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Gospel Principles
Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher's manual. You can grow in your understanding and testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christ and His Atonement, and the Restoration of the gospel. You can find answers to life's questions, gain an assurance of your purpose and self-worth, and face personal and family challenges with faith.
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First published January 1, 1978
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November 24, 2008
This was the first book I ever read about the Latter-Day Saints, even before the Book of Mormon. It is a comprehensive, straightforward book that covers the basic beliefs of the Mormons. There's a lot of bologna out there- if you really want to know what the Mormons believe, read this.
January 22, 2010
Since I'm in the primary, I don't get to go to these lessons in SS and RS. I got my new book and decided to read through it myself. I did this every morning while I was brushing my teeth/blow drying my hair, etc... and it was a nice way to start the day. It puts the gospel in such simple terms and explanations and I think this would be a great missionary tool. I would like to re-read it and look up all of the scripture references this time, study deeper.
April 3, 2008
great for people interested in the Church or just introduced to it... easy to understand
July 28, 2008
Nuts and bolts LDS dotrine. Moe like a primer than thoughtful disscussion. Very simply written, not meant to provoke deeper religious or philosophical thought
May 25, 2008
I'm glad I have been instructed that in my present calling whatever ward I am attending/visiting I am to attend Gospel Essentials class for Sunday School. I enjoy this manual immensely; and though I have not read it cover to cover, I love the simple and heartfelt way it reassures us of Gospel truths.
June 15, 2008
The one part of this book I will never forget, I read right after my Grandpa Rock died. It was a quote from President Ezra Taft Benson. He said something like, "If you want to know where the spirit world is, it is right here among us". I really felt the truth of that, and it comforted me when I needed it. Very simple and easy to read.
December 23, 2008
I was the Gospel Principles (Essentials) teacher for a year. It was probably the most spiritual and happy year of my life so far. It is the basic beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints religion(aka Mormons). Want to know what our church is all about, read The Book of Mormon and right behind that, this one.
October 18, 2016
I started this book almost exactly 4 years ago, it has survived three moves and some major life changes- surprised I kept my place!! part of the reason it took so long was because I looked up every scriptural reference. A little dry in some places but very informative for the most part.
February 22, 2018
I really enjoy studying the scriptures in topics, rather than just reading from cover to cover. This was a simple and straightforward book on the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I learned a lot and found some scriptures and quotes that I really enjoy.
July 26, 2018
What an amazing book! It clearly states the principles of the gospel and how to live them. My eyes were opened as I studied the fundamental teachings of the gospel in this book. I will, undoubtably, read this again!
August 2, 2018
The basics of the Gospel of Jesus Christ taught simply and clearly. I will read and use this book again and again!
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March 9, 2021Bom para a alma. Fotos legais, do universo.
December 12, 2021
Finished this book today in our church meetings after two years of studying from it. I read most of it and gave several lessons from it. Love this book! I thought the last few paragraphs summed it up perfectly. Enjoy!:
Requirements for Exaltation
The time to fulfill the requirements for exaltation is now (see Alma 34:32–34). President Joseph Fielding Smith said, “In order to obtain the exaltation we must accept the gospel and all its covenants; and take upon us the obligations which the Lord has offered; and walk in the light and the understanding of the truth; and ‘live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God’” (Doctrines of Salvation, 2:43).
To be exalted, we first must place our faith in Jesus Christ and then endure in that faith to the end of our lives. Our faith in Him must be such that we repent of our sins and obey His commandments.
He commands us all to receive certain ordinances:
1. We must be baptized.
2. We must receive the laying on of hands to be confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
3. Brethren must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and magnify their callings in the priesthood.
4. We must receive the temple endowment.
5. We must be married for eternity, either in this life or in the next.
In addition to receiving the required ordinances, the Lord commands all of us to:
1. Love God and our neighbors.
2. Keep the commandments.
3. Repent of our wrongdoings.
4. Search out our kindred dead and receive the saving ordinances of the gospel for them.
5. Attend our Church meetings as regularly as possible so we can renew our baptismal covenants by partaking of the sacrament.
6. Love our family members and strengthen them in the ways of the Lord.
7. Have family and individual prayers every day.
8. Teach the gospel to others by word and example.
9. Study the scriptures.
10. Listen to and obey the inspired words of the prophets of the Lord.
Finally, each of us needs to receive the Holy Ghost and learn to follow His direction in our individual lives.
The Lord has said, “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7). President Joseph Fielding Smith said, “If we will continue in God; that is, keep his commandments, worship him and live his truth; then the time will come when we shall be bathed in the fulness of truth, which shall grow brighter and brighter until the perfect day” (Doctrines of Salvation, 2:36).
The Prophet Joseph Smith taught: “When you climb up a ladder, you must begin at the bottom, and ascend step by step, until you arrive at the top; and so it is with the principles of the gospel—you must begin with the first, and go on until you learn all the principles of exaltation. But it will be a great while after you have passed through the veil [died] before you will have learned them. It is not all to be comprehended in this world; it will be a great work to learn our salvation and exaltation even beyond the grave” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith [2007], 268).
Joseph Smith taught: “It is the first principle of the Gospel to know for a certainty the Character of God. … He was once a man like us; … God himself, the Father of us all, dwelt on an earth, the same as Jesus Christ himself did” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel. Joseph Fielding Smith [1976], 345–46).
Our Heavenly Father knows our trials, our weaknesses, and our sins. He has compassion and mercy on us. He wants us to succeed even as He did.
Imagine what joy each of us will have when we return to our Heavenly Father if we can say: “Father, I lived according to Thy will. I have been faithful and have kept Thy commandments. I am happy to be home again.” Then we will hear Him say, “Well done … ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord” (Matthew 25:23).
Requirements for Exaltation
The time to fulfill the requirements for exaltation is now (see Alma 34:32–34). President Joseph Fielding Smith said, “In order to obtain the exaltation we must accept the gospel and all its covenants; and take upon us the obligations which the Lord has offered; and walk in the light and the understanding of the truth; and ‘live by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God’” (Doctrines of Salvation, 2:43).
To be exalted, we first must place our faith in Jesus Christ and then endure in that faith to the end of our lives. Our faith in Him must be such that we repent of our sins and obey His commandments.
He commands us all to receive certain ordinances:
1. We must be baptized.
2. We must receive the laying on of hands to be confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
3. Brethren must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and magnify their callings in the priesthood.
4. We must receive the temple endowment.
5. We must be married for eternity, either in this life or in the next.
In addition to receiving the required ordinances, the Lord commands all of us to:
1. Love God and our neighbors.
2. Keep the commandments.
3. Repent of our wrongdoings.
4. Search out our kindred dead and receive the saving ordinances of the gospel for them.
5. Attend our Church meetings as regularly as possible so we can renew our baptismal covenants by partaking of the sacrament.
6. Love our family members and strengthen them in the ways of the Lord.
7. Have family and individual prayers every day.
8. Teach the gospel to others by word and example.
9. Study the scriptures.
10. Listen to and obey the inspired words of the prophets of the Lord.
Finally, each of us needs to receive the Holy Ghost and learn to follow His direction in our individual lives.
The Lord has said, “If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God” (D&C 14:7). President Joseph Fielding Smith said, “If we will continue in God; that is, keep his commandments, worship him and live his truth; then the time will come when we shall be bathed in the fulness of truth, which shall grow brighter and brighter until the perfect day” (Doctrines of Salvation, 2:36).
The Prophet Joseph Smith taught: “When you climb up a ladder, you must begin at the bottom, and ascend step by step, until you arrive at the top; and so it is with the principles of the gospel—you must begin with the first, and go on until you learn all the principles of exaltation. But it will be a great while after you have passed through the veil [died] before you will have learned them. It is not all to be comprehended in this world; it will be a great work to learn our salvation and exaltation even beyond the grave” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith [2007], 268).
Joseph Smith taught: “It is the first principle of the Gospel to know for a certainty the Character of God. … He was once a man like us; … God himself, the Father of us all, dwelt on an earth, the same as Jesus Christ himself did” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel. Joseph Fielding Smith [1976], 345–46).
Our Heavenly Father knows our trials, our weaknesses, and our sins. He has compassion and mercy on us. He wants us to succeed even as He did.
Imagine what joy each of us will have when we return to our Heavenly Father if we can say: “Father, I lived according to Thy will. I have been faithful and have kept Thy commandments. I am happy to be home again.” Then we will hear Him say, “Well done … ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord” (Matthew 25:23).
June 12, 2017
The material found in this book is extremely dry. There is no joy, thoughtfulness, or originality found here.
Other than being offensively bland, these are a few small things that irked me:
-The "chapters" or "lessons" in this book average about five pages each. However, the "Law of Chastity" chapter was enormous in comparison: a whopping eight pages. This may not sound like much, but the only other chapter that reached that length was the "Atonement" chapter. This irritates me. For one thing, I always hear from LDS church members that the atonement of christ, forgiveness, repentance and the like are the most important principles in the church. To have the "Law of Chastity" chapter be just as big as the "Atonement" chapter? It shows where the real priorities of the church are.
-Second, the actual "Law of Chastity" chapter is terrible. It is perhaps the only place in this stale-piece-of-bread book that gets anywhere close to having any hint of emotion. And that emotion is disgust with people who have broken or might break the "Law of Chastity". In fact, sexual sin is the only sin that is described in any sort of detail in this book. I mean, sure, it mentions other sins. But only in a cursory, "Oh, don't lie!" kind of way.
-Here is the section from the "Law of Chastity" chapter that made me sick. On page 230, a quote from a First Presidency letter is inserted, which states that if a man and woman conceive a child out of wedlock, they should either get married immediately, OR place the child up for adoption specifically through LDS Family Services "to ensure that the baby will be sealed to temple-worthy parents." Excuse me, what??? What of the countless other non-LDS homes that would be a good fit for a child being put up for adoption? Or, or, what if the parents could be good parents even if they didn't get married? Crazy idea, I know.
-I feel like the LDS community dodges accusations of godhood constantly. By this, I mean that they typically deny that they believe they will become gods. Usually you will hear something along the lines of "oh, no, we don't believe we will become gods! we believe we will become like God!" When you become like God, what does that make you? A god. On page 277, in the chapter "Exaltation", here is one of the blessings given to exalted people: "they will become gods". On page 272, in the "Final Judgement" chapter, one of the perks of living in the celestial kingdom is listed as "become[ing] gods." There is no getting around it. One of the basic principles of the LDS church is becoming a god. You are tasked to work hard all of your life to become worthy of it.
-Maybe the most offensive thing in the entire book is this line: "Temple marriage is worth any sacrifice. It is a way of obtaining eternal blessings beyond measure." Any sacrifice? Any?
-Back to the "Law of Chastity" chapter. I know, I know, I'm mostly picking on this one chapter. But really, this chapter just highlights a lot of things wrong with the church, including misplaced priorities. Can I just highlight one last thing? It is emphasized that having sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, etc. is "abominable above all sins save it be the shedding of innocent blood or denying the Holy Ghost." Let me reiterate. Killing somebody is only considered slightly worse than having premarital sex. I'm going to pick it even further. The previous line makes sure to clarify that it is innocent blood. So...if you murder somebody you don't consider to be innocent, does that make it okay? Does it only make it less bad?
In summary, this book is a waste of time and paper. Read something more productive instead.
Other than being offensively bland, these are a few small things that irked me:
-The "chapters" or "lessons" in this book average about five pages each. However, the "Law of Chastity" chapter was enormous in comparison: a whopping eight pages. This may not sound like much, but the only other chapter that reached that length was the "Atonement" chapter. This irritates me. For one thing, I always hear from LDS church members that the atonement of christ, forgiveness, repentance and the like are the most important principles in the church. To have the "Law of Chastity" chapter be just as big as the "Atonement" chapter? It shows where the real priorities of the church are.
-Second, the actual "Law of Chastity" chapter is terrible. It is perhaps the only place in this stale-piece-of-bread book that gets anywhere close to having any hint of emotion. And that emotion is disgust with people who have broken or might break the "Law of Chastity". In fact, sexual sin is the only sin that is described in any sort of detail in this book. I mean, sure, it mentions other sins. But only in a cursory, "Oh, don't lie!" kind of way.
-Here is the section from the "Law of Chastity" chapter that made me sick. On page 230, a quote from a First Presidency letter is inserted, which states that if a man and woman conceive a child out of wedlock, they should either get married immediately, OR place the child up for adoption specifically through LDS Family Services "to ensure that the baby will be sealed to temple-worthy parents." Excuse me, what??? What of the countless other non-LDS homes that would be a good fit for a child being put up for adoption? Or, or, what if the parents could be good parents even if they didn't get married? Crazy idea, I know.
-I feel like the LDS community dodges accusations of godhood constantly. By this, I mean that they typically deny that they believe they will become gods. Usually you will hear something along the lines of "oh, no, we don't believe we will become gods! we believe we will become like God!" When you become like God, what does that make you? A god. On page 277, in the chapter "Exaltation", here is one of the blessings given to exalted people: "they will become gods". On page 272, in the "Final Judgement" chapter, one of the perks of living in the celestial kingdom is listed as "become[ing] gods." There is no getting around it. One of the basic principles of the LDS church is becoming a god. You are tasked to work hard all of your life to become worthy of it.
-Maybe the most offensive thing in the entire book is this line: "Temple marriage is worth any sacrifice. It is a way of obtaining eternal blessings beyond measure." Any sacrifice? Any?
-Back to the "Law of Chastity" chapter. I know, I know, I'm mostly picking on this one chapter. But really, this chapter just highlights a lot of things wrong with the church, including misplaced priorities. Can I just highlight one last thing? It is emphasized that having sex outside of marriage, homosexuality, etc. is "abominable above all sins save it be the shedding of innocent blood or denying the Holy Ghost." Let me reiterate. Killing somebody is only considered slightly worse than having premarital sex. I'm going to pick it even further. The previous line makes sure to clarify that it is innocent blood. So...if you murder somebody you don't consider to be innocent, does that make it okay? Does it only make it less bad?
In summary, this book is a waste of time and paper. Read something more productive instead.
February 26, 2014
This is a manual, and thus, meant for study. So, it does not make sense to give a lot of comments. Here are a couple of things that impressed me as I finished the book.
"We Should Prepare Now for Judgment"
"What must we do to be ready for the Final Judgment?"
"In reality, every day is a day of judgment. We speak, think, and act according to celestial, terrestrial, or telestial law. Our faith in Jesus Christ, as shown by our daily actions, determines which kingdom we will inherit."
From Page 273 from Chapter 46
"To be exalted, we first must place our faith in Jesus Christ and then endure in that faith to the end of our lives. Our faith in Him must be such that we repent of our sins and obey His commandments."
"He commands us all to receive certain ordinances:
1. We must be baptized.
2. We must receive the laying on of hands to be confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
3. Brethren must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and magnify their callings in the priesthood.
4. We must receive the temple endowment.
5. We must be married for eternity, either in this life or in the next. "
"In addition to receiving the required ordinances, the Lord commands all of us to:
1. Love God and our neighbors.
2. Keep the commandments.
3. Repent of our wrongdoings.
4. Search out our kindred dead and receive the saving ordinances of the gospel for them.
5. Attend our Church meetings as regularly as possible so we can renew our baptismal covenants by partaking of the sacrament.
6. Love our family members and strengthen them in the ways of the Lord.
7. Have family and individual prayers every day.
8. Teach the gospel to others by word and example.
9. Study the scriptures.
10. Listen to and obey the inspired words of the prophets of the Lord."
Most of Page 278 from Chapter 47
"We Should Prepare Now for Judgment"
"What must we do to be ready for the Final Judgment?"
"In reality, every day is a day of judgment. We speak, think, and act according to celestial, terrestrial, or telestial law. Our faith in Jesus Christ, as shown by our daily actions, determines which kingdom we will inherit."
From Page 273 from Chapter 46
"To be exalted, we first must place our faith in Jesus Christ and then endure in that faith to the end of our lives. Our faith in Him must be such that we repent of our sins and obey His commandments."
"He commands us all to receive certain ordinances:
1. We must be baptized.
2. We must receive the laying on of hands to be confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
3. Brethren must receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and magnify their callings in the priesthood.
4. We must receive the temple endowment.
5. We must be married for eternity, either in this life or in the next. "
"In addition to receiving the required ordinances, the Lord commands all of us to:
1. Love God and our neighbors.
2. Keep the commandments.
3. Repent of our wrongdoings.
4. Search out our kindred dead and receive the saving ordinances of the gospel for them.
5. Attend our Church meetings as regularly as possible so we can renew our baptismal covenants by partaking of the sacrament.
6. Love our family members and strengthen them in the ways of the Lord.
7. Have family and individual prayers every day.
8. Teach the gospel to others by word and example.
9. Study the scriptures.
10. Listen to and obey the inspired words of the prophets of the Lord."
Most of Page 278 from Chapter 47
January 15, 2015
Religious books such as this are not rated on the truthfulness or not of their content. I find it quite odd that people read religious books entirely dependent on faith and that rate them poorly if they "don't believe" the content or rate them highly if they do believe the content. My rating of religious books is based purely on the literary qualities rather than when one can prove or disprove the interior. It would seem strange to me for example that I would venture our to read about Judaism or such and then give every piece of writing a low score simply because I am not Jewish or don't want to believe in the faith without regard for the beauty of the writings or teachings in their own regard from a literary standpoint.
To this end, this collection of teachings or principles provides a good breadth and base of knowledge regarding the teachings of Mormonism. The structure is such that it appeals to older children even up to adults. I have myself seen this used (and used it myself) with adults who have been in the faith their entire life, adults new to the faith, as well as with teens and children. It lends itself well to flexibility. Ultimately the value of the book is the breadth of topics and resources and the prose itself is not earth shattering or anything.
To this end, this collection of teachings or principles provides a good breadth and base of knowledge regarding the teachings of Mormonism. The structure is such that it appeals to older children even up to adults. I have myself seen this used (and used it myself) with adults who have been in the faith their entire life, adults new to the faith, as well as with teens and children. It lends itself well to flexibility. Ultimately the value of the book is the breadth of topics and resources and the prose itself is not earth shattering or anything.
July 4, 2017
Loved this book and it's presentation of the facts of the LDS Church. For any who are interested just in Mormon doctrine or the investigator seeking answers this is your book.
For any with a non-Catholic Christian upbringing the first eight chapters and a few at the end will remind you of your earlier teachings. All in all a comfortable balance.
The book is broken down to cover one main aspect per chapter. From there the chapter is divided into easy sections that face a question or truth then follows, up with an introductory question. After the section is finished there are one to a few closing questions while Additional Verses help you to read the original places where the information can be found and supported.
Again loved the easy-to-read and understand format so would highly recommend it. If you have questions but don't want to contact the Church just write your questions down since the majority of the time they answer will appear later on in another chapter with more details.
For any with a non-Catholic Christian upbringing the first eight chapters and a few at the end will remind you of your earlier teachings. All in all a comfortable balance.
The book is broken down to cover one main aspect per chapter. From there the chapter is divided into easy sections that face a question or truth then follows, up with an introductory question. After the section is finished there are one to a few closing questions while Additional Verses help you to read the original places where the information can be found and supported.
Again loved the easy-to-read and understand format so would highly recommend it. If you have questions but don't want to contact the Church just write your questions down since the majority of the time they answer will appear later on in another chapter with more details.
August 28, 2014
Definitely a good introduction to LDS beliefs, practices, and church structure. It's well-written, easy to comprehend and follow along. It is very similar to the Catechism of the Catholic Church in structure and content, only much less exhaustive. I was surprised this is a manual used in adult classes, because it felt like it was intended for a younger audience, maybe junior high to high school age. Obviously I'm not of this faith tradition, but the most useful thing about this book is that if you are wondering where some doctrine or practice comes from, it's easy to find where it is in this book, and you'll find an explanation along with the passages of the Bible and LDS scriptures that are interpreted to indicate the truth of that particular belief. Basically if you're wondering "where'd they get that idea?" about anything in Mormonism, it's pretty easy to look it up with this book.
May 31, 2010
Having just read the older edition of Gospel Principles just a few months ago, it was fun to notice all of the updates in this book:
- citations to the Proclamation on the Family
- numerous references to the "Teachings of the Prophets" books we have been studying the third-hour for the past several years
- explicit statements that copying movies and music without the copyright holder's permission is stealing
- more explicit warnings about pornography
One deletion that I miss: The quote from President Joseph F. Smith about the importance of regularly inhaling fresh air, taking plenty of exercise, and bathing regularly in pure water.
- citations to the Proclamation on the Family
- numerous references to the "Teachings of the Prophets" books we have been studying the third-hour for the past several years
- explicit statements that copying movies and music without the copyright holder's permission is stealing
- more explicit warnings about pornography
One deletion that I miss: The quote from President Joseph F. Smith about the importance of regularly inhaling fresh air, taking plenty of exercise, and bathing regularly in pure water.
December 10, 2011
I gave it a 4 because it's very simple, foundational, basic beliefs about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--yet I realized when I read this review that for that very reason others who are not members or have not been in the church long may rate it a 5 for that very reason:
"This was the first book I ever read about the Latter-Day Saints, even before the Book of Mormon. It is a comprehensive, straightforward book that covers the basic beliefs of the Mormons. There's a lot of bologna out there- if you really want to know what the Mormons believe, read this."
She is right.
"This was the first book I ever read about the Latter-Day Saints, even before the Book of Mormon. It is a comprehensive, straightforward book that covers the basic beliefs of the Mormons. There's a lot of bologna out there- if you really want to know what the Mormons believe, read this."
She is right.
December 25, 2011
It took me two whole years...but I finally finished. For those of you not in the loop, it was supposed to take two years. :) Anyway, this book is a complete treasure and I would recommend it to anyone. If you're interested in learning more about basic gospel principles, this book covers them in 47 short chapters complete with scriptural references. You don't have to read it straight through, cover to cover--you can pick and choose the topics in which you're most interested. Beauty and Simplicity...it's all right there, Folks!
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August 22, 2014Seems to talk less about what I think of as the Gospel and more about how we ought to live. It comes off as legalistic, referring to "grace" as something that has to be earned and deserved. Only the ending talks much about metaphysics, but even here it's more in the sense of what we'll earn for ourselves if we live the right way. The principles were generally sound--speaking on generosity, the importance of family, work, etc. I didn't care much for the motives being suggested, though.
April 30, 2009
I've studied this several times on my own...
However, I just finished reading the whole thing to the kids. Lots to discuss and they easily understood it. I'm determined, that they (like I, thanks to my wonderful parents) enter the MTC and find these things a review and not a revelation. (paraphrased quote by Sister Julie Beck).
However, I just finished reading the whole thing to the kids. Lots to discuss and they easily understood it. I'm determined, that they (like I, thanks to my wonderful parents) enter the MTC and find these things a review and not a revelation. (paraphrased quote by Sister Julie Beck).
January 5, 2009
A great book for the basics. I had to reread this when I taught Gospel Principles. It has great ideas that give strong reasoning for action in the Church. Although the questions were often weak, it was easy to come up with ones to spark discussion. I loved to teach an eager audience that was willing to discuss the controverisal topics. Not always the best place though in gospel principles.
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January 12, 2021I know the gospel principles in this book are true. Overall it was a good basic review of the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
I learned a few new things reading this book. Some sections could have been written better. At times I wish the book included a little more information about certain topics.
I learned a few new things reading this book. Some sections could have been written better. At times I wish the book included a little more information about certain topics.
December 5, 2011
This is the Relief Society and Melchizedek Priesthood lesson book for the years 2010 and 2011. Previously and now it is also the basic lesson book for investigators and new members of the church. A new edition with some updates was put out for 2010. There are 47 lessons on the most basic principles of the Gospel, with plenty of references for deeper study.
December 19, 2011
I've read older versions of this book. It was very refreshing to read this new update on an old classic. The look might have changed, but the doctrines and principles are still the same. And that's the important part of this book. Change is normal in our lives, but with consistent change, must also be consistent principles that shape our lives and keep us on the right track.
August 17, 2017
I was born and raised a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and thought I understood the basics, but this book really opened my eyes in many ways. Yes, much of it just reiterates things I learned over and over during years of Sunday school and the likes. But there were things it taught me that I had no idea about. Definitely a must read.
August 2, 2008
This was a great review of what the church teaches. I really enjoyed it.
October 8, 2009
This book is used in Sunday School to describe the basic principles of the LDS church. It is VERY easy to read, understand, and to apply in our daily lives.
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