ARTICLES OF FAITH
What is the first article of faith?
1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
Joseph Smith saw this family member in the celestial kingdom even though he had not been baptized.
Who is Alvin?
Who received the vision recorded in D&C 138?
Who is Joseph F. Smith?
Joseph F. Smith received revelation while doing this with the scriptures.
What is pondering / studying diligently? (D&C 138:1–2)
What is God’s plan for our happiness and eternal life.
What is the plan of salvation?
What is the second article of faith?
2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
According to D&C 137:7–8, what does God promise for people who never had the chance to hear the gospel on earth?
What is that they will still have the opportunity to receive the gospel and be judged by their hearts?
While His body was in the tomb, Jesus visited this place to teach the spirits.
What is the spirit world?
Revelation often comes when we do this, like Nephi and Joseph F. Smith.
What is ask in prayer?
Why is it important that missionary work continues in the spirit world?
So every child of God has a fair chance to hear and accept the gospel.
What is the third article of faith?
3 We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
What temple was Joseph Smith in when he saw this vision?
What is the Kirtland Temple?
In D&C 138, Jesus organizes and sends these people to teach the gospel to spirits in prison.
Who are righteous messengers / prophets and faithful Saints?
In D&C 138:11, Joseph F. Smith’s “eyes of understanding” were opened. What does this mean?
His spiritual understanding was enlightened.
What does President Nelson say about who can receive the blessings of the temple and the gospel?
Who are all of God’s children, no matter where they live or which side of the veil they’re on?
What is the fourth article of faith?
4 We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
D&C 137 teaches that God judges us by this
What is the desires of our hearts? (D&C 137:9)
D&C 138:57 teaches that this work continues on both sides of the veil.
What is missionary work (the preaching of the gospel)?
Name ways you can prepare to receive revelation.
read scriptures, pray, write impressions, ask questions, seek answers.
This group of people in the spirit world are “faithful” and “valiant,” ready to help the Savior’s work. (D&C 138:55–56)
Who are noble and great spirits?
Which principle in Article of Faith 4 comes first when learning the gospel?
What is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?
This truth from D&C 137 shows Heavenly Father’s love for all His children, especially those who die without ordinances.
What is that everyone will have the chance to receive the gospel and choose eternal life?
According to D&C 138:18–19, why did Jesus go to the spirit world?
To declare liberty, organize His work, and bring peace to the righteous.
Joseph F. Smith had suffered many losses in his life. How did this prepare him for his vision?
He sought comfort, pondered deeply about life after death, and was spiritually ready.
What does this whole lesson (D&C 137–138) teach us about God’s character?
He is perfectly loving, fair, and gives everyone the opportunity for eternal life.