However, simply believing the truth does not mean we are using faith. We can learn the truth by studying the scriptures, by fasting and praying, and by hearing the testimonies of others. How does studying the scriptures help us replace doubt and fear with faith? What other things help us build our faith?Īsk some of the sisters to tell briefly how they have developed faith in Jesus Christ. Faith in Jesus Christ grows within us as these truths take hold within our hearts and doubts and fears begin to melt away. We can come to know that He paid for our sins and brought resurrection to everyone. We can learn that He is a just God who must punish the wicked, and that He is also a merciful God to those who repent. He will reveal this truth to those who work hard to find it. If we are humble, sincere, and prayerful, we can come to know for ourselves that He is the Only Begotten Son of our Heavenly Father, that He lives today, and that He loves each of us, regardless of how imperfect we are. To learn the truth about Jesus Christ and His gospel, we should study the scriptures and listen to the testimonies of the Lord’s servants on earth. We learn several truths about faith from this scripture: that to please God (1) we must have faith in Him, (2) we must believe that He exists, and (3) we must believe that He will answer us when we try hard to know Him or to get help from Him.Īsk the sisters to relate how learning the true principles of the gospel has brought them peace or happiness.ĭisplay visuals 1-a, “A woman studying the scriptures to learn about Jesus Christ” 1-b, “Missionaries teach the gospel to people throughout the world” and 1-c, “A family studying the scriptures together.” “Without faith it is impossible to please : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” ( Hebrews 11:6). Why is it important to learn true ideas about Jesus Christ? Knowing the truth about the Lord will help us trust Him, obey Him, and rely on Him to help us beyond our ability to help ourselves. We can gain an actual knowledge of Him through the witness of the Spirit. Most of us will never see Him in our mortal lives, but it is our privilege and duty to learn the truth about Him. We cannot have faith in Him unless what we know about Him is true.įew people on the earth have seen the Savior. We cannot have faith in Him if we know nothing about Him.

To develop faith in Jesus Christ, we must know who He really is. What is faith? How have you exercised faith today? “Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true” ( Alma 32:21). The purpose of this lesson is to help us strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ.

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