Outline of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The following outline is provided as an overview of and a topical guide to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church or, informally, the Mormon Church) is a Christian restorationist church that is considered by its followers to be the restoration of the original church founded by Jesus Christ. The church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has established congregations (called wards or branches) and built temples worldwide. It is the largest denomination in the Latter Day Saint movement founded by Joseph Smith during the period of religious revival known as the Second Great Awakening.
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Contents
- 1 Nature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 2 Beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 3 History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 4 Culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 5 Institutions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 6 Texts and scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 7 Important figures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 8 See also
- 9 References
- 10 External links
Nature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be described as all of the following:
Beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Beliefs and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Restoration (Latter Day Saints)
- Priesthood (LDS Church)
- Standard Works
- God in Mormonism
- Mormon cosmology
- King Follett discourse
- Plan of salvation (Latter Day Saints)
- Revelation (Latter Day Saints)
- Ordinance (Latter Day Saints)
- Covenant (Latter Day Saints)
- Temple (LDS Church)
- Exaltation (Mormonism)
- Baptism for the dead
Social principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Gender
- Celestial marriage
- Sexuality and Mormonism
- Homosexuality and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Duties
History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Early History
New York
Ohio
Missouri
Illinois
Pioneer Era
Utah
Modern Times
Culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Education
Genealogy
Music
Institutions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Hierarchy of leadership
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| The First Presidency: President of the Church, 1st Counselor and 2nd Counselor |
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| The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and eleven other Apostles |
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| Quorums of the Seventy The Seven Presidents of the Seventy and several dozen Seventies
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| Area Presidencies: Presidents and 1st and 2nd Counselors are filled by Seventies |
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| Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Quorums of the Seventy (Area Seventies) | Temple Presidencies | |||||||
| Stake Presidencies and High Councils | Mission Presidencies | |||||||
| Ward Bishoprics or Branch Presidencies | Elder Quorums | High Priest Groups | ||||||
| Deacon Quorums | Teacher Quorums | Priest Quorums | ||||||
Auxiliary organization
Geographical divisions
Texts and scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Key scripture
- Bible: King James Version, Joseph Smith Translation
- Book of Mormon
- Doctrine and Covenants
- Pearl of Great Price
Other Texts
Important figures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Central figures
Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Other influential figures
Groups
- Mormons
- Cultural Mormon
- Molly Mormon and Peter Priesthood
- Less-active Mormon
- Jack Mormon
- Ex-Mormon
- Anti-Mormon
Notable individuals
See also
- Index of articles related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Outline of the Book of Mormon
References
External links
- wikimindmap of this outline
