Below, I've listed the Articles of Faith, which list the basic
principles of our faith. The Articles of Faith were written by Joseph
Smith and are included in every Book of Mormon.
THE ARTICLES OF FAITH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
1.WE believe in God, the
Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. 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. 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. 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. 6.We believe in the same organization
that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors,
teachers, evangelists, and so forth. 7.We believe in
the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of
tongues, and so forth. 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. 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. 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. 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. 12.We believe in 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.
JOSEPH SMITH.
Welcome to our Church Page
Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints where Denny and Karin were married.
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In addition to weekly meeting houses, the LDS
church builds temples. Within the walls of these temples, some of the most sacred
ordinances take place. On this page, we've included pictures of those
temples where family members have attended.
Click on the following link for an article by Gordon B. Hinckley on
the purpose of temples:Click
here to read the article
The Seattle Temple where Mike and Anna were married.
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The Boise Temple where Kristin and Maren
received their endowments
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The Manti Temple where Maren and Brian were married.
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The Los Angeles Temple where Bob and Ina were married.
The Portland Temple where Brent and Kristin were married
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
As active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
(commonly known as the Mormons) we try to live a Christ centered life striving
to adhere to principles and teachings of Christ and His representatives on earth
today.
One of our fundamental principles which differs from many other
Christian churches is that we if remain true to our commitments to the Lord, we
can live forever, not only with Christ and God the Father, but with our spouse
and families.
