Joseph Smith, who was the prophet of the restoration, wrote the following 13 statements that summarize the basic doctrines of the Church. The are the Articles of Faith. Below I have included the statement, a picture and link to read more about the topic! I hope you enjoy. :)
Articles of Faith
1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/liahona/1998/03/the-father-son-and-holy-ghost?lang=eng
2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1996/10/the-atonement?lang=eng&query=the+fall+of+adam
3. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/the-atonement-and-the-value-of-one-soul?lang=eng&query=the+atonement
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.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/the-doctrine-of-christ?lang=eng&query=the+doctrine+of+Christ
5. 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.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1997/10/called-to-serve?lang=eng&query=called+to+serve
6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, Prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/three-presiding-high-priests?lang=eng&query=the+first+presidency
7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/liahona/1998/03/the-father-son-and-holy-ghost?lang=eng
2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
3. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/the-atonement-and-the-value-of-one-soul?lang=eng&query=the+atonement
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.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/the-doctrine-of-christ?lang=eng&query=the+doctrine+of+Christ
5. 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.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1997/10/called-to-serve?lang=eng&query=called+to+serve
6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, Prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/three-presiding-high-priests?lang=eng&query=the+first+presidency
7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/ensign/2002/02/gifts-of-the-spirit?lang=eng
8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/scriptural-witnesses?lang=eng&query=the+bible+and+the+book+of+Mormon
9. 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.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/continuing-revelation?lang=eng&query=Revelation+from+god
10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/preparation-for-the-second-coming?lang=eng&query=The+second+coming
11. 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.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1978/04/the-morning-breaks-the-shadows-flee?lang=eng&query=Freedom+to+worship
12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1975/10/the-laws-of-god?lang=eng&query=being+subject+to+kings,+presidents,+rulers,+and+magistrates,+in+obeying,+honoring,+and+sustaining+the+law.
13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/i-believe-in-being-honest-and-true?lang=eng&query=admonition+of+paul
9. 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.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/continuing-revelation?lang=eng&query=Revelation+from+god
10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/preparation-for-the-second-coming?lang=eng&query=The+second+coming
11. 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.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1978/04/the-morning-breaks-the-shadows-flee?lang=eng&query=Freedom+to+worship
12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1975/10/the-laws-of-god?lang=eng&query=being+subject+to+kings,+presidents,+rulers,+and+magistrates,+in+obeying,+honoring,+and+sustaining+the+law.
13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Read More: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/i-believe-in-being-honest-and-true?lang=eng&query=admonition+of+paul
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