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Introduction

Chapter 1

There Is a God

The Nature of God

Coming to Know God

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 2

We Are Children of Our Heavenly Father

We Developed Personalities and Talents

Our Heavenly Father Presented a Plan

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 3

A Savior and Leader Was Needed

Jesus Christ Became Our Chosen Leader and Savior

The War in Heaven

We Have the Savior's Teachings to Follow

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 4

Agency Is an Eternal Principle

Agency Is a Necessary Part of the Plan of Salvation

Agency Requires That There Be a Choice

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 5

God's Plan for Us

Jesus Created the Earth

Carrying Out the Creation

God's Creations Show His Love

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 6

Adam and Eve Were the First to Come to Earth

The Garden of Eden

Adam and Eve's Separation from God

Great Blessings Resulted from the Transgression

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 7

The Holy Ghost Came to Adam and Eve

Attributes of the Holy Ghost

The Mission of the Holy Ghost

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 8

What is Prayer

Why Do We Pray

When Should We Pray?

How Should We Pray

How Are Prayers Answered?

Additional Scriptures and Other Sources

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Chapter 9

Prophets Are God's Representatives on the Earth

Through the Ages God Has Called Prophets...

We Have a Living Prophet on the Earth Today

We Should Sustain the Lord's Prophet

Great Blessings Follow Obedience to the Prophet

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Chapter 10

The Scriptures Are Available to Us Today

Words of Our Living Prophets

Studying the Scriptures

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Chapter 11

The Life of Christ Was Predicted...

He Was the Only Begotten of the Father

He Led a Perfect Life

He Taught Us How to Love and Serve...

He Organized the Only True Church

He Redeemed Us from Our Sins...

His Sacrifice Showed His Love for His Father...

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Chapter 12

The Atonement Is Necessary for Our Salvation

Jesus Christ Was the Only One...

Christ Suffered and Died to Atone for Our Sins

The Atonement and Resurrection...

The Atonement Makes It Possible for Those...

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Chapter 13

What Is the Priesthood

Why Do We Need the Priesthood on the Earth?

How Do Men Receive the Priesthood?

How Do Men Properly Use the Priesthood?

What Blessings Come When We Use...

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Chapter 14

The Priesthood Is on the Earth Today

Two Divisions of Priesthood

Keys of the Priesthood

The Offices and Dujteis of the Aaronic Priesthood

The Offices and Duties of the Melch. Phd.

The Quorums of the Aaronic Priesthood

The Quorums of the Melch. Priesthood

Importance of Priesthood Quorums

Auxiliaries to the Priesthood

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Chapter 15

The Nature of Covenants

God's Covenant with Abraham and His ...

Members of the Church Are a Covenant People

The New and Everlasting Covenant

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Chapter 16

Some Features That Identify the Church...

The Church of Jesus Christ in the Americas

Apostassy from the True Church

A Restoration Foretold

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Chapter 17

The Church of Jesus Christ Was Taken...

The Lord Promised to Restore His True Church

New Revelation from God

Authority from God Was Restored

Christ's Church Was Organized Again

Important Truths Were Restored

The Church of Jesus Christ Will Never Be...

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Chapter 18

What Is Faith?

Why Should We Have Faith in Jesus Christ?

How Can We Increase Our Faith in Jesus Christ?

What Are Some Blessings That Follow Faith?

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 19

We All Need to Repent

Becoming Free from Our Sins through Repentance

Principles of Repentance

How Repentance Helps Us

The Dangers of Procrastinating Our Repentance

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 20

The Commandment to Be Baptized

The Correct Mode of Baptism

Baptism at the Age of Accountability

We Make Covenants When We Are Baptized

Baptism Gives Us a New Beginning

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 21

The Holy Ghost

The Gift of the Holy Ghost

Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost

Recognizing the Influence of the Holy Ghost

One of God's Greatest Gifts

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Chapter 22

The Gifts of the Spirit

We Can Develop Our Gifts

Satan Imitates the Gifts of the Spirit

We Must Be Careful with Our Gifts of the Spirit

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Chapter 23

Christ Introduced the Sacrament

How the Sacrament Is Administered

The Covenants We Renew during the Sacrament

Our Attitude When Partaking of the Sacrament

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 24

The Meaning of the Sabbath Day

The Purpose of the Sabbath Day

History of the Sabbath

The Lord's Day

Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy

Blessings for Observing the Sabbath

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 25

How to Fast Properly

The Fast Day

Fast Offerings

We Are Blessed When We Fst

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Chapter 26

The Meaning of Sacrafice

The Law of Sacrifice Was Practiced Anciently

We Still Must Sacrifice

We Must Be Willing to Sacrifice Everything...

Sacrifice Helps Us Prepare to Live...

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 27

Work Is an Eternal Principle

We Are Commanded to Work

Family Responsibiliy

We Can Enjoy Our Work

God Condemns Idleness

Work, Recreation, and Rest

The Blessings of Work

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 28

How We Can Serve

Why the Savior Wants Us to Serve Others

We Receive Blessings through Service

Opportunities to Serve

Jesus Christ Is the Perfect Example of Service

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Chapter 29

Our Bodies Are Temples of God

We Are Commanded Not to Take Certain Things...

We Are Taught That Certain Things Are Good...

Work, Rest, and Exercise Are Important

Promised Blessings for Living the Lord's Law...

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 30

What Is Charity?

Charity Is the Greatest of All Virtues

Charity Includes Giving to the Sick...

Charity Comes from the Heart

Developing the Virtue of Charity

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Chapter 31

Honesty Is a Principle of Salvation

To Lie Is Dishonest

To Steal Is Dishonest

To Cheat Is Dishonest

We Must Not Excuse Our Dishonesty

We Can Be Completely Honest

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 32

Paying Tithes and Offerings

Obeying the Law of Tithing

We Should Give Willingly

Tithing and Other Offerings

We Are Blessed When We Give...

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Chapter 33

The Lord's Church Is a Missionary Church

The Gospel Will Be Preached to All the World

Missionary Work Is Important

We Should All Be Missionaries

The Lord Promises Us Blessings...

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Chapter 34

We All Have Different Talents and Abilities

We Should Use and Improve Our Talents

We Can Develop Our Talents...

The Lord Will Bless Us If We Use Our Talents...

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Chapter 35

We Should Obey God Willingly

We Can Obey without Understanding Why

God Will Prepare a Way

No Commandment Is Too Small or Too Great...

Jesus Christ Obeyed His Father

Results of Obedience and Disobedience

The Obedient Gain Eternal Life

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Chapter 36

The Importance of Families

Th Eternal Family

Loving Family Relationships

How to Have a Successful Family

Additional Scriptures and Other Sources

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Chapter 37

Responsibilities of the Parents

Responsibilities of the Father

Responsibilities of the Mother

Responsibilities of the Children

Accepting Responsibilities Brings Blessings

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Chapter 38

Marrriage Is Ordained of God

Eternal Marriage Is Essential for Exaltation

Eternal Marriage Must Be Performed...

Benefits of an Eternal Marriage

We Must Prepare for an Eternal Marriage

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Chapter 39

A Note to Parents

The Power of Procreation

The Law of Chastity

Satan Wants Us to Break the Law of Chastity

Breaking the Law of Chastity is Extremely Serious

Those Who Beak the Law of Chastity...

Those Who Keep the Law of Chastity...

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Chapter 40

Heavenly Father Wants His Children...

Temples of the Lord

Temple Ordinances Seal Families...

Our Ancestors Need Our Help

Family History-How We Begin Helping...

Additional Family History Opportunities

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Chapter 41

Life after Death

Where Is the Postmortal Spirit World

What Is the Nature of Our Spirits?

What Are the Conditions in the Postmortal...

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Chapter 42

The House of Israel Are God's...

The House of Israel Was Scattered

The House of Israel Must Be Gathered

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 43

Jesus Christ Will Return to the Earth

Knowing the Signs of the Times Can Help Us

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 44

Looking Forward to the Savior's Second Coming

What Will Jesus Do When He Comes Again?

How Will We Know When the Savior's Second...

How Can We Be Ready When the Savior Comes?

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Chapter 45

People on the Earth during the Millennium

Conditions during the Millennium

One Final Struggle after the Millennium

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 46

Judgements of God

Our Words, Works, and Thoughts Are Used...

We Will Be Judged by Records

Inheriting a Place in a Kingdom of Glory

We Should Prepare Now for Judgment

Additional Scriptures

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Chapter 47

The Plan for Our Progression

Exaltation

Blessings of Exaltation

Requirements for Exaltation

After We Have Been Faithful and Endured...

Additional Scriptures

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