The Lectures on Faith were originally prepared as materials for the
School of the Prophets in Kirtland, Ohio in 1834 and were included
in the Doctrine and Covenants from 1835 to 1921. The preface to the
1835 edition reads as follows: To the members of the church of the
Latter Day Saints DEAR BRETHREN: We deem it to be unnecessary to
entertain you with a lengthy preface to the following volume, but
merely to say, that it contains in short, the leading items of the
religion which we have professed to believe. The first part of the
book will be found to contain a series of Lectures as delivered
before a Theological class in this place Kirtland, Ohio], and in
consequence of their embracing the important doctrine of salvation,
we have arranged them into the following work. The second part
contains items of principles for the regulation of the church, as
taken from the revelations which have been given since its
organization, as well as from former ones. This preface was signed
by the First Presidency, which consisted of Joseph Smith, Jr.,
Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, and Fredrick G. Williams. At that
time the lectures had a slightly different title: Theology Lecture
First On the Doctrine of the Church of the Latter Day Saints. Of
Faith. The title "Lectures on Faith" was coined in the 1876 edition
of the Doctrine and Covenants by Elder Orson Pratt, Church
Historian and editor of that edition of the Doctrine and Covenants.
He titled it: Lectures on Faith On the Doctrine of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, originally delivered before a
class of the Elders, in Kirtland, Ohio. Although the Lectures on
Faith have never been accepted as revelation by the body of the
church (and so were removed from the Doctrine and Covenants in
1921), they contain important doctrinal insights that can help
anyone seeking to learn more about faith and come closer to
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. President Joseph Fielding Smith
noted, "I suppose that the rising generation knows little about the
Lectures on Faith. . . . In my own judgment, these Lectures are of
great value and should be studied. . . . I consider them to be of
extreme value in the study of the gospel of Jesus Christ." (Joseph
Fielding Smith, Seek Ye Earnestly. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book,
1970.) Elder Bruce R. McConkie of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
has stated the lectures contain "some of the best lesson material
ever prepared on the Godhead; on the character, perfections, and
attributes of God; on faith, miracles, and sacrifice. They can be
studied with great profit by all gospel scholars." (Bruce R.
McConkie, Mormon Doctrine. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966.) The
format of the lectures is similar to a catechism, with principles
given first in numbered verses followed by questions and answers,
some which the authors suggest students should memorize. Many of
the answers in the question and answer sections reference
principles from the lectures, which can be found by their number.
About this book This digital edition has been prepared with study
and convenience in mind. All scriptures referenced in the text are
linked to the scripture references at the end of the book, as well
as cited sections in the questions. If you have suggestions on how
to improve future editions, please contact me using the information
on the about page. I hope your study of these lectures will bring
your closer to the Savior and strengthen your faith as they have
mine.
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