The Gospel

faith

Around 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ was sent to proclaim the word of God and establish a new covenant.

New Covenant (Overview): If we do God’s will, He will save, exalt, and grant eternal life.

The children of Israel will receive the promised land, demonstrating God’s faithfulness to all of His promises.

A trumpet will signal the opening of the resurrection of the dead.

God will set up a kingdom in the final 1,000 years of earth’s temporal age.

repentance

Foundation of a Kingdom: king territory citizens law

God’s Law: Matthew 5–7 3 Nephi 12-14

baptism

On conditions of repentance for the remission of sins:

water (entry, cleansing) marks a commitment to bear the name of Christ.

fire (purification, endurance) builds character through trials and tribulations.

Spirit (sanctification, rebirth) inscribres God’s law on the heart to align actions.

confirmation

The laying on of hands for the reception of the Spirit.

Confirms: the indwelling of the Spirit the new covenant sealing

bread & wine

The taking of the sacrament for the manifestations of the Spirit.

Various Manifestations: light, water, tongues of fire, peace, wisdom, ability, etc.

Taking symbolizes that we: remember the life of Christ given for the new covenant. remember the covenant to keep His commandments.