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About the Course

Lessons

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Lesson 1:
Desire

Spiritual things can be proved using the Lord’s “scientific method” found in Alma 32. Will you “exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you?” (Alma 32:27).

Lesson 2:
Questions

Questions are good! If you are not asking questions, you are not growing in the gospel (2 Nephi 28:30). Will you “doubt not, but be believing?” (Mormon 9:27)

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Lesson 3:
Jesus Christ

You can avoid any faith crisis, but only if your conversion is built on Jesus Christ (Helaman 5:12). Will you build your foundation on Christ and make Him your bedrock?

Lesson 4:
Joseph Smith

Despite his defects or faults, Joseph has done more for your salvation “save Jesus only” (D&C 135:3). Will you accept him at the Lord’s chosen prophet—flaws and all?

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Lesson 5:
Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon is your most reliable and tangible source of truth. If the Book of Mormon falls, the Church falls (1 Nephi 15:24; Book of Mormon Introduction). Will you discover its truths again and again (Moroni 10:4–5)?

Lesson 6:
Plan of Salvation

The gospel fruits taste sweetest when you see the big picture. When you have doubts or concerns, will you ask questions and accept answers from an eternal view?

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Lesson 7:
Study

Becoming spiritually and intellectually self-reliant is a never-ending process. Will you “seek learning, even by study and also by faith” (D&C 88:118)?

Lesson 8:
Resources

When searching for truth, beware of the lies and falsehoods you run across from sources trying to tear down the Church or distort the facts. Will you keep things in context and refuse to reduce the doctrines and principles of the gospel to one-line memes from questionable sources?

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Lesson 9:
Holy Ghost

You will not know all eternal truths using the senses—taste, smell, touch, hearing, and sight. Will you use your “sixth sense” (Light of Christ) which is more convincing than the other five senses? (D&C 88:118)

Lesson 10:
Obedience

“…Inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land; but inasmuch as ye will not keep my commandments ye shall be cut off from my presence” (2 Ne. 1:20). Will you obey and “pluck the fruit thereof, which is most precious” (Alma 32:27–43)?

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Lesson 11:
Church Policies

Church policies and procedures will change—when the Lord sees fit and on the Lord’s timetable. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord” (Isaiah 55:8). Will you hold fast to primary truths (Jesus Christ and Joseph Smith) while accepting changes to secondary things (policies and procedures)?  

Lesson 12:
Church History

Even though the history of the Church has its sketchy, dark spots, the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is still the Lord’s Church on the earth (D&C 1:30). When studying Church history, will you give each event a 360° look? 

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Lesson 13:
Imperfect People

We are commanded to come unto Christ, not the people or leaders in His Church (D&C 1:37–38). Will you forgive members and leaders for their short comings? 

Lesson 14:
Daily Habits

Treat your testimony like manna. Hold fast to the rod of iron (1 Nephi 8:24) or you will eventually spiritually die—no matter your church calling, or how long you have been a member, or how many spiritual experiences you have had in your life. Will you connect with Deity continually? 

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Lesson 15:    Remembering

Remember! Remember the blessings you have already received. Remember what you already know to be true. Remember when the Lord spoke “peace to your mind concerning the matter” (D&C 6:23). Will you keep a journal and continue on the covenant path, remembering the Lord’s hand in your life as you exercise faith and endure to the end?

AVOIDING A FAITH CRISIS
Introduction

This course will help you learn how to turn a faith crisis on any church topic into a faith-building opportunity when you have questions, concerns, or doubts about church history, doctrines, or policies about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

AVOIDING A FAITH CRISIS
Overview

Learn about the 15 classes.

AVOIDING A FAITH CRISIS
How to LAB

Everything you need to know about avoiding a faith crisis can be summed up into three words: Learn, Apply, Believe (LAB).

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