Baptism

Table of contents for First Principles and Ordinances

  1. Faith
  2. Repentance
  3. Baptism
  4. The Gift of the Holy Ghost

The first ordinance of the gospel is baptism by immersion for the remission of sins. There is quite a bit of speculation about the logistics and necessity of baptism. We learn from Peter, who said, “…Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” (Acts 2:38)  So we see that baptism is required for the remission…