Articles of Faith
This first Article of Faith states our belief in these three distinct personages of the Godhead. (Articles of Faith 1:1)
Who are God the Eternal Father, His Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?
She was the first woman on the earth and is honored as our "first mother." (Genesis 2-3; Moses 4-5)
Who is Eve?
This is the name of the room in the temple where you can be baptized for your ancestors.
What is the Baptistry?
This parable tells of a man helped by a person from a despised group, teaching us to love and serve our neighbor. (Luke 10:25-37)
What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
On April 6, 1830, Joseph Smith officially organized the Church in a log home in this U.S. state. (D&C 20)
What is New York?
The eighth Article of Faith states that we believe this book to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly. (Articles of Faith 1:8)
What is the Bible?
This faithful woman in the New Testament was the first person recorded to see the resurrected Christ. (John 20:11-18)
Who is Mary Magdalene?
Engraved on the outside of every temple are these words, reminding us that it is a sacred building dedicated to the Lord.
What is "Holiness to the Lord, The House of the Lord"?
A son who wasted his inheritance returned home to a forgiving and celebratory father in this parable about repentance and God's love. (Luke 15:11-32)
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
This temple in Illinois was burned by fire and later rebuilt during the presidency of Gordon B. Hinckley.
What is the Nauvoo Temple?
According to the third Article of Faith, all mankind may be saved by the Atonement of Christ, through obedience to these. (Articles of Faith 1:3)
What are the laws and ordinances of the Gospel?
This Old Testament prophetess was one of the rulers, or judges, of ancient Israel who helped lead her people to victory in battle. (Judges 4)
Who is Deborah?
The Kirtland Temple, the first in this dispensation, was dedicated in this year. (D&C 109)
What is 1836?
This parable compares the kingdom of heaven to a tiny seed that grows into a large tree. (Matthew 13:31-32)
What is the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
After Joseph Smith's death, this prophet led the Saints on their long trek west to the Salt Lake Valley.
Who is Brigham Young?
This Article of Faith lists the first four principles and ordinances of the gospel.
What is the fourth Article of Faith?
In the Book of Mormon, this Lamanite servant was converted many years before she witnessed miracles in King Lamoni's household. (Alma 19:16-29)
Who is Abish?
The design of temple baptistries, which often rest on the backs of twelve of these animals, is based on the description of Solomon's temple. (1 Kings 7:25)
What are oxen?
This parable features needing oil for their lamps while waiting for the bridegroom. (Matthew 25:1-13)
What is the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
To help the poor travel west, many faithful pioneers in the 1850s walked over a thousand miles pulling their belongings in these.
What are handcarts?
The tenth Article of Faith teaches that Zion, or the New Jerusalem, will be built upon this continent. (Articles of Faith 1:10)
What is the American continent?
This influential woman served as the second general president of the Relief Society and wrote the moving lyrics to the hymn "O My Father." (Hymns, no. 292)
Who is Eliza R. Snow?
In the Kirtland Temple, the ancient prophet Elijah appeared and restored this specific authority, essential for binding families for eternity. (D&C 110:13-16)
What are the Priesthood keys of the sealing power?
This parable teaches accountability for our gifts by telling of a master who gave varying amounts of money, or talents, to his servants. (Matthew 25:14-30)
What is the Parable of the Talents?
Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred in June 1844 while imprisoned in this Illinois jail. (D&C 135)
What is Carthage Jail?