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Articles of Faith

The Articles of Faith outline 13 basic points of belief of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Prophet Joseph Smith first wrote them in a letter to John Wentworth, a newspaper editor, in response to Mr. Wentworth's request to know what members of the Church believed. They were subsequently published in Church periodicals. They are now regarded as scripture and included in the Pearl of Great Price.

Scripture References

Articles of Faith 1:1–13

Church Magazine Articles

  • "Articles of Faith: We Know What We Believe"

    Spencer W. Kimball, New Era, June 2005, 10–13
    I am wondering how many of you know the Articles of Faith. . . . Have you repeated them? You are always prepared with a sermon when you know the Articles of Faith.

  • "The Articles of Faith"

    L. Tom Perry, Ensign, May 1998, 22–24
    What a great blessing it would be if every member of the Church memorized the Articles of Faith and became knowledgeable about the principles contained in each.

  • "Sharing Time: The Articles of Faith"

    Karen Lofgreen, Friend, Jan. 1995, 36–37
    Have you ever wondered what you would say if someone asked you what you believed as a member of the Church?

  • " 'We Believe . . . .': Development of the Articles of Faith"

    John W. Welch and David J. Whittaker, Ensign, Sept. 1979, 51–55
    Ever since the Articles of Faith were written, they have taught, inspired, and directed the members of the Church in the basic principles of the gospel.

Additional Online Materials

  • "Articles of Faith"

    Guide to the Scriptures

  • "Articles of Faith"

    Encyclopedia of Mormonism
    (Please note that the contents of the Encyclopedia of Mormonism, a joint product of Brigham Young University and Macmillan Publishing Company, do not necessarily represent the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.)