The Only True God and Jesus Christ Whom He Hath Sent

General Conference ^ | Oct 2007 | Elder M. Russell Ballard

[Elsie]

Ah... nothing but Pure, LDS Organizational Scripture.

[Elsie]

 

 

 

 

Articles of Faith

The Articles of Faith outline 13 basic points of belief of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Prophet Joseph Smith first wrote them in a letter to John Wentworth, a newspaper editor, in response to Mr. Wentworth's request to know what members of the Church believed. They were subsequently published in Church periodicals. They are now regarded as scripture and included in the Pearl of Great Price.

 

 

 

THE ARTICLES OF FAITH
OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
History of the Church, Vol. 4, pp. 535—541

 

 

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

 

 

[Elsie]

At last; a simple compilation of the things that are the main importance to LDS Organization members.

[Tennessee Nana]

How interesting

[Tennessee Nana]

Wow

[Tennessee Nana]

Do they really believe that ???

[Tennessee Nana]

Where’s the Bible scripture to back this up ??????

[D-fendr]

Guys, this is a caucus thread.

Unless and until that’s removed, we should respect it.

[D-fendr]

Sorry, last post should have been to “All.”

[WileyPink]

Guys, this is a caucus thread.

Unless and until that’s removed, we should respect it.

IMO, Posts #20 & 22 are the only posts which qualify as purely LDS doctrine. Everything else is opinion which is subject to debate.

I have raised an objection to the caucus protection. You should respect that.

In Christ...Alone!

[Religion Moderator]

I allowed the caucus protection because it appeared to me that the term "Church" was ambiguous as to other beliefs. I've changed my mind.

The article begins with "Church" meaning those who share the LDS beliefs. The offending sentence therefore says that the "Church" under that meaning once existed but did not exist for a period of time prior to 1830 - that it was "restored" at that time.

That would make it unambiguous in the context of this particular article.

Several of the non-LDS posters seek to object to the statement as not being factual on the basis of the meaning of the word "Church" - what was being "restored."

Therefore, I shall open the thread but for rebuttal of that point only.

Do NOT turn this into a wide ranging LDS discussion thread. Make your rebuttal respectfully and then leave the thread.

Because the LDS members on this forum are still reeling from the loss of their President, Gordon B. Hinckley - I expect all of you to be on your very best behavior. Consider your remarks as if they are being made to a church assembly in mourning.

[restornu]

I don’t mind cordial discussion with those who are without guile that want to inquire having no rancor!.

I had asked you originally to change this from Devoltional to a Caucus because I wanted a civilized discussion which is welcome.

Altering the verse using bold or color to infer or imply an alternant view other than just the plain text is not pure LDS doctrine.

When one starts to use color to give there sarcastic interpretation, that is not pure LDS doctrine it is the poster spin.

By doing this the verses becomes altered changing the doctrine to fit their design.

To get into dialogue with them over this would change the topic of a thread in general.

There are some here who are disingenuous and tries to trash this thread like they practiced on open threads.

Dropping contentious post is not in keeping with civilized dialogue.

When some one posts something like scripture or doctrine it should not be altered to prejudice the question, or to poison the water.

There should be no bold or color scheme or borders it should be just the original unaltered text.

This is why the Caucus is important to prevent those kinds of tactic.

Ask the question using original state of the doctrine.

This alteration can not be controlled on a open threads but should be on a Caucus thread.

I don’t think I am asking too much to have the spirit of civil discourse on certain threads.

[Religion Moderator]

The thread was opened only to rebut the one point mentioned in post 31 above.

I expect all of the non-LDS posters to honor that limitation and post no further challenges, directly or indirectly, e.g. through use of color.

[restornu]

Thank you

[Elsie]

When one starts to use color to give there sarcastic interpretation, that is not pure LDS doctrine it is the poster spin.

By doing this the verses becomes altered changing the doctrine to fit their design.

I truly hope that the words of Our Savior in red do not offend anyone's sensitivities.

With that thought, I shall ABANDON this thread to those who wish to mourn in privacy.

[WileyPink]

I expect all of the non-LDS posters to honor that limitation and post no further challenges, directly or indirectly, e.g. through use of color.

I respect the decision of the RM and will abide by it. However, I will Bold ALL Scripture and will color Red the words of Jesus Christ during my rebuttal and other arguments, as I have done on all my other threads and posts throughout Free Republic.

The color of the text does not change its meaning, it only emphasizes and highlights it for that particular discussion's sake. To bold or color one's text is no different than to italicize it as we do as a prior quote or to simply use "" marks.

In Christ...Alone

[D-fendr]

I have raised an objection to the caucus protection. You should respect that.

I do respect the objection. It was the other portions of posts that treated the thread as open before it was opened (with conditions) that I thought were out of line.

thanks for your reply.

[Tennessee Nana]

I also will abide by the decision of the Religion Moderator ...

I send my condolences to you all at this time, and I, too, will abandon this thread...

[csense]

My condolences to the members of the LDS Church.