Latter-day Saint scripture teaches that all human beings are children of God and lived with Him before this earth life. Out of love for us, as well as a desire to help us become more like Him, God presented a plan by which we could obtain physical bodies and a period of earthly experience. As the Savior, He would help mankind overcome the costs of our mortal learning — namely, sin, or separation from God — through repentance, forgiveness, ordinances, keeping covenants and following His teachings and example. This earth life grants us physical bodies and experiences that enable us to learn and grow. Through myriad challenges, gifts and unique circumstances, we exercise our God-given right to make choices and live in ways that draw us closer to God, or away from God. Because we inherit bodies and environments that are subject to weakness, we all sin, or fall short of our divine potential. All human beings, however, have the resources that enable them to progress by following Jesus Christ, no matter their circumstances or limitations. God has also provided teachings and guidance throughout the course of history, through prophets and apostles and their writings scriptures.


You Must Hear the Gospel
Journalist Resources
In the premortal existence, Heavenly Father prepared a plan to enable us to become like Him and receive a fulness of joy. The plan of salvation is the fulness of the gospel. It includes the Creation, the Fall, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and all the laws, ordinances, and doctrines of the gospel. Because of this plan, we can be perfected through the Atonement, receive a fulness of joy, and live forever in the presence of God. Our family relationships can last throughout the eternities.
Hear the Gospel
You must hear the gospel and then understand and recognize that you are lost without Jesus Christ no matter who you are and no matter what your background is. James ; James ; Matthew You must repent of your sins. Acts But repentance alone is not enough.
The great love of God for man John 2. Sent the Holy Spirit as a guide John 4. Gave the Gospel as "the power" unto salvation Romans 5. Provided atonement by the blood of Christ Romans Hear the Gospel. Romans , John 2. Believe the Gospel Hebrews , John 3. Repent of past sins Luke , Acts 4. Confess faith in Jesus Christ Romans , Matthew 5.