Back to the Basics

The last three episodes described Zion or Heaven on Earth, and the power that can be generated by a group or city of righteous people, and the power, protection and the joy that comes from this collective righteousness: God protects his people. In this episode, return to the fundamental principles and ordinances that are central to how we, individually, get to that point. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is simple, and consists of faith, repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Ghost--nothing more, nothing less. Faith is the moving cause of all temporal and spiritual action. Through repentance, we can get rid of the effects of sin and become truly free to act in accordance with God's will. Baptism is how we demonstrate our commitment to Jesus Christ, and by the gift of the Holy Ghost, we can know the truth of all things (John 14:26; John 15:26). Personal examples of these principles in practice are shared.