Gospel Doctrine
The sermons and writings of President Joseph F. Smith teach, in wisdom and moderation, practically every essential doctrine of the Latter-day Saints concerning the present life and the life hereafter. Not only that, but they abound in helpful counsel and advice on everyday practices in right living, stated in simple and persuasive language. President Smith’s sermons and writings breathe the true spirit of the Gospel, are sound as gold in tenet and precept, and express the will of the Master in every word.
In this section of the website we will use a lot of his writings to explain principle of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by a Prophet of God. Introductions to his writing will be used when necessary to introduce a subject.
List of Topics
- The Gospel Founded in Truth
- The Eternal Nature of the Church the Priesthood and Man
- Revelation
- Free Agency
- God and Man
- The Purpose and the Mission of the Church
- The First Principles of the Gospel
- The Church and the Man
- Priesthood
- Spiritual Gifts
- Obedience
- Prayer
- Tithing, The Poor, Industry
- Temperance, The Sabbath
- Many Duties of Man
- Marriage, the Home and the Family
- Amusements and Fashions
- Love your Enemies
- Education and Industrial Pursuits
- Missionaries
- False Teachings
- Auxiliary Organizations
- Ten Commandments
- Eternal Life and Salvation