Essentials of Faith | Joseph Fielding Smith | June 1964

Brent L. Top shares inspiring pioneer stories. Though our trials may not be as dramatic as theirs, it still takes faith for us to follow God each day. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God can guide and strengthen us as we read, ponder, and study our patriarchal blessings and when we make and keep covenants with Him. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gospel is “simply beautiful and beautifully simple.” Understanding the simplicity of the first gospel principles helps us to live righteously. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are the literal spirit children of God. We have a divine identity and our destiny is to be exalted and become like Him. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to be born again? Baptism becomes effective through the Atonement of Jesus Christ and brings us into His family. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer W. Kimball, speaking of temples now and in the future, tells of a time when temples will be operating night and day to accomplish the Lord's work. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our baptismal covenants constitute important responsibilities, but also wonderful blessings that we need to attain our greatest goals. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As disciple-scholars, we embark on voyages of discovery and settlement, in which we look for landmarks to help us build a covenantal life. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reverence for the Savior's atoning sacrifice, faith in His power to save, and a testimony of repentance are essential to faith in the gospel. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like cairns on a trail, scriptures, prophets, and temples guide us through life’s challenges toward Christ, safety, and eternal blessings. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.