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THE ARTICLES OF FAITH

8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly⁠; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/a-of-f/1?lang=eng

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