The Church of Jesus Christ is often referred to by different names and synonyms. Some commonly used synonyms include the "LDS Church," which is an abbreviation for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some other synonyms include the "Mormon Church" or the "restored church of Jesus Christ." Another name often used is the "Church of Jesus Christ Church." Although these names may vary, they all refer to the same religious organization, which was founded by Joseph Smith in the 1800s and is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ as outlined in the Bible and the Book of Mormon.