“First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel”

Isaiah 28: Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? … 10 For precept must be upon precept; precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:

Precept Upon Precept? Hebrew words means: CommandOrdinance Isaiah 28:10 For ‘ordinance’ must be upon ‘ordinance’; ‘commandment’ upon ‘commandment’; here a little, and there a little: Tsav

D&C 84:21 20 Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest. 21 And without the ordinances thereof, and the authority of the priesthood, the power of godliness is not manifest unto men in the flesh;

4 th Article of Faith We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are: First, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

"First, the idea that he actually exists. "Secondly, a correct idea of his character, perfections, and attributes. "Thirdly, an actual knowledge that the course of life which he is pursuing is according to his will." (Lectures on Faith 3:2-5.) Three Essentials for Faith (Lectures on Faith)

Faith Repentance

Ezra Taft Benson Repentance means more than simply a reformation of behavior….True repentance is based on and flows from faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no other way. True repentance involves a change of heart and not just a change in behavior

Unrepented Sin

Faith Repentance Baptism By Water

Baptism Requirements D&C 20:37 D&C 20:37 And again, by way of commandment to the church concerning the manner of baptism— All those who humble themselves before God, and desire to be baptized, and come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits, and witness before the church that they have truly repented of all their sins, and are willing to take upon them the name of Jesus Christ, having a determination to serve him to the end, and truly manifest by their works that they have received of the Spirit of Christ unto the remission of their sins, shall be received by baptism into his church.

Joseph Smith on Baptism 3 Baptisms: Baptism of Water Baptism of the Holy Ghost Baptism of Fire “All three baptisms make one. The baptism of water, without the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost attending it, is of no use; they are necessarily and inseparably connected.”

Faith Repentance Baptism By Water Gift of the Holy Ghost

D&C And again, it shall come to pass that on as many as ye shall baptize with water, ye shall lay your hands, and they shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and shall be looking forth for the signs of my coming, and shall know me.

Joseph Fielding Smith The world will not listen to the testimony of men who tell them that the Lord lives and that he is able to reveal his will to man today. Those of the world cannot advance nor learn the ways of the Lord nor walk in his paths because they do not have the gift of the Holy Ghost. … This was the counsel given [by Peter at Pentacost], and inasmuch as they obeyed it, they were entitled to the testimony of the Holy Spirit, which would bring peace and happiness, reveal to them their duties, and enable them to understand their relationship to the Lord.

Faith Repentance Baptism By Water Gift of the Holy Ghost Understand

Elder S. Dilworth Young It is wondrous to know that the most magnificent of God's creations may be duplicated-not by technical knowledge gained here, although this may be of help, but by such simple acts as being kind to and honest with all people. By obeying the first principles and ordinances, one places himself in harmony with eternal teachings that will lead him to the presence of the Creator, and from Him he will learn to take part in the acts of creation. ( Conference Report, April 1969, Afternoon Meeting, p.79 )