Press Forward - Endure to the end 2 Nephi 31-33
The Covenant of Baptism Ensign Oct 2000
2 Nephi 11:4-8
The Covenant of Baptism Ensign Oct 2000
Nephi's final words in his prophecy:
2 Nephi 11:4-8
My soul delighteth in:
Proving to my people the coming of Jesus Christ - the reason for the Law of Moses - all things typify of him
The covenants of the Lord - etenal plan of deliverance from death
Proving that save Christ should come all must perish
The covenants of the Lord - etenal plan of deliverance from death
Proving that save Christ should come all must perish
2 Nephi 31:1-3
My soul delighteth in:
Plainness - this is how God works among men
He speaketh to their understanding and language
He speaketh to their understanding and language
In the words of a child - simple and plain - as word can be
Attention Activity: The Lamb of God he being Holy
Rebecca's feelings about baptism - Video (Baptism Song Video)
We follow the commandments when we are baptized
We can receive the Holy Ghost after baptism.
We can receive the Holy Ghost after baptism.
Baptism Quiz :) The Covenant of Baptism - Doctrines of the Gospel Lesson 15
1. The nature of the covenants made at baptism are personal and vary from one individual to the next.
2. John the Baptist was the first person in scriptural history to perform baptisms.
3. Baptism was taught and practiced by the righteous Nephites and Lamanites.
4. Baptism is required before one can enter the kingdom of God.
5. If a person is not baptized, he is not held accountable for his sins.
6. The scriptures do not specify that a person must have authority in order to perform baptisms.
7. The Lord has revealed the wording to be used in the baptismal ordinance.
8. The phrase “by immersion” is not specifically used in the Bible in connection with baptism.
9. Baptism symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
10. Baptism by water and spirit allows for a greater understanding of the mysteries of God
Answers
1 False - Every person who is properly baptized enters into the same covenant Mosiah 18:8–10; 2 Nephi 31:13; Section 18:22–25; 20:37
2 False - Baptism is an etenal covenant from the beginning - Adam Moses 6:64–66, Noah Moses 8:23–24, Enoch Moses 7:11
3 True - Mosiah 18:12–16; Alma 6:2; 7:14;19:35–36; 3 Nephi 11:21–28
4 True - John 3:5; 2 Nephi 9:23–24;Section 84:74
5 False - Alma 7:14 Section 33:11-12 Section 18:41–42; 68:25–27; Moroni 8:8–11, 19
6 False - Section 22:1–4; 20:72–73; Mosiah 21:33;3 Nephi 11:21–25
7 True - Section 20:72–73
8 True - The Bible does not mention baptism by immersion, although immersion is implied in a few instances.
9 True - Romans 6:3–5;Section 128:12–13 Moses 6:59; John 3:3–5
10 True - 2 Nephi 32:2-5 April 2001 Faust JSH 1:73-74
10 True - 2 Nephi 32:2-5 April 2001 Faust JSH 1:73-74
Why do we need to be baptized? (Baptism is not enough - Ensign April 1999 - Ensign Aug 2008 - Teachings of Joseph Smith Chpt 7)
2 Nephi 31:5-11 Jesus Christ was Holy - without sin - Yet to fulfill all righteousness
It was required that he be baptized (
How much more do we need baptism being unholy.
Note the word Need
it wasn't an option)How much more do we need baptism being unholy.
Why did Jesus Need to be baptized? vs7-10
Humbleth himself before the Father vs 7
Witness/Covenant with the Father vs 7
Enter into the Gate of the kingdom of heaven - see vs 18
He is the perfect example vs 10
It is a commandment to be baptized. vs 11-12
Witness/Covenant with the Father vs 7
Enter into the Gate of the kingdom of heaven - see vs 18
He is the perfect example vs 10
It is a commandment to be baptized. vs 11-12
What are the words of the Prayer? Section 20:72–73
Why are they prescribed for us? (Three Set Prayers - Baptism, Sacrament - Ensign June 1999)
No disputations among us - Moroni 8:5
The words used are important - he wants it to be consistent
Why are they prescribed for us? (Three Set Prayers - Baptism, Sacrament - Ensign June 1999)
No disputations among us - Moroni 8:5
The words used are important - he wants it to be consistent
2 Nephi 31:12-13 He that is baptized in my name - the Father will give the Holy Ghost!
Follow the Son with full purpose of heart
Repent of our sins - Covenant with the father
Take upon the name of Christ
Then ye shall receive the Holy Ghost - and the baptism by Fire
Then ye shall be able to speak with the tongue of angels
Repent of our sins - Covenant with the father
Take upon the name of Christ
Then ye shall receive the Holy Ghost - and the baptism by Fire
Then ye shall be able to speak with the tongue of angels
What is the tongue of Angels?
Nephi 33:1 When a man speak by the Holy Ghost it carries it into the hearer's heart
2 Nephi 32:2-5 - Angels speak the words of Christ - they will tell you all that you should do
2 Nephi 32:2-5 - Angels speak the words of Christ - they will tell you all that you should do
The truth of the words are carried into the heart of the children of men! Section 9:8 1 Nephi 17:45 - ye were past feeling - could not feel his words
Ether 12:24-25 Our words powerful - The wrightings of the Brother of Jared - were mighty like unto the word of God in the overpowering of man to read them!
Words spoken by mankind and testified by the spirit to those who hear them are mighty and is the tongue of angels!
A Testimony, a Talk, a Lesson where the Holy Ghost was speaking to your soul even as you listen to the words of a man/woman in their weakness?
Yet did your heart not bun within you and you knew what they said was right? I have!
Ether 12:24-25 Our words powerful - The wrightings of the Brother of Jared - were mighty like unto the word of God in the overpowering of man to read them!
Words spoken by mankind and testified by the spirit to those who hear them are mighty and is the tongue of angels!
Have you never heard the tongue of Angels?
A Testimony, a Talk, a Lesson where the Holy Ghost was speaking to your soul even as you listen to the words of a man/woman in their weakness?
Yet did your heart not bun within you and you knew what they said was right? I have!
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Repentance
Baptism by immersion for remission of sins
Laying on of Hands for gift of Holy Ghost
After you have had this - it would have been better for you that ye had not known me!
Repentance
Baptism by immersion for remission of sins
Laying on of Hands for gift of Holy Ghost
After you have had this - it would have been better for you that ye had not known me!
Why would it have been better not to have known him?
Those who sin after leaning the truth have a greater accountability than those who sin ignorantly Section 82:3 2 Peter 2:21-22 Like a dog to vomit
To those to whom much is given much is required - justice in punishment/reward based upon knowledge
To those to whom much is given much is required - justice in punishment/reward based upon knowledge
2 Nephi 31:17-21
Enter into strait gate, narrow way, press forward unto the end - Ye shall have etenal life!
There is no other way nor means by which a man may be saved in the kingdom of God!
What do you think about the imagery used by Nephi in expressing how we are to "Press forward in faith"
unshaken faith in Christ
relying wholly upon his merits
steadfastness in Christ - perfect brightness of hope - love of God and all men
relying wholly upon his merits
steadfastness in Christ - perfect brightness of hope - love of God and all men
THUS SAITH THE FATHER - YE SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE
Do we have any doubts to our state? Do we have the promise of "Etenal Life" from the Father?
Do we believe it?
Why do we sometimes as Nephi Say "O wretched man that I am?" Where is our faith?
2 Nephi 32:7 Spirit stoppeth mine utterance - I am left to moun because of unbelief and ignorance
What do you think he means that the spirit stopped him from writing?
Have you ever experienced the stopping of your utterance? If so when?
Alma 12:9-12 Men are given strict command as to what to impart to children of men
they only get the portion they are willing to receive until they receive all or are left in the dark
they only get the portion they are willing to receive until they receive all or are left in the dark
2 Nephi 32:8-9 The spirit teacheth a man to pray - the devil teacheth that he must not pray
Why does the devil teach a man not to pray?
How much should we pray?
What does it mean to pray always and not faint?
How does prayer consecrate our performance to the benefit of our soul?
2 Nephi 33:2-5 Many harden their hearts that the spirit hath no place in them - they cast things away as nothing
I have written what I have - I esteem them of great worth
God will consecrate my prayers for the gain of my people
My words will be made strong unto them - it persuade men to do good
God will consecrate my prayers for the gain of my people
My words will be made strong unto them - it persuade men to do good
2 Nephi 33:10-15 Nephi's last words to us!
Believe in Christ - you shall believe in these words
If they are not Christ's words - judge you - I will stand before you at judgment bar of Christ
They are true - I seal it and it will be a testimony against you
If they are not Christ's words - judge you - I will stand before you at judgment bar of Christ
They are true - I seal it and it will be a testimony against you