The Gospel

  1. Faith
  2. Repentance
  3. Baptism
  4. Confirmation
November 25, 2028 • 2 min read

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 promises to
save, exalt, and grant eternal life.

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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 just.

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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)
    inscribes 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 partaking of the sacrament for
the manifestations of the Spirit.

Various Manifestations:

  • light, water, tongues of fire,
    peace, wisdom, ability, etc.

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Partaking symbolizes that we:

  • remember the life of Christ
    given for the new covenant.
  • remember the covenant to
    keep His commandments.