Studying and gaining an understanding of the Articles of Faith help prepare one to share the gospel with others.
      "I encourage each of you to study the Articles of Faith and the doctrines they teach. They are one of the most important statements of inspiration, history, and of the doctrine of the church.
      "Each article is a positive statement explaining the differences between Mormonism and the beliefs of the other peoples of the world."
      Those who use them as a guide to direct their studies of the Savior's doctrine will find themselves prepared to declare their witness of the restoration of the Lord's true church. It will enable them to declare with conviction what "we believe."
      The Articles of Faith begin with a clear statement of belief in the Godhead and conclude with "special insight into how we should live and present ourselves before the peoples of the Earth." The articles were written by the Prophet Joseph Smith, who "declared comprehensively and concisely the essential doctrines of the gospel of Jesus Christ."