For the PowerPoint presentation given by Eric Johnson titled “Understanding the ABCs of Mormonism: An Introduction,” go to the bottom of this page

By Eric Johnson

Here is a series of articles describing the essential doctrinal teachings of Mormonism. Each article is supported by instructive citations from prominent church leaders, the Standard Works, and church publications. An attempt has been made to keep each piece to approximately 1,000 words plus a quiz at the end to test your understanding of this material. When appropriate, links to common Bible verses wrongly used to support the particular LDS teaching are provided with responses. There are a total of six categories, with 2-8 articles listed under each.

Listen to the 5 podcasts concerning this series of articles:  Part 1  Part 2  Part 3  Part 4  Part 5  September 16-20, 2019 

To check out a glossary of words with shorter definitions (typically one paragraph per term), visit “A-Z: A Simple Introduction to Terms Used by Latter-day Saints.”

Issues of Beginnings

• Creation See the article in Spanish (Español)
• Preexistence / Premortality

Issues of Authority

• Christianity
• The Great Apostasy
• Joseph Smith
• First Vision
• Church Leaders
• Scripture
• Priesthood

Issues of the Godhead

• God the Father
• Jesus
• Virgin Birth
• Holy Ghost
• The Trinity

Issues of Salvation

• The Gospel
• Sin / Transgression
• Atonement
• Grace
• Covenants / Commandments
• Obedience
• Repentance
• Forgiveness

Issues of Church Ordinances / Practices

• Water Baptism
• Sacrament
• Word of Wisdom
• Temples

Issues of the After-Life

• Judgment
• Intermediate State
• Kingdoms of Glory
• Outer darkness
• Exaltation / Eternal Life / Eternal Increase