Articles of Faith 1:8

The scriptures are translated so all of God’s children can learn about Him and His plan. Trace the letters to see the names of the Holy Bible and Book of Mormon in many languages. Location in the Scriptures: Article of Faith 8. Memorize the Scriptures: We believe the Bible to be the word of God so far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

An illustration of the eighth article of faith—“Word of God” (a young boy studying the scriptures).

Children imagining the scripture stories that their mother is reading to them. From the section “The Gospel” in the Children’s Songbook, pages 84–85; watercolor illustration by Phyllis Luch.

“We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.” —Articles of Faith 1:8

A maze starting with people who speak different languages and leading to copies of the Book of Mormon in their languages.

“The scriptures are the word of God. They are God’s landmarks that show the way we should travel in order to draw closer to our Savior and reach worthy goals.”—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Walking in Circles”

“Our brethren of Judah knew Him in ancient times, our brethren of Ephraim also.”—President Boyd K. Packer, “Scriptures”

Joseph Smith Translating (Joseph Smith Translating the Gold Plates), by Del Parson; Primary manual 5-14

“What all of us learn by studying the scriptures: Who we are. What we can become. Prophecies for us and for our posterity. The commandments, laws, ordinances, and covenants we must live by to obtain eternal life. And how we must live in order to endure to the end and return to our Heavenly Father with honor.”—Elder Robert D. Hales, “Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation”

“As we learn to love the scriptures, they not only nourish us; they become delicious to the taste.”—President Gordon B. Hinckley, “Feasting on the Scriptures”

“The Book of Mormon confirms the teachings of the Old Testament. It confirms the teachings of the New Testament. It restores ‘many plain and precious things’ lost or taken from them. It is in truth another testament of Jesus Christ.”—President Boyd K. Packer, “The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ—Plain and Precious Things”

“If ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.”—2 Nephi 31:20

Primary Visual Aids: Cutout 7-16, Representation of Golden Plates.

A line drawing of the scriptures, from the nursery manual Behold Your Little Ones (2008), pages 31, 39, and 107.

“I am lifted spiritually whenever I search the scriptures.”—President Thomas S. Monson, “We Never Walk Alone”

“Stay in the scriptures.”—Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “Face to Face with President Eyring and Elder Holland” Created by Jenae Nelson.

“Regardless of how many times you previously may have read the Book of Mormon, there will come into your lives and into your homes an added measure of the Spirit of the Lord, a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to His commandments, and a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God.”—President Gordon B. Hinckley, “A Testimony Vibrant and True”

“The Book of Mormon is the best guide to learn how well we are doing and how to do better.”—President Henry B. Eyring, “A Witness”

A Bible and a Book of Mormon on a table.

The Bible and the Book of Mormon Testify of Christ (The Bible and Book of Mormon: Two Witnesses), by Greg K. Olsen; GAK 326; Ezekiel 37:16–19; 1 Nephi 13:23–25, 38–41; 2 Nephi 3:12; Doctrine and Covenants 21:1; 27:5

“[The scriptures] are ‘the power of God unto salvation’ that lead us back to our Savior Jesus Christ.”—Elder Robert D. Hales, “Holy Scriptures: The Power of God unto Our Salvation”