Ep. 408: Article of Faith 1 - We are Literal Children of God
Release Date: 12/09/2025
Ep. 413 Article of Faith 8 - Two Books One Testimony
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Ep. 412: Article of Faith 7 - Profitable Gifts
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This episode of Streaking the Scriptures dives deep into Article of Faith 7 and what it really means to believe in “gifts of the Spirit” today—not just as a doctrine, but as something active and personal in your life. Jeff walks through where spiritual gifts are outlined in scripture—1 Corinthians 12, Moroni 10, and Doctrine and Covenants 46—and points out that when something shows up in three different books of scripture, the Lord is emphasizing it for a reason. He reads through the lists of gifts: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits,...
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Ep. 411: Article of Faith 5 & 6 - Called of God
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How do you truly know when someone is called of God? In a world filled with voices, opinions, and countless religious messages, this question matters more than ever. In this episode, we explore the powerful doctrine that sets the restored Church of Jesus Christ apart from every other organization on earth: divine authority—how it is given, how it is recognized, and why it is essential for your personal journey toward Christ. If you’ve ever wondered how revelation operates, how priesthood authority was restored, or how to personally confirm God’s messengers, this discussion will deepen...
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Ep. 410: Article of Faith 3 & 4 Salvation through Christ
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In this study session of Streaking the Scriptures, Jeffery shares a few tender moments from the Christmas season, including attending the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert and walking as part of his daily streaks. Then we dive deep into Articles of Faith 3 and 4. Together we explore what it really means to be saved through the atonement of Jesus Christ, how justice and mercy are perfectly reconciled in Him, and why obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel matters for eternal life. Jeffery walks through powerful passages in Mosiah, Alma, Doctrine and Covenants,...
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Ep. 409: Article of Faith 2 - Own It!
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In today’s episode of Streaking the Scriptures, we stay with Article of Faith 1 and go much deeper into the Holy Ghost. We walk through the Savior’s promise in John 14 and 15, explore Nephi’s powerful teachings in 2 Nephi 32, and look at how the Holy Ghost both tells us and shows us “all things” that we should do. I share a story about a tower of deadbolts, fifty keys, and one simple question that unlocked everything. Then we move into Article of Faith 2, what it really means to be “punished for [our] own sins,” and how Doctrine and Covenants 19 reframes punishment through the...
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Ep. 408: Article of Faith 1 - We are Literal Children of God
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Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures! Today marks a powerful moment in our year-long journey. We have officially completed every section in the Doctrine and Covenants, and now we turn our hearts and minds to the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. Even though published revelation in the Doctrine and Covenants has concluded, revelation has most certainly not stopped. We live in a church guided by living prophets, inspired apostles, and—equally important—personal revelation through the Holy Ghost. Today we begin Article of Faith #1: “We believe in God, the Eternal...
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Ep. 407: Doctrine & Covenants 138:51-60 "Lift Where You Stand"
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Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures. I’m your host, Jeff Downs, and today we arrive at a profound moment in our journey through the Doctrine and Covenants. We are completing Section 138—the culminating revelation that opens the curtains on life after death, redemption, and the ongoing labor and progression of God’s children beyond mortality. This section reveals answers to some of humanity’s deepest questions: What happens after we die? What is the nature of the spirit world? How does redemption continue beyond the grave? Today, we’ll read, ponder, and follow wherever...
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Ep. 406: Doctrine & Covenants 138:28-51 What is Your Belief?
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🎙️ Introduction Good morning, and welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures. Today we continue our study of Doctrine and Covenants section 138—a section that lifts the veil and lets us glimpse the grandeur of the Lord’s redemptive work on both sides of the veil. Yesterday we explored Joseph F. Smith’s pondering, his searching, and the revelatory “recipe” that opened his understanding. Today, beginning at verse 29, we move into the heart of his vision—how Christ organized messengers among the righteous to preach the gospel to those in darkness. These verses expand our...
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Ep. 405: Doctrine & Covenants 138:1-28 - Recipe to Receive Revelation
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Introduction Welcome back to Streaking the Scriptures! I’m Jeff Downs, and today’s study session is coming to you right in the middle of the day—a little lunchtime lift. Earlier this morning I was blessed to attend an endowment session in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple. Our home temple in Saratoga Springs is temporarily closed for maintenance, so a whole bunch of us just “moved temples” for a couple of weeks. What an incredible blessing it is to live where, even when one temple is closed, you can choose from several others within about 30 minutes. That thought alone sets the tone...
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Ep. 404: Doctrine & Covenants 137 - Be Celestial
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🎙️ Introduction Honestly, December seems to have arrived in a blink. Time itself is constant, but our experience of it shifts depending on what fills our days—service, discipleship, family, the work of the Lord, everyday life. Some seasons stretch; others accelerate. I’m Jeff Downs, and this is Streaking the Scriptures, where our focus is simple: application. We study to act. We study to grow. We study to come unto Christ through small, consistent choices that change us. Today we’re entering Doctrine and Covenants section 137, a sacred and stunning glimpse into the celestial kingdom...
info_outlineWelcome back to Streaking the Scriptures! Today marks a powerful moment in our year-long journey. We have officially completed every section in the Doctrine and Covenants, and now we turn our hearts and minds to the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2.
Even though published revelation in the Doctrine and Covenants has concluded, revelation has most certainly not stopped. We live in a church guided by living prophets, inspired apostles, and—equally important—personal revelation through the Holy Ghost. Today we begin Article of Faith #1:
“We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.”
We’ll explore the history behind these statements, how they came to be, and why they anchor our understanding of deity, identity, salvation, and daily discipleship.
Let’s begin.
🕰️ Chapters
00:00 – The End of the Year and the Next Phase of Study
Reflecting on completing the Doctrine and Covenants and introducing Articles of Faith and Official Declarations.
01:24 – Why Continuing Revelation Matters
Understanding that revelation continues individually, personally, and institutionally.
03:07 – The History of the Articles of Faith
The Wentworth Letter, Chicago Democrat, and how 13 truths were canonized.
05:15 – Article of Faith #1: The Foundation of Our Belief
“We believe in God, the Eternal Father…”
06:45 – The Relationship with God as Eternal Father
Spirit creation, pre-existence, Abraham 3, and Moses 3.
12:28 – “Graven Upon the Palms of My Hands”
Isaiah 49 and the image of divine remembrance.
19:07 – The Nature of Christ: Father and Son
Abinadi’s teaching in Mosiah 15 explained clearly.
24:50 – The Great Condescension of God
Nephi’s vision in 1 Nephi 11 and the revelation of divine love.
27:40 – The Comforter and His Mission
John 14 and Doctrine and Covenants 130 on how the Spirit dwells in us and testifies.
31:55 – The Application
Personal revelation, identity as children of God, and why Article #1 shapes everything.
🎧 Conclusion
Thank you for joining today’s study on the power and depth of Article of Faith #1.
Understanding God as our Eternal Father, accepting Christ as the Savior who lifts us to eternal life, and recognizing the Holy Ghost as our personal teacher changes the way we live—not someday, but today.
One of the best ways to live these truths is through consistency.
That’s why The MyStreaks – Streak Tracker App exists.
It helps you build daily spiritual actions—reading, praying, serving, repenting—so that revelation doesn’t just visit you occasionally…it accompanies you.
✔ Track your daily scripture streak
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✔ Share with family and friends
✔ Build habits that turn into identity
Download the MyStreaks app today and begin streaking—not just activities, but discipleship.
Until next time, keep charity in your heart, keep momentum in your study, and always…
Keep Streaking the Scriptures.