by Charlotte Wilson | Nov 21, 2013 | Christ's Church ("Mormons"), Joseph Smith
The Church of Jesus Christ was restored as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830, with only six baptized members (though several others were present at the organizational meeting). By the end of 1830, 280 were members of The Church of Jesus Christ,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | May 2, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith said that the Book of Mormon was the most correct book on the earth. This has been a major topic of conversation for many people who are not Mormon and do not understand what this statement means. The purpose of scripture is to teach the word of God....
by | Apr 30, 2012 | Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith
Jesus Christ’s Church Carries His Name Brian is a BYU student and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes known as the “Mormon Church” by the media). He is currently taking a religion course at Brigham Young. Below is a paper that he...
by | May 18, 2009 | Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith received very little formal education as a child and young man. He was largely educated by his parents, due to a lack of schools available. In all, he attended formal schooling only about three years. In addition, he was tutored by an angel named Moroni...
by | May 2, 2008 | Faith, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Mormon Lifestyles
Personal Response by Rachel I have summed up the most significant lesson I learned on my mission in six words: “Come unto Christ and be happy.” This phrase has become a personal motto for the rest of my life. Each morning of my mission we had an hour to do...
by | Apr 16, 2008 | Faith, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Modern Scripture, Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Lifestyles
Personal Response by Richard Neitzel Holzapfel The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is often identified as the Mormon or LDS Church. LDS, in this case, is an acronym for Latter-day Saints, a part of the official name of the LDS Church. When religious bodies...
