith if we do nothing with our hope, we must act upon it. This article comes with three questions for examining faith in your own life as well as supportive scriptures.

Repentance
Find out about the aspects of repentance in this article that's full of scriptures.

Repentance, Steps of
Find out how to repent by following each of these detailed steps.

Why Be Baptized?
Baptism is a personal covenant between you and God and in the LDS Church it is the third principle and ordinance of the gospel which means it's how we show faith in Christ and repent of our sins.

Who Should Be Baptized?
Everyone who sins must be baptized but what about babies, little children, and the mentally disabled. Do they need to be baptized? Find out in this article about who should be baptized.

How to Be Baptized
Those who have faith in Christ and repent of their sins must be baptized. But it is necessary for baptism to be administered in a proper way and with the proper authority.

Baptism For the Dead
Because baptism is necessary to enter the Kingdom of God everyone must have the opportunity to be baptized, including those who have died. Heavenly Father has provided a way that all may have the opportunity to accept, or reject, the gospel and be baptized.

Stress From a LDS Perspective
How members of the LDS Church conceptualize stress and recommended ways of relieving stress from a LDS Perspective

Plan of Salvation Chart
This colorful chart took me many hours to complete but I think it looks great! There are two charts to choose from, one has the Spirit World divided into Paradise and Prison, while the other does not.

Trials of our Faith
Do you feel burdened with unfair trials? Do you feel that the people around you have been blessed with an easy life while you're struggling to survive? Then you need to learn the truth about the trials of faith.

Temptations and Trials
Life is a time of struggles, trials, and temptations and is a time to prepare ourselves to meet God by being tested. Temptations come in all forms but they are not of God. Experiencing temptations isn't a sin but we must be careful not to put ourselves above being tempted. Having a humble attitude will help us recognize our weaknesses and seek help in overcoming temptation.

The Law of Tithing
What is the Law of Tithing, how does one fulfill it, and why? Find the answers to these and other questions in this detailed article about the Law of Tithing.

Church Leaders
A four part explanation of the LDS Church's Leaders, titles used to address members, how callings are received, and past LDS prophets.

Food Storage
Find out why, what to store, where to get the money, and if you should share your food storage in this four part article.

Media Misuse
Media can be used as an educational tool or as a tool of the devil. "As Latter-day Saints, we must be exemplary in our selection of the good and in our resistance of the evil that comes through the media." Find out what Mormons believe about the media.

Modesty - More Than Just a Standard
This article teaches how being modest shows gratitude and respect for our bodies. It also comes with a fun lesson activity, submitted by Shelly Sullivan, and three New Era Posters that cleverly illustrate the importance of modesty.

Patriarchal Blessings
Find out what a Patriarchal Blessing is and how it can benefit your life. Also find out how to obtain a copy of your Blessing or that of your deceased relative. Don't forget to take our poll to let us know what age you were when you received your Patriarchal Blessing, or if you haven't received one yet.

Satan, The Reality of
Find the results from a poll and what the LDS church teaches about Satan including quotes and scriptures.

LDS Frequently Asked Questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Check out this list of common LDS Frequently Asked Questions. Don't see your question? Submit it.

LDS Church Manuals
Find a list of all online LDS Church manuals both in HTML and PDF format.

The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles
The Living Christ is a declaration from the First Presidency and Apostles of the LDS Church of their testimony of Jesus Christ. This file is in PDF format.

The Family: A Proclamation to the World
From the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This proclamation is a basic belief of families. Find out what Mormons believe about the Family.

What Mormons believe at Mormon.org
Official web site for investigators of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). Features include: information regarding church teachings; links for a free copy of the Book of Mormon, the Bible (KJV), or videos. Find out here what Mormons believe.

Articles of Faith
The Articles of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Written by Joseph Smith. Find out what Mormons believe with these 13 articles of our faith.

Gospel Principles
A wonderful book of LDS Beliefs published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posted on LDS.org. Find out what Mormons believe through this book.

All About Mormons
Various statistics, videos, and essays written to a mixed audience of Mormons and "non-Mormons" alike with basic beliefs of the LDS Church.

FAQ - LDS Beliefs
By Jeff Lindsay. FAQ subjects include The Book of Mormon, the Bible, LDS Doctrine, and History. Find out what Mormons believe with these FAQs.

The Plan of Salvation
A visual diagram of the plan including explanatory scriptures for each area of the plan. Find out what Mormons believe with this article.

BYU Mormon Studies
The premier resource guide for scholarly material on what Mormons believe.