Gospel Art Picture Kit

While translating, they learned about baptism for the remission of sins. On 15 May 1829 they went into the woods to pray, to ask Heavenly Father about baptism.

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True to the Faith

Promised Blessings of Baptism As you keep the covenant you made at baptism, the Lord will bless you for your faithfulness. The prophet Mormon taught, “The first fruits of repentance is baptism; and baptism cometh by faith unto the fulfilling the commandments; and the fulfilling the commandments bringeth remission of sins” (Moroni 8:25).

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

SummaryJesus came to John the Baptist to be baptized in the Jordan River. John knew that Jesus was without sin, and so he thought Jesus did not need baptism.

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

With baptism we begin a new way of life. If we have truly repented, baptism cleanses us from sin.

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Children’s Songbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Jesus came to John the Baptist,In Judea long ago,And was baptized by immersionIn the River Jordan’s flow.2. “To fulfill the law,” said Jesus,When the Baptist questioned why,“And to enter with my FatherIn the kingdom up on high.”3.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

Temple marriage Baptism • Show visual 4-a, “Baptism is the first ordinance of the gospel.” • Read John 3:3–5. Baptism of the water and of the Spirit, or the Holy Ghost) Baptism is the first ordinance we must receive if we are to return to live with our Heavenly Father.

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Family Home Evening Resource Book

The Baptism of Jesus • What important facts about baptism does this picture suggest, which the person being baptized needs to remember? You may also want to tell how you feel about your child’s baptism, and explain the responsibility you have to prepare him for baptism (see D&C 68:25–28).

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Family Home Evening Resource Book

At baptism we covenanted to take upon us the name of Christ. Tell them we need to do the right things to be ready for baptism and that we promise Heavenly Father and Jesus to keep the commandments after baptism.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

At baptism we made a very important covenant with God. What obligations do we have after baptism?

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Gospel Principles

Baptism Gives Us a New Beginning With baptism we begin a new way of life. The Apostle Paul said that after our baptism we should begin a new life: “We are buried with him by baptism; … even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4).

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Gospel Fundamentals

Baptism is part of our Father in Heaven’s plan for us. Baptism Gives Us a New BeginningBaptism lets us start a new life, clean from sin.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

Our Progress after Baptism The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that baptism in Christ’s Church is a beginning. Additional Scriptures • Galatians 3:27–29 (we are one in Christ through baptism) • 1 Peter 3:21 (baptism and the Resurrection) • Doctrine and Cov

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

To continue on this path after baptism, we must also receive the sacred ordinances of the temple—the endowment and the sealing ordinances. We should also instill in our children and other family members a desire to prepare for baptism and temple ordinances.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

To continue on this path after baptism, we must also receive the sacred ordinances of the temple—the endowment and the sealing ordinances. We should also instill in our children and other family members a desire to prepare for baptism and temple ordinances.

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

Baptism The ordinance of baptism is performed only by a worthy priest or Melchizedek Priesthood holder under the direction of the presiding authority. Each baptism must be witnessed by two priests or Melchizedek Priesthood holders, who make sure it is performed properly.

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

See Matthew 3:4; Mark 1:6.)John traveled throughout Jordan preaching repentance and baptism for the remission of sins. John taught the people repentance and baptism for the remission of sins.

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Doctrine and Covenants Stories

They read about baptism and wanted to know more about it.Joseph Smith—History 1:68Joseph and Oliver decided to ask God. It was John the Baptist, who had baptized Jesus long ago.

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2009 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation: My Eternal Family

Bear testimony of the blessings we receive when we follow Jesus Christ.May ThemeBaptism and confirmation are ordinances that bless my family. “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5).§ “Baptism” (CS, 100) or “I Want to Be Baptized” (Friend, July 2005, 45)Weekly Gospel Principles1. Baptism is the first ordinance of the gospel (2 Nephi 31:17; Articles of Faith 1:4;

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Gospel Principles

Baptism by immersion: An ordinance in which a person is immersed in water and brought up out of the water. Baptism for the dead: Baptism by immersion performed by a living person for one who is dead.

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True to the Faith

As the Prophet Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon, he found mention of baptism for the remission of sins. On May 15, 1829, he and his scribe Oliver Cowdery went into the woods to inquire of the Lord concerning baptism.

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