Gospel Principles They shall come to the knowledge of their Redeemer and the very points of his doctrine, that they may know how to come unto him and be saved. 1 Nephi 15:14 Gospel Principles Published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City, Utah Your comments and suggestions about this book would be appreciated. Please submit them to Curriculum Development, 50 East North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-0024. E-mail:
[email protected]. Please list your name, address, ward, and stake. Be sure to give the title of the book. Then offer your comments and suggestions about the book’s strengths and areas of potential improvement. © 1978, 2009 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America English approval: 5/07 Contents Introduction . 1 Chapter 1 Our Heavenly Father . 5 Chapter 2 Our Heavenly Family . 9 Chapter 3 Jesus Christ, Our Chosen Leader and Savior . .13 Chapter 4 Freedom to Choose . .17 Chapter 5 The Creation . .23 Chapter 6 The Fall of Adam and Eve . .27 Chapter 7 The Holy Ghost . .31 Chapter 8 Praying to Our Heavenly Father . .35 Chapter 9 Prophets of God . .39 Chapter 10 Scriptures . 45 Chapter 11 The Life of Christ . 51 Chapter 12 The Atonement . 59 Chapter 13 The Priesthood . 67 Chapter 14 Priesthood Organization . .73 Chapter 15 The Lord’s Covenant People . .81 Chapter 16 The Church of Jesus Christ in Former Times . .87 Chapter 17 The Church of Jesus Christ Today . .95 Chapter 18 Faith in Jesus Christ .