Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost
Chapter 2 from Teachings of Presidents of the Church Lorenzo Snow
President Snow tells his baptism story on page 47 of the book. He was a convert, but at first had anxiety about being baptized. He knew that by being baptized he would have to put away the world. "Through the help of the Lord... I laid down pride, worldly ambition... humble as a child, went to the waters of baptism, and received the ordinances of the gospel."
At baptism we promise to...
Be a witness of Christ
Take upon us the name of Christ
Remember Him
and keep His commandments
In return the Lord promises that we can...
Receive the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost
Have a remission of our sins
Be born again
Each week when we partake of the Sacrament we renew these covenants. The Sacrament is like being re-baptized.
Baptism is an outward ordinance connected to our inward works of faith and repentance.
The steps to return to our Heavenly Father are...
Faith
Repentance
Baptism
Receive the gift of the Holy Ghost
Endure to the end.
Remember that Baptism is the gate that opens the way. It is essential for each of us to be baptized and live our covenants to return to Him.
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