Doctrines of the Gospel, Part 1 (Religion 390R): Student Readings

Note to students: You are not required to read any of the suggested materials that are not available in your language.

Lesson 1: Divine Truth

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 2nd ed. (Church Educational System manual, 2010), 2–3.

• Richard G. Scott, “Truth: The Foundation of Correct Decisions,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 90–92.

Lesson 2: Revelation: Avenue to Truth

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 4–5.

• Henry B. Eyring, “Continuing Revelation,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 70–73.

• Richard G. Scott, “How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 45–47.

Lesson 3: God the Eternal Father

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 6–8.

• Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Grandeur of God,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2003, 70–73.

Lesson 4: Jesus Christ, the Son of God

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 9–10.

• “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles,” Ensign or Liahona, Apr. 2000, 2–3.

Lesson 5: The Holy Ghost

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 11–12.

• Boyd K. Packer, “The Gift of the Holy Ghost: What Every Member Should Know,” Ensign, Aug. 2006, 46–52.

Lesson 6: Our Premortal Life

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 13–15.

• Neal A. Maxwell, “Premortality, a Glorious Reality,” Ensign, Nov. 1985, 15–18.

Lesson 7: The Creation

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 16–18.

• Russell M. Nelson, “The Creation,” Ensign, May 2000, 84–86.

Lesson 8: The Fall

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 19–21.

• Dallin H. Oaks, “The Great Plan of Happiness,” Ensign, Nov. 1993, 73–75.

Lesson 9: The Atonement of Jesus Christ

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 22–26.

• Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Atonement of Jesus Christ,” Ensign or Liahona, Mar. 2008, 32–38.

Lesson 10: The Purpose of Earth Life

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 27–29.

• Richard G. Scott, “The Joy of Living the Great Plan of Happiness,” Ensign, Nov. 1996, 73–75.

Lesson 11: The Agency of Man

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 30–31.

• Robert D. Hales, “To Act for Ourselves: The Gift and Blessings of Agency,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2006, 4–8.

Lesson 12: Prayer and Fasting

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 32–34.

• Joseph B. Wirthlin, “The Law of the Fast,” Ensign, May 2001, 73–75.

Lesson 13: Faith, a Power That Centers in Christ

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 35–37.

• Richard G. Scott, “Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 92–95.

Lesson 14: Repentance

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 38–41.

• D. Todd Christofferson, “The Divine Gift of Repentance,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 38–41.

Lesson 15: The Covenant of Baptism

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 42–43.

• Robert D. Hales, “The Covenant of Baptism: To Be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom,” Ensign, Nov. 2000, 6–9.

Lesson 16: The Gift of the Holy Ghost

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 44–45.

• David A. Bednar, “Receive the Holy Ghost,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 94–97.

Lesson 17: Obedience, a Law of Heaven

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 46–48.

• Thomas S. Monson, “Obedience Brings Blessings,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 89–92.

Lesson 18: Spiritual Rebirth: True Conversion

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 49–50.

• D. Todd Christofferson, “Born Again,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 76–79.

Lesson 19: Eternal Life

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 51–52.

• Robert D. Hales, “Eternal Life—to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 80–82.

Lesson 20: The Sacrament, a Memorial Ordinance

• Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual, 53–55.

• Dallin H. Oaks, “Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 17–20.