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Unit one: Our Premortal Life with God
Chapter 1: Our Father In Heaven, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC1c1: There Is A God; GPC1c2: God Is The Ruler of Heaven and Earth; GPC1c3: What Kind of Being Is God?; GPC1c4: Why Should We Try to Know God?; GPC1c5: Why is it important to know God?
Chapter 2: Our Heavenly Family, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC2c1: We Are Children of Our Heavenly Father; GPC2c2: We Developed Personalities and Talents While We Lived in Heaven; GPC2c3: Our Heavenly Parents Desired to Share Their Joy with Us; GPC2c4: Our Heavenly Father Presented a Plan for Us to Become like Him
Chapter 3: Jesus Christ, Our Chosen Leader And Savior, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC3c1: A Savior and Leader Was Needed; GPC3c2: Jesus Christ Became Our Chosen Leader and Savior; GPC3c3: The War in Heaven; GPC3c4: We Have the Savior's Teachings to Follow
Chapter 4: Freedom To Choose, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC4c1: Freedom to Choose; GPC4c2: Agency Is an Eternal Principle; GPC4c3: Agency Is a Necessary Part of the Plan of Salvation; GPC4c4: Agency Requires That There Be a Choice
Unit two: Leaving the Presence of God
Chapter 5: The Creation, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC5c1: The Creation; GPC5c2: Who Created the Earth for Us?; GPC5c3: Carrying Out the Creation; GPC5c4: God's Creations Show His Love
Chapter 6: The Fall of Adam and Eve, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC6c1: Adam and Eve Were the First to Come to Earth; GPC6c2: Adam and Eve Were Valiant Spirits; GPC6C3: The Garden of Eden; GPC6C4: Adam and Eve's Separation from God; GPC6C5: Great Blessings Resulted from the Transgression
Unit Three: Communication Between God and Man
Chapter 7: The Holy Ghost, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC7c1: The Holy Ghost; GPC7c2: Why Did the Holy Ghost Come to Adam?; GPC7c3: Who Is the Holy Ghost?; Why Is the Holy Ghost Necessary?
Chapter 8: Prayer, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC8c1: Praying To Our Heavenly Father; GPC8c2: Why Do We Pray?; GPC8c3: When Should We Pray?; GPC8c4: How Should We Pray?; GPC8c5: How Are Prayers Answered?
Chapter 9: Prophets of God, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC9c1: Prophets Of God; Introduction; GPC9c2: What is a Prophet?; GPC9c3: Through the Ages God Has Called Prophets to Lead Mankind; GPC9c4: We Should Sustain the Lords Prophet; GPC9c5: Great Blessings Follow Obedience to the Prophet
Chapter 10: Scriptures, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC10c1: Scriptures; GPC10c2: What Scriptures Do We Have Today?; GPC10c3: Words of Our Living Prophets; GPC10c4: Studying the Scriptures
Unit four: Jesus Christ as Or Savior
Chapter 11: The Life of Jesus Christ, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC11c1-2:Introduction; The Life of Christ Was Predicted Long Before His Birth; GPC11c3: He Was the Only Begotten of the Father; GPC11c4: He Led a Perfect Life; GPC11c5: He Taught Us How to Love and Serve One Another; GPC11c6: He Organized the Only True Church; GPC11c7: He Redeemed Us from Our Sins and Saved Us from Death; GPC11c8: What Does the Savior's Life Mean for Us?
Chapter 12: The Atonement, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC12c1: Introduction & The Atonement Was Necessary for Our Salvation; GPC12c2: Christ Was the Only One Who Could Atone for Our Sins; GPC12c3: Christ Suffered and Died to Atone for Our Sins; GPC12c4: The Atonement and Resurrection Bring Resurrection to All; GPC12c5: The Atonement Makes It Possible for Those Who Have Faith in Christ to Be Saved From Their Sins.
Unit Five: The Church of Jesus Christ
Chapter 13: The Priesthood, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC3c1: A Savior and Leader Was Needed; Why Do We Need the Priesthood on the Earth?; GPC13c3: How Do Men Receive the Priesthood; GPC13c4: How Do Men Properly Use the Priesthood?; GPC13c5: What Blessings Come When We Use the Priesthood Properly?
Chapter 14: Priesthood Organization, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC14c1: Priesthood Organization Introduction & Two Divisions of Priesthood; GPC14c2: Keys of the Priesthood; PC14c3: The Offices and Duties of the Aaronic Priesthood; GPC14c4: The Offices and Duties of the Melchizedek Priesthood; GPC14c5: The Quorums of The Aaronic Priesthood; GPC14c6: The Quorums of the Melchizedek Priesthood; GPC14c7: Importance of Priesthood Quorums
Chapter 15: The Lord's Covenant People, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC15c1: Introduction Covenant People; GPC15c2: What is a Covenant?; GPC15c3: God's Covenant with Abraham and His Descendants; GPC15c4: Members of the Church are a Covenant People; GPC15c5: The New and Everlasting Covenant
Chapter 16: The Church of Jesus Christ in Former Times, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC16c1: The Church of Jesus Christ in Former Times, introduction; GPC16c2: Some Features That Identify the Church of Jesus Christ; Revelation; GPC16c3: Some Features That Identify the Church of Jesus Christ: Authority from God; GPC16c4: Some Features That Identify The Church of Jesus Christ; The Church Organization; GPC16c5: Some Features That Identify the Church of Jesus Christ; First Principles and Ordinances.; GPC16c6: Ordinances Preformed for the Dead.; GPC16c7: Some features That Identify the Church of Jesus Christ; Spiritual Gifts,GPC16c8: Are all these features found in any other church; GPC16c9: Apostasy from the True Church; GPC16c10: A Restoration Foretold
Chapter 17: The Church of Jesus Christ Today, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC17c1: The Church of Jesus Christ Today, introduction; GPC17c2: The Lord Promised to Restore His True Church; GPC17c3: New Revelation from God; GPC17c4: Authority from God Was Restored; GPC17c5: Christ's Church Was Organized Again; GPC17c6: First Principles and Ordinances Were Restored; GPC17c7: Other Important Truths Were Restored, 8: The Church of Jesus Christ Will Never Be Destroyed
Unit Six: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Chapter 18: Faith in Jesus Christ, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC18c1: What is Faith?; GPC18c2: Why Should We Have Faith in Jesus Christ?; GPC18c3.1: How Can We Increase Our Faith in Jesus Christ?; GPC18c3.2: How Can We Increase Our Faith in Jesus Christ?; GPC18c4: What Are Some Blessings That Follow Faith?
Chapter 19: Repentance, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC19c1: We All Need to Repent; GPC19c2: What is Repentance; GPC19c3: How Do We Repent?; GPC19c4: How Repentance Helps Us; GPC19c5: When Should We Repent?
Chapter 20: Baptism, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC20c1: Baptism; GPC20c2: Why Must We Be Baptized?; GPC20c3: How Should We Be Baptized?; GPC20c4: Who Should Be Baptized; GPC20c5: We Make Covenants When We Are Baptized; GPC20c6: Baptism Gives Us a New Beginning
Chapter 21: The Gift of the Holy Ghost, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC21c1: The Gift of The Holy Ghost; GPC21c2: What is The Gift of the Holy Ghost?; GPC21c3: How Do We Receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost; GPC21c4: One of God's Greatest Gifts
Chapter 22: The Gifts of the Spirit, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC22c1: The Gifts of the Spirit, Introduction; GPC22c2: Gifts of the Spirit (part 1); GPC22c3: Gifts of the Spirit (part 2); GPC22c4: Gifts of the Spirit (part 3); GPC22c5: We Can Develop Our Gifts; GPC22c6: Satan Imitates the Gifts of the Spirit; GPC22c7: We Must Be Careful with Our Gifts of the Spirit
Chapter 23: The Sacrament, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC23c1: The Sacrament, Introduction; GPC23c2: Christ Introduced the Sacrament; GPC23c3: How the Sacrament is Administered; GPC23c4: The Covenants We Renew during the Sacrament; GPC23c5: Our Attitude When Taking the Sacrament
Unit Seven: Perfecting Our Lives
Chapter 24: The Sabbath Day, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC24c1: What is the Sabbath Day?; GPC24c2: The Purpose of The Sabbath Day; GPC24c3: History of the Sabbath; GPC24c4: The Lord's Day; GPC24c5: How Do We Keep the Sabbath Day Holy; GPC24c6: Blessings for Observing the Sabbath
Chapter 25: Fasting, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC25c1: Introduction, How to Fast Properly; GPC25c2: We Should Fast with a Purpose; GPC25c3: The Fast Day; GPC25c4: We Are Blessed When We Fast; GPC25c5: Fasting Teaches Self-Control; GPC25c6: Fasting Gives Us Spiritual Power
Chapter 26: Sacrifice, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC26c1: Sacrifice, Introduction; GPC26c2: Animal Sacrifice Was an Ordinance of the Gospel; GPC26c3: We Still Must Sacrifice; GPC26c4: We Must Be Willing to Sacrifice Everything We Have to the Lord; GPC26c5: Sacrifice Helps Us Prepare to Live in the Presence of God
Chapter 27: Work and Personal Responsibility, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC27c1: Work Is an Eternal Principle; GPC27c2: We Are Commanded to Work; GPC27c3: Family Responsibility; GPC27c4: We Can Enjoy Our Work; GPC27c5: God Condemns Idleness and Gain Obtained from Evil or Idle Practices; GPC27c6: Work, Rest, and Relaxation; GPC27c7: The Blessings of Work
Chapter 28: Service, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC28c1: Service, Introduction; GPC28c2: How We Can Serve; GPC28c3: Why the Savior Wants Us to Serve Others; GPC28c4: We Receive Blessings through Service; GPC28c5: Opportunities to Serve; GPC28c6: Christ Is the Perfect Example of Service
Chapter 29: The Lord's Law of Health, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC29c1: The Lord's Law of Health, Introduction; GPC29c2: We Are Commanded Not to Take Certain Things into Our Bodies; GPC29c3: We Are Taught That Certain Things Are Good for Our Bodies; GPC29c4: Work, Cleanliness, Rest, and Exercise Are Important; GPC29c5: Blessings for Living the Lord's Law of Health
Chapter 30: Charity, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC30c1: Charity, Introduction; GPC30c2: Charity Is the Greatest of All Virtues; GPC30c3: Charity Includes Giving to the Sick, Afflicted, and Poor; GPC30c4: Charity Comes from the Heart; GPC30c5: How Can We Become Charitable?
Chapter 31: Honesty, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC31c1: Honesty, Introduction; GPC31c2: Honesty Is a Principle of Salvation; GPC31c3: What Is an Honest Person?; GPC31c4: We Must Not Excuse Our Dishonesty; GPC31c5: We Can Be Completely Honest
Chapter 32: Tithes and Offerings, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC32c1: Tithes and Offerings, Introduction; GPC32c2: Obeying the Law of Tithing; GPC32c3: We Should Give Willingly; GPC32c4: Tithing and Other Offerings; GPC32c5: We Are Blessed When We Give Tithes and Offerings
Chapter 33: Missionary Work, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC33c1: Missionary Work, Introduction; GPC33c2: The Lord's Church Is a Missionary Church; GPC33c3: The Gospel Will Be Preached to All the World; GPC33c4: Missionary Work Is Important; GPC33c5: We Should All Be Missionaries; GPC33c6: How Can We All Be Missionaries?; GPC33c7: The Lord Promises Us Blessings for Doing Missionary Work
Chapter 34: Developing Talents, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC34c1: We All Have Different Talents and Abilities; GPC34c2: We Should Use and Improve Our Talents; GPC34c3: How Can We Develop Our Talents?; GPC34c4: We Can Develop Our Talents in Spite of Our Weaknesses; GPC34c5: The Lord Will Bless Us If We Use Our Talents Wisely
Chapter 35: Obedience, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC35c1: Obedience; Introduction; GPC35c2: We Can Obey without Understanding Why; GPC35c3: God Will Prepare a Way; GPC35c4: No Commandment Is Too Small or Too Great to Obey; GPC35c5: Jesus Christ Obeyed His Father; GPC35c6: Results of Obedience and Disobedience; GPC35c7: The Obedient Gain Eternal Life
Unit Eight: Family Salvation
Chapter 36: The Family Can Be Eternal, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC36c1: The Family Can Be Eternal; GPC36c2: The Importance of Families; GPC36c3: The Eternal Family; GPC36c4: Loving Family Relationships; GPC36c5: The Family Can Be Eternal
Chapter 37: Family Responsibility, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC37c1: Family Responsibility; GPC37c2: Responsibilities of the Parents; GPC37c3: Responsibilities of the Father; GPC37c4: Responsibilities of the Mother; GPC37c5: Responsibilities of the Children; GPC37c6: Accepting Responsibilities Brings Blessings
Chapter 38: Eternal Marriage, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC38c1: Eternal Marriage; GPC38c2: Eternal Marriage Is Essential for Exaltation; GPC38c3: Eternal Marriage Must Be Performed by Proper Authority in the Temple; GPC38c4: Benefits of an Eternal Marriage; GPC38c5: We Must Prepare for an Eternal Marriage
Chapter 39: The Law of Chastity, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC39c1: The Law of Chastity; GPC39c2: The Power of Procreation; GPC39c3: What Is the Law of Chastity?; GPC39c4: Satan Wants Us to Break the Law of Chastity; GPC39c5: Breaking the Law of Chastity Is Extremely Serious; GPC39c6: Those Who Break the Law of Chastity Can Be Forgiven
Chapter 40: Temple Work and Family History, Comments and Resources: GPC40c1: Temple Work and Family History; GPC40c2: Temples of the Lord; GPC40c3: Temple Ordinances Seal Families Together Forever; GPC40c4: Our Ancestors Need Our Help; GPC40c5: Family History--How We Begin Helping Our Ancestors; GPC40c6: Additional Family History Opportunities
Unit Nine: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
Chapter 41: The Postmortal Spirit World, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC41c1: Jesus Christ Will Return to the Earth; GPC41c2: Signs Will Tell Us of Jesus Coming; What Are the Signs Foretelling Jesus Christ's Coming? Part 1; GPC41c4: What Are the Signs Foretelling Jesus Christ's Coming? Part 2; GPC41c5: Knowing the Signs of the Times Can Help Us
Chapter 42: The Gathering Of The House of Israel, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC42c1: The House of Israel Are God's Covenant People; GPC42c2: The House of Israel Was Scattered; GPC42c3: The House of Israel Must Be Gathered; GPC42c4: How Will the House of Israel Be Gathered?
Chapter 43: Signs of the Second Coming, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC43c1: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Introduction; GPC43c2: What Will Jesus Do When He Comes Again? Part 1; GPC43c3: What Will Jesus Do When He Comes Again? Part 2; GPC43c4: How Will We Know When Jesus" Coming Is Near?; GPC43c5: We Can Be Ready When the Savior Comes
Chapter 44: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC44c1: The Millennium; GPC44c2: Who Will Be on Earth during the Millennium?; GPC44c3: What Will Be Done during the Millennium?; GPC44c4: Conditions during the Millennium; GPC44c5: One Final Struggle after the Millennium
Chapter 45: The Millennium, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC45c1: The Postmortal Spirit World; GPC45c2: Where Is the Spirit World?; GPC45c3: What Are Spirits Like?; GPC45c4: Divisions in the Spirit World; GPC45c5: Paradise; GPC45c6: Spirit Prison
Unit Ten: Life After Death
Chapter 46: The Final Judgment, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC46c1: Judgments of God; GPC46c2: Our Words, Works, and Thoughts Are Used to Judge Us; GPC46c3: We Will Be Judged by Records; GPC46c4: Those Who Will Judge; GPC46c5: Assignment to Glories
Chapter 47: Exaltation, Gospel Principles Comments and Resources: GPC47c1: Exaltation; GPC47c2: What Is Exaltation?; GPC47c3: Blessings of Exaltation; GPC47c4: Requirements for Exaltation; GPC47c5: After We Have Endured to the End

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