Book of Mormon

A volume of scripture included in the standard works of the Church. The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ is a collection of writings and teachings of the ancient prophets and followers of Jesus Christ who lived in the Americas from approximately 590 B.C. to 421 A.D. The Prophet Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon by divine inspiration from gold plates that he received from the angel Moroni. Books in the Book of Mormon are named after the prophets who kept the records, such as Nephi, Mosiah, Alma, and Mormon. A reference from the Book of Mormon may look like this: Alma 37:35-37.

Moroni

A Book of Mormon prophet who was the son of Mormon. He received the record of his people from his father, and after writing a final message he buried the gold plates in a hill until they could be brought forth and translated. He appeared as a resurrected being to Joseph Smith and gave him the gold plates for translation, as well as instruction pertaining to the Restoration of the gospel. A statue of Moroni, with a trumpet to his lips, appears on almost all temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has come to symbolize the proclaiming of the gospel of Jesus Christ in latter-days to every creature.

Bible

One of the volumes of scripture included in the standard works of the Church. The Holy Bible is divided into two main books: the Old Testament, which contains a history of God’s people before the birth of Jesus Christ, and the New Testament, which is a record of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and His disciples. Each of these books is broken up into smaller books, which are divided into chapters and verses. A reference from the Bible may look like this: Matthew 7:21.

Revelation

The making known of divine truths by communication from God.

Gospel

The “good news” of God’s plan for the salvation of mankind. At the center of His plan is the Atoning sacrifice of His son Jesus Christ, in whom alone salvation is possible. In its fulness, the gospel includes all of the commandments, principles, ordinances, and covenants whereby human beings can be forgiven of sin, overcome the world, and attain immortality and eternal life in the kingdom of God.

Missionary

A member of the Church who is called to preach the gospel to the people of the world.

Worship

Reverence, honor, or devotion to God, sometimes involving prayer, singing hymns, meditation, sacred ordinances, or preaching.

Holy Ghost

Also called the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, and the Comforter. He witnesses, or testifies of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and reveals and teaches the truth.

Prayer

Your Heavenly Father is the source of all truth.  He loves you and wants to answer your questions, therefore, He will help you recognize the truth as you sincerely seek it and ask Him for guidance.

A simple prayer should follow four basic steps:

• Address God as “Father in Heaven” or “Heavenly Father”
• Thank Him for the things for which you are grateful
• Ask Him for what you need
• Jesus is the Mediator ( 1 John 2:1; 1 Timothy 2:5) between us and Heavenly Father, so close your prayer by saying, “In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Commandment

Instructions given by God to His children to prepare them for eternal life in the world to come.