In 2014, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published a series of “Gospel Topics Essays” to address some of the more difficult issues facing members. This page presents brief summaries of the essays, with links to the Church’s website for further reading.
About the Gospel Topics Essays Read More »
This Gospel Topics Essay helps members understand how Book of Mormon was “translated” using a seerstone rather than from the golden plates.
Book of Mormon Translation Read More »
This Gospel Topics Essay helps members rationalize the lack of DNA evidence with the claim that the Book of Mormon is an ancient record of Native Americans.
Book of Mormon and DNA Studies Read More »
This Gospel Topics Essay attempts to explain Latter-day Saint doctrines about how humans can become [like] God.
This Gospel Topics Essay defends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as being a Christian religion.
Are Mormons Christian? Read More »
This Gospel Topics Essay provides a reconciliation of the various accounts of the First Vision
First Vision Accounts Read More »
This Gospel Topics Essay explores Joseph Smith’s teachings about women, priesthood authority and the Temple.
Priesthood, Temple, and Women Read More »
