Sacrifice Mormonism
Sacrifice has been required by the Lord since the beginning of time, as a way to obey the Lord’s commandments and show devotion to Him. The Lord commanded the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, to offer sacrifices of the firstborn sheep of their flocks. In one of the...
Atonement Mormonism
The third article of faith of Mormon basic belief states “We believe that through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.” Adam’s Fall cut off mankind from the presence of God. To bring mankind back...
What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest
Elder M. Russell Ballard Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Several of the Brethren and I recently visited a few of the refugee centers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas where devastated and displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina were staying as they began to try...
Forgiveness Mormonism
In Mormonism, forgiveness is an essential part of enjoying happiness in this life and salvation in the life to come. A study of the scriptures reveals two aspects of forgiveness: seeking forgiveness from the Lord through repentance and prayer, and forgiving all those...
Other Basic Beliefs
Fasting Forgiveness Law of Chastity Prayer Sabbath Sacrament Sacrifice Service Spiritual Gifts Tithing
Accountability Mormonism
Mormons do believe that agency, the ability of each person to choose right or wrong and to act freely, is a marvelous gift from God. Mormonism teaches that all individuals here on earth are being proven to see if they will use their agency to show their love for...
Holy Ghost Mormonism
The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead, along with God the Father and the Son, Jesus Christ. Mormons believe the Holy Ghost is a spirit-man, a spirit son of God the Father. Mormons believe that, before this life on earth, all people lived in heaven with our...
Purpose Life Mormonism
Perhaps you have already asked yourself one of these questions: Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What is the purpose of my life? If you have asked yourself one of those questions you are not alone. Many people want to know if this life has...