Follow Him--Doctrine and Covenants 2025

The Matchless Gift of God’s Divine Son The Matchless Gift of God’s Divine Son The Prophet Joseph Smith declared, “The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it.” Over 160 years later, this statement inspired the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to publish “ The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles ” in honor of the 2,000th anniversary of the Savior’s birth. Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives They are the words of God’s chosen, called, and authorized “special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world” ( Doctrine and Covenants 107:23 ). Christmas None other has had so profound an influence Jesus has the most profound influence on all of us throughout the earth and throughout all time. How has th...

The Family Is Central to the Creator’s Plan The Family Is Central to the Creator’s Plan The Family: A Proclamation to the World The Family is the Unit of Eternity. We lived in heaven with our Heavenly Father and our Heavenly Mother. We are all brothers and sisters. That is the pattern for us to follow here on earth, with father, mother, daughters, and sons. Heavenly Father’s Plan is for our happiness. Because we are mortal, and because of agency, choices, illnesses, and inequality from sin, family environments here on earth are not always healthy. Gathering the Family of God Still, families “give God’s children the best chance to be welcomed to the world with the only love on earth that comes close to what we felt in heaven—parental love” (President Eyring). “Knowing that families are imperfect and subject to attacks from the adversary, God sent His Beloved Son to redeem us and heal our families. And He sent latter-day prophets with a proclamation to defend and strengthen families. If ...

We Believe We Believe There is continuing revelation in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is the “true and living” Church. (see Doctrine and Covenants 1:30 ) Doctrine and Covenants 46:15 Articles of Faith 1:9 “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.” For Kids I believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Articles of Faith Find some hymns to read and sing that teach the truths found in the Articles of Faith . The Articles of Faith contain foundational truths of the restored gospel. The Articles of Faith Take some time to clarify in your own mind the truths that are found in the Articles of Faith. How has your understanding of this catechism helped you in developing your relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus, and in your understanding of scripture? Articles of Faith The Doctrines and Principles Contained...

  The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead Joseph Smith wondered about the fate of his brother Alvin, who had died without being baptized. Joseph F. Smith, who had lost both of his parents and 13 children to untimely deaths, thought often about the spirit world and wondered about the preaching of the gospel there. Section 137  casts some initial light on the destiny of God’s children in the next life, and section  138  opens the curtains even wider. Together, both revelations testify of “the great and wonderful love made manifest by the Father and the Son.” 138:3 For Kids All Heavenly Father’s children will have the chance to hear the gospel. Doctrine and Covenants 137:5–10 ;  138:18–35 Video: Ministry of Joseph Smith: Temples:  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2012-05-0110-ministry-of-joseph-smith-temples?lang=eng Doctrine and Covenants Stories ,  152–53 : The Kirtland Temple is Dedicat...