The gospel of Jesus Christ is a magnificent tapestry of truth “fitly framed” and woven together. As we learn and link together revealed gospel truths, we are blessed to receive precious perspective and increased spiritual capacity through eyes that can see the Lord’s influence in our lives and ears that can hear His voice.
We believe that 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.”
True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ–in Him as the divine and Only Begotten Son of the Father and on Him and the redemptive mission He fulfilled…Exercising faith in Christ is trusting and placing our confidence in Him as our Savior, on His name, and in His promises.
The first and natural consequence of trusting in the Savior is repenting and turning away from evil. As we exercise faith in and on the Lord, we naturally turn toward, come unto, and depend upon Him.
The ordinance of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins requires us to trust in Him, rely upon Him, and follow Him.
The fourth article of faith does not simply identify the fundamental principles and ordinances of the restored gospel. Rather, this inspired statement of beliefs gathers together in one all things in Christ: trusting in and on Him, relying upon Him, following Him, and pressing forward with Him–even in Him.
https://www.lds.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/gather-together-in-one-all-things-in-christ?lang=eng
-Debbie
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