Basic Beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
By Rachel Woods, About.com Guide to Latter-day Saints
A lot of what you hear and read about Mormons is inaccurate, incomplete, or highly misconstrued. In fact, the beliefs and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) are vast, yet simple. Below, you’ll find trusted information on what LDS members believe on topics such as Jesus Christ, marriage, and the afterlife.
- What Do Mormons Believe?
- God's Plan of Salvation
- The Church of Jesus Christ
- Healthy Minds and Bodies
- Common Myths and Misconceptions
What Do Mormons Believe?
This is the place to start when learning about the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ. Some of the important basics you should know include our belief in God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost, Joseph Smith, and the Book of Mormon. Then you can learn for yourself if these things are true.
- Who is God?
- Nature of Jesus Christ
- Atonement of Jesus Christ
- How Christ's Atonement Saves Us
- The Holy Ghost and How to Feel It
- What is Repentance?
- Why be Baptized and How?
- Apostasy and Restoration of Christ's Church
- Who was Joseph Smith?
- The Book of Mormon
- Ancient and Modern Prophets
- How We Communicate with God
- How to Know the Truth
God's Plan of Salvation
Have you ever wondered what's the purpose of life? Or questioned where you've come from or where you will go when you die? There is a plan, one created by God, our Heavenly Father, called the Plan of Salvation.
- Plan of Salvation Map
- Where Did We Come From?
- The Creation and Our Agency
- What is the Meaning of Life?
- Death is Not the End
- Is there Life After Death?
- Resurrection of the Body and Spirit
- God's Day of Judgment
- Three Kingdoms of Glory
- Plan of Salvation Quiz
The Church of Jesus Christ
In 1830 Christ restored His church by calling living prophets and apostles. Who are these men and how were they called of God? Learn who the current prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ is and how modern day prophets communicate with the world through a general conference that's broadcast twice a year.
- Worship with Us in Our Sacrament Meeting
- How Many Mormons Are There in the World?
- What is a Prophet?
- Leader of Mormon Church: President Monson
- The Church's Prophets and Presidents
- How is the Church Organized?
- How to Address Members of the Church
- A Lay Ministry: Serving in the Church
- What Members of the Church Believe
- What is a Mormon Temple?
- How Latter-day Prophets Communicate with the World
- What is the Priesthood?
- Who Were the Mormon Pioneers?
- Glossary of Latter-day Saint Terminology
Healthy Minds and Bodies
As Latter-day Saints we strongly believe in keeping our bodies and minds healthy. To help us do so we follow a law called the Word of Wisdom. Part of having a healthy life is to be prepared for emergencies, which includes storing a year’s supply of food and other necessities. Find out how and why.
- How We Stay Healthy
- Which Teas are Okay to Drink?
- Why Mormons Don't Drink Caffeine
- Are Decaffeinated Coffee and Nonalcoholic Beer Okay?
- How and Why We Store Food
- How to Make a 72 Hour Emergency Kit
- Making a First Aid Kit
- Food Storage Calculator
- Donating to Others in an Emergency
Common Myths and Misconceptions
Some of the many inaccuracies and misconceptions regarding members of the Church of Jesus Christ regard polygamy, being saved by works, and that the Book of Mormon takes away from the Bible. Read these informative articles to learn the truth about us and our beliefs.
