Articles of Faith
We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Spirit.
AF #1
We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes...
AF #10
Who issued the Manifesto known as the Official Declaration #1.
President Wilford Woodruff
Who presented the Official Declaration #2?
Read by President N. Eldon Tanner, First Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church
Where was Christ born?
In a manger, in Bethlehem.
We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
AF #5
We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
AF #12
When was the Official Declaration accepted by the church?
October 6, 1890
Who was president of the church at the time of OD #2?
President Spencer W. Kimball
Who is the mother of Christ?
The Virgin Mary
We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelations, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
AF #7
We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
AF #11
Who stated that: "I move that, recognizing Wilford Woodruff as the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the only man on earth at the present time who holds the keys of sealing ordinances..."
President Lorenzo Snow
When was OD #2 presented to the church?
September 30, 1978
What did the wise men follow to find Christ?
The star
We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
AF #3
We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that he will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
AF #9
What would happen if members did not stop plural marriage?
If we had not stopped it, you would have had no use for any of the men in this temple at Logan; for all ordinances would be stopped through out the land of Zion.
What policy was changed on June 8, 1978
Extending priesthood and temple blessings to all worthy male members of the Church.
What did the Wise Men bring with them?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
AF #2
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men.....
AF #13
What is the main topic that is discussed in the Official Declaration #1?
What is the requirement to be ordained to the priesthood?
Be a worthy male member - no regard for race or color.
What is a traditional theme for the church during Christmas?
Light the World