The Restoration
The Big Points of The Restoration
What are God is Our Loving Heavenly Father, Prophets in every Dispensation, Jesus Christ's Earthly Ministry, The Falling Away, The Restoration Through the Prophet of Joseph Smith, The Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ, Pray to Know the Truth
The Big Points of The Plan of Salvation
What are Premortal Life: God’s Purpose and Plan for Us, The Creation, The Fall of Adam and Eve, Our Life on Earth, The Atonement of Jesus Christ, The Spirit World, The Resurrection, Salvation, and Exaltation, Judgment and Kingdoms of Glory
The Big Points of The Gospel of Jesus Christ
What are The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ, Faith in Jesus Christ, Repentance, Baptism: Our First Covenant with God, The Gift of the Holy Ghost, Endure to the End, The Gospel of Jesus Christ Blesses All of God’s Children
The Big points of Becoming Lifelong Disciples of Jesus Christ
What are Our Covenant to Be Willing to Take upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ, Our Covenant to Keep the Commandments of God, Our Covenant to Serve God and Others, Our Covenant to Endure to the End
What are the points of God Reveals the Gospel through Prophets in Every Dispensation & The Falling Away
What are
After Jesus’s Apostles died, there was a widespread falling away from the gospel and Church of Jesus Christ.
During this time, people changed many gospel teachings. People also changed priesthood ordinances, such as baptism. Priesthood authority and the Church that Jesus had established were no longer on the earth.
God calls prophets to be His representatives on earth.
Anciently, God called prophets such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Moses.
A living prophet receives revelation from God to teach and lead us today.
The points of The Spirit World & Judgment and Kingdoms of Glory
What are
When our physical body dies, our spirit continues to live in the spirit world. This is a temporary state of learning and preparation before the Resurrection.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is taught in the spirit world, and we can continue to grow and progress.
When we are resurrected, Jesus Christ will be our judge. With very few exceptions, all of God’s children will receive a place in a kingdom of glory.
Although we will all be resurrected, we will not all receive the same eternal glory. Jesus will judge us according to our faith, works, and repentance in mortality and in the spirit world. We can return to live in God’s presence if we are faithful.
The points of Endure to the End & The Gift of the Holy Ghost
What are:
Enduring includes continuing to exercise faith in Christ each day. We continue to keep our covenants with God, repent, seek the companionship of the Holy Ghost, and partake of the sacrament.
As we faithfully seek to follow Jesus Christ, God promises that we will have eternal life.
The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead.
After we are baptized, we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost through the ordinance of confirmation.
When we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, we can have His companionship throughout our lives if we are faithful.
The Holy Ghost sanctifies us, guides us, comforts us, and helps us know the truth.
Steps that build faith
What are Scriptures, Prayer, Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy
What are the points of The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
What are
The Book of Mormon is a volume of scripture written in ancient times by prophets in the Americas. Joseph Smith translated it by the gift and power of God.
With the Bible, the Book of Mormon provides a witness of Jesus’s ministry, teachings, and mission as our Savior.
We can get nearer to God by reading the Book of Mormon and abiding by its precepts.
We can know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God by reading it, pondering it, and praying about it. This process will also help us come to know that Joseph Smith was a prophet.
The points of Our Life on Earth, The Creation, & The Fall of Adam and Eve
What are
In God’s plan, we needed to come to earth to receive physical bodies, learn, and grow.
On earth, we learn to walk by faith. However, Heavenly Father has not left us alone. He has provided many gifts and guides to help us return to His presence.
Under God’s direction, Jesus Christ created the earth.
Adam and Eve were the first of God’s spirit children to come to earth. God created their bodies and placed them in the Garden of Eden.
Adam and Eve transgressed, were cast out of the garden, and were separated from God’s presence. This event is called the Fall.
After the Fall, Adam and Eve became mortal. As mortals, they were able to learn, progress, and have children. They also experienced sorrow, sin, and death.
The Fall was a step forward for humankind. The Fall made it possible for us to be born on earth and progress in Heavenly Father’s plan.
Points of Repentance & Faith in Jesus Christ
What are
Faith in Jesus Christ leads us to repent. Repentance is the process of turning to God and turning away from sin. As we repent, our actions, desires, and thoughts change to be more in harmony with God’s will.
When we sincerely repent, God forgives us. Forgiveness is possible because Jesus Christ atoned for our sins.
As we repent, we feel peace as our guilt and sorrow are healed.
Repentance is a lifelong process. God welcomes us back every time we repent. He will never give up on us.
Faith is the first principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Faith in Jesus Christ includes having confidence that He is the Son of God and trusting in Him as our Savior and Redeemer.
Faith in Jesus Christ is a principle of action and power.
We strengthen our faith by praying, studying the scriptures, and obeying the commandments.
How the church is Organized
What are Follow the Prophet, Priesthood and Church Organization
The Points of Jesus Christ's Earthly ministery
Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
During His earthly ministry, Jesus taught His gospel and established His Church.
Jesus called twelve Apostles and gave them authority to lead His Church.
At the end of His life, Jesus atoned for our sins by His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and during the Crucifixion. After Jesus’s death, He was resurrected.
Because of Jesus’s atoning sacrifice, we can be forgiven and cleansed of our sins as we repent. This brings us peace and makes it possible for us to return to God’s presence and receive a fulness of joy.
Because of Jesus’s Resurrection, we will all be resurrected after we die. This means that each person’s spirit and body will be reunited and live forever.
The Points of Premortal Life: God’s Purpose and Plan for Us
What are
We are all spirit children of God. He created us in His own image.
We lived with God before we were born on earth. We are members of His family. He knows and loves each of us.
God has provided a plan for our happiness and progress in this life and in eternity.
In our premortal life, we chose to follow God’s plan. This meant coming to earth so we could take the next step in our eternal progression.
Jesus Christ is central to God’s plan. He makes it possible for us to have immortality and eternal life.
The points of Baptism: Our First Covenant with God
What are
Baptism is how we first enter a covenant relationship with God.
Baptism has two parts: baptism by water and by the Spirit. When we are baptized and confirmed, we are cleansed of our sins, giving us a new start in life.
We are baptized by immersion, following Jesus’s example.
Children are not baptized until they are eight years old. Children who die before that age are redeemed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
We partake of the sacrament each week in remembrance of Jesus’s sacrifice and to renew our covenants with God.
the Commandments in this lesson
What are The word of Wisdom, The Law of Chastity, The two great commandments, The law of Tithing, Obey and Honor the Law, and the 10 commandments
The Points of The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Joseph Smith
What are
Joseph Smith sought to know which church was God’s true Church so he could join it. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him in 1820. This event is called the First Vision.
God called Joseph Smith to be a prophet, just as He had called prophets in earlier times.
The gospel of Jesus Christ was restored through Joseph Smith.
Other heavenly messengers restored the priesthood, and Joseph was authorized to organize the Church of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ continues to lead His Church today through living prophets and apostles.
The points of The Atonement of Jesus Christ
What are
Each of us sins, and each of us will die. Because God loves us, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth to redeem us from sin and death.
Because of Jesus’s atoning sacrifice, we can be forgiven and cleansed of our sins. Our hearts can be changed for the better as we repent. This makes it possible for us to return to God’s presence and receive a fulness of joy.
Because of Jesus’s Resurrection, we will all be resurrected after we die. This means that each person’s spirit and body will be reunited, and each of us will live forever in a perfected, resurrected body.
Jesus Christ offers comfort, hope, and healing. His atoning sacrifice is the ultimate expression of His love. All that is unfair in life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
The points of The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ & The Gospel of Jesus Christ Blesses All of God’s Children
What are
God sent His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to earth to redeem us from sin and death.
Because of Jesus’s atoning sacrifice, we can be cleansed of our sins and sanctified as we repent.
After Jesus was crucified, He was resurrected. Because of His Resurrection, we will all be resurrected after we die. This means that each person’s spirit and body will be reunited, and each of us will live forever in a perfected, resurrected body.
Living the gospel deepens our joys, inspires our actions, and enriches our relationships.
We are most likely to be happy—both as individuals and as families—when we live by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Through the gospel of Jesus Christ, families are blessed in this life and can be united for eternity and live in the presence of God.
The steps to endure to the end
What are Family history work and temple work; temples, and endowments; marriage and Families; service; Fasting and Fast Offerings; and sharing the gospel