All Our Beliefs Center on Jesus Christ

We celebrate His matchless life and His infinite grace, and we invite all to come unto Him.

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Because of Him

Explore what's possible because of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is our Savior. Because of Him, we can change for the better and live with God again. We celebrate His life and Resurrection and invite all to share His miraculous story.

Jesus Christ's Words Are for You

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Just as Jesus Christ spoke to His disciples in ancient times, He speaks to us today.

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What we believe

We likely have a lot more in common than you thought. Buckle up, because you’re about to hear a lot of their beliefs coming at you rapid fire.

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God Loves You

You are a child of God. He cares about you and knows you by name. He wants to hear from you through prayer.

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God Listens to Us When We Pray

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God Is There for You

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God Loves You

Life Has Purpose and Meaning

Life isn't always easy, but God has a plan for each of us. By relying on Him, we can find joy and meaning in every circumstance.

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The Purpose of Life

Where did you come from? Why are you here? Learn about God's plan for you.

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Becoming Christlike

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Forgiveness

“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”

—Matthew 18:21–22

Faith

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

—Hebrews 11:1

Hope

“Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.”

—2 Nephi 31:20

Charity & Love

“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth.”

—1 Corinthians 13:4–8

Gratitude

“Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”

—Psalm 100:3–4

Virtue

“Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.”

—Psalm 24:3–4

Humility

“Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. … Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”

—James 4:6, 10

The Word of God

His word helps us draw nearer to Him, build our faith, and navigate our lives.

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Feast on God’s word

The word of God is there to help us in our daily lives. Discover the power of the Bible by feasting daily upon God’s word.

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The Book of Mormon in 60 Seconds

What is the Book of Mormon?

The Book of Mormon is a holy book of scripture, written by prophets, that testifies of Jesus Christ and recounts His visit to the ancient Americas after His Resurrection.

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Study the Book of Mormon with Us

What to expect

Here's what happens when you request a free Book of Mormon study session from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Study the Bible with Us

What to expect

The Holy Bible is a book that can help us live happier, more peaceful lives. But sometimes we need a little help to know where to start. Here’s what happens when you request a free Bible study.

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What Is the Holy Bible?

A brief overview of the Holy Bible

The Holy Bible is a sacred book that contains the word of God. It foretells the coming of Jesus Christ and describes His life, mission, and sacred role as the Son of God and Savior of the world.

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The Church of Jesus Christ

Jesus restored His Church to help us learn of Him, gather together, and support each other.

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Common Questions

Below are questions often asked about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Click here to see the full list.

Yes! Definitely. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of the World. He loves us all more than we can imagine. Does that mean we have exactly the same beliefs as other Christian churches? No. But we definitely consider ourselves devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

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The Holy Trinity is the term many Christian religions use to describe God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Latter-day Saints believe very strongly in all three, but we don’t believe they’re all the same person. We do believe they are one in purpose. Their purpose is to help us achieve true joy, in this life and in the life to come (which we also believe in).

Yes. Jesus is the foundation of our faith. In fact, the full name of our Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Bible and the Book of Mormon both testify of Jesus Christ, and we cherish both.

This verse from the Book of Mormon reflects our beliefs in Christ: “And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins” (2 Nephi 25:26).

The term “Mormons” is a nickname that comes from a book of scripture unique to our Church called the Book of Mormon. We didn’t come up with the nickname, but lots of people use it to describe the Church and its members. In the past, we’ve embraced the term and even used it ourselves, but recently we have asked people to call the Church by its full name: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This re-emphasis of the Church’s name helps us follow the Lord’s command given to the prophet Joseph Smith: “For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints” (Doctrine and Covenants 115:4). It also helps everyone know that Jesus is the core of our religion and beliefs.

“Latter-day Saints” is a good way to refer to your friends who are members of the Church.

Yes. Very much so. It’s the word of God, a sacred volume of scripture, and required reading for a happy life. Along with the Bible, we also find inspiration in other books of scripture unique to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They all work together to teach us important truths about Jesus Christ.

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