The Savior told him not to join any church because the true Church was not on
the earth. He also said that the teachings creeds of
present churches were "an abomination in his sight" ( Joseph Smith--
History 1:19; see also verses 7-18, 20)...
When the Church was first organized, only the framework was set up. The
organization was completed
during the next several years would develop as the Church
continued to grow...
Twelve Apostles, who are special witnesses of the name of Jesus Christ, teach the gospel and regulate the affairs of the Church in all parts of the world...
Other important truths that the Lord restored include the following:
1. Our Heavenly Father is a real person being with
a tangible, perfected body of flesh and bones, and so is Jesus Christ. The
Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit...
6. There are three degrees kingdoms of glory in the
heavens, and through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, people will
be rewarded according to their actions on earth and according to the
desires of their hearts...
8. The temple endowment and sealings Ordinances and covenants
are required for salvation and are available for both the living and the
dead.