It is perfect. He had a pleasant smile. If we partake of the sacrament in faith, the Holy Ghost will then be able to protect us and those we love from the temptations that come with increasing intensity and frequency. There are different things that can remind you of the things that the Holy Ghost can do for you. Dad stopped to thank every nurse and doctor we met on the way out to the car. The Holy Ghost works in perfect unity with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, fulfilling several roles to help us live righteously and receive the blessings of the gospel. Topical Guide, Holy Ghost, Holy Ghost, Gift of, Lord, Spirit of, Guide to the Scriptures, Holy Ghost, And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit, Elder and Sister BednarGift of Discernment, Elder and Sister BednarRecognizing the Spirit, Patterns of Light: Discerning Light, Emily Walmer, What Does the Spirit Feel Like? 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Lee, 2002, Teachings of Presidents: Ezra Taft Benson, Children's Songbook, English, Pocket-Size Edition, Doctrine and Covenants 132:7, 1819, 26, The Holy Ghost Comforts, Inspires, and Testifies, The Holy Ghost Testifies of the Truth of All Things. He is a personage of spirit, without a body of flesh and bones. Then the Lord will send His Spirit to attend you. Food Themes. This past Sunday, the lesson was on the gift of the Holy Ghost, and I pulled out a talk I had given at my nephew's baptism last April. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do (2 Nephi 32:1-3). We press our people, almost beg our people, to behave themselves, to keep their spiritual person in tune so that they can have the reception of the Holy Ghost. Our human reason and the use of our physical senses will not be enough. Press J to jump to the feed. Put the two together so that you almost forbid yourself to say baptism without saying confirmation-that is baptism of the water and confirmation and the conferring of the gift of the Holy Ghost. This sub is dedicated to faithful discourse on church topics. If we have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16), which we receive by the power of the Holy Ghost, then Christ dwells in us. Also, this format allows them to discuss more sacred experiences that are not for the public. They would receive but half. First comes the baptism of water and then the baptism of fire. In the Doctrine and Covenants that pattern was repeated when the Lord said: Thou didst baptize by water unto repentance, but they received not the Holy Ghost; But now I give unto thee a commandment, that thou shalt baptize by water, and they shall receive the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, even as the apostles of old (D&C 35:5-6). He witnesses of the Father and the Son (2Nephi 31:18) and reveals and teaches the truth of all things (Moroni 10:5). This month marks the 20th anniversary of Elizabeth's return home and on this week's episode of All In, we speak with Chris Thomas who acted as spokesperson for the Smart Family throughout their entire experience in searching for Elizabeth. Will ye reject the words of the prophets; and will ye reject all the words which have been spoken concerning Christ, after so many have spoken concerning him; and deny the good word of Christ, and the power of God, and the gift of the Holy Ghost, and quench the Holy Spirit, and make a mock of the great plan of redemption? (Jacob 6:8; emphasis added). My mother was there to meet her.. Heavenly Father Blesses Me with His Gifts. Worksheet and treat object lesson. I want to talk to you about the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost. This was perfect for my nephew's baptism! He is the third member of the Godhead, the messenger and representative of the Father and Son, the one who bears witness of both. The Holy Ghost as Your Companion Oct 2015 Quentin L. Cook Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: Be Temple Worthyin Good Times and Bad Times Oct 2015 Thomas S. Monson Keep the Commandments Oct 2015 Carole M. Stephens "If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments" Oct 2015 Neil L. Andersen Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice Oct 2015 Kim B. Clark Again, there are two parts to baptism-baptism by water and baptism by fire or the Holy Ghost. Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. As the soothing voice of a loving parent can quiet a crying child, the whisperings of the Spirit can calm our fears, hush the nagging worries of our life, and comfort us when we grieve. I remember I felt, with some irritation, that we should leave to be alone with our grief. The Holy Ghost is a male spirit personage, a spirit son of God the Father. I know Mildred is all right. The Holy Spirit is one with the Father and the Son and possesses the qualities and attributes they do. Jul 10, 2016 - Explore Suzanne Ruesch's board "Holy Ghost Talk" on Pinterest. It just feels good. Reason is prompting them, and they are baptized without stubbornness of heart. this is great. That is why we are asked not to record GAs in stake or area meetings or to publish notes on what they said. Unfortunately, because we are living in such a difficult world, all of us will break a promise with Heavenly Father. We must be able to detect it. They are called of God. I remember listening to this talk almost three years ago now in the MTC and it has had an essential influence my entire approach and philosophy on how to "follow the spirit.". You remember the Saviors words: Now this is the commandment: Repent, all ye ends of the earth, and come unto me and be baptized in my name, that ye may be sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost, that ye may stand spotless before me at the last day (3Nephi 27:20). It will be quiet. March 4, 1984. Then the investigators have their agency. The Holy Ghost is a spirit, and does not have a body of flesh and bones like God the Father and Jesus Christ do. Words of Joseph Smith, 382. Nephi explains clearly what happens after baptism and confirmation and the reception of the Holy Ghost: Wherefore, do the things which I have told you I have seen that your Lord and your Redeemer should do; for, for this cause have they been shown unto me, that ye might know the gate by which ye should enter. Why are these MTC talks so hard to come by?? The death of a loved one may come unexpectedly. The purpose of the Holy Ghost is to bear witness of Jesus Christ and of all things that are true. A MOUTH can remind you that the Holy Ghost speaks in . I sustain them and love them and know that the Lord loves them and will sustain them in their service. . You have had times when you have felt the influence of the Holy Ghost. Fix it in the front of your minds so that when you say one, you say the other, and when you think one, you think the other. Alma in the Book of Mormon was baptized. They wondered what to do. We will discuss linking baptism in an absolutely tight relationship to confirmation and the conferring of the gift of the Holy Ghost. Remember the fourth article of faith: The first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.. Soon he began to hear singing coming from the ground floor of an apartment building close by. Click here to go to the churches website for this article. At the Last Supper, Christ declared to his apostles: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear [presumably from the Father and Son], that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. Paul, when they had not received the Holy Ghost, started over again (see Acts 19:2-7). Is any facet of our worship directed specifically to the Spirit? It takes an exercise of faith. Although the Holy Ghost can only be in one location at a time, His influence can be felt everywhere. Whenever some group of Latter-day Saints asked him to speak to them, he did it. One approach is to read every reference in the Book of Mormon where the phrase Spirit of the Lord is used. After walking and making turns for an hour, he stopped to pray again. Kristie St Pierre Apr 10, 2022. "Flipping Channels" (September 2015 Friend) A girl decides to write in her journal instead of watching a movie she didn't feel good about. asks author Robert L. Millet. He was used to getting answers that came to his heart to give comfort and direction. That warning can also be found in the scriptures: Whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do evil, and believe not in Christ, and deny him, and serve not God, then ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of the devil; for after this manner doth the devil work, for he persuadeth no man to do good, no, not one; neither do his angels; neither do they who subject themselves unto him (Moroni 7:17). Much of what he did in chemistry came from seeing in his minds eye molecules moving about and then confirming his vision by experiments in a laboratory. When Paul went to Ephesus he found 12 men who had been baptized, but they had not yet received the Holy Ghost. We began to see the lines of pain disappear from her face. Elder David A. Bednar has spoken many times about the principle of receiving personal revelation. Baptism by water is but half a baptism, and is good for nothing without the other half-that is, the baptism of the Holy Ghost (History of the Church, 5:499). Open your mouths and they shall be filled. Average Rating 4.7 out of 5. The talk goes as follows for context: He is answering the question of "how do I know if its the Holy Ghost or me?" His answer is to quit worrying about it. I remember smiling as he said that, imagining my grandmother, her short legs pumping, rushing through a crowd to be sure she was there to meet and embrace her daughter-in-law as she arrived. They were in a house, and there was a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. He used the tools of science well enough to be honored by his peers across the world. There is one word in the book of Jacob that should alert us: Behold, will ye reject these words? He never talked about his spirituality. Just as the Holy Ghost strengthens us against evil, He also gives us the power to discern truth from falsehood. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. You have chosen to be baptized because all of God's children who are 8 or older need to be baptized in order to be able live in Heaven after we leave this earth. a remission of your sins by fire and by the Holy Ghost. For those who are struggling with the high standard needed to qualify for the gift of the Spirits companionship, I offer this encouragement. e. All homosexual sexual activity is condemned as sinful by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in its law of chastity, and the church teaches that God does not approve of same-sex marriage. My guess is MTC talks aren't published online for the same reason every remark they make at local stake conferences, etc. They, in fact, had tried to take his life. I will impart unto you of my Spirit, which shall enlighten your mind, which shall fill your soul with joy; And then shall ye know, or by this shall you know, all things whatsoever you desire of me, which are pertaining unto things of righteousness, in faith believing in me that you shall receive (D&C 11:12-14). James P. Porter. Dad excused himself to go into his nearby bedroom. This will be perfect!!! Primary Singing Time. For that reason alone, it is easy to see why the Lords servants have tried to increase our desire to worship God in our sacrament meetings. I say ditto to the last like all of the comments. Those who are found guiltless at the judgment bar will dwell in the presence of God in his kingdom, to sing ceaseless praises with the choirs above, unto the Father, and unto the Son, and unto the Holy Ghost, which are one God, in a state of happiness which hath no end (Mormon 7:7). He has a body of spirit rather than of flesh and bones. Remember what Joseph Smith said: You might as well baptize a bag of sand as a man, if not done in view of the remission of sins and getting of the Holy Ghost. Plainly, such expressions as being filled with the Holy Ghost, and His falling upon persons, have reference to the powers and influences that emanate from God, and which are characteristic of Him; for the Holy Ghost may in this way operate simultaneously upon many persons even though they be widely separated, whereas the actual person of the Holy Ghost cannot be in more than one place at a time. The Holy Ghost is a very special gift. And then comes the glorious promise: That they may always have his Spirit to be with them (D&C 20:77; emphasis added). There is evidence in holy writ that the Holy Ghost is God (Acts 5:3, 4, 9), but no scripture or prophetic statement suggests we should worship him or pray to him. I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost (D&C 8:2). Through Him, we can receive gifts of the Spirit for our benefit and for the benefit of those we love and serve (see Doctrine and Covenants 46:911). I have felt, as you have, the Spirit, the Holy Ghost, testifying to the words of truth we have heard spoken and sung. After you are baptized today, you will be confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and will receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. This night I look into the faces of the greatest group of youth assembled in one place on the earth. My sister is doing the MTC at home and is leaving to Michigan next week, and I really want to share this talk with her before she goes. Those who know me can tell you that I still love to talk. As you obey, the impressions from the Spirit will come more frequently, becoming closer and closer to constant companionship. We cannot go to the grove and see the Father and the Son speak to the young Joseph Smith. It changed him through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Make it one sentence. The Holy Ghost as Your Companion 85,568 views Oct 4, 2015 1.8K Dislike Share Save General Conference 417K subscribers https://www.lds.org/general-conferenc. That Brother Brigham was a serious student of Joseph Smith is clear from the Prophets statement on this matter (Joseph Smith [manual], 81). The New Testament Study Guide: Start to Finish. Thanks for the idea. Here is a worksheet they filled out as each presented: Click here to download the above worksheet as a pdf: Download Roles of the Holy Ghost Roles-of-the-Holy-Ghost.pdf Downloaded 1981 times 83 KB. He "witnesses of the Father and the Son" ( 2 Nephi 31:18) and reveals and teaches "the truth of all things" ( Moroni 10:5 ). If the love of God abides in our souls, which love is a gift of God that comes by the power of the Holy Ghost, then God dwells in us. Isn't published online. 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Missionaries-and parents as well-are to teach both halves: Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins [and the] Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost (Articles of Faith 1:4). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); declare repentance and faith on the Savior, and remission of sins by baptism, and by fire, yea, even the Holy Ghost. So finding anything outside would be darn near impossible. My mother, his wife of 41 years, lay on the bed. I stood next to my father in a hospital room. All I say is evident and outlined in section 20 of the Doctrine and Covenants (see vv. I'm speaking at a baptism tomorrow and this is perfect! Your email address will not be published. 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