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Sep 30, 2023 · In Mormonism, the Holy Ghost is the Spirit of God, the divine Comforter. He’s not holy simply because he’s pure and sinless; he’s holy because he sanctifies or ‘makes holy.’. It’s a seminal moment in any Latter-day Saint’s spiritual journey when he or she prays about whether the text is true. Readers are promised if they “ask ...
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. He “witnesses of the Father and the Son” 1 and reveals and teaches “the truth of all things.” 2 We can receive a sure testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ only by the power of the Holy Ghost.
- The Role of The Holy Ghost in Teaching
- The Role of The Holy Ghost in Conversion
- The Role of The Holy Ghost in Discipleship
“Preach My Gospel” counsels missionaries to “rely on the Spirit rather than your own talents and abilities.” “Trust the Spirit to guide you in every aspect of your work. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that the Spirit is basic to teaching and preaching: ‘No man can preach the gospel without the Holy Ghost.’” Meanwhile, the newly released manual “Te...
Conversion begins with the witness of the Spirit that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, said Elder Christofferson. As Alma once described in Alma 32:28, the word of God is like a seed that can swell within the heart, enlarging the soul of all who are open to the Spirit of the Lord. “Alma further explains that if one continues to nurture the seed ...
Deepening the lifelong conversion of missionaries is a key priority for Church leaders such as Elder Christofferson. It is hoped that missionaries will have experiences that increase their faith in Christ and then return home to move forward as lifelong disciples, becoming leaders in their families, communities and in the Church. It is troubling wh...
Oct 1, 2022 · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By Church News Staff. Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. Using an airplane analogy, he gave four elements of the framework of personal revelation. The following is a summary of what he said.
The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead. He is a personage of spirit, without a body of flesh and bones (see D&C 130:22). He is often referred to as the Spirit, Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Lord, or the comforter (True to the Faith: A Gospel Reference, 2004, pp. 81-82). The gift of the Holy Ghost is different from ...
A Sanctifier. The Holy Spirit has a unique power to cleanse and purify us through Jesus Christ’s redeeming sacrifice (called the Atonement). In the Book of Mormon, the Lord teaches, “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 ...
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Confirms truth. The Holy Ghost can help you “know the truth of all things” (Moroni 10:5). He testifies of Heavenly Father and of Jesus Christ, as well as Jesus’s divine role, God’s love, and all other eternal truths. You can feel the Holy Spirit confirm truth in your heart and mind as you study the scriptures and pray for understanding.
