Category Archives: Holy Ghost

What Does it Mean to Be Baptized by Fire and the Holy Ghost? Part 3

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Jared

The prophet Joseph Smith taught that we progress in the principles of the gospel like climbing a ladder. He said: When you climb up a ladder, you must begin at the bottom, and ascend step by step, until you arrive … Continue reading →

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What Does it Mean to be Baptized by Fire and the Holy Ghost? Part 2

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Jared

I asked two questions about king Benjamin’s people at the end of part one, “Was this their first experience with repentance?” and “Was this their first experience with the Holy Ghost?” I think the obvious answer is no. The people … Continue reading →

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What Does it Mean to Be Baptized by Fire and the Holy Ghost? Part 1

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Jared

The objective of all who are baptized by water should be to receive the baptism of the Spirit. Otherwise, our baptism is incomplete. Baptism has two parts: baptism by water and baptism by the Spirit. (Please reread these three sentences … Continue reading →

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Worthiness is a Process (the gospel is here to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable)

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Jared

Worthiness is a word that is used often in Mormon circles. For example, worthiness interviews are conducted in every stake, ward, and branch in the church.  The purpose is to determine if an individual is worthy to: 1.  Obtain a … Continue reading →

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The Savior Could There Do No Mighty Work…He Marvelled at Their Unbelief

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jared

The Savior while in mortality drew many people after Him because of the mighty works he did. However, in his home town of Nazareth the scriptures teach something different occurred there: And he could there do no mighty work, save … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Holy Ghost in Times of Peace, and Trouble

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Jared

Almost exactly two years ago I wrote my first post on this blog. Since then, I have read hundreds of post and comments from other LDS blogs, and written over a hundred posts myself. My main emphasis has been to … Continue reading →

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Experience the Gospel Instead of Just Intellectualizing It

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Jared

The doctrine of Christ, as revealed in the Book of Mormon, teaches church members how to experience the gospel; not just learning it for the sake of understanding. The gospel is experienced when we receive the gift of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Commandments without Making Covenants has no Power to Sanctify

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Jared

For those who have made covenants to follow Christ there is a simple plan that needs to be obeyed in order to realize the promised blessings. The following scripture clearly describes the plan and promise: Repent, all ye ends of … Continue reading →

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Desperately Seeking the Holy Ghost

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Jared

In the Bloggernacle a writer needs to have a good title to get noticed in the aggregators. It’s also a good idea to have something worthwhile to say. I think I’ve got both. I hope you’ll hang in there for … Continue reading →

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Receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Jared

Authority Restored The restoration of the gospel through the prophet Joseph Smith restored many things that had been lost from the earth. The authority to baptize and confer the gift of the Holy Ghost was among things lost.  John the … Continue reading →

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