The Gospel of Jesus Christ

2 Nephi 9 : 23-24

"And he commandeth all men that they must repent and be baptized in his name, having perfect faith in the HolyOne of Israel, or they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God."

"And if they will not repent and believe in his name and endure to the end, they must be damned; for the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has spooken it."

Faith

• • Matthew 7:21-23 (Not all will be saved)

  • James 4:!7 (Be doers)

  • James 2:14,17-18,24,26 (Faith and Works)

  • Romans 10:17 + Helaman 15:7-8 (Growing in Faith)

  • Alma 34 (Faith unto Repentance)

Repentance

• • Helaman 5:10-11 (Repentance and Forgiveness)

Baptism

• • Ordinance - An ordinance is a sacred ceremony or rite that shows that we have entered into a covenant with God

  • Covenant - A covenant is a binding and solemn agreement between God and man

  • Baptismal Covenant

    • Obligations:

      • Take upon the name of Jesus Christ

      • Always remember Him

      • Keep His commandments

    • Blessings:

      • Constant companionship of the Holy Ghost

      • A remission of our sins

      • Being born again

• • Baptism is a commandment

    • Matthew 3:15, John 3:5

  • "One Lord, one faith, one baptism" Ephesians 4:5

  • Baptism by Immersion (John 3:23)

  • Authority (Mosiah 21:33 + Mosiah 18:13 + Hebrews 5:1,4)

  • Laying on of Hands (Hebrews 6:1-3)

The Gift of the Holy Ghost

Enduring to the End

• • Matthew 10:22

  • 2 Nephi 31:11-12, 18, 21

Priesthood

• • Hebrews 5:1,4

Authority to Baptize

• • Mosiah 21:33

Laying on of Hands

• • Hebrews 6:1-3