55 Truths in the Book of Mormon

Prayerfully studying the truths in the Book of Mormon can help you acquire the spiritual knowledge you need to guide your life and to answer questions that you or others may have. Here is a sample of the truths you can learn during your study of the Book of Mormon at seminary, at home, and at church. As you study, ponder, and pray over them, consider ways to share and act upon what you have learned to deepen your understanding, testimony, and conversion to these important truths.

Joseph Smith was a prophet in the last days.

Introduction to the Book of Mormon

The purpose of the Book of Mormon is to persuade all to believe in Jesus Christ.

1 Nephi 6:4–6; 2 Nephi 25:23

The Lord commands us to marry and have children unto Him.

1 Nephi 7:1–5

Trust God and you will be blessed.

1 Nephi 9:3, 5–6

Our eternal progression depends upon our ability to choose and act for ourselves.

2 Nephi 2:5, 14–16, 27–29

God loves all His children perfectly.

2 Nephi 26:33

We are all alike unto God.

2 Nephi 26:33

In the last days people will reject prophets.

2 Nephi 27:1–5

Prayers are often answered over a period of time.

2 Nephi 28:30

Jesus was baptized to fulfill all righteousness.

2 Nephi 31:5–7

To find truth, pray and study the word of God.

2 Nephi 32:3, 8–9

The Spirit teaches us to pray.

2 Nephi 32:3, 8–9

The Lord wants us to be chaste.

Jacob 2:22–35

You receive blessings by keeping the commandments.

Mosiah 2:41

A seer knows the past, present, and future.

Mosiah 8:13–17

Refusing to forgive affects generations.

Mosiah 19:12–18

Resurrection is the uniting of spirit and body.

Alma 11:42–43

If you are truly converted, you will not fall away.

Alma 23:5–13

To nourish faith, have a desire to believe.

Alma 32:27

Procreation’s sacred power is for marriage.

Alma 39:9

Perfection is not required to obtain mercy.

Alma 42:15–31

Obey commandments with exactness to prevail.

Alma 57:21

Humility helps avoid pride and destruction.

Helaman 11

The Savior always does the will of His Father.

3 Nephi 11:10–11

The Savior atoned for the sins of all mankind.

3 Nephi 11:10–11

We are commanded to follow the perfect example of Jesus Christ.

3 Nephi 12:48

Watch and pray always to avoid temptation.

3 Nephi 18:15, 20–21

Christ invites us to repent and come unto Him.

3 Nephi 27:20

As covenant people, our responsibility is to bless all nations.

3 Nephi 29

When you act in faith, you gain spiritual knowledge.

Ether 12:6

Charity is the pure love of Christ.

Moroni 7:45, 47–48

Forgiveness from God is given when we seek with real intent.

Moroni 6:5–9

Jesus Christ is the Savior, and Joseph Smith is His chosen prophet.

Introduction to the Book of Mormon

God always prepares a way for you to obey His commandments.

1 Nephi 3:7

The Book of Mormon builds on the Bible’s witness of Christ.

1 Nephi 13:26–29, 39–42

We receive direction from God through faith, diligence, and obedience.

1 Nephi 16:27–29

Learning is good if we follow God’s counsel.

2 Nephi 9:28–29

We can be saved only through Jesus Christ.

2 Nephi 25:19–20

The Book of Mormon was translated by the gift and power of God.

2 Nephi 27:6–23

The words of Christ will tell you what to do.

2 Nephi 32:3

The Spirit speaks the truth.

Jacob 4:13

We serve God by serving others.

Mosiah 2:17

The natural man is an enemy to God.

Mosiah 3:19

God knows all things and is the source of all truth.

Mosiah 4:9

We covenant with the Lord through baptism.

Mosiah 18:8–10

The Lord gives us strength to endure trials.

Mosiah 23:20–24; 24:13–15

Jesus Christ suffered for our sins, pains, and sicknesses.

Alma 7:11–13

Faith is not a perfect knowledge.

Alma 32:21

Learn to keep the commandments in your youth.

Alma 37:35

Christ is a sure foundation.

Helaman 5:12

The Lord will fulfill all the words spoken through His prophets.

3 Nephi 1:1–26

We pray in the name of Jesus Christ.

3 Nephi 18:15,20–21

God works miracles according to our faith and His will.

Mormon 9:20–21

Faith is hope for things that are true but not seen.

Ether 12:6

We can gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon as we read, ponder, and pray.

Moroni 10:3–5