What better way to start the week than writing about the soul. I love that we all get to choose in what we believe in. Without that choice, we would never have or know the truth of love, compassion, peace and joy.

Through the freedom of choice, I was baptized into the Mormon church in 2006. We all have our own beliefs, as well a members of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints.

I have heard of many things that people think we believe in. This post is a great way to clear and inform you of our beliefs.

Just like I did my own investigation, I encourage you to do your own by visiting your nearest chapel. Also, the best way to get information about the church is if you ask a missionary. Especially since that is what missionaries do for 18 months – 2 years. 

Salt Lake City, Utah Temple

There is nothing that explains our beliefs better than the 13 Articles of Faith.  

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 paradisaical 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.

Angel Moroni

In conclusion, I know that the church is true. I would of never had that certainty without my own personal studies and through prayer…of course. I believe that the Book of Mormon is true.And, I know that Jesus Christ is the head of our church. 

You can always write any questions in the comments below. I will be more than happy to answer them or point you in the right direction. If you are a member of the church, I welcome your testimony.

  Much love, peace and joy