Gospel

The gospel is our Heavenly Father’s plan of happiness.

The central doctrine of the gospel is the Atonement of Jesus

Christ.

The Prophet Joseph Smith said, “The first principles and

ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus

Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for

the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift

of the Holy Ghost” (Articles of Faith 1:4). In its fulness, the

gospel includes all the doctrines, principles, laws, ordinances,

and covenants necessary for us to be exalted in the

celestial kingdom. The Savior has promised that if we endure

to the end, faithfully living the gospel, He will hold us guiltless

before the Father at the Final Judgment (see 3 Nephi

27:16).

The fulness of the gospel has been preached in all ages

when God’s children have been prepared to receive it. In the

latter days, or the dispensation of the fulness of times, the

gospel has been restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Additional references: Romans 1:16–17; 3 Nephi 27:13–22; D&C 11:24;

39:5–6

See also Atonement of Jesus Christ; Baptism; Faith; Holy Ghost; Jesus

Christ; Plan of Salvation; Repentance; Restoration of the Gospel