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What Mormons Believe
LDS Scriptures
Nature of
God
The Fall of Adam
Salvation
First Principles and Ordinances
Being called of God
Joseph Smith
Sacrament
Organization of the Church
Gifts of the Spirit
Continuing Revelation
Literal Gathering of Israel
Worship
Obeying the Law
Good works
Morality
Temples
Genealogy
Tithing
Word of Wisdom (health)
Free Agency
References
* JST= Joseph Smith Translation
** From the Book of Mormon
++ LDS Scripture given through Joseph Smith and other prophets
## (In the Pearl of Great Price)
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LDS Scriptures
Joseph Smith Translation (JST)
Not included in the Pearl of Great Price, but included in the foot notes throughout the LDS Scriptures.
A revision or translation of the King James Version of the Bible in English, which the Prophet Joseph Smith began in June 1830. He was commanded by God to make
the translation and regarded it as part of his calling as a prophet.
Although Joseph completed most of the translation by July 1833, he continued until his death in 1844 to make modifications while preparing a manuscript for
publication. Though he published some parts of the translation during his lifetime, it is possible that he would have made additional changes had he lived to
publish the entire work. The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints published the first edition of Joseph Smith’s inspired translation in 1867.
They have published several editions since that time.
The Prophet learned many things during the translation process. Several sections of the Doctrine and Covenants were received because of his translation work (such
as D&C 76, 77, 91, and 132). Also, the Lord gave Joseph specific instructions for the translation, which were recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants (D&C 37: 1;
45: 60-61; 76: 15-18; 90: 13; 91; 94: 10; 104: 58; 124: 89). The book of Moses and Joseph Smith—Matthew, now included in the Pearl of Great Price, were taken
directly from the Joseph Smith Translation.
The Joseph Smith Translation has restored some of the plain and precious things that have been lost from the Bible (1 Nephi 13). Although it is not the official
Bible of the Church, this translation does offer many interesting insights and is very valuable in understanding the Bible. It is also a witness for the divine
calling and ministry of the Prophet Joseph Smith. |
LDS Scriptures--Intro
Old Testament
New Testament
Book of Mormon (Another Testament of Jesus Christ)
Doctrine and Covenants
Pearl of Great Price
Joseph Smith Translation (JST)
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